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Summer may be winding down, but the fire risk remains high. Many of your household and outdoor items can pose a serious and real risk of fire or explosion, especially when items improperly disposed of in your blue bin.

Items that are explosive and hazardous can endanger our recycling facilities, contaminate clean recyclable materials, damage equipment, and put our team at risk of injury. 

Please do your part to keep flammable items out of your blue bins. Here are a few reminders of flammable items that should be taken to your local hazardous waste depot

Summertime often comes with home improvement projects, yard upgrades, DIY repairs and renewed inspiration for long overdue projects. With those projects comes the need for various kinds of construction materials. It’s easy to assume these materials are recyclable and can go in your blue bin.

However, while some items may look recyclable at first glance, most construction and renovation materials are actually not accepted in your blue bin recycling service – either due to their weight, composition, or contamination risk.

Summer is finally kicking into full gear! We’re just as excited as you for the season of road trips, camping weekends, and fun outdoor adventures. It’s important to remember though that as we go through or unpack our summer travel gear, not all of it can go in your blue bin. Many of your summer items made of plastic, rubber, or metal might seem recyclable — but they don’t belong in the blue bin.

June 21, 2025 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. it is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and remarkable contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada.

This date aligns with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous communities. Since its official recognition in 1996, June 21 has been a time for Canadians to come together in the spirit of reflection, respect, and learning.