APPLIANCES: FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: white goods (dishwashers, washers, dryers, freezers, fridges, electric stoves, hot water heaters) air conditioners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, water coolers, water tanks, microwave ovens, electric ranges, range hoods, washing machines, refridgerators
ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES
ASBESTOS - FROM CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words:- items containing asbestos where the asbestos fibers will be disturbed or become airborne (i.e. insulation, tiles, asbestos sheet, pipe wrap, etc.)
- asbestos should be removed/handled by an asbestos abatement company licensed on pei (refer to yellow pages) - - asbestos must be disposed of in our lined landfill at the East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center; call before arriving to make arrangements (902-854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
-- asbestos abatement company must follow the Asbestos Disposal Guidelines Click here for more information
ASBESTOS - SELF-CONTAINED ITEMS - PERMIT NOT REQUIRED Related Words:
- items containing asbestos where the fibers will not be disturbed or airborne (i.e.: trivets, pot holders, hair dryers, etc.)
- place item in transparent clear plastic bags (double bagged & securely taped) - transport to nearest watch watch drop-off center household hazardous waste depot; waste disposal fee will apply
ASHES - PLACE COLD ASHES BESIDE CART Related Words: wood ash, fireplace ash, wood furnace ash Click here for more information
AUTOCLAVED SOIL - PERMIT NOT REQUIRED - - soil from the Canada Food Inspection Agency laboratory
- - this material must be transported to the East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center; call before arriving to make arrangements (902-854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
AUTOMOTIVE FLUID PLASTIC CONTAINERS - OIL BASED Related Words: anti-freeze, antifreeze, coolants, power steering fluids, brake fluids, transmission fluids, motor oils, engine oils, motorcycle oils, lubricants - - even if these plastic bottles have # 1 - # 5, we cannot recycle them because the residue would contaminate other recyclable material
BALLOONS
BANDAIDS Related Words: bandage, gauze, band-aid,
BATTERY - LEAD ACID - RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE Related Words: lead acid batteries from cars, trucks, snowmobiles, lawn mowers and industrial equipment. Click here for more information
BATTERY - RESIDENTIAL - BATTERY RE-STORE PROGRAM Related Words: accept all residential rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries including alkaline, lithium ion, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, nickel zinc, small sealed lead, button, disposable flashlights - - we also accept disposable flashlights
- - select link below for a list of participating PEI grocery stores. Click here for more information
BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC Related Words: accept all rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries from residents and businesses including alkaline, lithium ion, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, nickel zinc, small sealed lead, button, disposable flashlights
- - businesses are encouraged to register with the Call2Recycle program and ship directly; registration, boxes & shipping are free
- - registered businesses can also recycle cell phones and ship with the batteries
- - we also accept disposable flashlights Click here for more information
BERRY BOXES - FIBRE Related Words: strawberry boxes
BERRY BOXES - WOODEN Related Words: strawberry boxes (small staples will be screened out)
BIOMASS WITH SOLVENT - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: ground hemlock - - disposal location will be determined by pollution prevention staff; call before arriving to make arrangements (Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
BIOMEDICAL WASTE - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: bio-medical, --- human anatomical waste - human tissues, organs, and body parts (excludes teeth, hair, & nails)
--- animal waste - animal tissues, organs, body parts, carcasses, bedding, fluid blood and blood products, items saturated or dripping with blood, body fluids contaminated with blood, and body fluids removed or diagnosis or removed during surgery, treatment or autopsy, unless a trained person has certified that the waste does not contain the viruses and agents listed in risk group 4 of the canadian council of ministers of the environment (ccme) guidelines for the management of biomedical waste in canada. (excludes teeth, hair, nails, hooves and feathers)
--- microbiology laboratory waste - laboratory cultures, stocks or specimens of microorganisms, live or attenuated vaccines, human or animal cell cultures used in research, and laboratory material that has come into contact with any of these.
--- human blood and body fluidwaste - human blood and blood products, items saturated or dripping with blood, body fluids contaminated with blood, and body fluids removed for diagnosis during surgery, treatment or autopsy. (excludes urine and feces) - - must be disposed of at PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (902-569-7670)
BIOMEDICAL WASTE - PERMIT NOT REQUIRED Related Words: bio-medical; items that had contact with blood exudates or secretions such as bandages, band-aids, gauzes, soiled dressings, sponges, surgery drapes, lavage tubes, casts, catheters, disposable pads, disposable gloves, specimen containers, lab coats, lab aprons, dialysis tubing, dialysis filters, towels, disposable sheets, iv bags
BLADES Related Words: x-acto knife blades, utility knife blades, razor blades - - wrap sharp objects in plastic or tape for your driver's safety and your own.
