Curbside Garbage & Recycling Collection Calendar July 0 June 0 pentictonca/garbage Important Changes to Waste Collection! NEW CHANGES New collection trucks have hit the road, equipped with technology that will identify prohibited materials found in garbage, recycling, and yard waste carts All carts have a unique RFID chip and serial number that are associated with your address New cameras in the hopper of the trucks will allow operators to identify prohibited materials, or materials considered as contaminants As an example, car batteries in the garbage or plastic bags in the recycling can be identified by operators, and they will notify City staff This technology will be used to better identify how to educate residents on how to most effectively participate in the solid waste program If you unknowingly put material in your cart that is best disposed of elsewhere, look to your mailbox for an educational letter! Be Cart Smart Place your carts properly for collection Carts improperly placed may not be emptied Park it On the street, with the wheels against the curb, or on the shoulder (if no curb) Point it Point the arrow on the cart lid towards the road STREET HOUSE Space it Leave at least an arm s length distance on all sides m m City of Penticton Public Works P: 0-0-00 E: publicworks@pentictonca W: wwwpentictonca/carts
CART Collection Essentials CARTS PREPARATION ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED GARBAGE: Black Lid WEEKLY curbside collection of garbage Garbage only Yard and garden waste and recyclables are not permitted in garbage carts (black lid) All material must be contained in cart with lid closed To avoid conflict with animals avoid storing garbage unsecured outside overnight Regular garbage Kitchen waste Containers with food Diapers Animal waste, loose grit/sawdust (must be bagged) Cling wrap, zipper bags, bubble wrap Broken window glass, mirror, ceramics No liquids No hot ashes No wood, drywall, metal, concrete or bricks No batteries, electronics or small appliances No hazardous materials (motor oil, paint, chemicals, pesticides) No bulbs or light fixtures (take to depot) No recyclables, incl cardboard or paper Styrofoam peanuts or chips Take all other No yard/garden waste Styrofoam to a depot for recycling No Styrofoam or glass (take to depot) No needles or medical waste RECYCLABLES: Blue Lid BI-WEEKLY curbside collection of recyclable materials DO NOT place recyclables in any bags, including shopping bags Place all recyclables loosely in cart, and ensure lid can be securely closed Only recyclables contained within your cart will be collected Take all refundable beverage containers to a bottle depot Non-refundable glass containers are not accepted in curbside collection They can be recycled at depots See page for details DO NOT compact materials into the cart as it may not empty when dumped SEE RECYCLING GUIDE FOR LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Page & Paper Cardboard & boxboard Paper, including newspaper, flyers, magazines, catalogues, gift wrap Shredded paper (place in clear plastic bag only) Containers Tin and aluminum cans, aluminum foil and lids Spiral wound paper cans Milk & milk alternative cartons (eg soy, almond milk) Empty aerosol cans (cooking/cosmetics only) Disposable paper and plastic cups Plastic containers (emptied and rinsed) Plastic garden pots and trays Pizza boxes No plastic bags (take to depot) No Styrofoam or glass (take to depot) No cling wrap or bubble wrap No clothing or textiles (donate) No scrap metal, wood or renovation material No pots, pans or cooking utensils No zipper bags (Ziplock style bags) No hard or soft cover books (please donate) No foil gift wrap No light bulbs or light fixtures (take to depot) No mirror or ceramics No needles or medical waste No motor oil, chemical containers or paint cans No diapers No batteries, electronics or small appliances (take to depot) No plastic toys, storage bins, pails larger than L No propane cylinders, spray paint cans YARD AND GARDEN WASTE: Green Lid BI-WEEKLY curbside collection of yard and garden waste, March to December Residents are encouraged to grasscycle and compost NO plastic bags, no biodegradable bags, no containers ONLY organic materials from your yard are acceptable DO NOT compact materials into the cart as it may not empty when dumped Put all yard waste loosely into cart All material must fit in cart with lid closed Grass clippings Leaves Weeds Plant trimmings Prunings and branches up to cm (in) in diameter AND less than m (ft) long Pine needles & cones Fruit droppings Unlimited Yard Waste Weeks Spring & Fall See page for details No plastic or compostable bags No animal feces or kitty litter No dirt, sod, rocks or tree stumps No kitchen or food waste No diapers No used tissue or paper towels No regular garbage No construction or renovation materials No agricultural or commercial waste No landscape fabric or plastic edging No plastic flower pots (recycle in blue lid cart)
