Fall is just around the corner, and that probably means you’re folding up your deck chairs, putting on some warmer socks, and saying goodbye to grilling season. However, if you use any kind of compressed gas to power your grill, it’s a hazardous material that should not be put in your recycling bins when you’re …
Paper makes up approximately 66% of the material collected in Recycle BC’s residential packaging and paper recycling program. There are different types of paper included for recycling and it’s very important that only accepted materials are placed in your recycling to ensure it can be recycled and not rejected due to contamination. Below are the …
There have been some recent changes to paper/cardboard markets that need all collectors (depots, curbside, and multi-family) to be extra diligent about the amount of contamination and cross contamination in the recycling stream. What has changed? The majority of the paper/cardboard collected under the Recycle BC program is shipped to China and processed into new …
Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has a new name and is now Recycle BC! The program remains the same, and residents who previously received recycling services from Multi-Material BC will see no change to their services. Recycling collection schedule, collection company and contact information, and accepted materials will all remain the same. Read more about the transition …
Are you trying to recycle something that isn’t packaging or paper, like batteries, light bulbs or paint, for example? The Recycling Council of British Columbia can provide information about recycling other products. Visit them online at RCBC.ca or contact the Recycling Hotline. Contact by phone: Lower Mainland: 604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253) British Columbia Toll Free: 1-800-667-4321 Contact by email: …
Due to atypical winter weather conditions there have been recycling service delays in many areas of Vancouver during the month of December. In order to support the dedicated efforts of Smithrite and their drivers during this challenging time, Multi-Material BC is continuing to work closely with the City of Vancouver to coordinate salting and sanding efforts. …
With the holidays upon us, there will be many materials that can be recycled over the season. Below is our holiday recycling guide to help determine if these common holiday items are accepted for recycling with packaging and printed paper. Learn more about holiday recycling. For other materials, please view our material list or search what …
Many communities throughout the province utilize what the recycling industry refers to as “multi-stream” collection containers. This means that residents sort paper, boxboard and cardboard and put them at the curb separately from metal and plastic packaging and other containers, such as hot and cold drink cups and soup or cartons. This differs from communities …
Study shows Vancouverites and millennials most likely to be ‘convenience recyclers’ Vancouver, B.C. – Starting October 3, 2016, the majority of Vancouver residents likely won’t be aware of a change happening at the curb and in their laneways: a transition of recycling collection services from the City of Vancouver to the not-for-profit, industry-funded organization Multi-Material …
Recycling in Vancouver’s West End just got easier! Today, Multi-Material BC, in partnership with the City of Vancouver, unveiled new on-street recycling stations to encourage residents and visitors to recycle packaging and paper. The recycling stations are part of a nine-month pilot project that …
On August 29, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) will take over residential packaging and printed paper recycling services in the City of Pitt Meadows. This will mean some changes for local residents. NEW SERVICE PROVIDER Smithrite Disposal Ltd. has been contracted to provide weekly pick up of residential recycling for residents living in single family homes, as …
For residents of Vancouver, recycling plastic bags, overwrap, and foam packaging just got a lot easier. Starting this long weekend, recycling these materials in Vancouver will be as simple as a trip to London Drugs. We have partnered with London Drugs to offer this convenient option for residents. Beginning August 1, the following materials will be …
Today, Thursday May 19, 2016, marks two years of operation for Multi-Material BC (MMBC). On behalf of member businesses, including retailers, restaurants, banks and other businesses that supply packaging and printed paper, MMBC oversees residential packaging and printed paper recycling throughout most of British Columbia. MMBC, through its collection partners, ensures household packaging and printed …
New province-wide ad campaign shows the environmental benefits of recycling at home Vancouver, May 12, 2016— This week Multi-Material BC (MMBC) extended its commitment to community engagement and the promotion of recycling by formalizing partnerships with four local community organizations, and committing $14,000 in grant money to support local efforts to raise awareness and education …
In his tenth year working with the Mt. Waddington Regional District (MWRD), Patrick Donaghy has seen the region’s recycling program evolve over the years. Recently we interviewed Patrick to learn more about his program, and how it has changed since the roll out of MMBC’s residential packaging and printed paper recycling program in 2014. Many …
