The city is planning to erect 15 recycling bins in prominent locations to collect the mixed paper, newspapers and drink containers that frequently wind up in the landfill.

There are common misconceptions about what can and can't go in your blue bin in Winnipeg. Reduce, Reuse and Rethink is a CBC News series about recycling.

MARTIN: It can be tough to get a pizza box into a regular recycling bin. ASARO: We were having an issue with overflowing trash cans and piles of pizza boxes on the side of our cans.