City Recycling Depot
Address
5555 Lynas Lane
(travel west on Westminster Highway from No. 2 Road and turn north on Lynas Lane)
Hours of Operation
Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 6:15 pm
(closed on Statutory Holidays - see Collection Day Map & Schedule).
Materials Accepted
The City Recycling Depot accepts the materials listed below. For many of the materials not accepted at the City Depot, this web site lists recycling or disposal options under "Household Hazardous Wastes" or under "Restricted Materials" or "Frequently Asked Questions."
The depot is also a collection site for paint, solvents, flammable liquids, and pesticides. Please visit Product Care site for a list of accepted items.
| Type of Material | Acceptable | Material Preparation | Not Acceptable |
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Appliances (Large) |
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remove doors from self-locking fridges & leave freon gas system complete |
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Corrugated Cardboard |
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remove any waxed paper liners, plastic tabs, pizza remains, flatten boxes, remove and discard packaging (styrofoam, paper, etc.) |
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Glass |
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rinse containers, remove and discard caps, separate into appropriate compartments |
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Newspaper |
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do not bag or bundle |
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Magazines |
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remove address labels or plastic covers |
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all non-metal attachments (bike seats, lawn chair webbing, etc.) should be removed (if possible) |
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remove & discard plastic liners, & metal attachments |
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| Paints, Solvents & Pesticides |  domestic pesticides (maximum container size 10L) flammable aerosols (maximum container size: 660g or 24oz) flammble liquids (maximum container size: 10L) gasoline (maximum container size: 25L) household paints (maximum container size: 18.9L / full or empty) Paint Aerosols (maximum container size: 660g or 24oz / full or empty) |
flammable liquids & solvents in orginal containers bearing the "flammable" symbol. pesticides in original containers showing skull and crossbones and PCP number. gasoline in approved ULC containers. |
 brushes, rags & rollers caulking tubes cosmetics, health & beauty aids diesel, propane or butane fuels fertilizer helium tanks insect repellents, disinfectants & pet products non-flammable glues & adhesives products that are leaking or improperly sealed products that can't be identified roof patch, tars, grease |
| Plastic Containers (Code 1, 2, 4 & 5) |
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check for numbers 1, 2, 4 or 5 |
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Tin Cans |
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rinse cans, remove and discard labels & flatten (if possible) |
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Yard & Garden Trimmings (see below ***) |
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de-bag material and place in appropriate bins |
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* Beverage containers should be returned for deposit to retail stores or special collection depots. For details, see beverage container deposit refund system.
***Yard & Garden Trimmings Drop-Off
Richmond residents can drop limited amounts of yard and garden trimmings free of charge at the recycling depot.
Richmond residents who deliver yard trimmings in a car, station wagon or mini-van in amounts of less than one cubic yard will not be charged a fee. There will be a charge of $20.00 per cubic yard if over limit. Please be ready to show identification as proof of residency.
Commercial operators will be charged $20 per cubic yard.
Fees can be paid by cash, credit card or debit card.
Richmond residents may also dispose of yard trimmings free of charge at Ecowaste on Triangle Road, off the foot of No. 6 Road. Please be prepared to show identification as proof that you live in Richmond.
