The City of Nelson’s bi-weekly garbage and recycling collection week runs from Apr. 22 to Apr. 26.
To ensure your Blue Bin Recycling is picked up, please note:
- Blue Bins must not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
- Only permitted recycling items are allowed. To find out what you can recycle, click here to see the city’s Recycling Guide.
- Empty and rinse all containers. Soiled containers are not accepted. Remove any caps and place them loosely in your bin. Squash or crush items like plastic bottles, cartons, jugs, and aluminum cans to make more room in your recycle bin.
- Flatten cardboard. Remove plastic wrap; staples and tape are okay. Save space in your bin by bundling cardboard – approximately 24” wide (61 cm) x 36” tall (91 cm), securing it with string, and placing it beside your bin.
- Do not bag items. Place items loosely in your recycling bin – plastic bags, including blue bags, are not accepted in your recycling.
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