Now that most of the Christmas unwrapping is done, the City of Moose Jaw has a few reminders as to what can - and can't - be thrown into our blue recycle bins.

"What is exempt from recycling is the shiny paper or aluminum ribbons, ribbons containing foil or wire mesh are not acceptable," explained the city's Communications Manager Carol Reynolds-Wittman.

She said that they've confirmed with Loraas Recycling that certain materials are approved to go in the blue bins.

"Paper gift bags can be recycled, greeting cards, paper boxes, even the foil containers and trays or pie plates that you sometimes get Christmas goodies in... those can be recycled...dairy product containers that are plastic and paper, like milk cartons and eggnog cartons (too)."

Reynolds-Wittman added that they ask for containers to be rinsed and flattened before tossing them in you recycling bin. 

The city recycling schedule is unaffected by the holiday season, so you will receive pickup on your normal day.