Body found in Winnipeg recycling centre; police investigating

Taylor Brock has more on the investigation after a dead body was found at a Winnipeg recycling facility.

Winnipeg police are looking into how a body ended up in a recycling centre in the St. Boniface Industrial Park.

Investigators said a tip came in early Thursday morning about a body found at a depot on Mazenod Road.

Police believe the person is a man, but identification is pending.

The suspicious death investigation is in the early stages, and more information is expected.

Police are asking for anyone who may have information to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

City suspends recycling collection

Late Thursday morning the City of Winnipeg announced it has suspended recycling collection due to a police investigation at the Materials Recovery Facility.

Winnipeggers with a Thursday collection day are being asked to put their blue cart out on Saturday instead before 7 a.m.

Friday’s recycling and all garbage collection are expected to continue as normal.