Caution Updated:

  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

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Bubble mailers - paper

Bubble mailers - paper

  • Put into your black cart

Put bubble envelopes (made of paper and plastic) into your black cart as garbage.

Why can't this be recycled?

Mixed paper/plastic bubble mailers are not suitable for recycling as the inner bubble wrap layer and outer paper envelope layer cannot be easily separated for recycling.