Regina Recycling Rules - Accepted Materials & Bylaw

Public Health and Welfare Saskatchewan 4 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026 Flag of Saskatchewan

Regina, Saskatchewan residents must follow city recycling rules to keep reusable materials out of landfill and to stay compliant with municipal requirements. This guide explains which materials the City of Regina accepts in its recycling program, how to prepare items for collection, enforcement and appeal pathways, and where to get official forms or report problems. Use the official program guidance to avoid contamination, missed pickups, or bylaw action and to find bulk or special-collection options for oversized items.

What the program collects

The City of Regina publishes an official list of accepted recyclables and instructions for sorting and cart use. Accepted materials commonly include paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass containers and many plastics; check the city list for details specific to your collection service and property type. Official recycling guide[1]

  • Paper and cardboard: clean, flattened boxes and paper products.
  • Glass containers: rinsed bottles and jars.
  • Metal: food and beverage cans, tins.
  • Plastics: follow the city list for accepted container types and labels.
Always rinse containers and remove food residue before placing items in the recycling cart.

How to prepare recyclables

Prepare items to reduce contamination and ensure collection crews can process materials efficiently. Common preparation steps include flattening cardboard, nesting smaller items, removing non-recyclable liners, and leaving caps on bottles if the city guidance specifies.

  • Remove food residue and compost organic waste where possible.
  • Keep recyclables loose in the cart unless the program instructs bagging specific items.
  • Set carts out by the required collection time on your service day.
Contamination can cause an entire truckload to be diverted from recycling processing.

Penalties & Enforcement

Recycling and waste collection in Regina are governed by municipal bylaws and enforced by the City. The applicable bylaw text and enforcement details are available through the city's bylaws pages and bylaw enforcement office. City bylaws[2]

Official pages may list specific enforcement powers but may not always publish fixed fines or escalation schedules on the public service pages. When amounts or step-increase penalties are not published, this guide notes where the city page does not specify figures.

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat or continuing offence ranges not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: the city may issue compliance orders, require corrective action, or pursue court remedies as set out in the controlling bylaw.
  • Enforcer and inspections: Bylaw Enforcement officers and city collection staff carry out inspections and investigations; complaints and reports go to the city's bylaw enforcement contact pages. Bylaw Enforcement contact[3]
  • Appeals and review: formal appeal routes or timelines are determined by the bylaw or administrative procedures and may not be fully listed on the general information page; check the cited bylaw or contact the enforcement office for time limits.
  • Defences and discretion: officers often have discretion for reasonable excuse or to grant permits/variances where the bylaw allows; specific defences are governed by the bylaw text.
If you receive a notice, follow the compliance directions promptly and contact Bylaw Enforcement for appeal instructions.

Applications & Forms

The city publishes forms or online services for special pickups and service changes on its waste and recycling pages; where a named form or fee is required, consult the official recycling or service request pages for current submission methods and fees. If no form is listed for a specific action, the city pages will state that or provide an online request tool.[1]

FAQ

What plastic items are accepted in Regina recycling?
Accepted plastics depend on the City of Regina's current list; check the official recycling guide for the detailed list of container types and labels. Official recycling guide[1]
What happens if my recycling is contaminated?
Contaminated recycling may be rejected at collection or at the processing facility and could result in a notice or required corrective action; consult Bylaw Enforcement for possible consequences. Bylaw Enforcement contact[3]
How do I arrange a bulk or special pickup?
Use the city’s waste services pages or online request tools to schedule bulk or special pickups; the service pages list eligibility, fees and booking instructions. Service information[1]

How-To

  1. Check the City of Regina recycling list for accepted items and any seasonal updates.
  2. Rinse containers, flatten cardboard and remove non-recyclable liners to reduce contamination.
  3. Place your recycling cart at the curb by the required time on your collection day and follow setout rules.
  4. If you need a bulk pickup or have special items, submit the city’s online request or form as directed on the official pages.

Key Takeaways

  • Follow the City of Regina's official recycling list to avoid contamination and missed pickups.
  • Prepare recyclables by rinsing and flattening to improve recovery rates.
  • Contact Bylaw Enforcement for disputes, appeals or to report bylaw concerns.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Regina - Recycling program and accepted materials
  2. [2] City of Regina - Bylaws
  3. [3] City of Regina - Bylaw Enforcement

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