Collection Solutions Moving, Changes or Repairs? Carts are City of Penticton Property If you sell your property and move, or give up tenancy your carts shall remain at the property If you purchase a house and would like to change the cart sizes or quantities that exist, you can request a change by visiting City Yards at Okanagan Avenue East, or City Hall at Main Street Please note that changes to the cart sizes or quantities can only be authorized by the registered property owner All cart changes are subject to an administration fee Please consult the most recent bylaw for pricing If your cart is damaged and requires repairs contact the City Public Works Dept by emailing: publicworks@pentictonca or calling 0-0-00 Waste Not Collected? Not having all your items picked up can be frustrating, but there is often an explanation Common reasons for items being left behind: Carts must be spaced a minimum of meter/ feet away from each other, and any obstacles such as vehicles or trees; Items not set out on time (must be at the curb by am on scheduled collection day); Contamination of recyclables with garbage or yard waste; Cart is overfilled or lid is not securely closed; Presence of prohibited waste; Contamination of yard waste with garbage or recyclables; Recycling or yard waste not scheduled for collection that particular week; Contact Waste Connections of Canada at 0-0- to address missed collections Large Item Collection Place a maximum of items per household for collection April - (marked in brown on the calendar page ) Items must be at curb by am on your scheduled garbage day Common items include furniture, large appliances and mattresses NO renovation waste, including toilets, plumbing, hot water tanks and doors Nothing with a gas motor, or any automotive parts Max weight 0 kg / 00 lbs per item Return electronics (TVs, computers, etc) to your nearest Return-it Electronics depot (wwwreturn-itca/electronics) Recycle small appliances (toasters, vacuums, hair dryers, etc); see wwwelectrorecycleca An additional truck will pick up your items, not your usual truck collection Unlimited Yard Waste Weeks Spring and Fall times per year, on the dates indicated on page, residents can place unlimited quantities of yard waste at the curb for collection After your city-issued cart is filled, excess yard waste can be placed in kraft paper bags or cans clearly marked yard waste and branches can be bundled with string or twine and placed out for collection by am on your regular collection day Bundles shall be less than 0 meter long and weigh less than kgs Branches shall have a maximum diameter of centimeters Additional yard waste can also be placed in any container clearly marked as yard waste only Paper bags that are ripped or heavily saturated cannot be collected An additional truck will collect your extra yard waste after your garbage is collected Extra Garbage or Yard Waste? Display a Tag-a-Bag sticker clearly on each extra bag over the cart limit Place at the curb along with your cart on your regular collection day Purchase your tags at City Hall, the Community Centre, or City Yards For up-to-date pricing, visit wwwpentictonca or call 0-0-00 Essential Contacts Curbside Service Provider (Contact for missed collection) Waste Connections of Canada 0-0- City of Penticton publicworks@pentictonca Public Works 0-0-00 pentictonca/garbage Recycling Council of BC wwwrcbcbcca -00-- Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen info@rdosbcca wwwrdosbcca Solid Waste Hotline 0-0- RDOS Illegal Dumping Hotline --- Bear Aware Information wwwbearawarebcca Ministry of Environment (to report burning of garbage) --- Campbell Mountain Landfill 0--0 Recycle BC wwwrecyclebcca
Recycling Depots You can recycle even more than ever! The following items are not accepted for curbside collection Please take these items to your nearest depot for safe recycling: Non-deposit glass bottles and jars Clear or coloured Empty and rinse containers Glass Recycle metal or plastic lids in your recycle cart Plastic Bags & Overwrap Plastic bags for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, newspapers/ flyers, produce & salad, frozen vegetables and outer milk bags Plastic overwrap from water- and pop flats; bulk paper towel or toilet paper packages, and hygiene product packaging Bags & overwrap from garden products, water softener & road salt; mattresses, furniture and electronics Polystyrene Foam Packaging Foam containers and trays, eg meat, egg cartons, take-out clamshells, cups and bowls Moulded foam cushion packaging for protecting electronics, small appliances, etc Empty and rinse food containers Remove liners and plastic wrap from meat /food trays White and coloured foam products must be separated at the depot NOT Accepted NO beverage containers (take to a Return-It Depot for deposit refund) NO glasses, dishes, cookware or ceramic NO window glass or mirror NO crinkly cellophane wrap, eg from boxes, floral arrangements NO stretch or cling wrap NO potato chip or snack bags NO zipper-lock bags NO plastic or padded shipping envelopes or bubble wrap NO biodegradable plastic bags NO construction or lumber wrap NO cereal liner bags All of the above are considered garbage NO foam peanuts, packing chips or noodles NO blue or pink