1. science
2. ecology
3. waste management
4. recycling

WA S T E
W ISE
GU I D E
How to
REDUCE, REUSE,
and RECYCLE in
our communit y
tol.ca/recycle
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Printed June 20
M AY OR ' S M E S SA GE
When it comes to caring for our environment, every effort makes a difference.
By making the decision to incorporate even small changes now, we will see big
results in the future.
The Township of Langley is a vibrant, growing community that enjoys the best of
both worlds. With its rural beauty and urban amenities, it is a place where more
and more people want to live, work, and play. The people of Langley Township
care about the world around them, and we are pleased to provide many services
and programs to keep you on track with your commitment to be green, clean,
and eco-friendly.
Various recycling initiatives, including the new Green Can program, help reduce
waste and create a more sustainable community. As well, simple steps can be
taken at home or at work to contribute to a healthier future.
Whether you live in one of Langley Township’s vibrant communities or in the rural
countryside, we hope the ideas, tips, and information in this guide will help you find
ways to reduce our impact on the earth and enjoy our exceptional quality of life for
generations to come.
On behalf of Township Council, thank you for your commitment to protecting
our natural environment.
Jack Froese
Mayor
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DISCLAIMER
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PUBLISHED BY
The material in this booklet is
intended for the use and benefit of
Township of Langley residents.
The recycling facilities included in
this booklet are many and varied.
This guide enhances and encourages
waste reduction efforts in the
Township of Langley by providing
residents with information to further
their recycling efforts. Ultimately, our
goal is to reduce the amount of waste
going to landfill through promoting
waste reduction, encouraging the
reuse principle, and maximizing all
recycling opportunities.
TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
All efforts have been made to ensure
data accuracy. However, due to the
rapidly changing nature of recycling,
the accuracy and completeness of the
included data cannot be guaranteed,
nor can we guarantee the information
is up-to-date.
Contact the company or facility listed
in this booklet or check their website
before taking any material to their
facility. Ensure only the correct
materials are taken in acceptable
containers and that they meet all
other requirements. Some recycling
facilities have stringent requirements
for accepting recyclables; others
do not accept drop-off materials
and arrangements must be made
for collection.
20338 - 65 Avenue
Langley, BC V2Y 3J1
tol.ca
Content is based on information from:
š BC Used Oil Management
Association (BCUOMA)
š Encorp Pacific Canada Beverage
Container and Electronics
Recycling Programs
š Medications Return Program
š Metro Vancouver
š Product Care Program
š Recycling Council of British
Columbia (RCBC)
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INDEX
W HE R E TO TA K E I T
Aerosols (paint, other) ...... 45
Drink boxes ...............12, 16, 21
Ink cartridges................ 29, 34
Pop cans ............... 11, 12, 16 21
Agricultural waste.................14
Drinking glasses
(wine, tumblers) .....................13
Insurance plastic
folders .....................................34
Prescription drugs ...............33
Dryer lint ...................................8
Jars ..............................12, 16, 21
Printers............................28, 29
Drywall ................................... 24
Leaves ........................ 8, 15, 38
Propane tanks ..................... 32
Dvds & players .............. 19, 34
Lawn mowers .......................34
Radioactive
Egg cartons
Lawn mower batteries .......34
& reactive waste ...................14
Lids (plastic) ............................13
Renovation materials
(doors, cupboards,
hardware, etc)...................... 24
Alarms (smoke,
carbon monoxide) .... 13, 30
Alcohol/non-alcohol
beverage containers .......... 21
Aluminum scrap .................. 24
Ammunition .......................... 42
Animals (deceased) ............ 14
paper ............................. 12, 16
styrofoam ............................41
Animal waste ....................... 39
Egg shells ..........................8, 15
Antifreeze ............................. 42
Electronic equipment ........ 28
Appliances ............. 26, 27, 28
Electronics .....................28, 29
Light bulbs & tubes
compact fluorescent
(CFL) ...................... 18, 34, 42
incandescent bulbs ....... 42
Asphalt ................................... 24
Envelopes .................12, 16, 40
Linens ..................................... 46
Rugs........................................ 26
