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Paper Materials
Cardboard
Manager Handbook
For Multi-Unit Buildings
Glass Jars
Aluminum Trays,
Pie Plates and Foil
SaskatoonRecycles.ca
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Aerosal Cans
Batteries
Cosmopolitan
Industries
The organization known to many as “Cosmo” plays a very important role in our
community.
Cosmopolitan Industries employs adults with intellectual disabilities, providing
meaningful job opportunities suited to their skills and capabilities. With every job,
participants build new skills, self-esteem and a better quality of life.
Cosmo first introduced recycling in Saskatoon in the 1970s. Today, Cosmo and the City
of Saskatoon have created a unique partnership to deliver Saskatoon’s first multi-unit
residential recycling program.
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Overview of Saskatoon’s Multi-Unit Recycling Program
Recycling is important
With your help, residents in your building or complex can:
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Reduce the amount of garbage from your residents
Extend the life of our landfill
Conserve natural resources
Provide opportunities for over 400 adults with intellectual disabilities at
Cosmopolitan Industries
This handbook has been prepared for multi-unit building managers to identify key
program needs and provide information to setup and maintain a successful recycling
program.
We are here to help!
If you have any questions, key contacts are listed below. If you are unsure where to
direct your question, call (306) 955-9100 and a Cosmo customer service representative
will be pleased to assist you.
Questions:
Bins, carts, promotional materials (posters,
Cosmopolitan Industries
brochures), collections, program details(306) 955-9100
Service charges, utility billsCity of Saskatoon, Corporate Revenue
(306) 975-2400
Saskatoon’s recycling programs
City of Saskatoon, Environmental &
Corporate Initiatives
(306) 975-2487
For more informationSaskatoon.ca/recycle
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The Role of Cosmo
• Provide recycling tools:
○○ Outdoor blue bins or carts with “Recycle with Cosmo” decals (including
additional or replacement bins)
○○ Promotional materials (including information brochures, posters)
○○ Education workshops for building managers
• Provide up-to-date recycling information
• Provide support to building managers
• Collect multi-unit recycling unless heavily contaminated with unacceptable
materials
The Role of Building Managers
• Establish easily accessible recycling areas that comply with regulations
• Become a Recycling Champion
○○ Set an example. Reinforce to staff and residents that a high performing
recycling program is a goal worth achieving
○○ Incorporate recycling messages into your own materials and
communications to residents
• Ensure recycling tools are available to residents
○○ Keep an ample supply of brochures and posters – contact Cosmo for more
○○ Provide new residents with a recycling brochure; educate existing
residents; display posters in common areas
• Maintain recycling areas
○○ Monitor contamination
▪▪ Reduce contamination by educating residents and making it easy for
them to recycle
○○ Clean regularly for safety reasons and to encourage residents to recycle
○○ Provide enough containers to meet the needs of your residents
• Contact Cosmo for additional recycling tools (including carts or bins, brochures,
posters), program and collection information, workshops and support
The Role of the City of Saskatoon
• Contracted Cosmo to deliver recycling services for multi-unit buildings
• Provide building/complex utility statements with the standard monthly charge per
unit
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Challenges and Opportunities
Building Managers play an important role in addressing the challenges and
opportunities of multi-unit recycling.
Challenges:
• Contamination - Your recycling containers may not be emptied if unacceptable
items are in them. Also, contamination can be harmful to Cosmo staff sorting the
material
• What can you do?
• Educate residents about what can and can’t be recycled
• Check building recycling containers regularly and properly dispose
of unacceptable items
• Keep the lids closed on the recycling bins
• Ensure the “Recycle with Cosmo” decals that identify what can and
can’t be recycled are clearly displayed on your containers. Contact
Cosmo if new decals are needed
• If collection crews cannot empty your container, they will leave a tag
on it explaining why. Contact Cosmo with questions
• High turnover of residents – New residents may not be familiar with the
recycling program, causing your garbage containers to fill more quickly
• What can you do?
• Welcome residents with a package that includes the recycling
brochure (keep a supply, and order more from Cosmo)
• Offer new residents a tour of recycling locations around the building
• Remind residents how to recycle and to flatten boxes before
recycling them
• Not enough space to store recyclables – Without an adequate supply of
recycling bins or carts, they will quickly overflow. This can result in blowing litter, and
extra recyclables being put in the garbage
• What can you do?
