Winnipeg Recycling

• Winnipeg yard waste pickup to end for the season

  Yard waste can be left in any reusable container, like an old blue box or metal or plastic garbage can, as well as in cardboard boxes or paper yard bags.

  Environment

  Oct 19, 2023
  
• Winnipeg curbside yard waste collection for fall 2021 is about to end

  If your collection day falls on Remembrance Day, your yard waste -- as well as recycling and/or garbage, will be collected one day later this week.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2021
  
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• From bed frame to biofuel: Winnipeg companies’ unique approach to climate change

  Roughly 40,000 mattresses and box springs are thrown out each year in Winnipeg, enough to fill the Manitoba Hydro tower downtown.

  Features

  Dec 19, 2019
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• Are you contaminating Winnipeg’s recycling without knowing?

  A surprising number of Winnipeggers are not recycling properly and a local organization is encouraging people to educate themselves.

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2019
• Beds to biosolids, Winnipeg is innovating recycling, says city councillor

  Beyond the blue bin, the City of Winnipeg has innovative plans for recyclables, including composting biosolids (washroom waste) at Brady Landfill.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2019
• Christmas tree recycling sites now open until Jan. 31 across Winnipeg

  The City of Winnipeg has several locations open for residents to properly get rid of the Christmas tree. Let's Chip In runs through to the end of January.

  Dec 27, 2018
• Winnipeggers try to ‘recycle’ 5,500 used, dirty diapers every week

  Winnipeggers are forcing recycling collectors to sort through thousands of dirty diapers - up to 5,500 weekly.

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2018
• City committee punts on vote to approve new recycling contract

  The company that processes Winnipeg's recycling wants the city to toss out the recommendation for its replacement.

  Apr 5, 2018
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• Which bin does gift wrap go in? Winnipeg trash tips for the holidays

  The City of Winnipeg is reminding residents what can, and what cannot, be recycled as a busy holiday season approaches.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2017