Bag-in-box (liquor) .............. 21
Explosives............................. 42
Liquor bag-in-box .........21, 22
Sawdust ............................8, 38
Eye glasses ...........................34
Liquor bottles........................ 21
Shoes ..................................... 46
Ferrous materials ............... 32
Lumber ................................... 24
Small appliances ................ 28
Film............................................41
Magazines (glossy,
Solvents .....................31, 43-45
Ballasts................................... 20
Batteries
alkaline.........................19, 20
lead acid
(automotive)................19, 20
rechargeable,
non-rechargeable
(A, AAA, C, etc) ......... 29, 34
Beer containers ................... 21
Film canisters (metal) ..........34
Fire extinguishers................34
Flammable liquids ................31
Flares...................................... 42
non-glossy) ...............12, 16, 40
Mattresses ..................... 26, 27
Medications ...........................33
Mercury........................... 32, 42
Metals..................................... 32
Rigid plastic ............................41
Rubble.................................... 24
Straw....................................8, 15
Styrofoam................................41
Tea bags ............................8, 15
Tetra Paks ..................12, 16, 21
Fluorescent light
tubes & bulbs.......... 18, 34, 42
Microwaves ...................26, 29
Flyers (glossy,
non-glossy) ...................... 12, 16
Milk /milk substitute
cartons, jugs .............12, 16, 23
Food ....................................8, 15
Monitors ......................... 28, 34
Toys...........................................13
Freezers ................................ 26
Mp3 players ..................28, 29
Transmission fluid ........ 35, 36
Fridges ................................... 26
Newsprint .................12, 16, 40
TVs ............................28, 29, 34
Fuel filters ............................. 35
Non-ferrous materials ....... 32
VCRs ........................28, 29, 34
Cameras (disposable) ........34
Fuel oil tanks........................ 35
Nut shells ...........................8, 15
Vitamins ..................................33
Cans..............................10, 11, 16
Furniture ................................ 26
Oil containers ........ 35, 36, 37
Window glass................ 24, 31
Gasoline ..................42, 44, 45
Oil filters .................. 35, 36, 37
Wine bottles ..............12, 16, 21
Gift bags & tissue .......... 12, 16
Oil (automotive,
heavy equipment) 35, 36, 37
Wood ...............................25, 38
Paint ................................ 44, 45
Yard materials ..................... 38
Binders.....................................13
Boxboard ............................... 12
Biomedical waste ......... 14, 42
Brochures (glossy,
non-glossy) ...................... 12, 16
Bubble wrap...........................41
Building materials ............... 24
Car parts ................................ 32
Cardboard .......... 11, 12, 16, 40
Carpet .....................................27
Cds & players ............... 29, 34
Cell phones ................... 29, 34
Gift cards (plastic) ........ 29, 34
Glass bottles
& containers ..............12, 16, 21
Green Can
& other organics .................. 15
Paint thinners ................ 44, 45
Clothing ...........................27, 46
Grass ................................ 15, 38
Paper ..........................12, 16, 40
Coffee grounds ................8, 15
Grass clippings......... 8, 15, 38
Pesticides................42, 44, 45
Computers ..................... 29, 34
Gypsum ................................. 24
Phone books ...........12, 16, 40
Concrete ............................... 24
Hair ............................................8
Pizza boxes ..................... 12, 16
Cooking oil ........................... 39
Hard cover books ......... 12, 16
Corrosives ............................ 42
Hay .......................................8, 15
Plastic bags (shopping/
grocery bags)................. 34, 41
Hazardous Waste ............... 42
Plastic containers .... 12, 16, 41
Hydraulic fluid............... 35, 36
Plastic drums..........................41
Pallets ..................................... 24
Plate glass ...................... 24, 31
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Thermostats ......................... 30
Tin cans ......................12, 16, 21
Tires ........................................ 46
Wood chips ........8, 15, 25, 38
Paint aerosols ...................... 45
Christmas trees ............. 15, 38
Christmas lights....................34
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Printer cartridges ......... 29, 34
For items not listed in
this publication, contact:
Recycling Hotline
604.732.9253 or
rcbc.bc.ca.
