The Recycle BC program is launching at the Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill and Regional Transfer Station, Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot and Valemount Regional Transfer Station on September 16, 2024. Both the Mackenzie and Quinn Street sites are now operating seven days a week year-round to support residents using this new recycling program.
"We are excited to start offering residential recycling services with Recycle BC at these three principal depot locations," says Laura Zapotichny, General Manager of Environmental Services. "These depots can accept more categories of materials for recycling than before and will also take advantage of Recycle BC’s stewardship network."
The categories of materials that will be accepted at these sites includes:
- printed paper, paper packaging, corrugated cardboard, cartons and paper cups
- plastic containers, metal containers
- white and colour foam packaging
- plastic bags and overwrap, other flexible plastic packaging
- glass bottles and jars
The Recycle BC website has more information about these different catgories on the What Can I Recycle? page. There are detailed descriptions of accepted materials and a "Waste Wizard" look up tool to find out if a specific item can be recycled. If residents have more questions on what can be recycled, they can also contact the Regional District's Recycling Information Line at 250-960-4433. There will also be handouts available for the residents at each site.
The Quinn Street Recycling Depot will look different as a result of this program launch. The site layout has changed so residents should follow the new signage and directions from staff when visiting the location. The Regional District expects high volumes at the site as residents are eager to utilize the site's expanded services.
As these three principal depots become fully operational, the Regional District will continue its work with Recycle BC to establish more principal depots across the region in 2025 and identify where satellite depots could be located.
