Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
Lids and labels can remain on containers.
Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop off location for safe handling.
Find your depot
The Province Bay Transfer Station
Location: 4077 Government Road, Providence Bay
Hours of operation:
Fall, Winter Spring: Thursday and Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (September long weekend to May long weekend).
Summer Season: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (May long weekend to September long weekend)
The Big Lake Transfer Station
Location: 81 Big Lake Dump Road at 3248 Highway 542
Hours of operation:
Fall, Winter Spring: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (September long weekend to May long weekend).
Summer Season: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (May long weekend to September long weekend).
