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Temporary Recycling Deport now open in Whitehorse

Friday, 13 September 2024 12:50

By Panebi Wilson @chonfmpwilson

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Non-refundable materials, such as tin cans plastic containers and mixed paper and cardboard, can be dropped off at the City of Whitehorse Waste Management Facility

A temporary Recycling Deport is now open in Whitehorse.

This is following the closure of free public Non-refundable drop-offs at the Territory’s primary recycling processor, Raven Recycling Society.

Non-refundable materials, such as tin cans plastic containers and mixed paper and cardboard, can be dropped off at the City of Whitehorse Waste Management Facility on the Alaska Highway for a fee of $1 per bag or container 90-liter max volume per bag or container.

The Waste Management Facility is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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