1-888-280-8111www.iwmc.pe.ca1-888-280-8111www.iwmc.pe.caSORTING GUIDESORTING GUIDEIWMC

ISLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

DO NOT USEsolid-colouredbagsFOR WASTE MATERIAL

Non-RecyclablePlastics

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If bags are necessary: use clear, transparent bags No blue bags No solid-coloured bags No paper bags

NO PlasticNO Metal NO GlassIN COMPOST CART

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PLACE THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE BESIDE YOUR BLUE BAGSPLACE THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE BESIDE YOUR BLUE BAGS

PAPER BAGS & CORRUGATEDCARDBOARD(Collapsed & bundled)

LARGEMETALITEMS

bundle multiple items(tent poles, curtain rods, etc.)less than 4 feet & 50 lb.dismantle large itemsno propane cylinders, tanks or items containing Freon

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NO BAG IS BEST!

NO BAG IS BEST!

PREFERRED METHODFOR PAPER BAGS

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BLUE BAG#2

PAPERPLATE

Pizza Box

TIP:USE

EMPTYBOXBOARDTO GATHERKITCHENSCRAPS

USE BLUE TRANSPARENT BAGS ONLY!

Please ensure blue bags are tied securelyRecyclables must be clean and dry

USE BLUE TRANSPARENT BAGS ONLY!

Please ensure blue bags are tied securelyRecyclables must be clean and dry

Plastics with symbols:

METAL

EMPTY

FOIL

591 mL COLA

PEPSIPEPSI

If bags are necessary: paper bags are preferred film compostable bags must be identified by:

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Do not use plastic bagsCOMPOSTABLEwww.compostable.info

Oranges

JULY 2020

When your cart is full, drivers will accept up to TWO open rigid containers, extra bags, or bulky items placed BESIDE the appropriate cart. If bags are used, paper yard & garden bags must be used for COMPOST, and clear, transparent plastic bags for WASTE.

EXCESSMATERIALS: All excess items, including additional bags & containers placed beside carts must be within 50 lb & 4 ft.

When your cart is full, drivers will accept up to TWO open rigid containers, extra bags, or bulky items placed BESIDE the appropriate cart. If bags are used, paper yard & garden bags must be used for COMPOST, and clear, transparent plastic bags for WASTE.

EXCESSMATERIALS: All excess items, including additional bags & containers placed beside carts must be within 50 lb & 4 ft.

SPECIAL DISPOSALSPECIAL DISPOSAL NEVER COLLECTED IN CARTS, BLUE BAGS,DUMPSTERS OR DURING SPRING/FALL CLEANUP!!NEVER COLLECTED IN CARTS, BLUE BAGS,DUMPSTERS OR DURING SPRING/FALL CLEANUP!!

ITEM DESCRIPTION Disposal Options forHOMEOWNERSDisposal Options forHOMEOWNERS

Disposal Options for BUSINESSES(some items require a disposal fee)FREE

ADDITIONAL SORTING INFORMATION: www.iwmc.pe.ca or 1-888-280-8111ADDITIONAL SORTING INFORMATION: www.iwmc.pe.ca or 1-888-280-8111

WASTE WATCH DROP-OFFCENTERS

The container or jerry can used to deliver your hazardous wastes (i.e. fuel, oil, etc.) to a WWDC must be left behind with the product.It is your responsibility to unload your own vehicle at our WWDC. If your disposal material is heavy please bring along a helper.

REMINDERS FOR A WWDC VISITREMINDERS FOR A WWDC VISIT

CAPITAL: GreenIsle, 8 Superior Cr., Charlottetown

WEST PRINCE: Brockton, 2202 Dock Rd., Rte.150

EASTERN:Dingwells Mills,100 Selkirk Rd.,Rte. 309

EASTERN: Murray River,378 Cape Bear Rd. ,Rte. 18

EAST PRINCE:East Prince Waste Management FacilityWellington Centre, 29786 Rte. 2

CENTRAL: New London,10142 Route 6

8 - 4:30 Tues & Thurs8 - 12:30 Sat

8 - 4:30 Mon - Fri8 - 12:30 Sat

7 - 5:30 Mon - Fri;7 - 2:00 Sat

8 - 4:30 Mon, Wed, Fri; 8 - 12:30 Sat

8 - 4:30 Mon, Wed, Fri; 8 - 12:30 Sat

8 - 4:30 Tues, Thurs& Sat

8 - 4:30 Mon, Tues, & Thurs8 - 2:00 Sat

7 - 4:30 Mon - Fri7 - 12:30 Sat

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REGION / ADDRESSREGION / ADDRESS SUMMERSUMMER WINTERWINTER

FOR MORE INFO VISIT iwmc.pe.ca FOR MORE INFO VISIT iwmc.pe.ca

CAPITAL:

WEST PRINCE:

EASTERN:

EASTERN:

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NEW LONDONCHARLOTTETOWN

DINGWELLSMILLS

MURRAYRIVER

Rechargeable and non-rechargable batteries (i.e. AAA, AA, C, D, button type, lithium, etc.)

Visit www.call2recycle.ca for packaging directions and drop-off locations. Also accepted FREE at WWDCs

Visit www.call2recycle.ca for packaging directions and drop-off locations. Also accepted FREE at WWDCs

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BatteriesBatteries

Oil fluids, containers, & oil filters; automotive antifreeze fluids and containers, aerosol containers for propelled lubricant and brake cleaner (quantities & container sizes less than 50L)

Return to a collection facility (see www.uoma-atlantic.com) or to a WWDC

Return to a collection facility (see www.uoma-atlantic.com) or WWDC - FREE

Motor Oil /Automotive Antifreeze

Motor Oil /Automotive Antifreeze

Pick up free sharps container at participating pharmacies (www.healthsteward.ca). When container is full, return to pharmacy for disposal

See www.iwmc.pe.ca (Interactive Sorting Guide) for options

Needles, syringes, needle tips, lancets, insulin pens, and other sharps

Needles /SyringesNeedles /Syringes

Prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs (pain & cold medications, etc.), natural health products (vitamins & mineral supplements, etc.)

Participating pharmacies (see www.healthsteward.ca)

Hazardous waste carrier (search “Chemicals” on Interactive Sorting Guide at www.iwmc.pe.ca for list of carriers )MedicationsMedications

Any size Visit www.canadianbatteryassociation.ca for drop-off locations. Also accepted FREE at WWDC.

Accepted at place of purchase, scrap metal dealers or at WWDC

Automotive Lead Acid BatteriesAutomotive Lead Acid Batteries

Paints, stains, etc. AND empty paint containers

Visit www.productcare.org for drop-off locations or take to WWDC

FREE at WWDCs. Visit www.productcare.org for limits, guidelines & additional drop-off locations.

Paint ProductsPaint Products

Material larger than 4 ft. or heavier than 50 lb. such as sofas, tables, china cabinets, mattresses, patio furniture, etc.

WWDC - Waste disposal fee will apply

WWDCLarge Bulky FurnitureLarge Bulky Furniture

Appliances (stoves, washers, dishwashers, hot water tanks, etc.) WWDC - FREEWWDCWhite GoodsWhite Goods

MUST be removed from rims WWDC (disposal fee applies to tires with rims) Return to place of purchase or WWDC (tires without rims are FREE; disposal fee applies to tires with rims)TiresTires

Laser or ink jet Accepted at most electronic retailers or WWDC Search online for “ink cartridge recycling” or accepted at most electronic retailers

Ink CartridgesInk Cartridges

• fuel (gasoline, kerosene, etc.)• silicone, caulking, adhesives • aerosol cans (with contents)• cosmetics & personal care products

• pesticides, herbicides, insecticides• items with mercury • pet medications

WWDC - Must be in sealed original container. Jerry cans (or other containers) used for transporting must be left behind with contents

Businesses must dispose of hazardous material through a hazardous waste carrier. (Search “Chemicals” on Interactive Sorting Guide at www.iwmc.pe.ca for list of carriers )

Household HazardousWaste (HHW)

Household HazardousWaste (HHW)

Any type Visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/pei or www.recyclemycell.ca for drop-off locations or take to a WWDC.

Visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/pei or www.recyclemycell.ca for drop-off locations. Accepted FREE at WWDCs.

Cell PhonesCell Phones

Propane tank exchange location or WWDCPropane dealerWWDC

Propane tank exchange location Propane dealerWWDC (disposal fee applies)

30 lb. or less:Over 30 lb.:Cylinders:

Propane TanksPropane Tanks

ElectronicsElectronicsCell phones & mobile devices, televisions, audio equipment, computers, home theatres, cameras, electronic readers, modems, storage drivers, video game systems, GPS, microwave ovens, etc.

Visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/pei for drop-off locations or take to a WWDC - FREE (call in advance for more than 25 items)

Visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/pei for drop-off locations or take to a WWDC - FREE (call in advance for more than 25 items)

Light BulbsLight BulbsAll lights that can be removed from fixture, i.e. LEDs, halogens, Fluorescent (CFLs, linear, u-tubes, etc.), high intensity bulbs, incandescents

Visit www.productcare.org for drop-off locations or take to WWDC

See www.productcare.org for locations or WWDC - FREE (call in advance for more than 16 bulbs)

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