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In the “What are you recycling?” box, start typing the item or material and pick from the drop-down of terms. In the “Where are you recycling?” box, pick My Location or start typing the name of your city in the box and pick from the drop-down of cities. Click “Find Locations” to complete the search.

Recyclepedia App

Our free app helps you find over 1,000 drop-off locations and recycling options for over 70 materials or products across BC.

Available for both iPhone & Android, the app provides you with the 10 nearest locations to recycle your item, based on your phone’s location, along with a Google map and directions.

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Common FAQs

Have more questions about the world of waste reduction, recycling, or circular economy? Check out our FAQs!

Plastic household items are not included in any of BC’s regulated recycling programs. Some municipal and regional landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities may accept certain types of plastics for recycling independent of provincial programs.

Some private plastic recyclers accept plastic household items for recycling, usually at a cost.

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

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Most often food packaging belongs in your recycling bin rather than your organics bin. There are some cases, however, where paper packaging gets too soiled to go in with clean paper for recycling. If you get curbside collection for food scraps, some soiled paper products can go into your curbside organics bin. If you are not sure if your community has a food scraps collection program, please contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline.

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

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Empty refillable and non-refillable propane tanks are accepted at most landfills and transfer stations for recycling as scrap metal.

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Empty aerosol spray cans, including those for food, air fresheners, shaving cream, hairspray and textile sprays, are included in a provincial recycling program, managed by Recycle BC. To ensure that any excess residue is eliminated, hold down the can’s nozzle and spray out the contents into an old rag until you do not hear any sound, not even air. Once the aerosol can is empty, many municipalities accept these items in the curbside recycling bin. For residents who do not have this option, these cans can be recycled free of charge at a number of recycling depots across the province. For more information on this program, visit the Recycle BC website, or contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline.

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