CONTENTS
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3
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WAST E RE D U C T I O N
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7
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9
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10
11
Life after Recycling
Accepted Recycling
Not Accepted Recycling
Garbage Collection
Green Can Collection
APART ME NT / CO ND O RE C YCL IN G
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17
18
Red Dot Campaign
Langley Reuses
Backyard Composting
Worm Composting
Grass & Leaf Cycling
Food Waste Reduction
CU R B S ID E COL L E C T I O N
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12
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14
15
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Mayor's Message
About this Guide
Index
Toter Collection
Recycling Ambassador Program
WHE RE TO TAK E I T
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28
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30
31
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32
33
34
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38
39
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42
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46
46
47
Take Back Programs
Batteries
Beverage Containers
Building Materials
Bulky Items
Electronics
Small Appliances
Thermostats & Alarms
Glass
Flammable Liquids
Metal
Medications
Miscellaneous
Motor Oil
Yard Materials
Animal Waste
Cooking Oil
Paper & Cardboard
Plastics
Household Hazardous Products
Paint, Solvents & Pesticides
Rubber
Textiles
Multi Material Drop-off Sites
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WASTE REDUCTION
WA S T E R E D U C T I O N
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION!
Recycling alone cannot be the answer. We
need to reduce the amount of garbage
created in the first place.
Use a reusable water bottle.
Drink tap water instead of bottled water.
Finding tap water on the go is easy with
Tap Map: download the free app from itunes.
Use reusable containers or old
margarine/yogurt containers to
pack your lunch.
As consumers, we can significantly influence
manufacturers and suppliers through the
purchasing choices we make.
š Choose to purchase
longer lasting products.
š Purchase items with
less packaging.
š Avoid single-serving
products; buy in bulk.
ca m p ai g n.ca
š Use a reusable cloth bag
for shopping.
š Challenge yourself!
TIRED OF JUNK MAIL?
GET YOUR RED DOT TODAY!
Y!
The Red Dot Campaign allows you to choose not to
receive junk mail. Just place a Red Dot sticker inside
your mailbox or community box; mail carriers will not
deliver unaddressed mail to you. You will still receive
subscription mail and newspapers.
REDUCE – only buy products you need
REUSE – borrow or buy items that can
be used again
Visit tol.ca/reddot to order your sticker through our
online request form or visit:
š Township Civic Facility
š Operations Centre
š any Township of Langley community
recreation centre
Information: tol.ca/reddot
See page 10 for tips on
food waste reduction
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THE FOLLOWING FEW PAGES OFFER SUGGESTIONS
AND TIPS FOR WASTE REDUCTION.
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WASTE REDUCTION
L AN GL E Y R EUSE S
Have old items you no longer use? Want to find deals you can gloat
about? Now is your
chance. Visit langleyreuses.com. Anything from figure skates to old
couches can be put up
for sale or given away for free at langleyreuses.com. There are no
fees or commission.
REUSING IS EASY. ALL IT TAKES IS 3 SIMPLE STEPS:
2
1
3
Sign up at langleyreuses.com
List old items you have for
sale or for free; browse for
great deals or free things.
Make an exchange!
Check out
Waste Reduction
Week Canada
Waste Reduction Week is an
annual October event offering
plenty of opportunities to reduce
waste at home, work, and school.
From street clean ups to
in-class workshops, get involved
to stop waste at its source
FRE
or u
p to
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$
99
list your old items or browse for great deals
Information:
wrwcanada.com
langleyreuses.com
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WASTE REDUCTION
B A C K YA R D C O M P
O S T IN G
N AT U R E ' S R E C Y C
LING
Composting helps the
environment and giv
es natural fertilizer for
Purchase your compos
your garden.
ter today and get sta
rted.
W H AT ’ S I N
GREEN MATERIALS
T H E D I RT O N C O M P O S T I N G M Y T H S
BROWN MATERIALS
š cardboard egg cartons
š raw fruit and vegetable
peelings or leftovers
Myth:
Composters attract rodents and other animals
The Dirt:
Animals are not attracted to properly operated
composters
Solution:
Do not put bones, dairy products, grease,
meat, or oil in composter
Myth:
Yard is too small
š twigs and small brush
The Dirt:
Composting takes up little space
Solution:
Compost bins are about the size of a garbage
can. Compost is useful for even the smallest
gardens
Myth:
Composting smells
The Dirt:
Composters rarely smell, and it’s easy to resolve
if they do
Solution:
If your composter begins to develop an odour,
turn contents over with a shovel
Myth:
Curbside collection is better
The Dirt:
Backyard composting provides a healthful and
free alternative to chemical fertilizers
Solution:
Compost your food scraps and yard trimmings
and use the compost in your own yard
Myth:
Garburators are a better choice for food waste
The Dirt:
Food waste disposed through garburators can
clog pipes and strain sewage treatment facilities
Solution:
Save your pipes; compost kitchen food scraps in
a backyard composter
Myth:
Composting is hard and messy
The Dirt:
Composting takes just a few minutes each week,
and it’s easy. It’s no messier than putting food
scraps in the garbage.