BLIGHT INFECTED PLANTS - NO PERMIT REQUIRED Related Words: diseased plants Blight has the potential to destroy the potato crop, causing losses of thousands of dollars to the commercial grower; a number of vegetable crops in addition to potatoes can be infected with blight including tomato, bell pepper and eggplant.
- - the preferred disposal option is to place the infected plants in a clear plastic bag, secure it well, let plants breakdown under sunlight then once dry empty into compost and dispose of the soiled bag in waste.
- - the second option would be to place in a paper yard waste bag fold over top and seal with masking tape, place in compost cart.
- - Click here for additional information on the prevention and disposal of blight infected plants.
BOOKS (INCLUDING SOFT COVERS) Related Words: novels, reading books - - Hard covers from books are not recyclable and must be removed.
BOXBOARD - (SINGLE LAYER CARDBOARD) Related Words: bristol board, business cards, cardboard, card stock, cereal boxes, chocolate boxes, cigarette boxes, cracker boxes, file folders, index cards, kleenex boxes, paper towel tubes, ice cream boxes (chapman, breyer), pasta boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, toilet paper tubes, scratch lottery tickets, frozen pizza boxes, pizza mix boxes, postcards, pull tab tickets, - - select link below to see the difference between corrugated cardboard and boxboard - - non-waxed corrugated cardboard is recyclable while waxed corrugated cardboard is compost. Click here for more information
CAT LITTER Related Words: biodegradable kitty litters are made from sand, clay or various plant resources including pine wood pellets, recycled newspaper and clumping sawdust - - high temperatures attained in the composting process kills pathogens which allows us to produce Category A compost.
CAT LITTER - PEARLS Related Words: kitty litter
CELL PHONE PROGRAM - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: cell, cellular, blackberry, iphone
select one of the links below for other cell phone recycling programs. - - Links to websites not under the control of IWMC are provided solely for convenience. We are not responsible for the accuracy or the reliability of the content. Please report incorrect information or broken links to IWMC.
Recycle My Cell ProgramCall 2 RecyclePhones for FoodRecycle Your Cell
CHALK Related Words: chalk dust, chalk powder
CHRISTMAS TREES
CHRISTMAS TREES - RESIDENTIAL - - collected on a separate truck, not necessarily on your regular collection day Click here for more information
COFFEE TINS - METAL Related Words: coffee cans, metal coffee containers
COMPOSTABLE (NON-RECYCLABLE) PAPER Related Words: jigsaw puzzles, carbon paper, coffee cups, paper coffee filters, construction paper, paper bags (flour, sugar, lunch, fast-food), napkins, paper cups, parchment paper, plates, tissue, tissue paper, kleenex, paper towels, wallpaper / wall paper (no plastic or vinyl), freezer paper, wax paper, waxed paper, wax boxes, waxed boxes, wet paper, potato bags (no mesh), paper gift bags, microwave popcorn bags, muffin liners, sugar packets, paper table cloths, masking tape, paper streamers, cigarette boxes (remove foil)
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL - CONTACT US FOR DISPOSAL LOCATION (TOLL FREE: 1-888-280-8111) Related Words: rcmp uniforms, videos, video tapes, dvds, sticky labels with patient information, pictures, rcmp material - - Disposal Manager (or designate) will determine disposal location - PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown or East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center
CONFIDENTIAL PAPERS - MUST BE SHREDDED & RECYCLED Related Words: confidential documents, confidential files, confidential information - - consult the yellow pagesto contact a secure paper / document shredding company.
CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) - WASTE Related Words: all wood and wood products are waste due to possible wood preserver or paint contamination; lumber, wood shavings, wooden doors, panel boards, plywood, pallets, sawdust, asphalt, bricks, mortar, drywall, plaster, fibreglass, gyproc, cement, bath tubs, toilets, sinks, shingles, plumbing, solid tar, windows, vinyl siding, insulation, fence, posts, hardwood flooring, strapping, metal with foam insulation, tar paper, tyvek, vapour barrier Click here for more information
CONTAMINATED SOIL - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) FOR ANY AMOUNT Related Words: contaminants include petroleum, oil, gas, creosote, metals, lead paint, dredge spoils - - 1/2 tn truck load or less (require signed business card) will be accepted at our Waste Watch Drop-off Centers; call before arriving to make arrangements (Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
- - more than 1/2 tn truck load (require permit) must be transported to the East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center; call before arriving to make arrangements (902-854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
COOKING OIL - BUSINESSES Related Words: fryer oil, donair fat, salad oils, grill grease, bacon fat, rotisserie grease, lard, margarine & butter.
