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Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling throughout BC, servicing over 1.8 million households. Recycle BC ensures your household materials are picked up, sorted, and responsibly recycled. Our program is funded by over 1,200 businesses that include retailers, manufacturers and restaurants that supply packaging and paper to BC residents, shifting costs away from homeowners.
ABOUT RECYCLE BC
For more information visit: RecycleBC.ca @RecycleBC
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RECYCLING COLLECTION QUESTIONS?GFL Environmental (Smithrite Disposal) is Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner in Vancouver. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers.
Contact: GFL Environmental (Smithrite) Phone: 604-282-7966 Email: [email protected]
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Place paper, container and glass recycling out by:
Recycling Collection Questions?
GFL Environmental (Smithrite Disposal) is Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner in Vancouver. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers.
Contact GFL Environmental (Smithrite)Phone: 604-282-7966Email: [email protected]
For information on City of Vancouver garbage or green bin collection services, please phone 3-1-1 or visit vancouver.ca.
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RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE May 2019 - April 2020
COLLECTION MAP
Making a difference together.
2019-2020RECYCLING SCHEDULE
City of VancouverNEARBY DEPOTSLondon Drugs (all Vancouver locations)*London Drugs locations accepting plastic bags, overwrap, foam packaging, and other flexible plastic packaging only
Powell Street Return-It Bottle Depot1856 Powell Street, Vancouver604-253-4987
South Van Bottle Depot34 East 69th Avenue, Vancouver604-325-3370
Vancouver Central Return-It Depot2639 Kingsway Street, Vancouver604-434-0707
Vancouver Zero Waste Centre 8588 Yukon Street, Vancouver604-873-7000 or 3-1-1
Please find a detailed material list at RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle. 請瀏覽 RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle 查詢物料清單中文版。
RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle.번역 된 자료 목록은 RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle 에서 찾으십시오.
Find your nearest depot location at:RecycleBC.ca/Depots
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NEW FOR 2019-2020!OTHER FLEXIBLE
PLASTIC PACKAGING
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Line it up. Put your yellow bag between your recycling containers and not on top of them. Keep 1m (3ft) between your recycling containers and your garbage/green bin.Keep it clean. Empty and rinse all containers.Flatten and cut. If your cardboard is too large for your yellow bag, flatten and cut it down to smaller pieces. 30” x 30” (78cm x 78cm) or smaller. Stack them between recycling containers. Remember to keep plastic wrap out of your recycling!Connect with us. Meet the Recycle BC team in a community near you this summer and ask your recycling questions in person (RecycleBC.ca/Events), download our app, email us [email protected], or connect with us on social media.
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ENSURE MORE MATERIALS ARE RECYCLED AND KEPT OUT OF LANDFILL BY REMEMBERING THESE PRO-TIPS:
Enter to Win Whitecaps FC Tickets! Download the Recycle BC app, select the trophy icon, and enter to win 4 Vancouver Whitecaps FC tickets. RecycleBC.ca/App
View your collection schedule, sign up for recycling reminders, see depot locations, and
search materials with the Recycle BC app.
PAPER CONTAINERS GLASSPUT INTO REUSABLE RECYCLING BAG
Recycle at curbside or depotClean and dry paper only
Recycle at curbside or depotEmpty and rinse containers
Recycle at curbside or depotEmpty and rinse glass bottles and jars
PUT INTO BLUE BOX PUT INTO GREY BOX
Glass bottles - clear and coloured Glass jars - clear and coloured
3 Greeting cards 3 Paper gift wrap 3 Paper gift bags
3 Paper carry-out beverage trays 3 Cores from paper towel and toilet paper
3 Plastic packaging for toys, batteries etc. Separate plastic from paper backing
3 Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice concentrate, chips, etc.
3 Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, cat litter, etc.
3 Plastic tubs for yogurt, margarine, etc.
NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Exclude batteries; medical sharps; bleach or aerosol containers with any contents remaining; compressed gas cylinders, for example used propane cylinders; containers for paint, motor oil, vehicle lubricants, or antifreeze; or containers for pesticides with the words DANGER, WARNING, or POISON, and precautionary octagon or diamond symbols with skull and cross bones.
Newspapers, inserts, flyers Boxboard boxesMagazines, catalogues, phone books
Moulded paper EnvelopesHousehold paper
Paper bags Cardboard boxesShredded paper (contain in paper bag or box first)
Plastic bottles, jars and jugs Plastic garden pots and seedling trays
Plastic trays and clamshells
Caps, tops, lids and pumps Cartons for soup, milk, etc.Plastic or paper take-out cups, bowls and lids
Metal cans Foil wrap and take out containersAerosol cans (empty)
Put all lids in blue box.!
Want to recycle something not included here?
Search Recycle BC’s Waste Wizard or download a full material list at RecycleBC.ca.
To recycle items that are not packaging or printed paper, contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at 604-732-9253 or visit RCBC.ca.
µµ Foam packaging µµ Chip or foil bags, candy wrappersµµ Stand-up pouchesµµ Packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable
µµ Wiring, metal cords, hardwareµµ Clothing, textiles and shoesµµ Food and yard waste
NOT ACCEPTEDDo NOT place into Blue Box
Plastic bags and overwrap GlassHazardous waste
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Electronics and appliances Hangers, pots, pans and other scrap metal
Toys and gamesµµ Non-paper gift wrap, foil wrap, cards or paper with glitterµµ Rubber bands, ribbons, bowsµµ Padded envelopesµµ Bags and boxes with foil linersµµ Paper towels, napkins and tissuesµµ Foil or plastic lined paper bags
NOT ACCEPTEDDo NOT place into Yellow Bag
Hard and soft cover books Plastic bags and overwrap
Food, yard waste and woodClothing and textiles
Unused Medication
Medicine containers can be recycled with Recycle BC, but unused or expired medication can be safely disposed through community pharmacies. For more information or to find a location nearest to you please visit www.healthsteward.ca.
Characteristics of Plastic Bags and Overwrap vs. Other Flexible Plastic Packaging
PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING
For more information, visit RecycleBC.ca/FlexiblePackaging
µ Ceramic products µ Light bulbs or light fixtures
µ Drinking glasses, dishes, cookware µ Window glass, mirrors
FOAM PACKAGING
Foam meat trays (remove absorbent pad)
Foam cushion packaging used to protect electronics etc.
Foam take-out containers and cups
DROP-OFF ONLYTAKE TO RECYCLING DEPOT
µ Plastic squeeze tubes, plastic-lined paper, paper-lined plastic, plastic strapping
µ 6-pack rings, biodegradable plastic, vinyl
µ Blue or pink foam insulation, packing chips and peanuts µ Squishy or flexible foam, foam noodles
3 Bags for groceries, produce, dry bulk foods, frozen vegetables, water softener, salt, garden products, newspapers, etc.
3 Overwrap for diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, soft drink flats
PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP
Plastic bags Outer bags and product wraps
OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING
Crinkly wrappers and bags
CHIPS
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Not Crinkly
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Can Poke Your Thumb Through It
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Doesn’t Stretch Foil Lining
Flexible packagingwith plastic seal
Zipper lock and stand-up pouches
Woven plastic bags Non-food protective packaging
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NOT ACCEPTEDDo NOT place into Grey Box