Solution:
Try it; it’s easy!
š coffee filters
š coffee grounds
š napkins, paper towels
š eggshells
š tea leaves, tea bags
š shredded paper
š shavings and wood chips
š fresh/green garden waste
š grass clippings
š dried leaves, grass
š straw
W H AT ’ S O U T
š cheese
š fats and oils
š bones, fish, meat, poultry
š diseased plants š pesticide-treated š pet waste
grass clippings
BACKYARD COMPOSTER
O N LY
FOR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
$25
Questions?
Backyard Compostin
g
hotline: 604.736.22
50
tol.ca/composting
(Free delivery available)
Civic Facility
Operations Centre
8
20338 - 65 Avenue
4700 - 224 Street
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WASTE REDUCTION
W OR M CO M P OS T IN G
For apartment, condo, or townhouse residents who want to compost, worm composting
may be an option. Vegetable and fruit scraps are quickly turned into a great plant
and garden fertilizer. Worm composters are compact and can be stored on a balcony
(seasonal temperatures permitting) or under the sink.
Worm Composting Kits are available at a subsidized
cost of $30 for Township residents only.
Call 604.532.3544 or email worms@tol.ca.
The kit includes:
š bedding material
š compost bin
š instructions
š workshop (mandatory; one hour)
š worms
GR A S S & L E A F C
Y C L IN G
Rather than placing grass and leaves out for municipal Green Can
collection, use them to condition your lawn and help conserve water.
To grasscycle, leave a thin layer of grass clippings on your lawn after
mowing or mulching (chopped up; some lawn mowers have a mulching
option); the decomposing matter returns nutrients back into your yard.
Pile grass and leaves around tree bases and in the garden to slow water
evaporation and help control temperature change.
Grass and leaves can also be composted in a backyard composter.
Composting can cut the
amount of generated
garbage by 30-50% while
producing free and natural
garden fertilizer.
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WASTE REDUCTION
FO OD WA S T E R E D U C T I O N
Did you know almost half the food produced in the world is wasted? A lot of food is discarded
while being processed, transported, in supermarkets, and in kitchens. The average household
throws out 215 kg (475 lbs) of food each year - approximately $600 worth.
FOLLOW THESE 10 EASY TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE:
1. WRITE A GROCERY LIST AND STICK TO IT.
Write down staple items that are running low; plan your
meals in advance so you don’t forget anything at the store.
2. BUY ONLY WHAT YOU NEED.
3. SHOP IN YOUR PANTRY. Delay a grocery store trip
by eating food already in your home - this is a good way
to finish up older canned goods or mystery meats lurking
in the back of your freezer.
4. MAKE BROTH; impress your friends with homemade
soup. One - add vegetable trimmings (including peels and
carrot tops) and leftover meat (bones and all) in a soup pot
with water and seasoning. Two - simmer. Three - strain.
Bon Appétit!
5. GROW YOUR OWN. About half of global food
waste occurs before it even reaches your home
(during shipping, retailing, etc.). By growing your
own food, you can reduce waste and share extras
with neighbours. Plus, it is nearly
early free!
6. USE UP LEFTOVERS.
7. ROTATE ITEMS in the fridgee
and in your pantry. Put the newest
items in the back, and eat the older food first while
it’s still fresh and delicious.
8. TRY CANNING. Remember those canned peaches
and jams grandma used to make? Learn how to do it
yourself! The Township offers canning workshops.
Visit tol.ca/events.
9. FREEZE. You’d be surprised at the types of foods
that freeze well. Try toasting bread from the freezer.
10. COMPOST THE REST. Get your green on by putting
vegetable and fruit scraps in the compost or add leftover
food to your Green Can. Composting helps save landfill
space and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Statistics from: davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/food-and-our-planet/help-end-food-waste
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION
L IF E A F T E R R E C YC L IN G
ALUMINUM CANS are melted and made into
new aluminum products of all types. Recycling
one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a
television for three hours.
TIN CANS are actually steel cans with a tin
coating inside; tin and steel are separated and
used to make new tin-coated steel cans or other
items made from these metals. When recovered
steel is used instead of iron ore to make new steel,
water consumption is reduced by about 50%.
PLASTIC MILK JUGS are melted to make
new motor oil jugs or grocery bags.
