Post-collection - Recycle BC

Receiving, Sorting and Sale of Materials

After material is collected from homes, or returned to a depot, the material is brought to one of over 41 receiving facilities around BC.

In partnership with our post-collection partner, GFL Environmental, material is then transported to one of the Material Recovery Facilities. These facilities feature the latest technology in optical sorters, ballistic separators, glass cleanup systems, and cutting-edge automation.

Using this sorting technology, materials are sorted into multiple types of each material category (i.e. multiple grades of each paper, containers and plastics). Then it is baled and prepared for sale to end markets. This sorting technology helps us produce high-quality material bales so we can better market our materials and access more North American markets.

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Material is sorted from homes and depots

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Material is baled with similar materials

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Material is sold to end markets to be made into new packaging or products

See the post-collection system in action

See the other stages of the recycling process

Overview

The Recycling Process

Step 1

Collection

Step 2

Post Collection

Step 3

End Markets

We are grateful to live, work, and be in relation with First Nation and other Indigenous people from across many traditional and unceded territories, covering all regions of British Columbia. We value the opportunity to learn and share experiences on this traditional territory. The Indigenous communities were the original stewards of the environment, and they continue to fulfill that role today. We are proud to both collaborate with First Nations as well as commit to that work ourselves.