Select one of these links to recycle:
RothsayB.D. Rae Waste Management
CORK Related Words: wine corks, cork from wine or liquor bottles
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD - NON-WAXED Related Words: packing boxes, pizza boxes, cardboard boxes - - select link below to see the difference between corrugated cardboard and boxboard - - boxboard is compostable - use it to contain moisture in your compost cart. Click here for more information
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD - WAXED Related Words: packing boxes, cardboard boxes - - boxes primarily used to package poultry, seafood, meat & produce
COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - BUSINESSES - CONTACT HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLER Related Words: after shave lotion, anti-perspirant, bath oils, bath salts (epsom salts - hazardous waste due to perfume added to salts), blush, body lotion, body wash, bubble bath, contact lens solution, conditioner, creams, deoderants, eye liner, eye shadow, foundation, hair colors, hair dyes, hair gels, hair sprays, hand sanitizers, lip liners, lip gloss, lipsticks, lotions, makeup, make-up, mascara, mousse, mouthwash, nail polish, nail polish remover, perfumes, powders, shampoo, soap, sunscreen, suntan lotion, suntan screen, suntan oils, toothpaste, towelettes - - view our brochure for a list of disposal companies who can handle most hazardous waste products.
COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC Related Words: after shave lotion, anti-perspirant, bath oils, bath salts (epsom salts - hazardous waste due to perfume added to salts), blush, body lotion, body wash, bubble bath, contact lens solution, conditioner, creams, deoderants, eye liner, eye shadow, foundation, hair colors, hair dyes, hair gels, hair sprays, hand sanitizers, lip liners, lip gloss, lipsticks, lotions, makeup, make-up, mascara, mousse, mouthwash, nail polish, nail polish remover, perfumes, powders, shampoo, soap, sunscreen, suntan lotion, suntan screen, suntan oils, toothpaste, towelettes
COTTON Related Words: cotton balls, cotton swabs, cotton wool, qtips
CREOSOTE TREATED LUMBER - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: railway ties, railroad ties, decking, wood, lumber, creosoted lumber, light poles - - small volumes may be accepted without a permit at our Waste Watch Drop-off Centers; call before arriving to determine location (Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
- - large volumes must be transported to the East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center; call before arriving to make arrangement (902-854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
DENTAL Related Words: dental floss, dental flossers, toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, battery operated toothbrushes, disposable toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, plastic toothpicks, waterpic or waterpik dental devices - - Click here for information on our Battery Re-Store Program.
DIAPERS Related Words: disposable diapers, pampers, huggies, training pants, pull-ups, cloth diapers, baby wipes, wet wipes, wet naps
DISEASED POTATOES - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) - - must be transported to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
DISKETTES / DISKETTE CASES
DRINK CARTONS - CLEAN & DRY Related Words: juice cartons, juice boxes, milk cartons, eggnog cartons, tetra paks, tetra packs, tetrapaks, tetrapacks, wine cartons; - - some beverage containers may be refundable if they are ready to drink, 5 litres or less and non-dairy. - - click here for more information on our provincial beverage container management system
ELASTICS Related Words: elastic bands, rubber bands
ELECTRONIC MATERIAL - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: electronics, computers, laptops, keyboards, mouse, mice, cables, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, televisions, tv, cd players, dvd players, mp3 players, digital cameras, webcams, speakers, audio systems, video systems, amplifiers, equalizers, home theatre systems, radios, clock radios, non-cellular telephones, corded telephones, telephone cords, telephone wiring, cordless telephones, answering machines - - click here for a complete ACES list of electronic material accepted. Click here for more information
EXPLOSIVE ITEMS - CALL LOCAL POLICE FOR DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Related Words: ammunition, bullets, explosives, firearms, fireworks, flares, guns, pellet guns, bb guns, pistols, shotguns, shells, shock-sensitive items Click here for more information
FECAL MATTER Related Words: animal feces, excrement, droppings, pet waste - - high temperatures attained in the composting process kills pathogens which allows us to produce Category A compost.
