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Election signs - plastic

How to dispose of election signs

Small quantities of election signs

Break down signs and put them in your black cart as garbage.

You can also reuse signs by:

  • Reuse signs for future elections
  • Repurpose signs for other activities e.g use the back of the sign
  • Post on websites like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace for others to reuse/repurpose (storage boxes, art projects etc.)

Large quantities of election signs

Free Eco Centre recycling April 4 to May 17, 2025

Take large quantities of election signs to a City Eco Centre for free recycling - if you bring other garbage with you, charges will apply. 

  • Separate all wooden stakes, metal supports, and screws from the signs before coming to the Eco Centre. Keep them for a future election.

What happens to election signs collected at City Eco Centres?

The signs are collected separately and taken to a recycling processor who can receive large volumes of election signs for recycling. 

Why can’t election signs be recycled in the blue cart?

Election signs need to be collected separately from other recyclables (with stakes removed) as they are unable to go through the typical sorting process. These “flat” pieces of plastic are not able to be sorted at the facility and end up contaminating the other recyclables. 

Eco Centre hours and locations listed below:

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