Zero Waste Question? Ask Marianne & Sonja

Send us your questions!

Unsure about what can and can’t be recycled at our hospitals and residential care sites and why? Or do you have an inspiring story about recycling or waste reduction in your unit? 

Send an email to marianne.dawson@fraserhealth.ca. We will include your question in a future edition of Ask Marianne & Sonja, or contact you directly.

Check out the answers to previous recycling questions:

• Edition 1: Where should i dispose of soft plastic bags with biohazard symbols?
• Edition 2: Where should I dispose of clean and empty plastic tubing?
• Edition 3: Where should I dispose of empty coffee cup?

• Edition 4: Which glass containers are recyclable at our hospitals and residential care sites?
• Edition 5: Where should I dispose of gloves?
• Edition 6: Where should I dispose of graduated cylinders?
• Edition 7: Where should I dispose of paper towels and napkins?
• Edition 8: Where should I dispose of medical supply packaging made of soft plastic?
• Edition 9: Where should I dispose of empty medicine vials?
• Edition 10: Where should I dispose of empty syringes?
• Edition 11: Where do I put my organic waste?
• Edition 12: Where should I dispose of batteries?
• Edition 13: What can I do to ensure I’m recycling correctly at my hospital or residential care site?

Important: Recycling questions and answers pertain to Health Authority owned facilities (hospitals and residential care sites) with the Blue Bin recycling program only. Information isn't applicable to leased sites which each have their own recycling program.