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How to recycle cardboard pizza boxes and liners

Web for composting. Special instructions Put dipping sauce containers and plastic pegs into your black cart.  Map of community recycling depots Skip map View larger map Map skip anchor ​​​​​​​ Explore similar items Paper takeout

How to dispose of Christmas decorations

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. Labels as 'sharps' with a permanent marker and place in your

How to dispose of personal hygiene items

Web Hygiene products may also be made of a mix of organic and synthetic fibres, plastic or manufactured products that will not breakdown during the composting process. To ensure we're creating the highest quality compost possible,

How to compost paper food wrappers and takeout bags

Web takeout bags as a liner in your kitchen compost pail. Explore similar items Plastic compostable takeout containers Foil takeout food containers Paper takeout containers

How to extend the life of books

Web recycle them as separate items from the pages. Put leather, canvas and plastic book covers in your black cart as garbage. Put coverless pages and loose pages into the recycling. Map of community recycling depots Skip map View

How to extend the life of cookware and small household items

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. Labels as 'sharps' with a permanent marker and place in your

How to compost food

Web Explore similar items Pizza box liner Cooking oil Paper takeout containers Plastic tubs

How to extend the life of glass, ceramic and porcelain décor and housewares

Web by: Putting 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 place in your

How to extend the life of pots, pans and metal cookware

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 Labels as 'sharps' with a permanent marker and place in your
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