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Toys, Games and Kid's Activities

This information helps stewards report using the correct material categories. 

COMMON PRODUCTS

COMPONENTS

TYPICAL WERECYCLE MATERIAL SUBCATEGORIES

REPORTING TIPS

Boxed games

Examples include: board games, puzzles, etc.

Protective film

  • LDPE or HDPE Film
  • PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic Film
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage

The boxboard used to contain, store and transport pieces of a board game or puzzle is not designated as it is considered to be durable packaging.

Instructions

  • Other Printed Materials
  • Newsprint (Inserts and Circulars)
  • Other Newsprint – Non-CNA/OCNA Members

Plush toys

Examples include: stuffed animals, etc.

Hang tag

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Natural and Synthetic Textiles

Report Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only.

Hang tag attachment

  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres- Non-Beverage
 

 

Dolls and action figures

Blister packaging

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
  • PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres- Non-Beverage

For blister packaging, please report the cardboard backing and the plastic separately.

Box

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Corrugated Cardboard
 

Tray

  • Non-Expanded Polystyrene – Other
  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

Twist ties

  • Other Steel Containers and Packaging- Non-Beverage
  • Paper Laminates
  • Plastic Laminates- Non-Beverage
 

Building, play and activity sets, strollers and instruments

Examples include: building blocks, train sets, magic set, pretend play, dollhouses, kitchenette, climbers, bikes, strollers, scooters, helmets, etc.

 

Protective film

  • LDPE or HDPE Film
  • PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic Film
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
 

Box

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Corrugated Cardboard
 

Inserts / dividers

  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
 

Instructions

  • Other Printed Materials
  • Newsprint (Inserts and Circulars)
  • Other Newsprint – Non-CNA/OCNA Members
 

Protective packaging

  • Expanded Polystyrene – Other
  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • PLA, PHA, PHB – Non-Beverage
 

Bag for smaller components

  • LDPE or HDPE Film
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film
 

Twist ties / plastic ties

  • Other Steel Containers and Packaging- Non-Beverage
  • Paper Laminates
  • Plastic Laminates- Non-Beverage
 

Warranty

  • Other Printed Materials
  • Newsprint (Inserts and Circulars)
  • Other Newsprint – Non-CNA/OCNA Members
 

Bubble wrap

  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • PLA, PHA, PHB –Plastic Film
  • LDPE or HDPE Film
 

Comic Books and Puzzle/Activity Books

N/A

  • Other Printed Materials
 

Small accessories

Examples include: trading cards, stickers, pacifiers, teething accessories, putty container, etc.

Blister packaging

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
  • PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
For blister packaging, please report the boxboard backing and the plastic separately.

Box

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Corrugated Cardboard
 

Foil wrap (for trading cards)

  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • Other Aluminum Packaging
 

Protective film

  • LDPE/HDPE Film
  • PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic Film
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
 

Label

  • Paper Laminates
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
 

Sticker backing

  • Paper Laminates
  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
 

Paper wrap

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
 

Container

  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

Lid

  • Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

 

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