A-Z List Items
Acid
Please DO NOT place it out for recycling/garbage collection.
Items marked caution, corrosive, explosive, poison and flammable should be considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Please contact the Product Care Association at (204) 477-0741 or 1-888-772-9772, or Miller Environmental Corporation at (204) 925-9600 for additional information.
Air conditioner and dehumidifier
Air conditioners and dehumidifiers contain ozone-depleting substances (ODS) which are very detrimental to the environment and may contribute to global warming. In Winnipeg, the City has a pick-up service for air conditioners and dehumidifiers for a fee of $20 per unit and an appointment can be made by calling 311.
Air conditioners and dehumidifiers can also be taken to the Brady Landfill where there are arrangements for safely disposing appliances with ODS. There is a tipping fee per vehicle at Brady.
If you live outside Winnipeg, try calling the local municipality office for information on safe disposal options. Also, check with the store or company you bought the unit from and they may have information on, or a fee-based service for picking up the unit.
When no such options are available, place the unit by the curb for collection by the regular waste collector. Leave the unit in upright position to minimize accidental release of ODS and do not attempt to open or dismantle the unit.
Aluminum Foil/Tray
Aluminum foil and trays can go into the regular garbage. They cannot be recycled.
Anti-freeze and Container
Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation (MARRC) collects used automotive antifreeze and containers, which can be disposed at 69 rural licensed Eco-Centre collection depots in Manitoba and 10 licensed collection sites in the City of Winnipeg.
Call MARRC by phone at: (204) 632-5255, or call toll free at: 1-888-410-1440 for additional inforamtion.
Appliances
Please do not place old appliances out for recycling/garbage collection.
Appliances less then seven years old may be accepted by Habitat for Humanity Re-Store as donations. Please call (204) 233-5160 or visit this link to find out what appliances are accepted as donations.
City of Winnipeg runs a pick up program for bulky household appliances. Call 311 or visit this link to learn more about the services provided by the City.
You may also take bulky waste directly to Brady Road Landfill for disposal. There is a fee per vehicle.
Disclaimer
Information contained in Green Manitoba’s A-Z Recycling Guide is intended to provide an easy-to-use and quick method for connecting Manitobans with organizations that are involved in the recycling and reuse industry in Manitoba.
Green Manitoba does not assume any responsibility with respect to the accuracy of the information contained in the A-Z Recycling Guide, nor do they warrant that the statements and other information contained therein comply with applicable laws or regulations.
Users of the A-Z Recycling Guide are therefore cautioned to consult with the respective businesses about their standards and procedures before engaging in their services to determine its appropriateness for any particular application.
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