Example of a Blue Recycling Bag with Recyclables inside

Blue Bag Recycling

Recycling (placed in blue bags) is picked up weekly.

Changes to recycling

More items will be accepted for recycling in Beaumont starting October 1. To learn more about the upcoming changes, read the news post.

Read about the changes

Preparing recyclables for your blue bag

  • Place loose material in the blue bag
  • All items must be clean
  • Fold tin can lids inside the can if the lid is still attached, or place detached lids inside the can. Never recycle a loose, sharp lid because of the safety risk to sorting staff
  • Remove lids from plastic containers and place in waste cart

 

Items that cannot go in blue bags

  • Glass
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic film such as plastic bags
  • Plastic cups
  • Items made from more than one type of material cannot be recycled and should be placed in your waste cart (i.e. beverage cups).

Preparing cardboard boxes

  • Break down all boxes so they are flat
  • Cut up larger boxes to less than 3 feet in length
  • Place prepared cardboard boxes under your blue bag

Waste collection app