Here's what holiday items can and cannot be recycled
The City of Regina is encouraging residents to recycle as much as possible over the holiday season but also be mindful of what can and cannot be put into blue bins.
The city said when it’s time for cleaning up after the holiday season people can reference a checklist of items that are acceptable for blue bins.
Items that are okay are:
- Plain non-foil wrapping paper
- Paper cards and envelopes
- Paper gift bags and boxes
- Cardboard boxes
- Metal cookie tins
Items that are not suitable for blue bins are:
- Foil and glittery wrapping paper
- Tissue paper
- Padded envelopes
- Ribbons and bows
- Styrofoam packaging
During the holiday season the amount of waste generated increases by about 25 per cent, according to the city.
If a resident is unsure about what bin to throw an item in, the city said they can look the item up on Waste Wizard.
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