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Recycle BC Post-Collection RFPs

Ian Romey — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:23:57 +0000

Recycle BC is pleased to announce the release of two Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Post-Collection Services within British Columbia. The RFP process will identify successful and qualified service providers for the receiving, processing and/or sorting of residential packaging and paper products collected within BC, for the start of service as early as June 1, 2026. Successful respondents will become an integral part of an efficient and province-wide packaging and paper transfer and sorting system, aimed at maximizing the value and remanufacturing of recyclables while minimizing redundancy and improving efficiency. Potential respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal are invited to consider which of the following is best suited to the suite of services they are currently able to provide or wish to provide:

Material Recovery Facility (MRF): a facility within BC that may receive, sort and process curbside, multi-family and/or depot PPP for furtherance to an end market, as designated by Recycle BC. Industry specifications and guidelines, as outlined by Recycle BC, must be met for all end markets.

Receiving Facility (RF): a facility within BC that may receive and consolidate curbside, multi-family and/or depot PPP for furtherance to a MRF, as designated by Recycle BC.

Recycle BC will conduct this RFP process in a transparent and equitable manner consistent with its vision, mission and values as a trusted environmental advocate and community partner. 

If you would like to provide notice to respond to one or both of these RFPs, please visit RecycleBC.ca/2025-rfp for more information. All qualified respondents will be required to sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Recycle BC to gain access to information required for the submission.

NOTE: It is Recycle BC’s intent to release a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in the Fall of 2025 for Logistics Services that include but are not limited to: transportation of material from RF to MRF, RF to end market, MRF to end market and all depot pick ups. Recycle BC encourages all potential respondents who are able to provide these services to watch for that information later this year

2024 Annual Report Now Available

Ian Romey — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:26:05 +0000

In 2024, Recycle BC successfully collected and managed over 208,000 tonnes of residential packaging and paper, resulting in a recovery rate of 83.3%. Over 203,176 tonnes, or 94%, were managed by recycling.For plastics, 80% of material was sent to North American recycling end markets, including 99% of plastics sent to recycling end markets in BC.

Over 2 million – or 99.5% – of BC households had access to curbside, multi-family and/or depot services in 198 communities.

View our full 2024 Annual Report.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Ian Romey — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

We are committed to respecting the culturally rich history, and the inherent and unceded rights that the land in which we operate holds with Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia, in stewardship, care and leadership.

We honour the deep spiritual connection that Indigenous Peoples share with the land, water and air – a relationship rooted in interconnectedness, guided by traditional knowledge and way of knowing.

We embrace the opportunity for continued learning and shared experiences in our work of environmental stewardship and partnership with Indigenous Peoples and communities across British Columbia.

Background

National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have marked this time by celebrating their cultures, languages, and traditions. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance, representing a time of renewal, connection, and celebration for many Indigenous Peoples.

Learn more about National Indigenous History Month and how to get involved using the resources below and upcoming events in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Events

These events are all happening on June 21, 2025, Metro Vancouver. Events from additional areas of BC can be found searching this list of events or viewing additional events here.

The Carnegie Community Centre is hosting their third annual National Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party on June 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drop by for cultural sharing performances, community organization tables, and much more. Everyone is welcome.

From 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ambleside in West Vancouver, Indigenous artists will share traditional art forms with the community. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages and will shine a light on languages, music and dance, cultures, and the immeasurable contributions of First Nations peoples.

The City of Burnaby is hosting a free event for National Indigenous Peoples Day at Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave). From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the event will feature an Indigenous artisan’s market, activities for the whole family, and a variety of performances that include dance, live music, spoken word, and storytelling.

There’s a Celebration & Wellness Event in Surrey from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre. Hosted by Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations, the event will include cultural sharing from the local First Nations with teachings and practice through art, music, storytelling, dance and more.

Hotlatch: Indigenous Peoples Day brings together the hottest queer Indigenous DJs, artists, and dancers for an all-day party on June 21 at the Birdhouse in Vancouver. From 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. enjoy the Patio Party, then from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Warehouse Dance Party takes place. Come for the sunshine, stay for the beats. This event is open to all, but uplifts 2-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and queer Indigenous people. Expect drag performances and genre-defying DJs. More to be announced.

The Kitsilano Showboat along the waterfront in Vancouver will host free a program on June 21st featuring Katisha Paul and Steven Seegerts starting at 7:00 p.m.

New Westminster will have an event at Moody Park from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in collaboration with the Spirit of the Children Society, Qayqayt First Nation and the City of New Westminster. There will be cultural entertainment, activities, arts and crafts, Indigenous vendors and storytelling.