FECAL MATTER IN PLASTIC BAGS Related Words: animal feces, excrements, droppings, pet waste
FILTERS Related Words: oil filters, used oil filters, air filters, hepa filters, furnace filters, vacuum cleaner filters
FLOOR SWEEPINGS
FLUORESCENT BULBS & TUBES - BUSINESSES - CONTACT HAZARDOUS WASTE CARRIER Related Words: environmental economic bulbs, cfl lights, cfl bulbs, compact fluorescent lights, compact fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes - intact and broken - including bulbs, tubes, u-tubes, compact, linear circular, tanning bulbs, grow bulbs, black lights, high intensity (hd) discharge bulbs such as street lights, flood lights, car / vehicle headlights, low & high pressure sodium lights - - this also applies to broken fluorescent bulbs, tubes, lights, etc.
- - select the link below to view our brochure which includes a list of disposal companies who can handle most hazardous waste products. Click here for more information
FLUORESCENT BULBS & TUBES - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC Related Words: environmental economic bulbs, cfl lights, cfl bulbs, compact fluorescent lights, compact fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes - intact and broken - including bulbs, tubes, u-tubes, compact, linear circular, tanning bulbs, grow bulbs, black lights, high intensity (hd)discharge bulbs such as street lights, flood lights, car / vehicle headlights, low & high pressure sodium lights - - this also applies to broken fluorescent bulbs, tubes, lights, etc. Click here for more information
FUSE Related Words: household fuses, automotive fuses, industrial fuses
GARDEN HOSE Related Words: hoses, rubber hose, plastic hose, water hose
GASOLINE CONTAINERS - PLASTIC OR METAL Related Words: jerrycans, jerricans, jerry cans, gerry cans, gas cans, gas containers Click here for more information
GIFT WRAP - FOIL, CELLULOSE OR PLASTIC Related Words: gift wrapping, christmas gift wrapping, packaging wrap Click here for more information
GIFT WRAP - PAPER Related Words: paper gift wrap, wrapping paper, christmas wrapping paper, brown wrapping paper, packaging paper wrap, packaging wrap, tissue paper Click here for more information
GLASS: BOTTLES / CONTAINERS - CLEAN & DRY Related Words: juice bottles, liquor bottles, soda bottles, pop bottles, beverage bottles, spirits, wine bottles, food jars, pickle jars, cheeze whiz jars, mason jars, container glass, glass carboy (for fermenting wine or beer - place large carboys beside blue bags) - - some beverage containers may be refundable if they are ready to drink, 5 litres or less and non-dairy.
- - click here for more information on our provincial beverage container management system.
GPS UNITS
GREETING CARDS (BOXBOARD - SINGLE LAYER CARDBOARD) Related Words: birthday cards, thank you cards, sympathy cards, anniversary cards, graduation cards, christmas cards, wedding cards
GREETING CARDS (WITH SPARKLES, FOIL, PLASTIC, FOAM, RIBBON, METAL, ELECTRONIC, ETC.) Related Words: birthday cards, thank you cards, sympathy cards, anniversary cards, graduation cards, christmas cards, wedding cards - - Click here for information on our Battery Re-Store Program.
HAIR Related Words: human hair, pet hair, pet fur, fur ball,
HAIR GROOMING PRODUCTS Related Words: brushes, combs, curling irons, curling brushes, flat irons, hair clips, hair bands, hair dryers, hair nets, hair pins, rollers, hair clippers, electric hair clippers, beard trimmers (place items that are more than 50% metal in blue bag # 2 for monthly residential collection)
HARD COVERS - (FROM BOOKS) Related Words: photo albums, binders, novel hard covers, hard book covers
HAZARDOUS WASTE - BUSINESSES - CONTACT HAZARDOUS WASTE CARRIER Related Words: adhesives, aerosol cans with content, anti-freeze, caulking compound, epoxies, glues, cleaners, deck cleaners, colorants and tints, gas, gasoline, herbicides, industrial paints and finishes (baked-on, heat resistant, etc.), insecticides, non-aerosol automotive and craft paints, quick drying paints, resins, traffic or line marking paint, roof patch or repair, tar-based or bitumen based products, two part or component paints, paint containers not accepted in the paint recycling program (bulging, improperly sealed, leaking, unidentifiable or unlabelled), pesticides, propane cylinders, silicone, paint thinners, mineral spirits or solvents, varathane, liquid tar, driveway sealer, car wax, ant traps, butane, chemicals, fertilizers, fire extinguishers, hydraulic fluid, kerosene, rat poison, thermometers, thermostats, turpentine, moth balls, human and livestock medication including capsules, cold medicine, cough medicine, tablets, pain medicine, pills, prescription & non-prescription drugs, vitamin pills, vitamin supplements, mineral supplements - - view our brochure for a list of disposal companies who can handle most hazardous waste products.
