Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Are paper milk cartons recyclable?
2. Can I recycle glass?
3. Do I need to remove staples and paper clips?
4. What happens to the recyclabes?
5. What happens to the revenue generated from the sale of recyclable materials?
6. How do I get a blue box and a grey box?
7. How do I dispose of flourescent light bulbs or other bulbs?
8. Can I recycle electronics?
9. How do I get to the FRSWC Landfill?

1. Are paper milk cartons recyclable?

Yes milk cartons are recyclable in the Fredericton Region. The recycling of milk cartons became effective May 1, 2007. Milk cartons will now be placed in blue recycling boxes and depots in the City of Fredericton and Town of Oromocto .

2. Can I recycle glass?

Glass refundable beverage containers can be taken to a redemption centre for deposit.

Non-refundable glass (i.e. jars, window panes) are currently not recyclable at the FRSWC. Lack of a viable market in close proximity is a major reason. Transportation, collection, and handling costs are very high for glass. This factor, along with the fact that glass is benign in the landfill (it is made of silica), contributes to our decision to not recycle glass.

3. Do I need to remove staples and paper clips?

No, you do not need to remove staples and paper clips. New advances in technologies have provided paper mills with processes to remove metals items. This, in turn, has made it easier for consumers to recycle.

4. What happens to the recyclabes?

All the recyclable material collected in the Fredericton Region is sorted, baled and sold to different manufacturers that reuse it or recycle it into various new products.

Some of the products being made into new products are:

Old newsprint is recycled into boxboard.

Cardboard is recycled into new cardboard.

Office paper is recycled into new paper products.

Plastic grocery bags are recycled into new grocery bags.

Aluminum (such as soft drink cans) is manufactured into aluminum sheeting.

Steel cans (such as soup and juice cans) can go into bus siding

Some plastic containers are being made into polyester yarn for carpets, clothing or packaging.

Juice boxes are used for paper towel and tissue production.

5. What happens to the revenue generated from the sale of recyclable materials?

The revenue generated helps offset the cost of the program. The price for recyclables varies according to the product and the market available. In 2008, over 6,355 tonne of recyclabes were sold at an average price of $120 per tonne.

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6. How do I get a blue box and a grey box?

Blue and Grey Boxes can be picked up at the Public Works Department in City Hall on Queen Street. The Public Works Department can be reached at 460-2038. Region-wide customers can contact Trius at 459-7300

7. How do I properly dispose of flourescent light bulbs and other bulbs?

The FRSWC does not recycle glass. Therefore all light bulbs are crushed and become part of the waste stream. The FRSWC hand sorts all its items which is another reason the entity is not recycled.

8. Can I Recycle Electronics?

The FRSWC does not recycle electronics such as computers, computer monitors, televisions etc. They are garbage items and can be brought to the landfill for proper disposal. You can call your collector if the size or amount of electronics is a concern.

9.How do I get to the landfill site?

On New Brunswick Highway 7, North and South, take Exit 5. When driving South, turn right off exit 5 and then left onto Alison Boulevard. When driving North, turn left off exit 5 and then left onto Alison Boulevard. The FRSWC is located at 1775 Alison Blvd on the left.
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