New Items Accepted for Recycling
Starting December 1, you will be able to recycle the following items at SARCAN depots.
Flexible Plastics
Recycle at SARCAN depots only
Flexible plastics are lightweight, soft and can be easily crumpled or folded.
Recycled flexible plastics can become:
Usable Feedstock for New Product Manufacturing
Foam Packaging
Recycle at SARCAN depots only
Recycled foam packaging can become:
Picture Frames
Construction Trim
Moulding
Glass Bottles & Jars
Recycle at SARCAN depots only
Recycled glass bottles and jars can become:
Reflective Glass Beads for Road Marking Paint
Fiberglass Insulation
The SK Recycles program will accept paper, containers, flexible plastics, foam packaging and glass bottles and jars for recycling either at home or a depot.
Until then, please refer to your community’s recycling service here.
Material List
See our full material list
Click on the checkboxes below to filter each material type and find out what materials are both Accepted and Not Accepted.
Accepted
Glass Bottles And Jars
Recycle at Depot or in Glass Only Bin (if applicable)- Clear or coloured non-deposit glass bottles and jars. Check with your recycling collector for instructions.
- Please recycle lids with plastic, metal, and carton containers.
Flexible Plastics
Recycle at Depot or in Flexible Plastic Only Bin (if applicable)- Plastic shopping bags
- Plastic bags for bread, produce, dry cleaning, newspapers/flyers
- Bags for water softener, salt, garden products, etc.
- Plastic overwrap on diapers, paper towel, feminine hygiene products, flats of canned beverages
- Plastic overwrap on mattresses and electronics
- Plastic food storage, sandwich, freezer, and vacuum seal bags
- Plastic shrink wrap
- Flexible plastic gift bags and boxes
- Transparent single-use recycling bags
- Reusable plastic curbside recycling bags (e.g. yellow bags for Paper)
- Reusable plastic-only carry-out bags (provided with purchase or purchased)
- Plastic drop sheet or covering
- Squishy cushion packaging (polyethylene foam)
- Plastic bubble wrap
- Zipper lock pouches for frozen foods (e.g. berries, vegetables, prawns)
- Zipper lock and tear-open pouches for cannabis product
- Stand-up pouches for dried fruit and nuts, quinoa, grated cheese, etc.
- Potato chip bags
- Crinkly plastic bags for candy, cereal
- Plastic wrappers for candy, cheese slices, granola bars, etc.
- Crinkly plastic packaging for dry pasta, pre-packaged deli meats, etc.
- Flexible plastic packaging with plastic seal (e.g. deli and cheese packaging)
- Plastic net bags for fruit, onions, avocados, etc.
- Woven plastic bags for rice
- Non-food protective packaging (e.g. all-plastic shipping envelopes, air packets, etc.)
Foam Packaging
Recycle at Depot Only- Plastic foam containers and trays used for meat and produce
- Foam egg cartons
- Foam clamshells, cups and bowls for take-out food
- Firm foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.
Not Accepted
Glass Bottles And Jars
- Drinking glasses or dishes, cookware
- Whole or broken window glass or mirrors
- Ceramic products
- Dishes and cookware
- Light bulbs and light fixtures
- Deposit glass can be returned to SARCAN depots for deposit refund
Flexible Plastics
- Items that are not packaging like
- Long term heavy-duty storage containers like plastic totes
- Plastic bags with cloth, rope, or ribbon handles
- Carry-out bags with PVC/vinyl
- Packaging labelled biodegradable, compostable, or oxo-degradable
- Lumber or construction wrap
- Items designed for disposal (e.g., garbage bags, compost/leaf bags)
- Flexible 6-pack rings
- Plastic squeeze tubes
- Plastic-lined paper
- Crinkly cellophane wrap for tea, floral arrangements, etc.
- Rigid plastic containers
Foam Packaging
- Liquid-absorbing pads used in trays for meat, poultry, fish, etc.
- Labels, tape, paper and cardboard on foam packaging
- Foam peanuts and packing chips
- Foam insulation
- Napkins, cutlery
- Protective and squishy cushion packaging
- Foam noodles
- Furniture cushions