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Guide

How to recycle cannabis containers


Recycling packaging can be complicated. Glass, cardboard, plastic — not all materials are easily recyclable, including cannabis packaging. We work with our suppliers to reduce environmental impact, but our customers often ask, “Is my packaging recyclable?”

Comment recycler les emballages de cannabis

Cannabis containers are designed to protect the product and keep it fresh from the moment it’s packaged by the supplier until it’s opened by the consumer.


Key – What these symbols mean


Icône recyclage vert

Put in recycling bin

The packaging has great recyclability potential.

Icône recyclage jaune

Best returned to an SQDC store

The packaging is recyclable but harder to process due to its size or composition. It’s best to return it to an SQDC store so it can be handled through our specialized program.

Icône consignée Québec

Return to an authorized return location

Beverage containers are covered by the deposit-return system.


Plastic jar or tube

Plastic #1 (PET) opaque

Icône recyclage jaune

Plastic #2 (HDPE)

Icône recyclage vert

Plastic #5 (PP)

Icône recyclage vert

Plastic #6 (PS)

Icône recyclage jaune

Plastic #7 (other)

Icône recyclage jaune

Note: You can identify the type of plastic by looking at the resin identification code usually found on the bottom of the container.

Note: Packaging made from #6 plastic can be recycled in some parts of Québec. Contact your municipality or ecocentre to learn if yours is one of them.


Glass or metal jar, metal or paperboard box

 Glass and metal jar

Icône recyclage vert

 Metal and paperboard box

Icône recyclage vert

Note: If the paperboard box has parts made from plastic or another material, it’s best to remove and dispose of them in the trash before putting the cardboard in the recycling bin.


Bag

Plastic bag

Icône recyclage jaune

Laminated paper bag

Icône recyclage jaune

Note: To maintain product freshness and prevent odours from escaping, bags are normally made from several layers of different materials, which significantly complicates the recycling process.

On the plus side, these bags use less raw materials, which reduces their environmental footprint.


Vial and spray pump

Glass and plastic vial

Icône recyclage jaune

Plastic spray pump

Icône recyclage jaune

Note: Measuring devices (graduated droppers, for example) should be thrown out and not placed in the recycling bin. The vial can be recycled.

Note: If the vial is less than 5 centimetres tall, it’s best to toss it directly in the trash.


Glass beverage bottles and aluminum beverage cans

Glass bottles

Icône consignée Québec

Aluminum cans

Icône consignée Québec

Note: Cannabis beverages are considered soft drinks and are therefore covered by the public deposit-return system. This system sorts returned materials at the source in order to derive maximum value from them.


Summing up

Follow the recycling guidelines above and you’ll be able to properly dispose of all the packaging you obtain from the SQDC.

The many symbols and their meanings can be confusing. When in doubt, remember that you can always give a second life to your empty containers, spray pumps, bottles, bags and other product packaging by taking advantage of our in-store container recycling program.


Other subjects of interest


Types of product

The SQDC sells a range of quality cannabis products with a lower risk level, all of which have been authorized by Health Canada.

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The effects

Relaxing, stimulating and mood-altering: cannabis can have effects that are pleasant or undesirable. Learn what causes the effects and determines how intense they are and how long they last.

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Assistance resources

Are you or a friend or family member dealing with a problem related to cannabis use? Several assistance resources are available to you. Take advantage of them!

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