NEWSPAPERS are mainly used to make
newsprint, cat litter, or takeout trays.
MIXED PAPERS are used to make home
JUICE BOXES are used in paper towel and
tissue production.
GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS are melted
to make new bottles and jars; also used in
fibreglass manufacturing and as an aggregate
substitute in construction and road building.
It is estimated a glass bottle takes one million
years to break down in a landfill.
insulation and animal bedding.
PLASTIC BOTTLES collected for recycling in
CARDBOARD is processed with new fibres
and remanufactured back into cardboard. The
cardboard box is one of the most widely recycled
items; the national recovery rate is about 80%.
BC are usually made into carpeting or fibrefill
for pillows, sleeping bags, and ski jackets.
They can also be made into t-shirts and fleece,
automotive parts, and floor tiles.
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION
AC CE PT E D R E C YC L IN G
Township curbside recycling collection consists of a blue box, blue bag, and yellow bag.
Recycling boxes and bags are available free of charge from:
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(rinse all containers clean)
pizza boxes
(clean)
plastics with codes:
non-glossy
newsprint,
sales flyers,
and inserts
shredded paper
(in clear plastic bag)
newspaper
paper bags
clear and coloured
glass jars
paper cups
(clean, no lids)
foil plates
hard cover
books
aluminum
and tin cans
envelopes and
office paper
cartons
magazines and
glossy flyers
phone books
pop cans, glass
and plastic drink
bottles, juice
boxes, and cartons
egg cartons
(no Styrofoam)
For a detailed list of
refundable containers,
visit encorp.ca
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cardboard
(flattened)
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RECYCLING QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS:
Ȋ MetroVancouverRecycles.org
Ȋ rcbc.bc.ca
Ȋ tol.ca/recycle
Ȋ We Recycle app: download
on itunes for free, to find the
most common location to donate
or recycle just about anything
Call the Recycling Hotline at
604.732.9253.
Questions or comments about
your blue boxes/bags or service?
604.530.3939.
CURBSIDE COLLECTION
NO T AC CE PT E D
Below are some items not accepted in the residential recycling program
and suggestions on what to do with these items.
oil containers
usedoilrecycling.com
metals
(other than food cans
and foil plates)
metal recycle or garbage
china, Corel, glassware, Pyrex
if broken, wrap in paper
g
and place in the garbage
plant containers
reuse or return
to garden centre
foil blister packs,
foil wraps
garbage
light bulbs
rcbc.bc.ca
plastic bags, wrap,
plastics with codes:
Styrofoam
garbage or see page 41
for recycling options
or without a code
garbage
RETURN
D O NAT E
REFUNDABLE
batteries
rcbc.bc.ca
light bulbs
rcbc.bc.ca
small appliances
unpluggedrecycling.ca
oil containers
usedoilrecycling.com
plastic bags, plastic wrap
(some stores accept returns)
binders
textiles
beverage containers:
return to point of purchase
or a Return-It depot
encorp.ca
electronic recycling
return-it.ca
metals (other
than food
cans and foil
plates)
plastic and
wood toys
china, Corel,
glassware, Pyrex
smoke alarms
alarmrecycle.ca
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CURBSIDE COLLECTION
GA R BA GE CO L L E C T I O N
to t he
curb b
y
7:30a
m
MAT E R I AL S B A N N E D
FROM LANDFILLS
GARBAGE CANS must have a
watertight and removable lid, two
handles for lifting, be leakproof, and
kept clean to avoid attracting pests.
š agricultural waste
Ensure your garbage can and Green
Can are a safe and acceptable size
for collection crews. Receptacle lids
cannot be restricted by bungee cords,
chains, or other locking devices.
š automobile bodies
and parts
š beverage containers
š biomedical waste
š containers made
of glass, metal, or
recyclable plastic
PUSHING THE LIMIT?
ACCEPTED CAN SIZE:
š Volume 80 L
š metal household or
commercial appliances
š oil containers, oil filters,
paint products, solvents,
and flammable liquids
š paper
š pesticide products
š pharmaceuticals
š radioactive and reactive
waste
š Weight 20 kg (44 lbs)
š corrugated cardboard
MAXIMUM PER HOUSEHOLD:
š dead animals
š Garbage: 2 cans or 2 bags
š electronic and electrical
products
For information on where to
purchase extra garbage stickers:
604.532.7300 or tol.ca
š excrement
š gypsum/drywall
š hazardous waste
š lead acid batteries
š liquids and sludge
š refuse that is on fire,
smouldering, flammable,
or explosive
š soil, sod, gravel,
concrete, and asphalt in
quantities >0.5 m3/load
š tires
š yard trimmings
š mattresses
Many of these items are covered in
this guide. Check the index on page 4.