• Schedule more frequent collections or request a larger container
• Anonymity – No way to identify recyclers from non-recyclers
• What can you do?
• Educate all residents about what can and can’t be recycled
• Make recycling easy
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Opportunities
• Convenience - Recyclables can be tossed daily into the recycling container
○○ What can you do?
• Educate residents on how to set-up recycling in their own unit, using
the brochure as an example
• Remind residents that there is no need to store recyclable items in
their home between collections
• Less garbage – Increased recycling reduces the amount of garbage from your
building. There is no limit to the amount of recyclables that can be tossed in your
bin or cart for collection – as long as the bin lids and cart lids close
○○ What can you do?
• Educate residents on what can and cannot be recycled
• Contact Cosmo for a larger bin or to increase collection frequency
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Build community – Committing to recycling can build a stronger community.
○○ What can you do?
• Invite residents of all ages to have fun while learning about recycling
by hosting the Recycling Education Trailer outdoors at your
building or complex. We’ll bring the trailer and stay and play
interactive games and share recycling and waste reduction
information with your residents. And it’s all FREE! Contact Cosmo
for information
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Create Places to Recycle
Convenience and ease are important components of a successful recycling program.
Outdoors - It is important that outdoor recycling bins and carts are accessible for
residents and collection vehicles.
• What can you do?
• Ensure the area is clean, well-lit and safe, and keep the lid closed
• Place recycling bins at the same location as garbage bins and carts so residents
can make one trip to dispose of both
• Ensure the “Recycle with Cosmo” decals that identify what can and can’t be
recycled are clearly displayed on your containers. Contact Cosmo if new decals are
needed
• Ensure your garbage container is easily identified
• The recycling collection trucks must have clear access to the recycling
bins or carts. To ensure easy access:
• Move parked cars
• In the winter, clear away snow and ice
• Remove bulky items and any loose materials that may inhibit
collection
• If planned construction on your property limits truck access, contact
Cosmo and help avoid a missed pickup. A time may be
rescheduled that is better for all
• If collection crews cannot empty your container, they will leave a tag on it
explaining why. Contact Cosmo with questions
Indoors - Maximize recycling by making it as convenient for residents as current
garbage disposal.
• What can you do?
• Place recycling containers everywhere garbage containers are located and
arrange for materials to be combined for outdoor collection. Check
containers daily and keep them clean
• Use the laundry room or other common areas as drop-off location for
recyclables (subject to building and fire code considerations)
• Display recycling posters by the containers to help reduce contamination,
and provide brochures to new residents and when required. Need more
recycling posters and brochures? Call Cosmo!
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Provide Enough Recycling Containers
Having enough storage space for recyclables is a critical factor in a successful recycling
program. Without an adequate supply of recycling bins or carts, they will quickly
overflow. This can result in blowing litter, and extra recyclables being put in the
garbage.
• What can you do?
• Remove and properly dispose of contaminants, like garbage
• Contact Cosmo to discuss more frequent collections or request a larger
container
• The cost per unit for the recycling service remains the same regardless of
the number of containers your building or complex needs
• Contact Cosmo for information on the size and number of containers
required to capture all recyclable materials produced by residents at your
property
During times such as holidays, large amounts of recyclable material can be generated
quickly and cause the bins or carts to overflow.
• What can you do?
• Keep the lids on bins closed, which also provides weather protection
• Maintain a designated area for overflow material to prevent it from
blocking access points
• If overflow becomes a weekly occurrence – congratulations! Your
recycling rate has increased and you need to add more containers or a
larger container. Contact Cosmo for information
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Make Recycling Collection Easy
Collecting recyclables at home – Encourage residents to recycle.
• What can you do?
○○ Provide the recycling brochure to residents and offer to review the
suggestions included for collecting and handling recycling in their unit:
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Choose a tote
○○ To transport recyclables from your unit to toss loosely (no bags)
into your building’s blue recycling bin or cart outside, you may
choose to use a re-usable tote bag, box or other container that
is light weight, durable and easy to clean. Instead of using
plastic garbage bags, choose something that can be used use
over and over again
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Pick a spot
○○ Storing recyclables in your unit can be as simple as suspending
a tote bag from a coat hook in your storage room or closet, or
placing it in a corner on the floor. When it’s ready to be emptied,
grab it and go!
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Separate recyclables from waste
○○ Post the recycling brochure near the tote in your unit. It will help
you to put waste in the right place and keep recyclables
separate from your garbage. Remember to rinse containers,
remove caps, and flatten boxes
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Promote Recycling
Promote recycling in your building or complex. The result will be increased participation,
less garbage and more recycling.
Contact Cosmo to learn what promotional tools are available to assist you to get
the message out (e.g. brochures, posters, presentations).
Residents need to know:
• What can and cannot be recycled
• How the items need to be prepared for recycling (e.g. flatten boxes, rinse
containers, bundle plastic bags, no Styrofoam, don’t put materials in bags except
shredded paper)
• Where the recycling and the garbage containers are located
• That reducing garbage and increasing recycling is a priority for your building or
complex
• What can you do?
• Come to a Building Manager’s Workshop at Cosmo to learn more and pick up
a supply of brochures and posters
• Lead by example with your own recycling
• Welcome new residents with a package that includes the recycling brochure
• Offer new and current residents a tour of recycling and garbage locations
around the building or complex, explaining what goes in each container
• Ensure all outdoor recycling containers are labeled with the “Recycle with
Cosmo” decal, and that the label is visible, so residents know where to toss
their recyclables. Keep the lids on containers closed to help prevent
scavenging and for weather protection
• Make recycling as convenient as garbage disposal by placing recycling
containers beside garbage containers in common areas, and displaying
recycling posters with information on what can and can’t be recycled
• Display recycling posters by containers in common rooms to remind residents
how and why to recycle
• Book the FREE Recycling Education Trailer to visit your building or complex
• Invite Cosmo to talk to residents about recycling
• Set up a lobby display with recycling information
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Recycling brochures:
Flat sheet (8.5”x11”) with information to encourage correct recycling:
Icons scaled 55% from what was supplied by CoS
Icons scaled 55% from what was supplied by CoS
Icons scaled 55% from what was supplied by CoS
LOOSE, CLEAN
RECYCLING ONLY
Icons scaled 55% from what was supplied by CoS
Icons scaled 55% from what was supplied by CoS
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Do
Do Not
Not Bag
Bag Items
Items
Rinse
Rinse Containers
Containers
Beverage Containers
Flatten
Flatten Items
Items
HELPFUL HINTS
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No
No Garbage
Garbage
Flatten
Flatten Items
Items
Newspapers
No
No Styrofoam
Styrofoam
No
No Garbage
Garbage
No Bagged
Material
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NO GARBAGE.
Flatten
Flatten Items
Items
Paper Materials
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
BIN IS MONITORED.
Plastic Containers
on bottom for #1-7)
For more information:
(look
306-955-9100
cosmoindustries.com
Glass and Jars
Aluminum Foil, Trays,
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Mixed Containers
Paint
Unbagged Leaves
Unbagged Grass
Clippings
Garden Waste
Thank you for your
support of persons with
intellectual disabilities.
No
No Styrofoam
Styrofoam
saskatoon.ca/recycle
Do Not Bag Items
Brochure (shown unfolded) with information on how and why to recycle:
Needles
Propane Tanks
Furniture
Aerosol Cans
Batteries
Paint Cans
Styrofoam
Medications & Pills
Electronics
Food Waste
Styrofoam
Non Recyclable
Household Waste
Plastic Containers
(look on bottom for #1-7)
Mixed Paper
Flattened Cardboard
Glass
Beverage Containers
Foil and Cans
1
7
Rinse Containers
Hazardous Waste
Medications
Pressure Filled
Containers
Desktop Computers
Mouse/Keyboards
Televisions
SIMPLE
AudioIT’S
Equipment
Cameras
RECYCLE
Benefits of Recycling
WITH COSMO
INCLUSION
Recycling provides opportunities for over 400 adults
with intellectual disabilities
at Cosmopolitan Industries,
the non-profit organization
behind Saskatoon’s multi-unit
residential recycling program.
The organization known to many as
‘Cosmo’ plays a very important role
in our community.
Cosmopolitan Industries
enhances the Christmas Trees
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quality of life for adults with intellectual
disabilities, providing purposeful
vocational activities which challenge
capabilities and build self-esteem.
Cosmo explores opportunities for
participants to make meaningful
contributions to our community.
SAVINGS
The new program will help
divert recyclable waste from
our Landfill saving millions
over the long term.
ENVIRONMENT
By recycling everyday
materials, and putting waste
in the right place, you are
helping to reduce pollution,
conserve energy and grow a
greener Saskatoon for us all.
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Use this brochure as a quick
reference guide to help you
sort recyclables from your trash.
IT’S EASY
Toss loose, clean recyclables in
the large blue bin outside and
the rest of your waste in your
building’s garbage bin.
IT’S GREAT FOR
OUR COMMUNITY
Cosmopolitan Industries has been
contracted by the City of Saskatoon
to provide recycling service for
multi-unit buildings and complexes,
like apartments and condos.
Community benefits will come
with every load of recyclable
material we haul away.
Here’s what you need to know!
To learn more about the new program and how
it works, call the Cosmo Customer Service team at
(306) 955-9100 or visit SaskatoonRecycles.ca
SaskatoonRecycles.ca
WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?
HANDLING YOUR RECYCLING
Use the blue bin outside your building
to recycle clean packaging material
3 EASY STEPS
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Choose a tote
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Beverage Containers
Newspapers
Beverage Containers
Newspapers
1
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
Plastic
Containers
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(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Glass and Jars
that is
light
weight, Mixed
durable
and easy
Aluminum
Foil,
Trays,
Containers
Pie Plates
andInstead
Tin Cansof using plastic garbage
clean.
Paper Materials
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
Plastic Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Glass and Jars
Aluminum Foil, Trays,
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Aluminum Foil, Trays,
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Mixed Containers
Mixed Paper
2
Cardboard
Glass
Aluminum
Glass
Foil, Trays, Refundables
Mixed Containers
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Glass
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1
To transport recyclables from your unit to
the blue recycling container outside, choose
a re-usable tote bag, box or other container
to Mixed Paper
bags,
choose something that you can use over
and over again.
Paper Materials
1
tainers
Newspapers
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Paper Materials
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
Plastic
Containers
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(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Glass and Jars
tainers
artons
Plastic
Newspapers
Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Paper
Glass and
Materials
Jars
Aluminum
Cardboard
Foil, Trays,
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Milk
Mixed
& Drink
Containers
Cartons
Plastic
Mixed Paper
Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Cardboard
Glass and Jars
Needles
Propane Tanks
Furniture
Aerosol Cans
Batteries
Paint Cans
Needles
Propane Tanks
Furniture
Aerosol Cans
Batteries
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Propane Tanks
Furniture
Aerosol Cans
Batteries
Paint Cans
Styrofoam
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Propane
Paint Cans
Tanks
Styrofoam
Furniture
Medications
Aerosol Cans
& Pills
Electronics
Batteries
Paint
xxx
Cans
Styrofoam
xxx
Medications
xxx & Pills
Electronics
Electronics
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Glass
Refundables
Cardboard
Glass
Refundables
Pick a spot
Storing your recyclables can be as simple
as suspending Refundables
a tote bag from a coat hook
in your storage room or closet or placing
it in a corner on the floor. When it’s ready
to be emptied, grab it and go!
Refundables
Styrofoam
Medications & Pills
Paint Cans
Styrofoam
help you& put
Medications
Pills waste
Electronics
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Separate recyclables from waste
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Learn how to dispose
of other &
waste
Medications
Pills safely
and responsibly at
SaskatoonRecycles.ca
Mixed Containers
SaskatoonRecycles.ca
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Post this brochure near your tote. It will
in the
right place and
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keep recyclables separate from your
garbage.
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To learn more about the new program
and how it works, call the Cosmo Customer
Service
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SaskatoonRecycles.ca
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Flatten Items
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Recycling Posters (3)
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Beverage Containers
Newspapers
Paper Materials
1
7
Beverage Containers
Newspapers
Paper Materials
Cardboard
Beverage
Milk & Drink
Containers
Cartons
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
Plastic Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Glass and Jars
Aluminum Foil, Trays,
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Mixed Containers
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Glass
Refundables
1
7
Plastic
Newspapers
Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Paper
Glass Materials
and Jars
Aluminum
Cardboard
Foil, Trays,
1
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Milk
Mixed
& Drink
Containers
Cartons
Plastic
Mixed Paper
Containers
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Cardboard
Glass and Jars
Aluminum
Glass
Foil, Trays, Refundables
Mixed Containers
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Glass
Refundables
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Beverage Containers
Newspapers
Paper Materials
Cardboard
Milk & Drink Cartons
Needles Plastic Containers
Propane Tanks Glass and Jars FurnitureAluminum Foil, Trays,
Aerosol CansMixed ContainersBatteries Mixed Paper
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Paint CansCardboard
StyrofoamGlass
Refundables
Medications
& Pills
Electronics
1
7
Newspapers
Propane Tanks
Needles
Paper Materials
Propane Tanks
Furniture
Cardboard
Aerosol Cans
FurnitureMilk & Drink Cartons
Aerosol CansPlastic Containers
Batteries
Needles
(look on bottom for #1 -7)
Glass and Jars
Aluminum Foil, Trays,
Mixed Paper
Propane
Paint Cans
Tanks
Styrofoam
Furniture Mixed Containers
Medications
Aerosol Cans
& Pills
Pie Plates and Tin Cans
Electronics
BatteriesCardboard
Paint
xxx
CansGlass
Refundables
Styrofoam
xxx
Needles
Propane Tanks
Furniture
Aerosol Cans
Batteries
Paint Cans
Styrofoam
Medications & Pills
Batteries
Paint Cans
Styrofoam
Medications & Pills
Electronics
xxx
xxx
xxx
Medications
xxx & Pills
Electronics
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Electronics
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Troubleshooting
Contamination
Contamination is any material not accepted in the recycling program. Contamination
can be harmful to Cosmo staff sorting the material.
