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Addresses in Steinbach that have residential curbside recycling collection services received a recycling cart in early December 2022.
Each recycling cart has a unique registration number and will be assigned to a specific property. If residents move, the cart must stay with the property. Residents are encouraged to take care of their new carts as the costs for broken or damaged or missing carts will be charged to the property due to negligence. All carts will remain the property of the City of Steinbach.
What should I do with my old blue bins/recycling bins?
The City’s updated residential curbside recycling collection services will make use of the new recycling carts, which means that other recycling bins, even those previously provided by the City, will no longer be serviced. The City recommends that residents keep any other recycling bins they may have for alternative waste-keeping or storage purposes. Residents can also bring old recycling bins to the Landfill for proper disposal.
Can I opt out of the new recycling cart service?
The City’s updated residential curbside recycling collection services will make use of the new recycling carts, which means that residents who choose to opt out of receiving the recycling cart will no longer have their recycling collection picked up on collection days. Residents who wish to opt out of recycling can contact the Landfill; please note that opting out of recycling does not affect their annual property taxes (i.e. waste collection fees will not be waived).
My cart broke / is missing! How do I get a replacement?
Residents are encouraged to take care of their new carts as the costs for broken or damaged or missing carts will be charged to the property due to negligence. Replacement carts can be requested by contacting the Landfill at 204-346-6507 for $150. They can be paid for at City Hall or at the Landfill, and can be picked up at the Landfill.
How do I get an additional cart?
Please contact the Landfill at 204-346-6507 to request an additional cart; the cost is $150 per year of service and property owners will be charged this fee around August each year.
Help! The lid on my new cart is defective!
Some recycling carts may have lids that do not close or may be frozen shut when delivered; please note that this is largely due to the fact that the bins have been assembled and travelled in colder weather, however, the lids will settle in time.
If you have any other questions regarding the new service and your new recycling cart, please contact the Landfill at 204-346-6507 or the Solid Waste Department Manager at 204-346-6532.
What can I put in my cart for recycling?
Materials acceptable for recycling include:
- newspaper/flyers
- magazines
- telephone directories
- boxboard (i.e. cereal boxes)
- pizza boxes (without food or excessive grease inside)
- gable top cartons (i.e. milk cartons)
- aseptic containers (i.e. juice boxes)
- steel cans (i.e. soup cans)
- aluminum cans
- plastic (#1-5, #7)
- glass containers/jars
- cardboard
Materials that cannot be recycled include:
- styrofoam
- aluminum foil
- plastic bags
- gift wrap
Compostable/organic materials should NOT be be placed in your recycling cart. They can be brought to the landfill for composting.
Please rinse out your containers before placing them in the blue box.
For every 4 litres of used oil you bring to the Eco Centre at the Steinbach Landfill (max. 205 litres per vehicle), receive a coupon for 1 litre of Co-op Elite Motor Oil FREE (max. 5 coupons per vehicle)!
Storing hazardous items in your home can be a fire hazard and dangerous to your family. Many items can be disposed of at our household hazardous waste depot open regular Landfill hours. Our depot recycles paint, cleaners, batteries, light bulbs, and automotive fluids. Click here for a complete list of accepted items.
Used wood from things like furniture and building construction is accepted at the Landfill. A chipping machine is brought in regularly to reduce the wood pile to chips. Due to the various treatments that wood is exposed to, the chipped wood is not suitable for yard mulch, however it is used in active cell construction at the Landfill itself. Wood waste should not be included in compost materials.
Used oil, used oil filters, and used plastic oil containers need to be disposed of properly so they can be recycled into useful products instead of threatening our environment. Recycle your used oil, free of charge, at the Steinbach Eco Centre, located at the Steinbach Landfill site.
A reminder that used oil and tires can be recycled year round at the Steinbach Landfill's Eco Centre, located at 104 Hanover Road East.
Residential electronic waste or e-waste can be dropped off in one of the bins, located by the scale at the Steinbach Landfill.
For a full list of what's accepted, please click the button below to view a list on the RecycleMyElectronics.ca website.
What's Accepted – RecycleMyElectronics.ca