HAZARDOUS WASTE - HOUSEHOLDS (HHW) - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDCS Related Words: adhesives, aerosol cans with content, anti-freeze, caulking compound, epoxies, glues, cleaners, deck cleaners, colorants and tints, gas, gasoline, herbicides, industrial paints and finishes (baked-on, heat resistant, etc.), insecticides, non-aerosol automotive and craft paints, quick drying paints, resins, traffic or line marking paint, roof patch or repair, tar-based or bitumen based products, two part or component paints, paint containers not accepted in the paint recycling program (bulging, improperly sealed, leaking, unidentifiable or unlabelled), pesticides, propane cylinders, silicone, paint thinners, mineral spirits or solvents, varathane, liquid tar, driveway sealer, car wax, ant traps, butane, chemicals, fertilizers, fire extinguishers, hydraulic fluid, kerosene, rat poison, thermometers, thermostats, turpentine, moth balls Click here for more information
INFECTIOUS WASTE - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT & MANIFEST REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: transmissible diseases, communicable diseases - - Request from AIDS PEI to transport material to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
INK & TONER CARTRIDGE PROGRAM - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: ink, inkjet, color, black, laser, drum, toner, copier, fax toner INK ISLE located in Mount Stewart, PEI offers a cartridge recycling program. Boxes complete with shipping labels will be sent to your location. Just fill the box with empty ink and/or toner cartridges and call UPS to pick up the box. Shipping is prepaid so there's no cost to you!
To participate, simply fill out their online form.
INTERNATIONAL WASTE - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: galley waste, burnable waste from out-of-province ships or aircrafts - - transport to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
INVASIVE SPECIES - BUSINESSES - PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY AMOUNT - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: weeds, invasive plants, common buckthorn, garlic mustard, giant hogweed, glossy buckthorn, goutweed, himalayan balsam, japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, periwinkle, purple loosestrife, scotch broom, wild cucumber, yellow flag iris - - Disposal Instructions:
- place invasive plants in a clear plastic bag and secure
- write plant name (or "invasive plant") on the bag
- transport to the nearest WWDC and pay applicable disposal fee for incineration or deep burial.
- - Go to the PEl Invasive Species Council website for more information and photos of each plant type. Click here for more information
INVASIVE SPECIES - HOUSEHOLDS - PERMIT REQUIRED (FOR MORE THAN 1/2 TON) - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: weeds, invasive plants, common buckthorn, garlic mustard, giant hogweed, glossy buckthorn, goutweed, himalayan balsam, japanese knotweed, multiflora rose, periwinkle (vinca), purple loosestrife, scotch broom, wild cucumber, yellow flag iris - - Residents with less than 1/2 ton truck load do not require a permit; follow this procedure:
- place invasive plants in a clear plastic bag and secure
- write plant name (or "invasive plant") on the bag
- place in waste cart (you can also have up to 2 excess bags beside your cart) OR transport to the nearest WWDC and pay applicable disposal fee for incineration or deep burial
- - If you have more than 1/2 ton truck load, contact Environment, Labour & Justice for a permit (902-368-5000)
- - Go to the PEI Invasive Species Council website for more information and photos of each plant type. Click here for more information
LIGHTERS (WITH CONTENT) - BUSINESSES - CONTACT HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLER Related Words: bbq lighters, barbecue lighters, cigar lighters, cigarette lighters, disposable lighters, flint lighters - - view our brochure for a list of disposal companies who can handle most hazardous waste products.
LIGHTERS (WITH CONTENT) - HOUSEHOLDS - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: bbq lighters, barbecue lighters, cigar lighters, cigarette lighters, disposable lighters, flint lighters - - Click here for more information.
LINT Related Words: dryer lint, clothes lint,
LIVESTOCK FEED PRODUCTS - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) - - feed products or by-products which contain prohibited material (proteins derived from mammals)
- - transport SEPARATELY to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
MATCHES Related Words: wooden matches, wood matches, paper matches, matchbooks with matches
MATTRESSES Related Words: coil mattresses, bed mattresses, foam mattresses, air mattresses
MEDICAL SHARPS & NEEDLES - BIOMEDICAL - RESIDENTIAL Related Words: needles, blades, epi-pens, lancets, sharps, syringes, injection devices, insulin cartridges, laboratory glass capable of causing punctures or cuts - - residents can pickup their free sharp disposal containers at any Pharmacy Click here for more information
MEDICAL SHARPS & NEEDLES - BUSINESSES CONTACTING HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLER Related Words: - needles, blades, epi-pens, lancets, sharps, syringes, injection devices, insulin cartridges, laboratory glass capable of causing punctures or cuts - - view our brochure for a list of disposal companies who can handle most hazardous waste products.