If you cannot find a recycler in this guide,
contact the Recycling Hotline
at 604.732.9253.
rcbc.bc.ca
LARGE ITEM PICK UP
Did you know...
A Township bylaw pr
ohibits
food scraps in the ga
rbage?
Use your Green Can
to recycle
all food scraps into
compost!
(see page 15 about
the Green Can)
Township residents receiving
e
garbage service may have 4 large
items picked up per year at no extra
xtra
e
charge. Acceptable materials are
furniture and appliances. To arrange
nge
pick up, contact Sierra Waste
Services Ltd. at 604.530.3939.
Mattresses are no longer accepted.
ed.
See pages 26 and 27 for options..
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GR E E N CA N CO L L E C T I O N
to t he
curb b
y
7:30a
YARD TRIMMINGS AND FOOD SCRAPS
account for approximately 30% to 50% of waste
generated by each household. All Township single
family homes that receive municipal garbage
collection are required to place a Green Can
out with their garbage for collection.
PUSHING THE LIMIT?
ACCEPTED CAN SIZE:
š Volume 80 L
m
š Place all food (including meat, bones, dairy, napkins,
and paper towels), grass clippings, leaves, and
small shrub clippings into an 80 L garbage can with
a secure, watertight, removable lid labelled with a
Green Can decal. Note: containers must not have
latches or bungee cords
š Two-ply paper bags or newspaper can be used to
contain food scraps within the Green Can. Large
paper bags can still be used to contain yard trimmings
for curbside collection
š Weight 20 kg (44 lbs)
MAXIMUM PER HOUSEHOLD:
š Green Can: unlimited
š Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags are
not currently accepted for the Green Can Program
W H AT ’ S I N
GREEN MATERIALS
š Do not stuff cans with branches:
BROWN MATERIALS
ÝMaximum branch size: less than 1 m (39 in) long
and less than 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter
ÝMaximum bundle size: 1 m (39 in) x .5 m (20 in)
š Cut Christmas trees in half
š raw fruit and vegetable
peelings or leftovers
š cardboard egg cartons
š twigs and small brush
š Place your Green Can at the curb by 7:30am on your
garbage collection day with the decal facing the street
š Year-round service
š coffee filters
š coffee grounds
š napkins, paper towels
š eggshells
š tea leaves, tea bags
š shredded paper
š shavings and wood chips
š fresh/green garden waste
š grass clippings
š dried leaves, grass
š straw
Decals available at these
Township of Langley facilities:
Civic Facility, Operations Centre,
and community recreation centres
(see back cover) or call Sierra Waste
at 604.530.3939.
P LU S
š cheese
š fats and oils
š bones, fish, meat, poultry
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APARTMENT/CONDO RECYCLING
A PA RT M E NT S & CO ND OS
TO T E R C O L L E C T I O N
Township recycling collection consists of container,
newsprint, and mixed paper products collection.
Please place items in the appropriate toter.
For more information, call 604.532.7300.
C O N TA I N E R S
PA P E R P R O D U C T S
plastics with codes:
pizza boxes
(clean)
NEWSPRINT
non-glossy
newsprint,
sales flyers
and inserts
shredded paper
(in clear plastic bag)
newspaper
paper bags
clear and coloured
glass jars
paper cups
(clean, no lids)
foil plates
hard cover
books
aluminum
and tin cans
egg cartons
(no Styrofoam)
Call the Recycling Hotline at
604.732.9253.
magazines and
glossy flyers
pop cans, glass
and plastic drink
bottles, juice
boxes and cartons
cardboard
(flattened)
Beverage containers
may be returned to a
Return-it Depot.
Visit encorp.ca.
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phone books
Ȋ MetroVancouverRecycles.org
Ȋ rcbc.bc.ca
Ȋ tol.ca/recycle
Ȋ We Recycle app: download
on itunes for free, to find the
most common location to donate
or recycle just about anything
envelopes and
office paper
cartons
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AND SOLUTIONS:
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Questions or comments about
your blue boxes/bags or service?
604.530.3939.
APARTMENT/CONDO RECYCLING
SA D OR !
