5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle in Manitoba
Recycling in Manitoba has come a long way beyond the basics of paper, plastic, and glass. If you’re like many residents or business owners in Steinbach and surrounding areas, you might be surprised by what can actually be recycled — reducing waste and saving landfill space. Here are five lesser-known recyclable items that could transform how you handle junk and waste:
8/10/20252 min read


Recycling in Manitoba has come a long way beyond the basics of paper, plastic, and glass. If you’re like many residents or business owners in Steinbach and surrounding areas, you might be surprised by what can actually be recycled — reducing waste and saving landfill space. Here are five lesser-known recyclable items that could transform how you handle junk and waste:
1. Old Electronics and Small Appliances
From toasters to old printers and even broken microwaves, many small electronics are accepted by Manitoba’s recycling programs or designated drop-off locations. Proper recycling ensures hazardous materials like heavy metals don’t contaminate the environment. Fast & Gone can help safely haul away these items for eco-friendly disposal.
2. Scrap Metal and Appliances
Not just your standard metal cans — things like old lawnmowers, grills, and even large appliances (fridges, stoves) contain valuable metals that recycling centers will gladly take. Extracting these materials reduces the need for new mining and manufacturing.
3. Used Cooking Oil
Did you know used cooking oil can be recycled into biofuel? Some local facilities accept used cooking oil for processing, helping Manitoba reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Collecting and recycling cooking oil properly is both environmentally responsible and community-friendly.
4. Construction and Renovation Debris
Many construction materials — wood scraps, drywall, metal fixtures — can be recycled rather than dumped in landfills. Proper sorting and removal can reduce waste from home renovations or commercial projects. Fast & Gone’s post-renovation cleanup services make sure debris is separated and sent for recycling where possible.
5. Textiles and Clothing
Old clothes, linens, and fabric scraps often end up in the trash, but many organizations and recycling programs accept textiles for reuse or repurposing. Donating or recycling textiles reduces landfill volume and supports circular economy initiatives.
Why It Matters for Manitobans
Recycling these materials keeps Manitoba’s environment cleaner and helps conserve natural resources. It also lowers disposal costs and landfill burden, benefiting communities like Steinbach, Blumenort, and Niverville.
At Fast & Gone, we’re proud to support responsible junk removal and recycling services across Manitoba. Whether you need appliance removal, post-renovation cleanup, or general junk hauling, we ensure that recyclable items are diverted from landfills whenever possible.
Call us today at 204-972-0362 to schedule your pickup and recycle responsibly!
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