Reduce * Reuse * Recycle
Recycle Right



When it comes to recycling right, Pictou County Solid Waste says:

 

Blue Bag # 1:

  • Clean, dry paper products only
  • Remove all metal fastners except small staples
  • Windows in envelopes are OK
  • Place items in blue bag
   

Blue Bag # 2

  • Rinse containers
  • Remove caps (put in garbage)
  • All plastic containers (#1-7)
  • Place items in blue bag
 

Not Recyclable

 
  • Styrofoam (garbage)
  • Hot beverage cups and lids (garbage)
  • Frozen juice cans (garbage)
  • Chip bags & candy wrappers (garbage)
  • Cereal box liners (garbage)
  • Cookie bags (garbage)
  • Motor oil containers (garbage)
  • Clothing (garbage)
  • Broken glass (garbage)
  • Paper towel (please compost)
  • Tissues (garbage) Waxed cardboard (please compost)