Catch a free Documentary Screening of YINTAH, presented by Amnesty International Canada at Douglas College from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. YINTAH follows Howilhkat Freda Huson and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham during the years-long campaign of violence, harassment, discrimination, and dispossession perpetrated against the Indigenous Wet’suwet’en resisting the construction of Coastal GasLink (CGL) liquified natural gas pipeline through their unceded ancestral territory without their free, prior and informed consent.

Pride of Life at Howe Sound Taphouse in East Vancouver from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (doors at 7:00 p.m.) is an event to honour the rich culture, tradition, and contributions of Indigenous communities with a drag show full of engaging speeches, food, art, and more.

Join the National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration in Richmond for cultural performances, opportunity to connect with Indigenous Elders, traditional food, arts, crafts, and more at City Centre Community Centre from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The event is free, but registration is required.

The National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Grandview Park in East Vancouver features a lineup of performances by talented artists and dancers, a welcome by Chief Bill Williams, and an Indigenous Market. At 11:00 a.m., the Celebration Walk with begin at 1719 Franklin St walking towards Grandview Park.

National Indigenous Peoples Day at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge, hosted by Fraser River Indigenous Society will showcase drumming, dancing, storytelling, vendors, family-friendly activities, and Bannock from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society for National Indigenous Peoples Day in a celebration of sharing culture through food, games, entertainment, and a market at Douglas Park Spirit Square in Langley from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Check out chillcouture: Shxwthit’awkw’ at Shxwhá:y Village Cultural Centre in Chilliwack for an event full of fashion, art, music, and Indigenous culture at 6:00 p.m.

How To Get Involved

Learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day:

Information: National Indigenous Peoples Day
Participation: participate in a walk or event in your community
Discussion: Engage in dialogue with others to learn and celebrate
Donation: Many organizations are dedicated to supporting Indigenous peoples by celebrating and restoring their cultures, languages, and traditions. You can find a list of Indigenous charities on CanadaHelps

Beyond the Curb: New Pop-up Depots in Victoria

Ian Romey — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:24:08 +0000

On Saturday, May 24, 2025 a new drop-off program started in Victoria to make it easier for residents to recycle items like flexible plastic, foam packaging and small electronics that aren’t collected directly from homes.

A weekend recycling hub at 1234 Yates Street will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through December.
Residents can also drop off materials at collection tents at the Moss Street, James Bay and Oaklands Sunset Markets throughout their respective seasons:

Beyond the Curb Hub
1234 Yates Street
Saturdays and Sundays, May – December
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

James Bay Market
949 Superior Street
Saturdays, May 24 to October 4
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Moss Street Market
1330 Fairfield Road
Saturdays, May 24 to October
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Oaklands Sunset Market
1-2827 Belmont Avenue (Oaklands Community Centre)
Wednesdays, July 9 – Aug 27
4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The following Recycle BC program-approved materials will be accepted free of charge at the collection events:

Flexible plastics (e.g., chip bags, cereal bags, produce netting, zipper lock bags and wrappers)
Foam packaging (e.g., meat trays and protective packaging)

Recycle BC is excited to support a service pilot as part of ongoing research into the feasibility of various collection option for flexible plastic and foam packaging materials in Victoria.

This pilot program responds to feedback from residents—64 per cent of whom report challenges recycling these hard-to-collect materials—and supports Zero Waste Victoria’s goal of cutting landfill waste by 50 per cent by 2040. It also aligns with the Capital Regional District’s Solid Waste Management Plan.

“Many residents in our community want to recycle these common materials but face barriers getting to existing facilities,” said Melanie Tromp Hoover, Lead, Solid Waste Reduction. “Beyond the Curb creates more options, closer to home.”

The City of Victoria will also be accepting specific electronics and appliances that are not part of Recycle BC’s program, only at the Beyond the Curb Hub at 1234 Yates Street.

For more information, visit victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
To see collection events near you, visit https://recyclebc.ca/collection-events/

West Vancouver residents will soon be able to recycle flexible plastics at the curb

Ian Romey — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:17 +0000

Monthly pink collection box service begins rolling out to curbside households this week, with staggered pick-ups starting Monday, June 2, 2025. Residents will have collection once a month, depending on their designated flexible plastics collection day

Recycle BC is expanding its curbside program to include flexible plastics, such as bread bags, overwrap and crinkly wrappers like chip bags, for District of West Vancouver households. Starting this week, and continuing throughout the month of May, Waste Control Services will deliver pink boxes – dedicated containers for flexible plastics – to every curbside household in West Vancouver. Inside each box, residents will find a brochure outlining key information, and a June 2025 flexible plastic collection schedule. Pick‑ups will occur once per month on residents’ regular recycling day, beginning Monday, June 2, 2025. All curbside homes will receive their first monthly flexible recycling collection by the end of June. Residents can also look up their specific collection dates at RecycleBC.ca/West‑Vancouver or by downloading the Recycle BC app (RecycleBC.ca/App).

