Vancouver Sun
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Jun 11, 2026
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The 'yuck factor': Metro Vancouver report reveals what we're still putting in our trash, but shouldn't
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The 'yuck factor': Metro Vancouver report reveals what we're still putting in our trash, but shouldn't
Banned items, such as plastic checkout bags, styrofoam cups and takeout containers, are appearing less frequently in the region's solid waste.
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By Denise Ryan
Published Jun 11, 2026
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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Compostable organics, food waste, paper and plastic continue to show up in garbage from residentia…
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