Tag: Recycling

Town of Comox reveals recycling tips for residents following an audit

Town of Comox Nathan Maley -
A recent Recycle B.C. audit of the Town of Comox’s recycling program shows residents are doing a fairly good job, though officials say there is still room for improvement. 

Courtenay’s annual cart exchange program returning in October

City of Courtenay Nathan Maley -
Property owners in Courtenay will soon be able to request a change in size for their curbside organics and recycling carts. 

New ocean plastic centre to help keep valley beaches clean

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A new recycling depot has opened in Cumberland to deal with ocean plastics and other waste washing up on...

BC Ferries’ Queen of Burnaby to be moved from Union Bay to Richmond

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An out-of-commission BC Ferries vessel will be moved from Vancouver Island’s east coast to Richmond. The Queen of Burnaby has...

Cumberland asks residents to avoid bringing glass and foam packaging to recycling depots

News Justin Waddell -
It may be time to get crafty with your recycling as transportation challenges limit the collection of some materials. Cumberland...

Smartphone app makes recycling easier

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, BC - Today is Earth Day. To mark the occasion, the Recycling Council of B.C. is reminding British Columbians...

British Columbians challenged to recycle old electronics

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Residents are being reminded about the importance of properly recycling old electronics. Craig Wisehart, Executive Director of BC's Electronic Products...

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