Grey Box Recycling Collection

Grey Boxes are collected weekly in all municipalities. There's no limit to the amount of recyclables that can be placed at the curb.

Place your Grey Box at the curb with your garbage by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. Don't place your Grey Box at the curb any earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection.

Acceptable Grey Box items

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• List of acceptable Grey Box materials

  Click on each item below for more information.

How to prepare your Grey Box

• Flatten and tie large pieces of cardboard
  Cardboard may be placed next to your recycling containers only if it's flattened and tied. Cardboard must not exceed 90 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm (3' x 3' x 3') in size.
• Save space by stuffing materials
  Collapse smaller boxboard materials and place them inside larger boxes
• Plastic bags go in your Grey Box
  Acceptable plastic bags should be recycled in your Grey Box. Stuff all of your plastic bags into a separate bag, tie it and then place on top of the Grey Box.
• Clean materials before recycling
  Make sure items are free of food before placing them in the Grey Box
• Prevent items from blowing away
  Get tips on how you can manage your Grey Box items on windy days

Learn more about proper sorting and preparation for select materials known to cause problems at the Region's recycling centre because sorting your recycling matters.

Restrictions for substitute Grey Box containers

Residents may also use any other rigid, reusable container for curbside collection as long as it meets these size and weight restrictions and contents are clearly identifiable as acceptable materials.

Size limitations for alternate containers

• Height: 91 cm (36")
• Diameter: 61 cm (24") roundness
• Weight: 22.7 kg (50 lbs) when full