No. While a little food on commingled containers can be handled, any food on paper will contaminate the paper bales. At the mills, baled paperboard may sit around for a while waiting for the market. Food remnants within the bale could begin to biodegrade the paper. Food contamination in the paperboard category is a BIG problem for that market.

No. Frozen food containers (such as frozen TV dinner boxes, etc.) appear the same as juice or milk boxes but they are not. Frozen food containers are sprayed with a plastic coating that protects the contents against freezer burn. Paperboard is recycled by mixing it with water in a giant blender to create a pulp. But fiber sprayed with a plastic polymer won’t pulp up, and instead it becomes a contaminant that needs to be fished out and thrown away. See similar questions...

Although it looks the same as other food packaging, the paper used for frozen food boxes is treated with substances to improve the “wet strength” of the paper. On the good side, it keeps the package from breaking apart and protects the food inside the package. The bad part of “wet strength” is that the wax-like substance hinders the paper from breaking down in the recycled paper pulping process, making the frozen food boxes not recyclable. See similar questions...

For gallon-sized containers, add approximately 1 teaspoon of bleach to a gallon of water to make a bleach solution. Cover the container and agitate the bleach solution thoroughly, allowing it to contact all inside surfaces. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes, then rinse with potable water. See similar questions...

Non-alcoholic beverage containers can be taken to an Encorp Return It Centre. They can provide you with more information on the types of containers, refund amounts and Return It Center located near you. See similar questions...

The acid in flower food will react with metal (including lead in crystal). We do not recommend the use of flower food in crystal or metal vases. See similar questions...

Tupperware (zip lock baggies are good too) - maximum dimensions - the 'food drawer' is 6in by 17in by 20in and so the container needs to be smaller (12in by 12in by 6in, according to 2006 and 2007 Running Light). After the initial Tupperware, use shoe boxes, flat rate USPS boxes or other disposable or recyclable containers for 'care package' delivery. The cadets have such limited space that they don't need extra Tupperware! See similar questions...

A wide variety of plastics can be recycled through SSC's residential and commercial curbside recycling services and transfer station recycling centers. All Plastic Bottles - remove lids, rings and pumps (throw those away). Rinse bottles CLEAN. Flatten if possible or nest in other containers to conserve space. All Plastic Jars & Tubs – like those used for dairy products (yogurt, margarine, sour cream, cottage cheese, etc.), salsa, jam/jelly, dips/spreads, deli products. See similar questions...

Beverage containers can be recycled in your blue box. However it is better to return them to an Encorp Return-It Center or to your local grocery retailer so that you can get your deposit back. All ready-to-drink beverage containers are covered by the deposit system except milk, milk substitute and meal replacement containers. For more information and a list of depots or call BC Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253. See similar questions...

Most Mountain High Yoghurt containers are made of Polypropylene #5, which is recyclable in some towns, but unfortunately not all. So why do we use it? #5 plastic uses less material than other plastics because it can maintain its structural integrity even with thin walls. That means containers can be 30% lighter, so every year we use 60 tons less plastic for our packaging. See similar questions...

Food grade packaging is everywhere. Every time you go into the grocery store you are surrounded by it. Many well known companies such as Tupperware and Rubbermaid manufacture and sell empty packaging for the express purpose of containing repackaged foods. The kinds of containers you are interested in and the types of foods you want to put in those containers will dictate where you need to look for a particular packaging system. See similar questions...

While suitable for many applications, the compatibility of Dart products varies depending on the type of food being frozen. We would be happy to send you samples of the products you are interested in so that you may try them to see if they meet the requirements of your specific application. To order product samples, click here. See similar questions...

Pizza boxes, while they do hold food, can be recycled. Made of corrugated cardboard, pizza boxes are a high-grade material that moves quickly through the market. However, we cannot accept pizza boxes soaked in grease and covered with cheese. If the box has lots of grease and cheese, tear that part off and throw it away (or compost it) and recycle the remaining part. And please wipe away any sauce or crumbs before tossing the box in the bin. See similar questions...

Food remnants should be thoroughly removed from the box; these materials attract pests and vermin during transport and processing. Grease stains should be minimal in order for the box to be recycled. See similar questions...

R4 can assist you in complying with the legal requirements of HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and all applicable regulations and guidelines by offering safe and confidential destruction of your sensitive materials. For non-sensitive materials, we also offer recycling. See similar questions...

Yes. We have tested our containers to UN requirements and offer either an UN Marked 4G Combination Package with Cubitainer? and Hedpak? or the UN 3H1 for our rectangular Winpak? or Ecoset? containers or 1H1 mark for our round Winpak? containers. Customer Service or Technical Service can assist you in getting the correct container for you based on your products' hazard class and specific gravity. All Hedwin torque recommendations accommodate the loss of some initial torque. See similar questions...

Buy in small quantities and only what you need. The safest way to dispose of a pesticide is to use it for the intended purpose. If disposal is necessary, follow the directions on the label. For some pesticide products it is recommended to triple rinse the container, putting the rinsate in the spray tank, before disposal of the container. Some landfills will not knowingly accept any pesticide containers. See similar questions...

The vented bag keeps the organic waste more aerobic, which means less production of odor in your home. It also allows some drying of the organic material before it goes to the curb which reduces the weight of the organics being disposed by up to 20%. The kitchen bags can be tied off and placed in the green bin when they are full or at the end of the day. See similar questions...

Candles need air to burn so we recommend that you avoid containers that are deep and narrow (such as vases intended for flowers, etc), and containers that are too shallow to provide adequate burn time. Porous materials like wood and terra cotta are not good choices as they might absorb wax and present a potential safety hazard. We are unable to fill containers made of resins or plastics because of their sensitivity to heat. See similar questions...