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Save the turtles is a common slogan associated with this non-recyclable product
What is plastic straws
100
Snow-like disaster is what this common packing causes if it is improperly placed in recycling...
What is styrofoam!
100
This paper product can be composted, but only if it’s not greasy or covered in plastic.
What is plastic plates
100
This small, sticky office supply item can gum up recycling machinery and should be thrown in the trash.
What are post-it notes!
100
Where do paper coffee cups go?
Grey/Garbage!
200
Plastic takeout containers not be recycled when....
When they contain oil residue or food scraps!
200
Integral to our closets, this plastic item is recycled when its not supposed to be!
What is Coat hangers!
200
Biodegradable straws: success or failure?
What is failure! Bioplastic, biodegradable or certified compostable plastic straws are not accepted in your green cart because they do not compost in the necessary time.
200
The name of Guelphs virtual garbage sorting tool
What is Waste Wizard!
200
Where do plastic coffee cup LIDS go?
Grey bin/Garbage!
300
Should recycling waste be put in outdoor bins lose or in bags?
Lose! Recycling garbage in Guelph should be placed in outdoor bins not in a bag!
300
Due to there there small size, these items must be thrown in the garbage, separate from there recyclable counterparts.
What is bottle caps!
300
These tiny bathroom items may seem eco-friendly, but they’re not compostable or recyclable.
What is Q-tips!
300
True or False:
The city of Guelph rewards good waste sorters with Gold Stars on there garbage bins!
TRUE! If your neighborhood is selected for a curbside inspection, City staff will be looking in your waste carts to determine if you're sorting your waste properly. Properly sorted carts these in neighborhoods will get a Gold Star sticker on their carts to recognize their efforts in waste diversion.
300
Pizza boxes. To recycle or not to recycle?
Both! If the top part is not greasy, simple rip it off and recycle the clean half!
400
What #'s of plastic are recycling vs garbage?
Garbage: #6,
Recycling: #1, #5, #2
* there is no plastic 3, 4
400
This item is used for protecting, but sometimes makes a popping noise! What's this item that people commonly mistake for recycling?
Bubble Wrap! Make sure to throw bubble wrap in the garbage once its not longer suitable for re-use!
400
What typical addition to yummy salads can actually disrupt the composting process?
What is Salad Dressing! Large amounts of greasy/creaming liquids will prevent proper composting from taking place. Its best to scrape off any leftover dressing before composting remaining salad.
400
What common household item can not be thrown out with typical waste? (hint, it must be brought to disposal sites)
What is a florescent lightbulb!
400
Where do zip lock/plastic sandwich bags go?
What is the garbage, recycling machinery will become damaged by the thin flimsy plastic.
500
What recycling program started in April 2025, and will end up saving 65,000 kg of waste each year?
What is the Mattress Recycling Program! Diverting approximately 3,000 mattresses from the landfill each year
500
Where does Guelph's grey bin garbage end up after its collected?
What is Sarnia landfills
500
This drink leftover is compostable, but you should remove the staple before tossing it in the bin.
What is a tea bag
500
What product can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality?
What is glass!
500
What year did Guelph receive an award for our curbside pick-up waste bins?
What is 2016!