RFP Information
Recycle BC is pleased to announce the release of two Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Post-Collection Services within British Columbia. It is our intent to partner with successful and qualified respondents to these RFPs for the receiving, processing and/or sorting of residential packaging and paper products (PPP) collected within BC, as early as June 1, 2026. Each successful respondent will become an integral part of an efficient and province-wide PPP transfer and sorting system, aimed at maximizing the value and re-use of recyclables while minimizing redundancy and improving efficiency. Those potential respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal are invited to consider which of the following is best suited to the suite of services they are currently able to provide or wish to provide:
- Material Recovery Facility (MRF): a facility within BC that may receive, sort and process curbside, multi-family and/or depot PPP for furtherance to an end market, as designated by Recycle BC. Industry specifications and guidelines, as outlined by Recycle BC, must be met for all end markets.
- Receiving Facility (RF): a facility within BC that may receive and consolidate curbside, multi-family and/or depot PPP for furtherance to a MRF, as designated by Recycle BC (these facilities are commonly known as “push and bale” operations).
Recycle BC will conduct this RFP process in a transparent and equitable manner consistent with its vision, mission and values as a trusted environmental advocate and community partner.
If you would like to provide notice to respond to one or both of these RFPs, please contact postcollectionrfp@recyclebc.ca to confirm your intent to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Recycle BC. Any and all communications must be made through postcollectionrfp@recyclebc.ca. Individual emails sent to any team member from Recycle BC will not be considered.
Once both parties sign the NDA, access to the Data Room, with all pertinent information and forms, will be provided to the respondent(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
- We welcome submissions from all interested and qualified respondents. All respondents will need to confirm their intent to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Recycle BC as well as an overview of their provided services within the industry.
What are some criteria required to be qualified to respond?
- Existing property in BC or an overview/outline of intent to purchase/lease land.
- A weigh scale or access to a weigh scale.
- Pre-existing experience in the industry and ability to show capacity to provide post-collection services to Recycle BC.
- Cannot be equipment, manufacturing or software organizations.
How do I participate?
- To express your interest, please contact us at postcollectionrfp@recyclebc.ca.
- If you are a qualified respondent, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Recycle BC. Upon receipt of a signed NDA, respondents will be granted access to the Data Room, which contains all confidential and relevant documentation and submission materials.
When will the RFPs close?
- Both RFPs are expected to close in the fall of 2025. While the timelines include some flexibility, respondents are encouraged to reach out to Recycle BC as soon as possible to allow for sufficient time to put together a proposal prior to the fall of 2025.
When will you share the outcome of the RFP process?
- We expect to be able to share the successful post-collection partners in early-2026.
Is there an opportunity to provide feedback on the RFP, the network or the process?
- To ensure a fair and equitable RFP process, there is not an opportunity to provide feedback on the RFP, the network, or the process.
