Recycling and Disposal Options

Certain items cannot be disposed of in the regular garbage and must be recycled or disposed of through an alternative method. Many of the materials can be recycled. Options for recycling include:

• Pick-up by private companies - Contact the Recycling Council of BC at
  604-732-9253 or visit www.rcbc.ca for information and referrals to recycling service providers and reuse opportunities.
• Drop-off at depots - Many materials are accepted at the Richmond Recycling Depot (5555 Lynas Lane) or depots operated as part of Provincial Product Stewardship (Take-Back) Programs.
• Online Donation - Richmond Shares is a public-service program where people can donate quality used goods for recycled use by other community members. Visit richmondshares.bc.ca for more information.

In addition, Metro Vancouver offers a directory of reuse and recycling services.  See Metro Vancouver Recycles for more information.

Drop-off Options for Materials Banned from Garbage Disposal

Materials	Drop-off Options
Beverages containers with deposits, milk and milk substitute containers	Various depots. Hotline: 604-732-9253 www.encorp.ca
Cardboard	Richmond Recycling Depot Phone: 604-276-4010
Computers, printers and televisions	Various depots. Hotline: 604-732-9253 www.encorp.ca/electronics
Flammable liquids and solvents	With restrictions at Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010
Gasoline	Maximum 25 litres at Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010. Hotline for other options: 604-276-4010
Paints, stains and paint aerosols	Maximum container size 20 litres of household-grade products only at Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010 Paint contractors: www.go-green.ca Large volumes of aerosol cans: www.productcare.org
Lead acid (car) batteries	All retail locations accept a used car battery for each new battery purchased. Hotline for other options: 604-732-9253.
Medications (pharmaceuticals)	Drop-off locations. Hotline: 604-732-9253 www.medicationsreturn.ca
Metal and glass food and beverage containers	Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010
Paper, newsprint, directories and magazines	Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010
Pesticides	Maximum 10 litres at Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010. Hotline for other options: 604-732-9253.
Plastic food or beverage containers numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5	Richmond Recycling Depot: 604-276-4010
Vehicle tires	Drop-off locations information line: 1-866-759-0488 www.tirestewardshipbc.ca
Yard and garden trimmings	Richmond Recycling Depot (charges apply): 604-276-4010, Ecowaste Industries Ltd., Hotline for other options: 604-732-9253

An up-to-date list of banned materials can be obtained from Metro Vancouver's website see Banned Materials.