Depot joins Recycle BC program to accept Packaging and Printed Paper Residents in Surrey are now able to take their packaging and paper recyclables to the Panorama Village Return-It Depot, without charge, as it joins the Recycle BC network of more than 200 depots. Panorama Village Return-It, located at Unit 112-15157 Highway 10 in Surrey, …
Read MoreResidents in Abbotsford are now able to take their packaging and paper recyclables to Abbotsford Bottle Depot, without charge, as it joins the Recycle BC network of more than 200 depots. This depot provides an additional location to drop off glass and plastic bags as Abbotsford joins the Recycle BC program for curbside collection. Abbotsford …
Read MoreRecycle BC and London Drugs team up to offer return-to-retail of plastic bags, plastic overwrap and foam packaging April 10, 2017, Victoria, B.C. – Starting today, recycling plastic bags, plastic overwrap and foam packaging on Vancouver Island will be as simple as a trip to London Drugs. Recycle BC (formerly Multi-Material BC) is partnering with …
Read MoreMulti-Material BC (MMBC) has a new name and is now Recycle BC! The program remains the same, and residents who previously received recycling services from Multi-Material BC will see no change to their services. Recycling collection schedule, collection company and contact information, and accepted materials will all remain the same. Read more about the transition …
Read MoreAre you trying to recycle something that isn’t packaging or paper, like batteries, light bulbs or paint, for example? The Recycling Council of British Columbia can provide information about recycling other products. Visit them online at RCBC.ca or contact the Recycling Hotline. Contact by phone: Lower Mainland: 604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253) British Columbia Toll Free: 1-800-667-4321 Contact by email: …
Read MoreHear from household leader, Stuart, as he shares his households tip for recycling efficiently.
Read MoreShare your Recycling Wins! Recycle BC, in partnership with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, has launched a contest where BC residents can share photos and videos showing us how you recycle at home and in your community. Tag your posts using #RecycleBC on Twitter and Instagram, or enter on Facebook or at RecycleBC.ca. Share why you …
Read MoreNew brand supports education mandate to encourage better recycling habits Multi-Material BC, the not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling throughout the province, has rebranded to Recycle BC. The clearly-defined name reflects an ongoing mandate to promote recycling best practices and the environmental benefits of recycling to residents through education. Launched as Multi-Material …
Read MoreMulti-Material BC (MMBC) will be engaging stakeholders in a consultation process on the MMBC program. We’re excited to announce that the consultation event will take place on November 15 and 16, 2017 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will assist us in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the MMBC program. In order …
Read MoreResidents in Chilliwack are now able to take their packaging and paper recyclables to Chilliwack Bottle Depot, without charge, as it joins the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) network of more than 200 depots. This depot provides an additional location to drop off glass and plastic bags as Chilliwack joins the MMBC program for curbside collection. Chilliwack …
Read MoreResidents in New Westminster are now able to take more recyclables to Queensborough Landing Return-It, without charge, as it has joined our network of more than 200 depots! The Queesborough Landing Return-It depot accepts all materials in our program (find our full depot material list here), including non-deposit glass bottles and jars, plastic bags and plastic …
Read MoreWelcome to the MMBC program, Kamloops, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission! We’re excited to announce these four communities will be joining 151 other communities in our packaging and paper recycling program. Chilliwack will join on March 1, followed by Kamloops, Abbotsford and Mission on April 3. By joining the MMBC program, these communities are able to reduce …
Read MoreMulti-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 …
Read MoreJanuary 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 …
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