Today, Recycle BC released its 2017 annual report. In Recycle BC’s fourth year of operation, Recycle BC continued to provide reliable and convenient packaging and paper recycling services in British Columbia. 2017 Highlights: Launched our new brand in March 2017 to become Recycle BC. Over 174,000 tonnes of Recycle BC’s packaging and paper product was collected, amounting to a …
Read MoreAs of Friday, June 1, stand-up pouches, crinkly potato chip bags and net bags for produce – just a few examples of items that fall under the umbrella category of Other Flexible Plastic Packaging – will be collected by 116 depots throughout the province as part of a research and development project led by Recycle …
Read MoreIn BC, we are some of North America’s best recyclers, but we can do much better! We want you to rethink the way you recycle and ensure the correct items are being put in your home recycling bins so everything we collect can be recycled. Recycling tips There are a number of things we can …
Read MoreRecently, the CBC posted an article titled, “10 kinds of packaging that are a pain in the blue box,” that identified certain materials that should not be included in recycling containers. They write, Certain kinds of packaging are just too hard for many recycling programs to handle. Some require consumers to take a few extra …
Read MoreRecycle BC is teaming up with More Recycling, a consulting firm focused on increasing recovery of plastics, to launch a pilot program in Coquitlam that will determine if plastic squeeze tubes – such as face wash, moisturizer and toothpaste tubes – can be effectively collected for recycling. Plastic squeeze tubes are not currently accepted for …
Read MoreCampaign challenges the public to go one week without using a plastic bag! Recycle BC is teaming up with Save-On-Foods and London Drugs to encourage the public to make the switch from single-use plastic and paper shopping bags to reusable bags. The campaign is a partnership with the Retail Council of Canada (RCC). People can …
Read MoreCommunities 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 …
Read MoreRecycle 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 …
Read MoreStarting today, used Nespresso coffee capsules can be recycled in the City of Vancouver through curbside collection via the latest phase of the Green Bag recycling pilot project. Nespresso, in partnership with Recycle BC, have launched the Green Bag pilot project to make it easier for people to recycle. This is the second phase of …
Read MoreSquamish: The District of Squamish has become the latest municipality to join the Recycle BC residential packaging and paper recycling program as a collection partner. Under the new partnership, the current curbside collection program will continue to be operated by the District but the collected materials will be managed by Recycle BC. Squamish residents who are …
Read MoreCoquitlam: In an effort to help minimize wildlife conflicts, the recycling, garbage, and green bin collection schedule will change effective Monday, March 12. The revised schedule splits collection zones into morning and afternoon collection. Morning collection zones, which have been identified as wildlife-prone areas including Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Eagle Ridge, Ranch Park and Chineside, …
Read MoreBeginning in February 2018, the City of Powell River will be joining Recycle BC’s residential packaging and paper recycling program. The City will receive incentives to continue to collect recycling material, including packaging and paper from Powell River residents. Recycle BC is responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling across British Columbia. Recycle BC works …
Read MoreCastlegar residents should be advised that Zion Trucking, located at 2324 6 Avenue in Castlegar has now re-opened and is again accepting paper and cardboard, containers, glass bottles and jars, foam packaging, and plastic bags and overwrap for recycling. Share
Read MoreVancouver is Awesome is on a quest to uncover some unusual and (hopefully) interesting facts about the City of Vancouver. Today’s post is about Boxing Day, and relevant to the entire province. How did it get its name? Is it a shopping holiday all over the world? How much shopping is actually done? Has online shopping taken …
Read MoreCastlegar residents should be advised that Zion Trucking, located at 2324 6 Avenue in Castlegar will be temporarily closed to perform maintenance and building alterations. During this time, they will not be open to accept paper and cardboard, containers, glass bottles and jars, foam packaging, or plastic bags and overwrap. During the closure period, the …
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