By Greg Fry

Plastics pilot program launched in Kamloops

Jun 11, 2018 | 2:54 PM

KAMLOOPS — A pilot program has been launched in Kamloops for one of the fastest-growing types of packaging.

Called ‘Other Flexible Plastic Packaging,’ the pilot program started June 1 and allows residents to take flexible plastic packing to both General Grant’s Recycle Depot locations.

“Accepted materials now include crinkly-type bags (e.g. chip bags and granola bag wrappers), stand up pouches (e.g. baby food and zipper-lock food pouches), and net bags (e.g. fruit packaging),” says the City of Kamloops.

A full list of materials that can be recycled can be viewed by clicking here.

The city, which is a supporter of the new pilot, notes materials in this category can be mixed together but must be separate from other recycling streams such as glass, plastic overwrap and bags.

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The change means that almost all packaging material can now be recycled in Kamloops.