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Containers and Lids Containers and Lids
Bowls, boxes, jars, and containers with hinged or foldable lids...

SINGLE-USE ITEMS

PROHIBITED

  • Polystyrene (no. 6), polyvinyl chloride (no. 3)*, and compostable (no. 7 PLA and PHA) plastics
  • Black plastic*

*Except for foods not ready for immediate consumption.

SINGLE-USE ITEMS

AUTHORIZED

FIRST CHOICE

Articles made of moulded or pressed paper or cardboard pulp (wood, and other cellulosic fibres) without plastic laminates.

  • If surface protection is required, choose one that is water based or a bio-based plastic laminate that is certified compostable (in accordance with standards BNQ 0017-088 or ASTM D6868 or EN 13432).
  • Prioritize using a lid that is attached to the container and made of the same material (containers with hinged or foldable lids).


After use:

If the containers are empty and all food residues have been removed,

  • RECYCLE them

If it is not possible to remove all of the food (or the containers are soaked with food),

  • COMPOST them (brown bin)

SECOND CHOICE

Clear or transparent plastics other than #3, #6 and #7.

  • Prioritize using rPET plastic.
  • Prioritize using a lid that is attached to the container and made of the same material (clamshell contained with hinged lid).
  • Avoid using lids made of laminated foil.


After use:

  • RECYCLE them

Refer to the following list of suppliers to help choose your products. For other suggestions, send an email at [email protected]

Food wrapping paper
Fries
Hamburgers
Ice cream
Pizza
Salads
Sauces, condiments, dressings
Soups
Hinged bagasse container (Distribution MA)
Repost container made of recycled and recyclable transparent plastic (Tilton)
Folding container made from cardboard with PLA lining (Cambium)
Sealable containers made from pulp (Sabert)
Bio-Plus Terra folding containers made from recycled paper (Eco2bureau)
Hinged eco-friendly container (Polar Pak)
The OneBox folding container made from recyclable paperboard (Pactiv Evergreen)
SnackToGo folding container made from recyclable paperboard (Seaside Paper)
Cardboard lunch box with handle Ecobistro (Nova Envirocom)
Hinged bagasse containers (Nova Envirocom)
Sealable cardboard containers with PLA barrier (Nova Envirocom)
Bagasse containers in a variety of sizes (Compost Montréal)
Bagasse clamshell containers (Life in Green)
Kraft paperboard takeout boxes with water-based protective layer (Soyle)
Recycled cardboard hinged containers for various foods EkoPak (Frontenac)
Hinged cardboard containers (Novolex)

THINKING ABOUT REUSING?

EVEN BETTER!

There are far too many single-use containers in circulation, even though they are compliant with the City of Montreal and the Government of Canada regulations.

We’ve created a guide to help you better understand how to prioritize the use of reusable dishware and containers.

CONSULT THE GUIDE

VIEW THE OTHER ITEMS

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Straws, Utensils
and Stir Sticks

Straws, Utensils
and Stir Sticks

Trays

Trays

Cups, Glasses
and Lids

Cups, Glasses
and Lids

Plates

Plates

Best practices
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