BE CO M E A R E C YC L IN G A M BA S
D O YO U . . .
CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?
LIVE IN A MULTI-FAMILY* BUILDING?
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
THEN THE RECYCLING AMBASSADOR PROGRAM MAY BE FOR YOU!
This new Township of Langley initiative helps resident
volunteers educate their neighbours and improve recycling
rates in their building/complex.
Ambassador program, coming to your building/complex 2012.
For more information or to sign up to volunteer,
visit tol.ca/ambassador.
DID YOU KNOW...
Multi-family buildings
only recycle 16% of their
waste? That’s only about
1/3 of what single family
homes recycle!
*apartment, condo, or townhouse
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TA K E BA CK P R O GR A M S
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
BC's TakeBa k PROGRAMS, also known as Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) programs, safely divert many products
from municipal garbage and garbage dumps. Drop-off locations
and contact information listed below. For more information,
call BC Recycling Hotline at 604.732.9253.
COMPANY INFO
DETAILS
ITEMS
Alarm Recycle
alarmrecycle.ca
Check website for drop-off locations.
BC Used Oil Management Association
604.732.9253
usedoilrecycling.com
With over 450 collection facilities across BC, it's
easy to recycle your used oil materials.
oil filters (used)
and containers
Call2Recycle
1.877. 723.1297
call2recycle.org
Consumers can drop-off a few batteries at
any Call2Recycle collection location.
rechargeable
batteries (most
types and sizes),
cell phones, cell
phone batteries
Businesses or communities can sign up to
become a collection location.
smoke alarms
This take back program is free.
Canadian Electrical Stewardship
Association
1.877.670.2372
unpluggedrecycling.ca
Check website for drop-off locations and a list
of items.
small appliances
Encorp Pacific
604.473.2400
encorp.ca
Most Return-It locations accept juice boxes and
Tetra Paks, empty alcohol, and non-alcohol
beverage containers for deposit refund.
beverage
containers
Changes Recycling Centre - non-alcohol drink
containers for deposit refund (located inside
select Save-on-Foods stores).
BC Liquor Stores - empty wine, beer, and spirits
containers only for deposit refund.
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Medications Return Program
604.732.9253
medicationsreturn.ca
Most pharmacies participate in the Medications
Return Program. Expired, unused, or unwanted
medications are collected for safe disposal.
medications
Nu-Life Industries Inc.
604.857.5588
nulife-ind.com
Proper recycling of fluorescent light tubes
and bulbs provides environmentally sound
management of lights containing mercury.
fluorescent
tubes, bulbs
Product Care
604.732.9253
productcare.org
Many depots accept paint only. Excludes
industrial or agricultural grade products.
paint, solvents,
pesticides,
gasoline
Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation
604.732.9253
rbrc.org
Many hardware, electronics, and office supply
retailers have drop-off boxes inside their stores
for all types of rechargeable batteries.
batteries
(rechargeable)
Recycling Council of BC
604.732.9253
rcbc.bc.ca
Many scrap dealers and recycling facilities
will accept car batteries and non-rechargable
batteries (e.g. AA, AAA, C, D, etc.). Contact the
BC Recycling Hotline for current information.
lead acid batteries
(automotive),
electronics
Tire Stewardship BC
1.866.759.0488
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Check website for drop-off locations.
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W H AT TO D O W I T H
WHERE TO TAKE IT
BAT T E R IE S
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
Abbotsford Community Services
33670 Valley Road, Abbotsford
1.604.850.3551
abbotsfordcommunityservices.com
Mo - Su
8:00am - 4:30pm
all battery types
Best Buy
20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.530.7787 | bestbuy.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
10:00am - 9:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
cell phones, mp3
players, portable dvd
and cd players, cds and
dvds, dry cell batteries,
ink cartridges, gift cards
Drop-off.
Future Shop
90, 20150 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.514.9746 | futureshop.ca
Call2Recycle
locations vary
1.877. 723.1297
call2recycle.org
Vary by location.
lead acid batteries
(automotive), all
battery types
Canadian Tire
6312 - 200 Street, Langley
604.532.4411
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
Captain Crunch Auto Wrecking Ltd.
34314 Vye Road, Abbotsford
604.852.1296
Mo - Fr
Sa
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
East Penn-Power Battery Sales
20120 - 102B Avenue, Langley
604.455.0355
eastpenncanada.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
Edmonds Recycling
105, 20133 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.9235
edmondsrecycling.com
Mo - Sa
Interstate Battery Company Ltd.
