Alternative Disposal Options
Prohibited Materials Drop-Off
The careless handling of hazardous products can cause injury or death as well as damage to the environment. Hazardous products that are dumped in sewers or green spaces can kill or injure livestock, wildlife and plant life.
For the safety of our neighbours and their children, it is essential that we dispose of these materials carefully.
Many common household and automotive products must be recycled or disposed through special depots.
The following products are not accepted in blue boxes, or at public landfill sites. For your information, we have provided suggestions on where to dispose of these products.
Hazardous Waste and Other Disposal Items
This list of disposal sites is not guaranteed, and is provided for your convenience. Please call first to confirm that the site is still open to accept hazardous products, and to check hours of operation.
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Type of Products |
Drop-Off Locations (* A fee is charged) |
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| Name | Address | Telephone | ||
| Antifreeze SP DB Empty Containers SP DB |
Jiffy Lube | 10991 No. 4 Road | 604-448-0142 | |
| Cowell Motors Ltd. - Volkswagen | 13611 Smallwood Place | 604-273-3992 | ||
| Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond * | 5660 Parkwood Way | 604-273-6068 | ||
| Mobil 1 Lube Express * | 3011 No. 5 Road | 604-278-1999 | ||
| Rainbow Auto Service | 142-11788 River Road | 604-276-2820 | ||
| For a complete list of antifreeze or containers accepted, visit Used Oil Recycling or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Appliances - Small SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Richmond Return-It Depot | 135-8171 Westminster Highway | 604-232-5555 | ||
| For a complete list of small appliances accepted, visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Audio Visual & Consumer Equipment SP DB Telephones & Telephone Answering Systems SP DB Televisions SP DB |
Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Road | 604-273-7335 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Road | 604-270-9599 | ||
| Staples | 110-2780 Sweden Way | 604-303-7850 | ||
| For a complete list of audio visual & consumer equipment, telephones & telephone answering systems and television accepted, please visit Return-It Electronics or call 604-473-2400. | ||||
| Automotive Batteries SP DB | Kal Tire |
6551 No. 3 Road (Richmond Centre) | 604-207-1203 | |
| Regional Recycling * | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Note: All retail locations accept a used car battery for each new one purchased. For a list of collection sites, please visit Recycle My Battery. | ||||
| Batteries (weight five kilograms or less) SP DB Cellular/Mobile Phones SP DB |
Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Road | 604-273-7335 | |
| Dr Battery | 102-4460 Jacombs Road | 604-273-8248 | ||
| Home Depot | 2700 Sweden Way | 604-303-7360 | ||
| London Drugs | 5971 No. 3 Road | 604-448-4811 | ||
| London Drugs | 3200-11666 Steveston Highway | 604-448-4852 | ||
| Pharmasave | 116-10151 No. 3 Road | 604-241-2898 | ||
| City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | ||
| Rona | 7111 Elmbridge Way | 604-273-4606 | ||
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Rd | 604-270-9599 | ||
| Staples | 110-2780 Sweden Way | 604-303-7850 | ||
| For a complete list of batteries accepted, please visit Call2Recycle or call 1-888-224-9764. Mobile phones are also accepted by all RecycleMyCell locations (see Cellular/Mobile Phones below). |
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| Carbon Monoxide (CO), Smoke and Combination Smoke and CO Alarms SP DB | London Drugs | 5971 No. 3 Road | 604-448-4811 | |
| London Drugs | 3200-11666 Steveston Highway | 604-448-4852 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of alarms accepted, please visit AlarmRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Cellular/Mobile Phones SP DB | All cellular/mobile phone stores accepts used cellular/mobile phones for refurbishing or recycling. | |||
| To erase information from your device, including text messages, contacts and personal files, use Cell Phone Data Erasers available for free online. Visit RecycleMyCell or call 1-888-797-1740 for a list of collection sites. Pre-paid mail-back label to return cellular phone through Canada Post is available through RecycleMyCell website. Mobile phones are also accepted by all Call2Recycle locations (see Batteries & Mobile Phones above). |
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| ComputersSP DB Computer Monitors/ Keyboard/Mice & Other Peripherals SP DB Desktop PrintersSP DB Desktop & Portable Scanners/Fax Machines & Copying EquipmentSP DB |
Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Road | 604-273-7335 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Road | 604-270-9599 | ||
| Staples | 110-2780 Sweden Way | 604-303-7850 | ||
| To erase data from hard drive or physical destruction, please visit Data Security information on Return-It Electronics website. For a complete list of computers, computer monitors/keyboard/mice and other peripherals, printers, scanners, fax machine and copying equipment accepted, please visit Return-It Electronic or call 604-473-2400. |
