Pilot Recycling Program

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The Village of Telkwa, in partnership with the TD Bank Friends of the Environment Program, will be initiating a pilot recycling program beginning October 4, 2011. Participation in the recycling program is voluntary. Participants will be given recycle bags and must use a separate bag for each type of recycle material.

Materials accepted for recycle are:

White stationery paper
Glossy or “magazine” paper
Newsprint
Cardboard
Cans (no return $ given)
Glass (no return $ given)
#2 plastic and milk jugs

If you want to participate in the program, you can pick up your supply of recycle bags at the Village office.

Recycling Tips
Bottles and Cans - Aluminum and glass are the most easily recycled, so set aside soup cans, beverage cans and glass bottles. Just make sure you rinse them out first.
Plastic - Check all of your plastic for a small triangle with the #2 in it. Items such as milk jugs , shampoo and detergent bottles are #2 plastics and easily recycled.
Paper and Cardboard - Separate your paper as follows: