RECYCLING FACTS	HOW-TO RECYCLE
RECYCLING LOCATIONS	RESOURCES

Recycling Facts Regarding Fluid Milk Packaging in Nova Scotia

·      The manufacturers of fluid milk packaging used in Nova Scotia have been working for years, directly or through various associations, provincial governments and recycling facilities, to ensure that their packaging is recyclable. 

·         The fact that some packages contain a spout does not hinder the ability to recycle the package.

·         It is unnecessary to cut the spout out of the package in order for the package to be recycled. This practice should be avoided. 

·         Nova Scotia dairies, through a Stewardship Agreement with the Nova Scotia Government, support the recycling of fluid milk packaging throughout Nova Scotia. This agreement provides for annual monitoring by industry to allow the opportunity of reviewing and adjusting system costs. As well, as stated in the agreement, the industry provides funding to Waste Management Regions participating in solid waste management and the recycling of milk packaging. For a copy of the Nova Scotia Milk Packaging Stewardship Agreement, please log on to http://www.gov.ns.ca/enla/waste/docs/DairyStewardship.pdf  or call 1-800-200-7284,  9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. 

·         Nova Scotians are world leaders in recycling; Nova Scotia fluid milk packaging is part of that success. 

How to Recycle Your Fluid Milk Packaging:

1.    Unscrew the cap from the container.

2.    Rinse packaging.

3.    Place in blue or clear bag at curb.

Success!