Contamination can be difficult to control in the multi-unit residential setting. It is often
impossible to determine who caused the contamination as recycling containers are
unsupervised and shared.
• What can you do?
• Ensure the “Recycle with Cosmo” decals are displayed clearly on the bins and
carts – they provide information on what can and cannot be recycled
○○ If new decals are required, or if your containers need to be moved, contact
Cosmo
• Remove contamination as soon as it occurs to ensure collection and so it doesn’t
send the wrong message to residents
• Keep the lids on bins and carts closed
Excess contamination may result in non-collection. If contamination is a problem,
contact Cosmo.
If your bin or carts can’t be collected due to contamination,
unidentifiable contents, access, or other reasons, an “Oops” tag may
be affixed to it.
Call Cosmo with any questions and to resume collections once the
issue is resolved.
Blocked access
Recycling collection trucks require plenty of clearance.
• What can you do?
○○ Keep clear access when moving trucks are loading and unloading, and
during the winter due to snow build up. If access becomes a persistent
challenge, contact Cosmo to review options
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Scavenging
Scavenging is when unauthorized people go through recycling or garbage containers.
This activity can cause a mess and safety hazards on your property. The property
owner is responsible for both the mess and the potential liability resulting from this
activity.
• What can you do?
○○ Put safety precautions in place
▪▪ Keep the lids on recycling bins closed
○○ Contact Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency phone line to report a
scavenging incident that has already taken place or if you observe
someone scavenging
○○ Contact Cosmo for information on the “Cans 4 Cosmo” program to help
reduce scavenging
Graffiti
Research shows that graffiti removed within 24 hours reduces the possibility of it
showing up again.
• What can you do?
○○ Request blue paint from Cosmo for masking graffiti, allowing you to
remove or cover the graffiti on the recycling bin as soon as possible
○○ Advise Cosmo of defaced decals. Cosmo will replace the decals, weather
and resources permitting
○○ Advise Cosmo of graffiti. Cosmo will schedule remedial action, weather
and resources permitting, from late spring to early autumn
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Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t have recycling information in our building; how do we get some?
Contact Cosmo. We will arrange for a site visit to your building, and provide promotional
information (a supply of brochures and posters) and suggestions for getting started and
maintaining recycling for your building.
Is there a fee to recycle?
A standard monthly fee of $2.51 per unit has been set in 2014 and 2015 to establish the
program, and is charged to your building/complex when collection begins.
How often are the recycling containers collected and how does the schedule change
over a stat holiday?
Cosmo determines a customized collection schedule based on the size of the recycling
containers for your building or complex, and how frequently they should be serviced.
Contact Cosmo for your collection schedule.
What materials are accepted?
Paper and newspaper, cardboard, plastics number 1 through 7, tin cans, milk jugs and
cartons, legislated beverage containers, and glass are accepted. These are the same
materials accepted through the curbside recycling program.
The clean recyclables do not require sorting or bagging – simply toss them loosely into
the blue outdoor cart or bin for your building or complex.
For more information contact Cosmo at (306) 955-9100 or visit Saskatoon.ca/recycle
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Cardboard
uminum Trays,
Plates and Foil
Cosmopolitan
Industries
Batteries
Cosmopolitan
Industries
Paint Cans
SaskatoonRecycles.ca
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