While the CRD blue box size promotes efficient, safe lifting and limits items that are too heavy and too large, other plastic boxes or bins may be utilized as well. Look for receptacles that are similar in size to a CRD blue box (see dimensions below), as the recycling truck driver lifts and empties over 2,000 boxes and bags every collection day. Receptacles placed out in addition to a CRD blue box or bag do not have to be blue or contain the recycling symbol. Cardboard boxes and paper bags are not suitable receptacles for the container stream and glass. Plastic bags are also not suitable for containing recyclables at the curb, materials left in plastic bags will not be collected.
CRD blue boxes are 47 litres (12 gallons) and measure 48 x 40 x 31cm or 19 x 16 x 13" (L x W x H).
Note: The recycling bins measuring 15.5" high available through Home Hardware are an acceptable size and may be used.