foam board insulation NO liquid absorbing pads or liners NO shrink wrap for meat or other food Recycling Right What s the Big Deal? Recycling is something everyone can take pride in, as it reduces our impact on the environment by saving resources and generating new products with old materials For example, the can of tomatoes you rinsed and placed in your recycling cart will eventually be recycled into a new can, maybe for green beans The sorting facilities that separate the plastics, metals, and paper from one another are modern and efficient, but they have one catch thin soft plastics such as shopping bags or overwrap plug up the machinery Placing bags, wrap or pouches into your recycle cart will ultimately jam up the conveyor belts and rollers of the sorting machines By taking bags and thin, soft plastics to the bottle depot you are ensuring they are recycled properly and are not ending up in the moving parts of the machinery Please review the recycle guide for more information about what can go into your home recycle cart Always check the websites below, or the RCBC Recyclepedia, for an up-to- date list of depots and accepted items wwwrcbcbcca, -00-- Campbell Mountain Landfill 0 Spiller Road 0--0 Hours: March November 0: Monday through Sunday*: :0 am : pm *December, January & February: Closed Sundays Closed all Statutory Holidays, Boxing Day and winter Sundays Also accepts: Household Hazardous Waste wwwregenerationca Light fixtures & bulbs - wwwlightrecycleca Small appliances & power tools - wwwelectrorecycleca Used motor oil, filters and containers wwwusedoilrecyclingca J & C Bottle Depot 00 Rosetown Ave 0-- Hours: April September 0: Mon-Sat :0 am :00 pm October March : Mon-Sat :00 am :0 pm Closed Sundays & Holiday Also accepts: Beverage Containers - wwwreturn-itca Electronics -wwwreturn-itca Household Hazardous Waste wwwregenerationca Light fixtures & bulbs - wwwlightrecycleca Small appliances & power tools - wwwelectrorecycleca
BC Product Stewardship Programs 0-0 PRODUCT STEWARD PROGRAM For more details and depot locations Paint, Pesticides, Gasoline and Flammable Liquids Take paint, pesticides, gasoline and flammable liquids to your local ReGeneration collection site for safe recycling Ensure they are properly sealed and labelled in their original container wwwregenerationca or --- Medications Return unused and expired prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and natural health products through the British Columbia Medications Return Program (BCMRP) to your nearest pharmacy wwwhealthstewardca or call the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at -00-- Small Appliances and Power Tools Recycle your small appliances and other household products that are electrical, use batteries or plug in to 0V or V power sources This includes items such as kitchen countertop appliances, electric personal care items, small power tools and more wwwelectrorecycleca or call the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at -00-- Lights, Bulbs and Fixtures Bring your residential light fixtures and bulbs/ tubes to your nearest drop-off depot for safe recycling Includes lamps, ceiling & wall fixtures, light strings, fluorescent tubes & CFL bulbs, and most household bulbs wwwlightrecycleca or call the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at -00-- Batteries and Cellphones Bring your household single-use and rechargeable batteries and cellphones for safe recycling and disposal Includes cell phones and batteries under kg (alkaline, NiCd, lithium, etc); batteries from cell- and cordless phones, power tools, laptops, etc Excludes car batteries wwwcallrecycleca/ british-columbia or --- Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Alarms Bring your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms to your nearest depot for safe recycling wwwregenerationca --- or call the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at -00-- Thermostats Bring your thermostat in for safe recycling and disposal to keep all its components, especially mercury, out of the waste stream Includes all mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats wwwhraica/trp
Collection Schedule July 0 June 0 JULY 0 0 0 0 0 Bulky Items Yard and Garden Waste Unlimited Yard and Garden Waste See page for details OCTOBER 0 SEPTEMBER 0 0 0 0 NOVEMBER 0 0 Recycling and other pickups occur on your regular garbage collection day during the weeks as marked DECEMBER 0 0 0 AVE JOHNSON RD VE DE A DT HAR ECK AVE WA DUNCAN AVE TRIAL INDUS JANUARY 0 MARCH 0 0 0 0 0 0 E RD LAK 0 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday JUNE 0 0 0 0 0 VI AVE EW RD Holiday Collection Dec, 0: No collection Pick-up occurs December D MAY 0 NE IDE R GREEN PI APRIL 0 0 VD BL W LAKES 0 SE ILT VALLEYVIEW RD 0 0 HA SKA AVE ST 0 EN WARR H MAIN 0 FEBRUARY 0 CARMI AVE AVE SOUT 0 NT ST 0 STER TMIN WES YA VE RNME HLE GOVE 0 0 0 T 0 0 BIS S MAIN CO R Garbage is collected weekly RD LER 0 Recycling SPIL 0 AUGUST 0 A RD MAT NAR Collection Legend: Jan, 0: No collection Pick-up occurs December FSC INFO Turnkey solutions for effective waste management education & outreach