What is Recyclable on PEI?
April 6, 2023

On PEI, recyclables are collected once a month. Homeowners must use transparent, plastic blue bags for loose recyclables.  Bags must be securely tied and be within 50 lbs.  Bulky recyclables and corrugated cardboard can be placed at curb beside the blue bags.  There is no limit to the material placed curbside provided it is generated within the home, and not from a business including a home-based business, farm, etc. Here’s what is included:

  • Corrugated cardboard, including cardboard pizza boxes, must be collapsed and bundled (max 50 lb & 4 ft).  Rainy weather does not impact collection of corrugated cardboard.  Paper bags should be bundled with corrugated cardboard.
  • Blue Bag #1 is for paper products such as office paper, invoices, envelopes, newspapers, receipts, magazines, softcover books, egg cartons, beverage take-out trays, and shredded paper. If not placing corrugated cardboard for collection, paper bags may be placed in Blue Bag #1.
  • Blue Bag #2 is for plastics with recycling symbols #1 through #5, metals, glass containers, milk & juice cartons and Tetra Paks.  Metals include items that are at least 50% metal such as toasters, extension cords, utensils, tools, etc. Recyclables must be clean and dry and may be flattened to save room in the bag if desired.
  • Larger items such as barbecues, bicycles should be dismantled with each piece being less than 50 lb & 4 ft. Bundle multiple items such as tent poles or curtain rods.

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