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* The city of Courtenay and the town of Comox provide curbside recycling pickup for their residents. The city of Campbell River will provide curbside recycling pickup for its residents beginning March 3, 2008.
• Courtenay Recycling • Comox Recycling • Campbell River Recycling
RECYCLING
The Comox Valley Regional District maintains several recycling depot areas for the public to use. We partner with local businesses and organizations to find convenient locations for our large green multi-material recycling bins.
WHERE, WHY & HOW TO RE-USE AND RECYCLE
*THE POWER OF R is the power to reduce waste by rethinking, reusing and recycling. The waste reduction program is an initiative of the Comox Valley Regional District and forms an important part of our regional solid waste plan.
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Reduce our waste by using THE POWER OF R |
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38% |
FIBRES - Paper, cardboard & boxboard are all recyclable |
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8–12% |
PLASTICS - Household containers marked #1–#7 are recyclable |
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5–8% |
METAL - All metal is recyclable |
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5–8% |
GLASS - Food containers are recyclable |
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34% |
ORGANICS - Yard clippings, grass cuttings, leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds & filters are all compostable |
LESS THAN 10% OF OUR LANDFILL IS REAL GARBAGE!
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Recycle these items at our RECYCLING DEPOTS |
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| NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES | • Includes household stationery, flyers, junkmail • Place loose in bin |
| CARDBOARD, BOXBOARD |
• Remove liners • Boxes must be flattened • Includes brown bags |
| PLASTIC #1–#7 household containers |
• If it doesn’t fit in the bin, please don’t leave it • Household containers only • Rinse well • Flatten if possible • Discard caps • No Styrofoam • No styrofoam packing trays |
| METAL CANS |
• Rinse well, remove label, squeeze shut • Do not flatten, if possible • Large metal items (non-food grade) can be recycled for free at our metal recycling bins at the landfill |
| GLASS |
• Food containers only• Discard lids and neckrings • Rinse well |
| USEFUL RESOURCES: • Start composting in your own composter • For more information, pick up our compost brochure or visit the Compost Education Centre |
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USE THE REFUND CENTRE AND OUR RECYCLING DEPOTS
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How to Recycle |
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Irresponsible abandonment of products can injure kids, pets and wildlife. Return items in their original containers to the: Campbell River Refund Centre 1580 Willow Street 250-287-4224 |
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| E-Waste |
• A province-wide end-of-life electronics recycling program is now available to BC consumers and businesses. As of August 1, 2007, you can drop off regulated products at designated collection sites without charge, and be assured they will be recycled responsibly. For more information visit: www.electronicsrecyclingbc.ca. |
| Gasoline | • Max container size: 20L • Gasoline in approved ULC containers only |
| Flammables (Liquids only) |
• Max. container size: kerosene 9L, other liquids 10L • Paint thinners, other solvents, camp fuels or liquid adhesives with the flammable symbol |
| Household Paint | • Max. container size: 20L • Voluntary limit: 50 per visit • Interior & exterior latex, alkyd, enamel and oil based paints • Porch, floor and deck paints • Interior and exterior varnishes and urethanes • Primers, undercoats, block fillers and sealers • Marine enamels • Wood finishing oils, stains, shellac • Latex driveway sealers • Rust paint, decorative metal paint, fence, barn and swimming pool paint |
| Medications |
A province-wide medications return program is available to BC residents. You can return unused or expired medications to pharmacies without charge for safe disposal. For more information visit: www.medicationsreturn.ca. |
| Paint Aerosols |
• Voluntary limit: 50 per visit • Paint aerosols of all types, including auto and industrial |
| Pesticides | • Max. container size: 10L • Consumer pesticides with the poisonous (skull & crossbones) symbol, AND a “Pest Control Product” registration number • Looking for alternatives? www.thebuglady.com |
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CVRD Recycling Bin Locations in & around |
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| Campbell River Sportsplex | 1800 Alder Street |
| Campbell River Waste Management Centre (formerly “Campbell River Landfill”) |
6200 Argonaut Road |
| Campbell River Common (formerly "Ironwood Mall") |
1470 Ironwood |
| Oyster River Old Fire Hall | 2185 Regent Road, Black Creek |
| Strathcona Gardens | 225 South Dogwood |
| Tyee Plaza | Banner Restaurant parking lot |
| Vancouver Island Recycling Depot | 1700 Maple Street |
| Quadra Foods | Harper Road, Quadra Island |
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Newspapers, Inserts and Magazines only: |
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| Centennial Park | Centennial Park |
| Courier Islander | 1040 Cedar |
| Discovery Foods | 2273 South Island Highway |
| Duncan Bay Store | 3930 Island Highway |
| Mohawk – South | 984 South Island Highway |
| Robron Ball Park | Robron and Merecroft |
| Save On Foods | 1270 Dogwood |
| Willow Point Boat Ramp | Willow Point |
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CVRD Recycling Bin Locations in & around |
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| Canex CFB Comox | Military Row, Comox |
| Capital Environment | 4624 Cumberland Road, Cumberland |
| Comox Mall | Back parking lot |
| Comox Valley Auto Recyclers | 3447 Royston Road, Royston |
| Comox Valley Waste Management Centre | 2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland |
| Courtenay Country Market | 5352 N. Island Hwy, Courtenay |
| Driftwood Mall | 2751 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay |
| Home Depot | 388 Lerwick Road, Courtenay |
| Oyster River Old Fire Hall | 2185 Regent Road, Black Creek |
| Quality Foods | 2275 Guthrie, Comox |
| Thrifty Foods | 660 England Road, Courtenay |
| Wal-Mart | 3199 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay |
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Newspapers, Inserts and Magazines only: |
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| Corner: Vanier Drive & Old Island Hwy | 2855 Wentworth Road, Courtenay |
| Glenshee Apartments | Comox Avenue |
| Kiwanas Village | 635 Pidcock, Courtenay |
| Mariner Apartments | 2181 Comox Road |
| McPhee (down from bottle depot) | 1200 Block, Courtenay |
| Merville General Store |
2181 Comox Road |
THANK YOU!
Each business volunteers to host recycling bin areas on their property.
We thank these responsible organizations for providing space.
Without them, public recycling in the CVRD would not be possible.
Please, show your appreciation by helping keep the bin areas clean.