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| Exercise and Hobby Machines SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of exercise machines accepted, visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Gypsum Drywall DB (no other materials attached to or on drywall) |
City of Vancouver Landfill * (maximum 1/2 sheet with a paid load of garbage) | 5400 72nd Street | 604-873-7000 | |
| Ecowaste Industries Ltd. * | 15111 Triangle Road | 604-277-1410 | ||
| New West Gypsum Recycling * | 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster | 604-534-9925 | ||
| Vancouver Transfer station (Maximum 1/2 sheet with a paid load of garbage) | 377 W. Kent Avenue N. | 604-326-4600 | ||
| Flammable Liquids SP DB Gasoline (must be in approved ULC container) SP DB Pesticides SP DB Solvents SP DB |
City's Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of flammable liquids, gasoline, pesticides and solvents accepted, please visit ReGeneration or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Hazardous Materials - General | Tervita * | 160-13511 Vulcan Way | 604-214-7000 | |
| Terrapure Environmental * | 9-7483 Progress Way, Delta | 604-952-1220 | ||
| Hypodermic Needles | Purchase a "Sharps Container" from a pharmacy and return the container to same pharmacy when full. | |||
| Information Technology or Communication Devices (Electronic or Electrical) SP DB | Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Road | 604-273-7335 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Road | 604-270-9599 | ||
| Staples | 110-2780 Sweden Way | 604-303-7850 | ||
| For a complete list of information technology or telecom equipment accepted, please visit Return-It Electronics or call 604-473-2400 | ||||
| Lights: Compact Fluorescent Lights(CFLs) SP DB Fluorescent Tubes SP DB Halogen and Incandescent SP DB High Intensity Discharge (HID) and other mercury containing lamps SP DB Light Emitting Diode (LED) SP DB Residential Use Only (Maximum limit for return at one time is a total of 16 tubes and 16 bulbs) |
City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| London Drugs | 5971 No. 3 Road | 604-482-4811 | ||
| London Drugs | 3200-11666 Steveston Highway | 604-448-4852 | ||
| RONA | 7111 Elmbridge Way | 604-273-4606 | ||
| For a complete list of lights accepted, please visit LightRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Lighting Fixture and Products SP DB Residential Use Only (Maximum limit for return at one time is a total of 5 fixtures or/and products) |
City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Rona | 7111 Elmbridge Way | 604-273-4606 | ||
| For a complete list of lighting fixtures and products, please visit LightRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE | ||||
| Lubricating (Used) Oil SP DB Oil Filters SP DB Plastic Oil ContainersSP DB |
Cowell Motors Ltd. - Volkswagen | 13611 Smallwood Place | 604-273-3922 | |
| Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond * | 5660 Parkwood Way | 604-273-6068 | ||
| Jiffy Lube | 10991 No. 4 Road | 604-448-0142 | ||
| Mobil 1 Lube Express * | 3011 No. 5 Road | 604-278-1999 | ||
| For a complete list of lubricating oil, oil filters and plastic oil containers accepted, visit Used Oil Recycling or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Medical Devices & Equipment (Electronic and Electrical) SP DB | Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | |
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of medical monitoring and treatment devices, please visit Return-It Electronics or call 604-473-2400 | ||||
| Musical Instruments (Electronic) SP DB | Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | |
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of electronic musical instruments accepted, please visit Return-It Electronics or Call 604-473-2400 | ||||
| Outdoor Power Equipment, i.e. electronic/electrical mowers, snow throwing equipment and gardening tools SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
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Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
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| For a complete list of outdoor power equipment accepted, please visit Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) or contact 1-888-772-9772 ext. 219 | ||||
| Paint & Paint Aerosol Containers SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Rona | 7111 Elmbridge Way | 604-273-4606 | ||
| For a complete list of paint & paint aerosol containers accepted, please visit ReGeneration or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Pharmaceutical SP DB | All pharmacies accepted left over or outdated prescription drugs, non-prescription medications, herbal products, mineral supplements, vitamin supplements and throat lozenges for safe disposal. Note: Please do not wash these items down the drain or throw them in the garbage. |
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| For a list of pharmacies and/or drugs, medications, herbal products and mineral supplements accepted, visit Medications Return or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| Propane Tanks - Refillable (empty) |
