What goes where
Check any item against your local program.
We’ll also tell you when it doesn’t belong
in the bin – and exactly where it should go instead.
Recycling in Manitoba
Household recycling made easier
Most people come here for one of three things
Start with the one that matches your question.
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How recycling works
What actually happens after pickup, why a clean sort matters here, and the rules that trip people up – rinsing, lids, and the plastic numbers.
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Where to drop off
Electronics, batteries, paint, building materials, the things your bin won’t take. Search an item in Recyclepedia, then see where to take it
Our promise
All
sorted.
Bottles, cans, cartons, paper. When it's sorted right, it actually gets recycled instead of landfilled. Sorting it is the hard part, so we've made learning how to sort easy.
59m kg
recovered across Manitoba in 2024
How the program works
Industry funds it. Government regulates it. Manitobans recycle.
Recycling is the last line of defense to reduce waste. Recycle Manitoba helps fund household recycling and works to make recycling easier for Manitobans.
About Recycle Manitoba
69%
Of eligible recyclables Manitoba recovered in 2024. Sorting right is how we move that number.
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