Global Recycling Day
March 18 is Global Reycling Day. Global Recycling Day helps recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first.
How to Recycle
Whether you’ve been recycling for years or brand new to recycling, you may wonder sometimes if a particular item is recyclable at the curb. The City of St. John’s offers several tools that can help your household waste management system run smooth and efficiently – we encourage you to use these services.
New to curbside recycling?
Are you new to curbside recycling and would like some help? Recycling starter kits include sample blue bags and clear bags, a decal of the most common household recyclables and more details about St. John’s curbside recycling and garbage collection service. Request a free recycling starter kit by emailing curbit@stjohns.ca or calling Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489).
Is it recyclable?
A listing of the most common household recyclables that can be put in blue bags at the curb is available on CurbitStJohns.ca and is also available in the Spring 2022 City Guide.
Put Waste In Its Place
If you have an item you need to dispose of but don’t know if it’s recyclable, garbage or if it can be used by others – use this search feature available at CurbitStJohns.ca to learn options of how to properly dispose of it. It is also available on our app St. John’s Waste & Recycling.
Never miss a garbage or recycling collection day by signing up for reminders; you choose when and how you receive your weekly reminder:
- App notification
- Text message
- Twitter direct message
- Automated phone call message
Sign up for reminders:
- CurbitStJohns.ca
- Free app St. John’s Waste & Recycling
- Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489)
Whether you have the app or the reminder service, you will be sent alerts early on storm days so you will know if collection is postponed or going ahead.