MEDICAL SHARPS & NEEDLES - BUSINESSES SELF-HAULING - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIROMNENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: - needles, blades, epi-pens, lancets, sharps, syringes, injection devices, insulin cartridges, laboratory glass capable of causing punctures or cuts - - only accepted at PEI Energy Systems
- - businesses, including schools must purchase sharp disposal containers which are available at Pharmacies
MEDICATIONS - HOUSEHOLDS - FREE DROP-OFF AT PHARMACY OR WWDC Related Words: capsules, cold medicine, cough medicine, tablets, pain medicine, pills, prescription & non-prescription drugs, vitamin pills, vitamin supplements, mineral supplements Click here for more information
METALS / BEVERAGE CANS - CLEAN & DRY Related Words: aerosol cans (empty), aerosol containers (empty), aluminum foil, foil paper, foil plates, aluminum plates, cookie tins, food cans, soup cans, metal lids, metal caps, metal paper clips, beer cans, juice cans, soda cans, pop cans, energy drink cans, pots, pans, baking sheets, cookie sheets, metal cutlery, small metal tools, small metal appliances (toasters, kettles, irons, etc.), metal coffee pots, empty paint cans, clothes hangers, coat hangers, extension cords, wire clotheslines, electrical wiring, wire cables, christmas lights (bulbs removed), electric skillets, electric frying pans, nails, screws, nuts, bolts - - some ready to drink beverage containers may be refundable if they 5 litres or less and non-dairy.
- - click here for information on our provincial beverage container management system Click here for more information
METALS - PLACE BESIDE BLUE BAGS Related Words:household metal items that weigh less than 50 lbs. and are less than 4 ft. in dimensions ie: bicycles, bikes, tricycles, push lawn mowers, microwave ovens, toaster, toaster ovens, breadmakers, bread makers, bread machines, deep fryers, bbqs, bar-b-cues, bar-b-ques, barbecues / barbeques (no propane tanks), computer metal casing, metal chairs, metal lawn chairs, small metal desks, tent poles, curtain rods, swing sets, mail boxes, wheelbarrows, ironing boards (cover removed), golf clubs, metal lamps, metal toys, metal staplers, metal fans, metal satellite dishes - - Items larger than 4' or heavier than 50 lbs. will not be collected curbside. These items must be broken down to fit within the guidelines or dropped-off at the nearest Waste Watch Drop-off Center. Click here for more information
METALS - SALVAGE DEALER Related Words: aluminum, barbed wire, bed frames, metal desks, brass, cast iron, copper, copper pipes, derelict vehicles, iron pipes, lead, metal doors, metal drums, metal pipes, metal sinks, aluminum window frames, oil tanks, rims (from tire), stainless steel, steel, stove pipes, wood stoves, water tanks, large bbqs, bar-b-cues, bar-b-ques, barbecues / barbeques, snow blowers / snoblowers, tractor lawn mowers, push lawn mowers, treadmills, exercise bikes, exercise equipment - - Check the Yellow Pages for location nearest you.
MOTOR OIL - RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE Related Words: used oil, used motor oil, engine oil, turbine oil, lubricating oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, metal working fluids Click here for more information
NAIL CLIPPINGS
NETWRAP Related Words: net wrap, bale protector
NON-HAZARDOUS LABORATORY WASTE - PERMIT NOT REQUIRED Related Words: empty containers, flasks, test tubes, petri dishes, gloves, - - this material must be transported to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown
NON-RECYCLABLE PLASTICS - #6, #7 OR NO NUMBER Related Words: plastic bags (ie: dry cleaning bags, bread bags, grocery bag, shopping bags, freezer bags, garbage bags, etc.), bubble packaging, bubble wrap, chip bags, cling wrap, shrink wrap, stretch wrap, saran wrap, plastic clothes hangers, plastic coat hangers, plastic coated hangers, coffee creamers, drinking straws, plastic covers, plastic bottles, plastic containers, plastic lids, plastic drop sheets, padded envelopes, styrofoam (tm), plastic foam, pvc window blinds, dog food bags (with plastic liner), cd, dvd, cd cases, dvd cases, vhs tapes, video tapes, video games, floppy disks, cellophane, plastic streamers, plastic or foil candy wrappers, styrofoam egg cartons, styrofoam egg trays, styrofoam buoys, plastic stir sticks, plastic coated paper clips, plastic knife, plastic knives, plastic spoons, plastic forks, plastic utensils, plastic water softener tanks, softner tanks, water softner tanks, safety helmets, hockey helmets, hard hats, small plastic toys, plastic fans, k cups, k-cups, kcups, keurig cups, coffee maker, hard shell suitcases, car seat, booster seat
OIL SOAKED MATERIAL - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: absorbents - - from in / out-of-province - transport to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111) or East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center (854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
PAGERS Related Words: beepers, telecommunication devices, one-way pagers, two-way pagers, voice pagers, tone pagers
PAINT - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDCS Related Words: interior and exterior (latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel); all types of finishes and sheens including textured; deck coatings and floor paints including elastomeric; concrete, drywall, stucco and driveway paints and sealers (non-tar-based); marine paints (except antifouling); melamine, metal and anti-rust paints; stains and shellacs; stain blocking paints; swimming pool paints (single component); varnishes and urethanes (single component); wood and masonry water repellents and sealers; wood finishing oils and preservatives (containing no pesticides); all paint aerosols (empty or not - max 660 g or 24 oz) including consumer, automotive and industrial; empty paint containers / empty paint cans
- - includes paint in containers under 25L in size
PAPER & PAPER PRODUCTS WITH PLASTIC OR VINYL COATING Related Words: freezer paper, frozen food paper trays, wall paper - - rip paper or paper product to determine if it contains plastic or vinyl (if there is no resistance, it is paper only and can be composted)
PAPER PRODUCTS - CLEAN & DRY Related Words: carry out trays, coffee trays, egg cartons, egg trays, berry boxes (fibre),
PESTICIDE BAGS - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: empty pesticide and ammonium nitrate bags, packaging from ammonium nitrate fertilizers - - must be transported to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111) or East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center (854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111) ; call before arriving to make arrangements
PHOTOGRAPHY Related Words: photographs, pictures, photos, photo albums, negatives, film
PLASTIC (ONLY #1 - #5): BAGS / CONTAINERS / BOTTLES - MUST BE CLEAN & DRY Related Words: plastics with #1, #2, #3, #4 or #5: plastic bags (ie: dry cleaning bags, bread bags, grocery bag, shopping bags, freezer bags, garbage bags, etc.), plastic containers, plastic bottles, plastic lids, plastic covers, energy drink bottles, juice bottles, liquor bottles, soda bottles, pop bottles, water bottles, milk containers, milk jugs, yogurt containers, margarine tubs, ketchup bottle, mustard bottle, syrup container, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles, household cleaner bottles, windshield washer bottles, boxed wine plastic liner, small plastic toys - - some beverage containers may be refundable if they are ready to drink, 5 litres or less and non-dairy.
- - click here for more information on our provincial beverage container management system
PLASTIC WRAP & SHEETING - CLEAN - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: agricultural packaging wrap, bale wrap, hay bales wrapping film, silage wrap film, silage cover, silage plastic wrap, horticultural plastic, boat shink wrap, plastic sheet or film used to prevent growth of weeds in flower beds, gardens or strawberry fields Refer to Waste Watch Guideline
PLASTIC WRAP & SHEETING - SOILED - TRANSPORT TO WWDC - WASTE FEE APPLIES Related Words: agricultural packaging wrap, bale wrap, hay bales wrapping film, silage wrap film, silage cover, silage plastic wrap, horticultural plastic, boat shink wrap, plastic sheet or film used to prevent growth of weeds in flower beds, gardens or strawberry fields
PROPANE TANKS (OVER 20 LBS.) - RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE
PROPANE TANKS (UP TO 20 LBS.) - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S
RCMP MATERIAL - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) Related Words: drugs, drug related material, contraband, illegal drugs, - - must transport to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown; call before arriving to make arrangements (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111)
RECYCLABLE PAPER - CLEAN & DRY Related Words: bills, bingo paper, book pages, brochures, blue print, calendars, catalogues, coloring books, computer paper, coupons, envelopes, fax paper, flyers, glossy paper, labels, letters, paper lottery tickets, magazines, newsprint, newspapers, note books, office paper, packing paper, photocopy paper wrappers, posters, post-it notes, receipts, sales flyers, sales slips, scribbler pages, shredded paper, telephone books - - remove metal fasteners, sprirals, paper clips, plastic or hard covers
REFUNDABLE CONTAINER PROGRAM - RETURN FOR REFUND Related Words: gable top beverage cartons (juice, sport, energy and diet drinks); tetra pak beverage cartons (juice, sport, energy and diet drinks); glass beverage bottles (juice, sport, energy, diet, pop, water, alcohol and imported beer); plastic beverage containers (juice, sport, energy, diet, pop, water, alcohol and mini sip bags); aluminum and steel beverage cans (juice, sport, energy, diet, pop, cooler and beer); refillable beer bottles (brown, green and clear domestic bottles - - - - - no milk, soya, yogurt or rice drink containers and no food cans - - these items can also be placed in blue bag # 2 with your household metals, plastic and glass however you will not receive the refund.
