Revelstoke

JULY 1, 2020 – CHANGES TO THE HOUSEHOLD PACKAGING AND PAPER RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE IN REVESTOKE

Recycle BC is now using a multi-stream program using reusable boxes and bags, no longer using single stream (clear blue bag) for curbside recycling.

The new program:

Helps reduce contamination so more materials are successfully recycled
Saves money on bags — no more need to buy single-use bags for recycling, as reusable boxes and bags have been provided

Details on changes:

New collector: SCV Contractors
Reusable box and bag: Provided by Recycle BC, delivered to homes in June by SCV Contractors

Click the image below to download the 2020-2021 Revelstoke recycling guide:

Click here to view the previous recycling guide for January 2020-June 2020

RECYCLING CHANGES STARTING JULY 1, 2020

For more information:

SCV Contractors: 1-888-887-2870 or admin@scvwaste.ca

Recycle BC: 1-855-875-3596 or info@recyclebc.ca

Address Search

Use our address search tool to view your curbside recycling collection schedule and nearest Recycle BC depots. You can also sign up for reminders and import your schedule into your online calendar.

If you have smartphone, you can download our app from your app store by searching “Recycle BC.”

FAQs

What are the changes to recycling collection starting on July 1, 2020?

Recycle BC will have a new collection contractor in Revelstoke.
Residents will be required to separate paper and containers into two streams using the blue box and yellow bag (both will be delivered to your home prior to July 1).
Material will no longer be collected in single-use plastic bags beginning July 1, 2020.

Is the City of Revelstoke involved with my recycling program?

No. Under the BC Recycling Regulation, businesses that supply packaging and paper to BC residents are responsible for managing recycling programs. Recycle BC uses fees paid by businesses to pay for curbside recycling in Revelstoke.

Will there be any changes to my collection schedule?

Recycling zones have changed. Please check the calendar in the recycling guide delivered to your home in June. A printable PDF of the Revelstoke curbside calendar is also available on this web page (see above). Please check your calendar to ensure you keep setting out your materials on the correct week.

How do I get additional recycling boxes and bags?

Please contact Recycle BC’s new collection partner, SCV Contractors, for blue box/yellow bag requests at 1-888-887-2870 or admin@scvwaste.ca.

Do I have to pay for curbside recycling collection?

No. Since May 19, 2014, under the BC Recycling Regulation, businesses that supply packaging and paper to BC residents are responsible for managing recycling programs. Recycle BC uses fees paid by businesses to pay for curbside recycling in the City of Revelstoke.

How do I sort my recycling?

Please use your blue box for mixed containers, including hard plastic packaging, metal cans, aluminum foil wrap and containers, cartons, spiral wound cans and lids (frozen juice concentrate, chips, etc.), hot and cold beverage cups (coffee cups, slushy drinks), and empty aerosol cans. Please use your yellow bag for paper products, including printed paper (flyers, magazines, envelopes, etc.), paper packaging that held dry products (shoes, crackers, eggs, etc.), and cardboard. You can also search what can be recycled online (RecycleBC.ca/Materials) or using the Recycle BC mobile app for information on if and how specific materials should be included in your recycling.

Why can I no longer use plastic bags for setting out recycling materials?

Recycling with blue boxes/yellow bags has been used across BC for many years and contributed to successful recycling programs with high resident participation and recycling rates, and less contamination than unsorted recycling collection programs. By using reusable recycling box/bag rather than single-use plastic bags, we are applying the first of the 3 Rs: reduction of waste. Further, you will no longer need to buy bags.

I live in a multi-family complex (or manage a multi-family complex) and the building is currently receiving recycling service as part of Recycle BC’s program. Who can I contact with questions?

Please contact Recycle BC on 1-855-875-3596 or info@recyclcebc.ca.