Single Family Blue Box Recycling

North Shore Residents are great recyclers, with over 11,000 tonnes of recyclables collected curbside each year!

Acceptable Materials:

In our single-family curbside recycling program, we collect a variety of materials. Click here for a detailed list.

Approved Receptacles:

In our single family curbside recycling program, we collect only materials set out in approved recycling receptacles:

Blue Box

Our contractor will collect from a Blue Box supplied by the North Shore Recycling Program OR a Blue Box you purchase yourself or bring from another municipality, provided that the following conditions are met:

• The box has a capacity of 61 L or less (you'll find this stamped somewhere on the box, usually on the bottom); AND
• The box is no larger than 14 inches (35 cm) tall, and 15 inches x 20 inches (39 cm x 52 cm) across the opening at the top.

Yellow Bag

Provided by the North Shore Recycling Program OR a paper bag filled with mixed paper and clearly marked as 'mixed paper'

Blue Bag

Provided by the North Shore Recycling Program OR a paper bag filled with newspaper and clearly marked as 'newspaper'

Our contractor WILL NOT pick up recycling from the following containers:

• Recyclables placed at the curb in any type of plastic bag, including 'blue recycling bags' collected by some other municipalities.
• Recyclables placed at the curb in a Blue Box larger than those measurements noted above.
• Recyclables placed at the curb in paper Yard Trimmings bags.
• Recyclables placed at the curb in any container other than those noted above.

How can I get approved receptacles?

You can order a Blue Box and Yellow and Blue bags via our online form, by calling 604.984.9730, or by visiting the North Shore Recycling Drop-off Depot. Blue and Yellow Bags and Yard Trimmings decals can be picked up at your local municipal hall.