- - click here for more information on our provincial beverage container management system.
RESIDENTIAL BULK ITEMS - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S FOR RESIDENTS ONLY Related Words: furniture, tables, coffee tables, chairs, sofas, chesterfields, rockers, lazy-boy recliners, dressers, mattresses, box springs, desks, shelf, shelves Items larger than 4' or heavier than 50 lbs. that will not be collected curbside.
DOES NOT INCLUDE metal items or construction & demolition material
RUBBER TIRES (REMOVE RIMS) - FREE DROP-OFF AT WWDC'S Related Words: automobile tires, car tires, vehicle tires, truck tires, heavy equipment tires, motorcycle / motorbike tires, studded tires, radial tires, - includes all tires where environment tax was paid; select this link for more information: Environment Tax
SALT Related Words: table salt, refined salt, sodium chloride, unrefined salt (sea salt), de-icing salt, ice salt, snow salt, ice melting salt, halite (rock salt), water softener salt - - although salt is a mineral and it comes from the land, high salt levels in compost will kill vegetation therefore it is waste.
SEPTIC FROM CAMPERS & RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV'S) Related Words: sewer, septic, sewage, wastewater, - - local parks may have dumping stations or search "septic" in the Yellow Pages.
SEWING NEEDLES Related Words: embroidery needles, safety pins, straight pins, quilting pins...........place in small rigid containers or stick into fabric for safe disposal.
SHOVELS Related Words: metal shovels with wood or plastic handles, plastic shovels, spades, snow shovels,
SMOKE DETECTORS Related Words: fire alarms, smoke alarms - - All smoke detectors are waste - - An international study by radiation safety experts determined that domestic smoke detectors would not pose a health or safety threat to the public, or to waste disposal workers; there is therefore no need for any special care in the disposal of used smoke detectors. Remove batteries and dispose of appropriately. (search battery for various disposal options)
Click here for more information.
SPONGE
SPRING & FALL CLEANUP Related Words:household items not collected during regular weekly collection which are less than 50 lbs. and less than 4 ft. ie: wood or plastic chairs, toys, small furniture, small wood desks, leaves, garden debris, tree trimmings, branches, plastic wheelbarrows Refer to Waste Watch Guideline
STIR STICKS - WOOD Related Words: popsicle sticks,
STRAW BALES Related Words: hay bales, straw or hay banking, straw bale insulation - - large volumes used for banking your house must be transported to the nearest WWDC; disposal fee will apply.
TAPE Related Words: adhesive tape, correction tape, double-sided tape, duct tape, electrical tape, electric tape, flagging tape, hockey tape, medical tape, scotch tape, surgical tape, packing tape, packaging tape
TEA BAGS
TYPEWRITERS
UTENSILS - METAL Related Words: spoons, forks, knife, knives, spatulas, ladles - - wrap sharp objects in plastic or tape for your driver's safety and your own.
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT SCREENINGS - CONTAMINATED MATERIAL - PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTACT ENVIRONMENT, LABOUR & JUSTICE (902-368-5000) - - municipality transports to PEI Energy Systems in Charlottetown (569-7670 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111) or East Prince Waste Management Facility in Wellington Center (854-3636 / Toll Free: 1-888-280-8111); call before arriving to make arrangements
WATER BOTTLE - # 7 - - not refundable because it is more than 5 litres and not recyclable because it is a # 7 plastic and we only recycle plastics # 1 to # 5 in PEI. Select link below to see a picture of this bottle. Click here for more information
WAX Related Words: parowax, paraffin wax, wax candles (no wick), wax crayons,