City of Vancouver Landfill * | 5400 72nd Street | 604-873-7000 | |
| Husky Gas Station * | 8011 No. 3 Road | 604-270-3822 | ||
| Husky Gas Station * | 9060 Bridgeport Road | 604-278-0011 | ||
| Propane Tanks (Small) - Disposable (empty) |
City of Vancouver Landfill | 5400 72nd Street | 604-873-7000 | |
| Husky Gas Station * | 9060 Bridgeport Road | 604-278-0011 | ||
| Sewing, Knitting and Textile Machines SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Richmond Return-It Depot | 135-8171 Westminster Hwy | 604-232-5555 | ||
| For a complete list of sewing and textile machines accepted, please visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. | ||||
| TELUS Equipment (rental or retail) SP DB | All TELUS rental or retail equipment such as cordless/corded phones, Voice Over IP (VOIP) phones, Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and video/telephone conference equipment can be returned via Canada Post, instruction available on TELUS' website on the Return and Recycling Program or call their client service for BC at 604-310-2255. | |||
| Thermostats SP DB | Andrew Sheret Ltd. | 4500 Vanguard Road | 604-278-3766 | |
| For a complete list of thermostats accepted, visit -Switch The Stat or call 1-800-267-2231. | ||||
| Tires SP DB | Express Lube & Tune Centre * | 2840 No. 3 Road | 604-278-1018 | |
| Island City Automotive * | 180-5400 Minoru Blvd | 604-273-4023 | ||
| Kal Tire | 2633 No. 5 Road | 604-278-9181 | ||
| Metro Tires Ltd. | 12311 Mitchell Road | 604-783-4435 | ||
| Midas Auto & Tire Service | 4660 No. 3 Rd | 604-276-8558 | ||
| OK Tire Store | 5831 Minoru Blvd | 604-278-5171 | ||
| Redline Automotive Ltd. | 11711 No. 5 Road Unit 1 | 604-277-4269 | ||
| Roadrunners Dial A Tire Ltd. | 11386 Railway Avenue | 604-274-8473 | ||
| Vancouver Landfill (passenger/light truck, with/without rims, limit of 10) | 5400 72nd Street, Delta | 604-873-7000 | ||
| Note: All retail locations accept a used tire for a new one purchased. For a complete list of tires accepted, visit Tire Stewardship BC or call 1-866-759-0488. |
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| Tires & Tubes - Bicycle | Village Bikes | 3891 Moncton Street | 604-274-3865 | |
| Cap's/Krusty's Bicycles | 135-8460 Alexandra Road | 604-270-2020 | ||
| For more information on the program, visit Tire Stewardship BC Bike Tire Recycling website or call 1-866-759-0488 | ||||
| Tools - Power (Electronic and Electrical) SP DB | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 7960 River Road | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| Richmond Return-It Depot | 135-8171 Westminster Highway | 604-232-5555 | ||
| For a complete list of power tools (electronic and electrical) accepted, please visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE | ||||
| Toys (Electronic and Electrical) including Video Gaming Systems and AccessoriesSP DB | Best Buy | 5300 No. 3 Road Unit 700 | 604-273-7335 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| OK Bottle Depot | 8151 Capstan Way | 604-244-0008 | ||
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 | ||
| For a complete list of electronic and electrical toys accepted, please visit Return-It Electronics or call 604-473-2400 | ||||
| Non Hazardous Miscellaneous Items |
Ecowaste Industries Ltd. * | 15111 Triangle Road | 604-277-1410 | |
| For a list of items accepted and not accepted at Ecowaste, please visit their website or call them. | ||||
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Mattresses and Boxsprings |
Canadian Mattress Recycling * | 1210 Cliveden Avenue, Delta | 604-777-0324 | |
| City of Vancouver Landfill * | 5400 72nd Street, Delta | 604-873-7000 | ||
| Richmond's Large Item Pick Up Program: Contact Sierra Waste at 604-270-4722. Please note some restrictions apply. Visit www.richmond.ca/largeitem for program details. | ||||
| Upholstered Furniture | Canadian Mattress Recycling * | 1210 Cliveden Avenue, Delta | 604-777-0324 | |
| City of Vancouver Landfill * | 5400 72nd Street, Delta | 604-873-7000 | ||
| Styrofoam Chips (peanuts) | Packaging Depot | 6360 Kingsway, Burnaby | 604-451-1206 | |
| 5524 Cambie Street, Vancouver | 604-325-9966 | |||
| Styrofoam - Food Containers, Cups & Meat Trays (expanded polystyrene) | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Styrofoam - White blocks for packaging (expanded polystyrene) | City's Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 | ||
| Queensborough Landing Return-It Depot | Unit A - 409 Boyne St., New Westminster | 604-540-4467 | ||
| London Drugs customers can return the moulded packaging styrofoam from their appliance, computer and accessories products to any London Drugs store with proof of purchase. | ||||
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For items not listed, contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline |
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For ideas on using alternatives to hazardous products, check out Metro Vancouver's
"Better Solutions" brochure or call 604-432-6200 for a copy.
