A-Z List Items
Fiberglass
Small amounts of fiberglass insulation can be bagged and disposed of with regular household waste.
Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguishers contain hazardous substances and proper disposal is required.
Please contact the Product Care Association at (204) 477-0741 or 1-888-772-9772, or call Miller Environmental Corporation at (204) 925-9600 to find out how to dispose old fire extinguishers.
Fluorescent Light
Please see the A-Z entry on CFLs and Fluorescent Tubes.
Food Waste
Food waste can be disposed of with your regular garbage. For food composting information, see the Composting page of the Green Action Centre website.
Fridge and freezer
Fridge (refrigerator) and freezer can be recycled through a number of options. If the appliance is in good condition and less than 7 years old, you may be able to donate it to Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. Please call (204) 233-5160 to find out what appliances are accepted as donations.
Fridge/freezer may also be recycled through the pick up program for bulky household appliances run by the City of Winnipeg. Call 311 or visit this link to learn more about the services provided by the City. You may take bulky waste directly to Brady Road Landfill for disposal. There is a fee per vehicle.
If your fridge is at least 15 years old, in working condition, and approximately 10 cubic feet or larger, you can take advantage of the Power Smart Refrigerator Retirement Program of Manitoba Hydro. To confirm your eligibility and schedule a pickup, please call 1-855-5FRIDGE (1-855-537-4343) or visit Manitoba Hydro program page here. As well, eligible owners get $50 cash back per appliance.
This program may accept an eligible freezer if a fridge is also retired at the same time.
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.
The A-Z Recycling Guide is not to be construed as an endorsement of a particular product or service and does not in any way guarantee adequate performance of that product or service.
Information, data and material contained in the A-Z Recycling Guide may be changed or updated without notice.
