Hearst

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Hearst.

Get in touch

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact GFL. They can be contacted for:

  • Replacement bins.
  • Missed collections.
  • Other recycling questions.

GFL

Be recycle ready

  • Rinse all metal and aluminum cans to remove any residue and avoid contaminating other recyclables.
  • Flatten and break down all cardboard material to save space and ensure it is recycled.
  • Place materials loosely in the recycling container.
  • Place your recycling container at curbside and leave 3 feet between your carts.

What’s accepted

  • Metal cans and containers (Push lids down inside containers. Remove any plastic or aluminum lid or seal.)
  • Empty aerosol containers
    • Shaving cream
    • Hairspray, and air freshener containers
  • Polycoat containers
    • Juice, milk and cream cartons
  • Aseptic containers
    • Packaged milk, juice or soy beverages, sauces, broth and liquid meal replacements.
  • Household paper
    • Newspapers, phonebooks, magazines, catalogues, flyers, paper gift wrap, etc.
  • Cardboard and boxboard
    • No waxed cardboard.
    • Remove any plastic, foil, residue, inserts, and liner bags.
  • Aluminum containers
    • Soda cans
    • Plates, foils, and trays
  • Plastic containers
    • Items with the following recycling symbols: #1-5 and #7
  • Clear and coloured glass containers
    • Glass bottles, and/or jars, dishes, crystal, window glass and light bulbs.
  • Empty aerosol containers (commercial and industrial)
    • Paint containers, brake cleaner and liquid lubricant.
  • Polystyrene foam
    • Any polystyrene plastic or foam product.
    • Any item that has the #6 recycling symbol.