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Recycling Services
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 Mondays, Tuesdays and 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 gasoline, flammable liquids, fluorescent lamps, paints, pesticides, small appliances and solvents. Please visit Product Care site for a list of accepted items.
| Type of Material | What to Recycle | How to Recycle | Do Not Include |
| Appliances - Large |  dishwashers fridges & freezers furnaces hot water tanks stoves washing machines & dryers |
- Remove doors from fridges and leave freon gas system complete - Place in area marked "Refrigerators and Freezers" or "Furnaces and Hot Water Tanks" or "Large Appliances" |
 computer monitors fuel containers propane tanks televisions video cassette recorders/players |
| Appliances - Small | kitchen countertop personal care floor cleaning weight measurement garment care air treatment time measurement designated very small items |
- Remove all food residue, liquids or vacuum bags | appliance not powered by electricity or batteries large appliances (e.g. dishwashers, ovens, washers, dryers) Appliance deicing for commercial or industrial use built-in appliances (e.g. ceiling fans, some microwaves, central vacuums) appliances with refrigerant (e.g. air conditioners, refrigerators, dehumidifiers) appliances still containing food residue, liquids or vacuum bags |
| Cooking Oil and Animal Fat | Animal fat or grease Cooking oil Note: Limited to hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated food-based oils and fat only. Drop-off limit: Two 5 litres containers |
- Bring animal fats or grease and/or cooking oil in food cans or other suitable containers. |
aromatherapy oil bath oil essential oil hair oil motor oi transmission oil |
| Corrugated Cardboard | clean corrugated cardboard boxes clean pizza boxes |
- Flatten - Discard Styrofoam and plastic packaging - Remove any waxed paper liners, plastic tabs and pizza remains - Place in "Corrugated Cardboard bin" |
boxboard (cereal, etc.) plastic or wax-coated cardboard Styrofoam/packing material Un- flattened boxes |
| Fluorescent Lamps (residential use only) | compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) fluorescent tubes - T5s, T8s or T12s (8 ft or shorter) (maximum of 16 per return) |
- Handle fluorescent lights carefully. - Wrap lights in paper or place them in original packaging |
broken or punctured CFLs or fluorescent lights halogen lights incandescent lights light-emitting diode (LED) lights commercial use lights |
| Glass Bottles & Jars | glass bottles and food jars (clear and coloured) |
- Rinse - Remove and discard caps - Place in the "Clear Glass" or "Coloured Glass" bin |
aquariums ceramics drinking glasses fixture glass & window glass headlights incandescent light mirrors |
| Magazines | glossy catalogues glossy flyers glossy magazines |
- Remove plastic covers - Place in "Magazine" bin |
drinking boxes mixed paper newspaper paperback books pizza boxes waxed paper |
| Metal Items - Large | bike frames clean 45 gallon drums (open at one end) clean automotive parts clean barbecues lawn chairs lawn mowers sheet and scrap metal steel coat hangers steel or lead piping |
- Remove non-metal attachments - Remove fuel tank - Drain out any gasoline - Place in area marked "Large Metal Items" or bin |
computer monitors hazardous waste bins helium tanks propane and fuel tanks televisions |
| Mixed Paper Products | boxboard (cereal & gift boxes, etc.) envelopes junk mail non-glossy flyers/inserts office papers paper egg cartons paperback books telephone directories |
- Remove all food scraps - Remove plastic liners or tabs - Remove metal attachments - Flatten - Place in "Mixed Paper" bin |
bathroom tissue corrugated cardboard drink boxes (tetra pak) juice boxes metallic gift wrap milk cartons paper towels pizza boxes plastic bags tissue paper waxed paper |
| Newspaper | all newspapers non-glossy flyers/inserts |
- Do not bag or bundle - Place in "Newsprint" bin |
glossy paper mixed paper products paperback books packing paper shopping bags |
| Paints, Solvents, Pesticides, Gasoline and Flammable Liquids | domestic pesticides (maximum container size 10L or 2.6 gal.) flammable aerosols (maximum container size: 660g or 24oz) flammable liquids (maximum container size: 10L or 2.6 gal) gasoline (maximum container size: 25L or 6.5 gal) household paints (maximum container size: 18.9L or 4.9 gal / full or empty) Paint Aerosols (maximum container size: 660g or 24oz / full or empty) |
- In original containers bearing "flammable" symbol - In approved Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) containers - In original containers showing skull and crossbones and Pest Control Product (PCP) numbers |
brushes, rags & rollers caulking tubes cosmetics, health & beauty aids diesel, propane or butane fuels fertilizer helium tanks insect repellents, disinfectants and pet products non-flammable glues & adhesives products that are leaking or improperly sealed products that can't be identified roof patch, tars and grease |
| Plastic Containers (Code 1, 2, 4 & 5) | beverage containers * dairy containers and milk jugs detergent bottles food containers shampoo bottles * Returned for deposit to retail stores or Return-It Depots. For more information, see beverage containers recycling. |
- Rinse - Remove lids or caps - Remove labels (if possible) - Flatten - Place in "Plastic Containers" bin |
aerosol cans containers with code 3, 6 or 7 flower pots milk cartons motor oil containers other plastics plastic bags Styrofoam |
| Tin and Aluminium Cans | aluminium foil clean aluminium pie plates food and beverage cans |
- Rinse - Remove labels - Flatten cans (if possible) - Place in "Tin and Aluminium Cans' bin |
aerosol cans fuel cans paint cans |
| Yard & Garden Trimmings | branches and limbs grass and leaves trees and shrubs Drop-off Limit and Charges: Richmond residents can drop off one cubic yard free. Charge of $20.00 per cubic yard if over limit. See below *** for more information. Commercial operators are charged $20.00 per cubic yard. |
- Limbs or trunks up to 10 cm or 4 in. in diameter only - De-bag all material at the depot - Put in area marked "Trees and Shrubs" or "Grass or Leaves" appropriate bins |
asphalt & rocks dirt food scraps fruits and vegetable scraps large limbs lumber or wood products plastic bags sod soil stumps |
***Yard & Garden Trimmings Drop-Off
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.
