Recycling
Automated Recycling Collection
The new Automated Recycling Collection system is coming to Goderich in June 2010. Check out the Bluewater Recycling Association's webpage for more information. Any questions can be directed to 1-800-265-9799 ext 221 or info@bra.org.
Garbage and Recycling 2010 Calendar
The Do's & Do Not's of the "Wheelie" Bin Collection System
- At the curb place bin lid opening facing the street while the bin handle and wheels face the house. Please place bin at least 3ft away from other bins or obstacles.
- Remove from curb after collection
- All recyclable items must be placed in the bin with the lid completely closed
- Only clean acceptable (see below) materials
- Do not bag recyclables - except plastic bags and shredded paper
- Keep lid closed at all times - keep water out
- Absolutely NO Garbage - Abuse it and Loose it!
- Do not overload the container (max. load 220lbs or 100kg)
Inside Your "Wheelie" Bin - Acceptable Items for Recycling
Glass Bottles And Jars
- Please Rinse
- Remove metal lids and place in bin
Aluminum & Steel Beverage & Food Containers
- Please rinse
- Place lids inside cans & pinch to trap the lid inside
Rigid Plastics
- Clean screw top plastic containers with symbols 1 & 2 marked on the bottom
- Please remove caps
Wide Mouth Tubs
- Clean plastic tubs with symbols 1 to 7
Aerosol & Paint Cans
- Ensure that cans are EMPTY & lids removed
- Place metal lids loose in the blue box
Newspapers and Inserts, Magazines & Phonebooks
Boxboard & Fine Paper
- Please remove all wrap, spouts & liners
- Flatten
- Please bag shredded paper
Plastic Bags
- Please remove cash register tapes
- Stuff into one bag
Corrugated Cardboard
- Please flatten
Bluewater Recycling Association
415 Canada Avenue, Huron Park, Ontario N0M 1Y0
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Phone: 1-800-265-9799