“This new permanent service follows a pilot program we conducted in West Vancouver between November 2021 and May 2022,” said Sam Baker, Executive Director, Recycle BC. “The pilot program was successful, providing valuable insight and information about the feasibility of collecting flexible plastics directly from homes. We heard great feedback from residents, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer the program permanently. This will make it easier for residents living in the District of West Vancouver to recycle flexible plastics, help us collect more of these materials, and keep more plastic out of the landfill. All flexible plastic collected will be recycled into resins for the creation of durable plastic products.”

What counts as flexible plastics?
Flexible plastics are lightweight, soft plastics that can be crumpled or folded, such as:

Plastic bags (for bread, produce, bulk foods)

Overwrap (for toilet paper, paper towels, beverage flats)

Stand‑up & zipper‑lock pouches (for granola, grains, dried fruit)

Crinkly wrappers & bags (cereal box liners, chip bags, pasta bags)

Packaging with plastic seals (for deli meats, sliced cheese)

Plastic net bags (for oranges, lemons, avocados, rice)

Bubble wrap & other protective packaging

“The District of West Vancouver is pleased to welcome curbside collection of flexible plastics by Recycle BC,” said Emily Willobee, Senior Manager Engineering Services. “This new service provides West Vancouver residents with a more convenient way to sort and divert their waste at home. Curbside collection will make it easier to recycle flexible plastics, helping us take another meaningful step toward the District’s waste reduction goals.”

How residents can prepare flexible plastics:

Empty and rinse.

Contain. Bundle your flexible plastics inside reused plastic bags or zipper-lock pouches (like bread or produce bags) before placing them in the pink box to keep them from blowing away.

Set out. Place the bundled plastics in your pink box and leave it at curbside between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on monthly designated flexible plastic collection days. Flexible plastics will be collected on a separate truck, so collection may be at a different time of day.

No changes to other curbside items:

Paper and cardboard (yellow bags)

Glass bottles and jars (grey boxes)

Mixed containers (blue boxes)

Recycle BC services over two million households or over 99% of B.C. through curbside, multi-family and/or depot services. In partnership with local governments, First Nations, private companies, and non-profit organizations, Recycle BC ensures packaging and paper are responsibly collected, sorted, and recycled. With over 195 communities participating in their collection program and many more served through depots, over 200,000 tonnes of material is managed annually. Funded by businesses that supply packaging and paper to BC residents, Recycle BC shifts recycling costs away from homeowners.

Visit RecycleBC.ca/WestVancouver to learn more, or download the Recycle BC app at RecycleBC.ca/App.

Red Dress Day

Ian Romey — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

History

It originated as an art installation by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010, called The REDress Project. Jaime Black started The REDress Project to visually represent the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. She hung empty red dresses in public spaces—on university campuses, in trees, and on buildings—to symbolize the lives lost and the ongoing violence Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people face. The striking image of red dresses, flowing but empty, became a powerful symbol of both remembrance and resistance.

The REDress Project – Jaime Black

Why Red?

Red was chosen because, the red dresses serve to call the spirits of the missing and murdered back home. It is also a color of power, blood, and connection to life and death.

Red Dress Day Today

Over the years, Red Dress Day has grown into a national movement. It brings attention to the disproportionate violence Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people face, much of which is a result of colonial policies, systemic racism, and historical injustices.

In 2019, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report, which described the crisis as a genocide and called for urgent action through 231 Calls for Justice. The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people is a direct result of colonization. In Canada, over 60% of Indigenous women have faced physical or sexual assault in their lifetime, and this violence deeply affects their health, access to care, and overall well-being.

On Red Dress Day, and every day, we honor the lives lost, support the families and communities affected, and continue to raise awareness about this national tragedy. You can show your support by wearing red, learning more about MMIWG2S, and joining local events to commemorate this important day.

