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, …
Read MoreDue 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. …
Read MoreWith 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 …
Read MoreMany 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 …
Read MoreMulti-Material BC has joined eleven other organizations from across the plastics value chain, including Unilever, Coca-Cola and Mars, as a participant in the New Plastics Economy. The New Plastics Economy is led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and brings together key stakeholders to rethink and redesign the future of plastics, specifically plastic packaging. The New …
Read MoreThe 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 Multi-Material BC. Residents can visit RecyclinginBC.ca/Vancouver for information on their collection schedules and to download the MMBC recycling guide. Residents are also encouraged to download …
Read MoreRecycling 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 …
Read MoreOn 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 …
Read MoreFor 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 …
Read MoreToday, 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 …
Read MoreNew 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 …
Read MoreIn 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 …
Read MoreThe warm weather of the past few weeks has many people around BC cleaning up inside and outside their homes, purging unwanted items, and soaking up vitamin D in the yard and garden. Before you send gardening or cleaning supplies packaging to the landfill, be sure to check if they can be recycled. Working in …
Read MoreSmithrite Disposal Ltd. selected to deliver residential curbside collection; Waste Management will provide recycling services to multi-family buildings Multi-Material BC (MMBC) has awarded its City of Vancouver curbside collection contract to Smithrite Disposal Ltd. Smithrite will provide weekly pick up of residential recycling for residents already receiving curbside service in Vancouver and the Musqueam Indian …
Read MoreThis week, Multi-Material BC (MMBC) published new recycling guides and collection calendars for its direct-service communities: the Village of Anmore, Coquitlam, Quesnel, Prince George, Langley, and the University Endowment Lands; and the Regional Districts of North Okanagan, Central Kootenay (Areas H, I, J), and Kootenay Boundary (East Sub-Region). While most BC communities continue to provide …
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