What can I do with my old prescription eyeglasses?

There are a number of salvage yards and reusable building material stores throughout the province. Contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline for salvage yards and reuse stores in your community.

Trophies can be difficult to recycle because they consist of a mix of materials, however they may be able to be reused.

Charitable organizations may accept electronics in good working order for resale or reuse. Since electronics become obsolete relatively quickly, most organizations can only accept electronics purchased in the last few years. Select organizations may be able to accept older electronics for reuse whenever possible. An individual in your community might also be interested in your working electronics. Contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline for reuse options in your area.

Charitable organizations may accept computer equipment in good working order for schools and other causes. Non-working or obsolete computers can be taken to a Return-It electronics recycling depot.

Visit RCBC’s Recyclepedia for drop-off options or contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline for all options available in your community.

While it’s best to ensure glass isn’t broken when including in your recycling, broken glass bottle and jars can be recycled.

Plate glass, including glass from windows, picture frames, furniture, and glassware, is not included in the curbside recycling programs in BC because these types of glass have a different chemical composition and manufacturing process than container glass.

Visit RCBC’s Recyclepedia for drop-off options or contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline for all options available in your community.