How To Get Involved

Information: Learn more about Red Dress Day and/or access support: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52964.html

Participation: Wear red and/or participate in a walk or event in your community

Discussion: Engage in dialogue with others to honour and reflect

Donation: Many organizations are dedicated to supporting Indigenous women and addressing the MMIWG2S crisis. You can find a list of Indigenous charities on CanadaHelps

Red Dress Day Events

Vancouver:

Red Dress Day Ceremony – City of Vancouver

Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Vancouver City Hall, 453 W 12th Ave

Kamloops:

Red Dress Day Event – Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Moccasin Square Garden, 357 Chief Alex Thomas Way

Abbotsford:

REDress Day Honouring Event and MMIWG2S+ Awareness Walk – Fraser Valley Métis Association

Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way

Pitt Meadows:

Red Dress Day Ceremony – City of Pitt Meadows

Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: šxʷhék̓ʷnəs (Spirit Square), 11985 Harris Rd

Comox Valley:

Red Dress Day MMIWG2S+ Awareness Event

Date: May 5, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay

The Circular Plastics Taskforce Bolsters Leadership by Welcoming Recycle BC

Ian Romey — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:12:08 +0000

Recycle BC is excited to formalize our commitment to the Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT). This important collaboration will allow us to work with other partners to continue to play a leading role in advancing solutions for optimizing plastics recycling. This includes work already underway with Recycle BC, like Biblioflex, a project to improve the understanding of flexible plastic packaging composition to better address packaging design and recycling processes.

Recycle BC will participate on the CPT Board of Directors. Circular Materials also joins the CPT. These additions will continue to enhance the important work of the CPT and strengthen CPT’s governance structure, which now includes three leading Canadian Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), joining current member Éco Entreprises Québec.

Launched in 2020, the CPT is a one-of-a-kind initiative dedicated to finding concrete solutions for improving post-consumer plastics management. It brings together four major food, beverage, and packaging companies in Canada—Cascades, Danone Canada, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and ProAmpac—with the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and Éco Entreprises Québec. The addition of Circular Materials and Recycle BC underscores the CPT’s commitment to supporting the advancement of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the implementation of efficient recycling systems across Canada. This collaboration aims to enhance post-consumer plastic packaging recycling and advance the circular economy.

“We are delighted to welcome Baltej Gill, Vice-President of Data Management and Program Delivery from Circular Materials, and Sam Baker, Executive Director of Recycle BC, to our board of directors,” stated Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, co-Chair of the CPT Board of Directors. “Expanding our governance structure is vital as we aim to have an impact across all regions of Canada, while achieving a balanced perspective among brand owners, PROs, manufacturers, and industry representatives.”

This announcement was made during a CPT-led session held as part of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit in Montreal, where the CPT also shared the latest developments on its ongoing projects. Highlights included the launch of two new publications focused on food-grade recycled plastics and PET thermoforms.

About the Circular Plastics Taskforce

The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) seeks to promote the implementation of a circular economy for post-consumer plastics in Québec and throughout Canada. The CPT aims to improve the alignment between end-markets’ needs for recycled resins and the recycling value chain, by identifying and implementing concrete optimization solutions that can be deployed in the short and medium term. The CPT is led by Cascades, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), Circular Materials, Danone Canada, Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, ProAmpac and Recycle BC. For more details on the CPT, visit www.gapc.ca.

Recycle BC Welcomes Sam Baker as Executive Director

Ian Romey — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:12:20 +0000

Recycle BC and SK Recycles are very excited to welcome Sam Baker as the new Executive Director of Recycle BC and Acting Executive Director of SK Recycles, effective April 1, 2025.

Sam has been with Recycle BC and SK Recycles (formerly Multi-Material Stewardship Western) for over eight years where he previously served as the Vice-President, Operations, Western Canada. Prior, Sam held leadership roles focused on operations, supply chain management, and technical services. Sam holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University and an MBA in International Business from Marquette University.

In his time with the Recycle BC and SK Recycles, Sam contributed to establishing Recycle BC as a successful and effective program, with 10 years of impact as North America’s first full EPR program and launching the new SK Recycles full EPR program in Saskatchewan.

Tamara Burns, former Executive Director, will be passing Recycle BC’s robust and well-performing EPR program, and the newly launched full EPR program in Saskatchewan, SK Recycles, to Sam to continue to advance both programs.

The organizations underwent a comprehensive search with an external search agency to find the leader best suited to continue to enable solutions for effective and efficient packaging and paper management and environmental outcomes.

“I am excited to lead the talented team at Recycle BC and SK Recycles into this new era of extended producer responsibility by advancing the outcomes in BC and SK and collaborating with other producer responsibility organizations to bring harmonized change nationwide,” said Sam Baker.

Tamara has passionately led the organization for many years imparting her vision, leadership and commitment to the programs and team as Executive Director. As Tamara transitions to retirement, she will remain with the organization as a strategic advisor.

