WasteWise Top Ten

WasteWise, our sorting app, launched roughly one month ago. To date, the app has been downloaded over 4,000 times, and over 31,000 item searches have been made.

We know that some items cause a lot of confusion for residents. WasteWise is a quick source of answers, and also provides us with up-to-date data on which items Edmontonians need to know about.

We pulled together the top ten most-searched items. Test yourself, and test your friends!
Do you know where these items go? 

1. Pizza box - 905 hits
2. Shredded paper - 624 hits
3. Styrofoam - 595 hits
4. Plastic wrap - 511 hits
5. Plastic take-out container - 467 hits
6. Plastic bag - 463 hits
7. Plastic container - 427 hits
8. Aluminum foil - 398 hits
9. Metal food can - 376 hits
10. Styrofoam egg carton - 351 hits

Stumped? Check your WasteWise app for the answers!
WasteWise on Google Play or iTunes.

Did you know?

Users can also suggest search terms if they don't find what they're looking for. Some of the most interesting suggestions include "Donald Trump," "ex-boyfriend," and "ten pin bowling ball."

Are You WasteWise?

Life's not easy, but sorting your waste can be.

Visit Google Play or Apple's App Store to download WasteWise, our brand new app! Get all of the answers to your most burning waste-sorting questions, any time, anywhere, for free.

No smartphone? No problem. WasteWise is also available to use on edmonton.ca/waste.

Thank you to all of the Master Composter Recycler volunteers who helped out during our testing phase!

We're really excited about this app!

Edmontonians play an essential role in our waste system, with 93 per cent of residents reporting that they recycle. However, there is still room for improvement. Significant amounts of garbage end up in the recycling and vice versa.

Download WasteWise and test your waste-sorting knowledge with our game.

Residents have shown a clear desire for more information about waste sorting. We recognize it can be challenging to know What Goes Where, especially for newcomers. This tool provides an easy, consistent and highly accessible source of information.

WasteWise takes the guesswork out of recycling. The app provides waste collection reminders and seasonal messages. It even has a fun, educational waste-sorting game!

Try out WasteWise and spread the news. Share your experience by using the hashtag #WasteWiseYEG on social media.

Keep an eye out for our posters, and listen for our radio ads!

All images provided by the City of Edmonton

Digging Through Some Blue Bins

Garry, Mark, Julie, a few kind MRF workers, and myself dug through a load of recyclables on Tuesday. The material came from blue bins along a select route of apartments and condos. Julie organizes this audit every month to find out what people recycle after targeted education.

We found lots of recycles along with things that don't belong such as;

• an old paper shredder,
• some scrap metal, and
• a TV.

Can anyone tell me where these items should have been taken?

Here are some of my favourite photos from the experience. Enjoy!

edmonton.ca/recycling