Multi-family units recycling strategy

Waste and recycling strategy for multi-family unit property owners

A multi-family property includes residential condominiums, apartments and any residential building with multiple units that does not receive collection services by the City. It is mandatory for all multi-family sites to have a recycling program.

The building owner or manager is responsible for implementing the recycling program; this includes property managers and condo board associations. Individual residents are not responsible for implementing the program unless they own their unit and there is no condo board or property manager in place. Site owners must submit a waste and recycling strategy must be submitted within 30 days of occupancy.

• Minimum item requirements: The recycling program must accept several core materials. These include mixed paper, cardboard, plastic containers numbered #1 through #7, refundable beverage containers, with the exception of glass, as well as Tetra Paks such as juice and soup boxes. In addition, metal items, including tin food cans and aluminum pie plates, are required components of the program.
• Optional items: some programs may include plastic film (such as shopping bags and other stretchy plastics), food-grade glass containers, scrap metal and even hazardous waste collection. It is recommended that you speak directly with your hauler to determine which options can be supported at your property.

Submit a recycling strategy for a property

Multi-family housing guide (PDF)