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How to dispose of tempered glass

Web Putting the pieces into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable container (e.g. plastic tub or pail with lid); or Wrapping in two layers of paper and place in a securely tied bag or sealed box. Label the packaged glass as 'sharps'

How to dispose of single-serving food packets

Web packets are often a multi-material made of a mix of paper, foil and/or plastic that cannot be easily separated for recycling and are not suitable for composting. Explore similar items Granola and candy bar wrappers Tea bags

How to extend the life of toys

Web . Unusable toys Put into your black cart Put unusable toys (including plastic toys) into your black cart as garbage. Explore similar items Electronic and battery toys Sports equipment Storage cubes Bicycles

Clothes and coat hangers – all types

Web ... Plastic hangers Metal hangers Wood hangers Velvet hangers How to dispose There are two ways to dispose of hangers depending on whether they are usable

How to safely dispose of mercury thermometers and thermostats

Web thermostat in a puncture-resistant, non-breakable sealed container (e.g. plastic bleach bottle or yogurt tub). Clearly label the container "thermometer or mercury". Call 911 if a thermometer, thermostat or wall-mounted blood

How to dispose of windshield glass

Web Putting the pieces into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable container (e.g. plastic tub or pail with lid); or Wrapping in two layers of paper and place in a securely tied bag or sealed box. Label the packaged glass as 'sharps'

How to dispose of Swedish dishcloths

Web properly at the composting facility. They may also contain synthetic and plastic materials that will contaminate the finished compost. Map of Eco Centre locations Skip map View larger map Map skip anchor Explore similar items

How to extend the life of jigsaw puzzle pieces

Web put the pieces inside a used envelope to keep them all together. Put plastic puzzle pieces?into your black cart as garbage. Map of community recycling depots Skip map View larger map Map skip anchor Explore similar items

How to dispose of vinyl siding and gutters

Web mouldings Vinyl trim and veneer siding Vinyl gutters and eavestroughs Plastic downspouts How to dispose There are two ways to dispose of vinyl siding and gutters depending whether you have small or large quantities. Small

How to dispose of incandescent light bulbs

Web Putting the pieces into a puncture-resistant, non-breakable container (e.g. plastic tub or pail with lid.); or Wrapping in two layers of paper and place in a tied bag. Label as "sharps" with a permanent marker and put in your black