Recycle BC provides Reminder on Maple Ridge Recycling Collection Updates and Sorting Guidelines

Ian Romey — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:34:38 +0000

Quick Notes:
– All previously accepted recyclable materials remain part of 2025 program; flexible plastics now go in the red/pink box for curbside pickup or flexible plastics cart for multi-family pickup
– Residents encouraged to review sorting changes, take advantage of support resources, and stay up to date on best recycling practices

Recycle BC is reminding Maple Ridge residents of recent changes to curbside and multi-family recycling collection that took effect on January 1, 2025. The transition from Ridge Meadows Recycling Society (RMRS) to Recycle BC introduced new home sorting requirements to align with the province-wide system, ensuring greater collection and recycling effectiveness of collected materials. With this change, Recycle BC also assumes the full cost of the recycling service for Maple Ridge residents.

All previously accepted recyclable materials remain part of the program; however, Recycle BC is asking residents to adjust how they sort materials into existing collection boxes, bags, or carts. Updated recycling guidelines are as follows:

NEW SORTING Red/pink box or flexible plastics cart: as of January 1, 2025, all flexible plastics, such as plastic bags and overwrap, crinkly wrappers and packaging, zipper-lock pouches, plastic net bags, and similar materials are to be sorted in red/pink box or flexible plastics cart.

Blue box or container cart: plastic containers, metal containers, cartons, and paper cups.

Yellow bag or paper cart: paper and cardboard.

Grey box or glass cart: glass bottles and jars.

A full list of materials accepted can be found here. These adjustments ensure that materials are properly recycled and help minimize contamination and maximize the efficiency of the recycling process, allowing each material to be processed appropriately at dedicated facilities.

“Maple Ridge is leading the way by including curbside and multi-family collection of segregated flexible plastics,” said Sam Baker, Vice President of Operations, Recycle BC. “This is an exciting milestone for us, and we are thrilled to offer this service to the community. We recognize that changes to sorting requirements have created some challenges, and we understand that adjustments take time. We want residents to know that we are listening and continuously reviewing our systems to identify opportunities for improvement, providing resources as needed to ensure the system is efficient and user-friendly for residents. We are working closely with our collection partners, Remple Disposal and Waste Control Services, to increase efficiency and respond to resident inquiries. The Ridge Meadows Recycling Society has built a strong foundation for recycling in this community, and we are dedicated to building on that legacy by providing a convenient, reliable, and effective recycling service for Maple Ridge residents.”

As part of the transition, red/pink boxes are now allocated for flexible plastics for curbside collection, ensuring these materials are properly sorted from other recyclables. To help residents adapt to the changes, all households received a new collection guide in the mail, and last month a follow-up postcard, with detailed sorting instructions. Included with the guide is a blue box voucher, which can be exchanged for a larger 20-gallon blue box at no cost for those who need additional space for plastic containers, metal containers, cartons, and paper cups. Interested residents can contact Remple Disposal, Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner by phone at 778-503-1340 or email mapleridge@rempledisposal.com, or the voucher can be redeemed in-person at Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. Residents who do not have a red or pink box to use for flexible plastics can request a pink box from Remple Disposal as well. Remple will deliver the new containers directly to residents who request them.

“The City of Maple Ridge appreciates Recycle BC’s leadership in managing curbside and multi-family recycling collection in our community at no cost to residents,” said Dan Ruimy, Mayor of the City of Maple Ridge. “This transition marks a change in service delivery, with Recycle BC now overseeing the program as Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is no longer providing this service. While the City is not responsible for collection, we strongly support programs promoting responsible recycling, reducing waste, and protecting our environment. We recognize that changes like this take time, and we thank residents for their patience and commitment to keeping recyclable materials out of the landfill as Recycle BC works to enhance the program for Maple Ridge.”

Residents are encouraged to download the Recycle BC App for service information and updates. For more information, including FAQs, schedules and accepted materials, visit the website, RecycleBC.ca/MapleRidge or contact Remple Disposal (for curbside) or Waste Control Services (for multi-family) directly.

“A few curbside households will see slight adjustments to their collection days starting in summer 2025; residents will receive clear information well in advance,” said Baker. “Recycle BC will be out at local events throughout the summer to provide sorting demonstrations, answer questions, and help residents navigate the program with ease.”

Paper, mixed containers and glass are collected weekly and flexible plastics every two weeks on the same day as your other materials, but in a separate truck. Residents are reminded to set out materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days.

For more information visit RecycleBC.ca/MapleRidge.