Recycle BC is proud to share the success of the residential packaging and paper recycling program, which has demonstrated real results in effective recycling.

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Our website or the Recycle BC app has all the sorting info you’ll need to up your packaging and paper recycling game Get The App Go Straight to the Source Coach Rick Cycle is our head coach and constant supporter to help you up your recycling game. Learn More Get top tips from BC's experts on recycling right. We manage 98% of the plastic we collect by recycling, and most right here in BC! But we need your help to collect all the plastic packaging supplied to residents! Learn More Win With Plastic Packaging

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Here are some program highlights that our community can be proud of.

Way to bring your A-game at the bin, BC! Together, we can make a difference.

208,484

tonnes collected in 2024

>99.5%

of BC households have access to recycling services.

234

depots and 53 London Drugs locations accept flexible plastics.

198

participating communinities, with two onboarded in 2024

99%

of plastics we collect are sent to recycling end markets in BC

80%

of materials are processed in North America

Stay informed about recycling in BC

Download Recycle BC’s recycling app to find out what recyclable material goes where and find your nearest depot location. For some communities, check your collection day and receive notifications about your recycling pick-up and services.

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