Service Packaging
For the definition of Service Packaging, please refer to Section 1.9 of the Guidebook for Stewards.
- All stewards:
- Report gift boxes, wrap and gift bags provided as service packaging
- Recycle BC stewards:
- Please see here for information on a change in the responsible party for service packaging
- Purchased gift bags and gift boxes are designated Packaging-Like Products and must be reported along with any packaging associated with these products
- MMSW, MMSM and Stewardship Ontario stewards:
- Do not report purchased gift boxes as they are not designated
COMMON PRODUCTS |
COMPONENTS |
TYPICAL WERECYCLE MATERIAL SUBCATEGORIES |
REPORTING TIPS |
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Receipts |
Retail receipt |
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Credit / debit receipt |
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Carry-out bags |
Point of Sale |
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If reporting in Manitoba, report both number of units of bags supplied as well as KG of bags supplied. Report packaging made of Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. Reusable bags purchased by residential consumers should not be included in your report. Report laminated Kraft bags as Paper Laminates. Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
Self-service bulk bags
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Produce, Bakery or Bulk Item bags |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
Twist tie |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging | |
Complementary gift wrapping |
Sealing sticker |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
Wrapping paper |
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Report laminated Kraft bags as Paper Laminates. Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
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Tissue paper |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
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Ribbon |
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Report packaging made of Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
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Gift box |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging | |
Tissue Paper |
N/A |
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Recycle BC: Learn more about Service Packaging |
Gift card holder |
N/A |
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Do not report gift cards. |
Coupons / scratch cards |
N/A |
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