It’s been a number of months since our last update and we’re approaching the one-year mark of operating the first electric truck in Recycle BC’s network. The data provides valuable insight into the transformative potential of these vehicles. The electric truck transports material from depots to one of our material recovery facilities in the …
We are pleased to share an update on a nationally integrated approach that is being developed to support Canada’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR). The transition to EPR is expected to occur separately but concurrently across provinces between 2023 – 2025, and producers are experiencing significant financial and operational considerations as this transition commences. …
Over the past year, Mother Nature has put us all through her test of extreme weather. From heat domes to wildfires to atmospheric rivers to significant snow events – all these weather conditions can cause challenges for recycling collection. Most recently, many parts of BC are covered in a blanket of beautiful, white, slippery snow. …
January 5: All depots and drop-off locations have resumed collection of foam packaging. December 23: We are pleased that we are now able to resume collection of foam packaging at depots province-wide, effective Monday December 27. This lifts the final remaining collection suspension, which affected glass bottles and jars and foam packaging over the past month. …
As organizations everywhere respond to the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, CSSA and Recycle BC are pleased to advise that the boards of CSSA-supported programs, including Recycle BC, have approved measures to assist businesses with their packaging and paper obligations during this difficult time. Extension on the Reporting Deadline and Adjustment Deadline We have …
As stewards focus on implementing their business continuity plans and protecting the health and safety of their staff and customers, CSSA and Recycle BC want to advise that it is maintaining its ability to provide service and assistance while taking all necessary precautions. All CSSA and Recycle BC team members are working remotely and travel …
Recycling collection has been affected by snow and weather conditions in some of the communities we service directly. View service updates for the City of Vancouver: RecycleBC.ca/Vancouver View service updates for the City of Coquitlam: RecycleBC.ca/Coquitlam For communities not listed on our Community Collection page, please contact your municipality for service updates. Thank you …
The revised Recycle BC Program Plan has been submitted to BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Over 150 organizations and communities participated in consultation meetings and Recycle BC received 29 written submissions as part of Phase Two consultations. Recycle BC gave careful consideration to all input received, a summary of which can be found …
Communities and organizations across BC are taking steps towards reducing single-use shopping bags. Recycle BC and the Retail Council of Canada have worked together to provide a resource guide for businesses who want to act to reduce the distribution of single-use shopping bags. Click here to access these resources for retailers. Retail stores can be the leaders …
Recycle BC is pleased to offer its draft revised Packaging and Paper Product Extended Producer Responsibility Plan to our many stakeholders for consideration and feedback. Section 6 of the Recycling Regulation requires that every five years Recycle BC review its approved Plan and submit proposed amendments to the government of British Columbia for review and …
Recycling Collection, February 23: Due to weather conditions, Recycle BC’s contractor, Smithrite, experienced snowy conditions Thursday and Friday which affected recycling collection. If your blue box/bag were not collected as scheduled, please bring in your recycling and set it out on your next scheduled collection day. There is no limit to the amount of recycling …
Multi-Material BC (MMBC) continues to allocate additional resources to support collection, as more sub-zero temperatures are expected this week. In addition to Smithrite vehicles and crews working according to the standard schedule: Recycling trucks will be deployed the day after regular collection to access challenging areas. These rear-loading trucks are heavier, giving them increased traction in slippery …
January 9: MMBC continues to have additional trucks and crews working this week to support recycling collection. An enhanced Smithrite fleet will collect the scheduled zone each day in all areas they can safely access. Additional crews will return over the following days to collect from difficult to access areas. If your recycling is not …
Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has extended its response to the atypical winter weather conditions that have caused recycling service delays in some areas of Vancouver and thanks residents for their continued patience as crews work to ensure recycling is collected safely and efficiently. Emterra Environmental and Waste Control Services were brought in on Saturday December 31, …
