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Diapers
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In Calgary, put this in the
Black cart — Garbage
Diapers go in the black cart.
Also searched as: diaper, nappy.
Why the black cart?
Disposable diapers are a fused sandwich of plastic, adhesives and super-absorbent polymer around the waste itself — nothing in that combination can be recycled or composted, so the whole item is landfill-bound.
Get it right
- Roll used diapers up tight and re-tape them closed to contain odour.
- A small lidded pail emptied on collection day beats loose diapers in the cart during summer.
- “Biodegradable” diapers still go in the black cart — the green cart can’t take human waste in any wrapper.
Related items
🗑️ Dental floss and toothbrushes🗑️ Personal hygiene products🌿 Hair and nail clippings🌿 Pet waste🌿 Cat litter
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