How to extend the life of food storage containers
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of plastic food storage containers depending on whether they are usable or unusable.
Usable food storage containers
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Reuse food storage containers by:
- Giving to family and friends
- Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace
Donate usable food storage containers to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:
Unusable food storage containers
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Put into your black cart
Put old and broken food storage containers into your black cart as garbage.
Why can't this be recycled?
Durable, long-lasting products are not included in the provincial recycling regulations and are not accepted in the blue cart program for recycling.