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People in Regina will soon have a new destination for many of their recyclable goods.
Starting on Tuesday, more materials will be accepted at the city’s big blue bins.
Almost anything that would normally go in the smaller, curbside carts will be allowed — paper, cardboard, metal containers, foil, drink containers and plastic packaging labelled #1-7.
The only exception is glass.
Kurtis Doney, the City of Regina’s director of water, waste and environment, said the move is all about making it easier for people to go green.
“We’re really looking to simplify recycling and to encourage residents to continue the great work we’re doing on recycling in Regina,” he said at a media conference Thursday.
“The new program is really an expansion of service. It’s important that we provide as many recycling options as possible.”
Each big blue bin will be labelled with a list of acceptable products, a move that Doney thinks will help eliminate confusion on what can be recycled.
“People will be very clear on what to recycle and what not to recycle,” he said.
On top of convenience, he touted two other major reasons for the decision.
“There is no additional cost for this … Every bit that we can divert from the landfill will reduce the impact on the landfill and reduce the expansion required, and the environmental benefits are significant as we can recycle more and more in the future,” he explained.
If you’re looking to drop off some recycling at one of the bins, they are found at the following locations:
- 2151 Broad St. (beside 7-Eleven — enter from the alley)
- Jack Staples Arena, 444 North Broad St.
- Columbus Park, 2940 Pasqua St.
- North West Leisure Centre, 1127 Arnason St.
- Rosemont Shopping Centre, 5064 Fourth Ave.
- Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre, 3130 East Woodhams Dr.
- Sportplex, 1717 Elphinstone St.
- Douglas Park, off Assiniboine Avenue East, south of Leibel Field
While nothing is set in stone yet, the city is also looking at installing more big blue bins.