20148 - 102 Avenue, Langley
604.888.3446
Mo - Fr
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
Mo - Sa
Su
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off at Auto Centre customer counter.
Drop-off. Large and small volume pick up.
Will pay depending on volume.
8:30am - 5:00pm
Drop-off any amount. Will pay for
20 or more.
8:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off. Pick up in Lower Mainland.
Will pay by the pound.
8:30am - 6:45pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive), all types
of batteries, fluorescent
tubes/bulbs
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
Drop-off.
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WHERE TO TAKE IT
what to do with batteries cont'd...
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
London Drugs - Green Deal
1B, 20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.448.4818
greendeal.ca/recycle
Mo - Sa
Su
9:00am - 10:00pm
10:00am - 8:00pm
rechargeable batteries
(most types and sizes)
Nu-Life Industries
1, 3347 - 262 Street, Langley
604.857.5588
nulife-ind.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 4:00pm
ballasts and all types of
batteries, fluorescent
tubes/bulbs
Pacific Empire Recycling
7, 30941 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford
1.778.808.6085
pacificempirerecycling.com
Mo - Fr
RONA
locations vary
rona.ca
Participating locations.
The Battery Exchange
34220 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
1.604.852.2772
batteryexchangethe.supersites.ca
Tu - Fr
Sa
8:30am - 5:30pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive),
all battery types
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wastech Services Ltd.
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
wastech.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
Stats
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
West Coast Metal Recycling
19841 - 57A Avenue, Langley
604.534.3531
Mo - Sa
8:00am - 5:00pm
lead acid batteries
(automotive)
Drop-off. Pick up in Lower Mainland.
8:30am - 5:00pm
Transfer Stations:
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Drop-off.
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(automotive)
all battery types
BE V E R AG E CO NTA IN E R S
WHERE TO TAKE IT
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
Abbotsford Bottle Depot
33236 Walsh Avenue, Abbotsford
1.604.853.7770
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
9:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer, milk and milk
substitute containers, Tetra Paks
Aldergrove Return-It Centre
27482 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.856.2992
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
9:00am - 6:00pm
11:00am - 5:00pm
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, milk and
milk substitute containers
Changes Recycling Centre
20255 - 64 Avenue, Langley
604.532.5988 ext. 270
changesrecyclingcentre.com
Mo - Su
Cloverdale Bottle Depot
17918 - 55 Avenue, Surrey
604.576.6777
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
8:30am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer, milk and milk
substitute containers, Tetra Paks
Fraser Valley Bottle and Return-It Depot
108, 22575 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.533.8807
Mo - Sa
Su
9:00am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer, milk and milk
substitute containers, Tetra
Paks, liquor bag-in-box
(must be together)
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
224, 9640 - 201 Street, Langley
604.513.0420
return-it.ca
Mo - Su
Willowbrook Recycle and Bottle Depot
19641 - 60 Avenue, Langley
604.532.0225
return-it.ca
Mo - Su
Drop-off depot.
8:00am - 10:00pm
Drop-off depot.
Drop-off; partial refund on beer containers.
8:30am - 6:45pm
Drop-off depot; full refund on beer
containers. Free pick up for bottle drives.
9:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-off depot; full refund on all
beverage containers.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off depot with large volume pick up
service (minimum 6 bags). Partial refund
on beer containers.
non-alcohol refundables,
drink boxes, milk jugs
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer, milk and
milk substitute containers
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer containers,
milk and milk substitute
containers, Tetra Paks
non-alcohol and alcohol
refundables, beer, milk and
milk substitute containers,
Tetra Paks
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A IN E R S
T
N
O
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E
G
A
R
E
V
E
B
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
WHAT ARE YOUR EMPTY
DRINK CONTAINERS WORTH?
THE DEPOSIT YOU PAID, OF COURSE!
š 5¢ for non-alcohol containers up to and
including one litre
š 10¢ for wine, spirits, non-refillable beer,
cider, and cooler containers up to and
including one litre
š 20¢ for all containers over one litre
š cash will not be given for containers
that hold milk and milk substitutes as
no deposit is paid. Please recycle.
See page 21 for drop-off locations.
return-it.ca
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aluminum cans
other metal
cans
plastic bottles
other plastic
jugs, cups,
and bottles
glass bottles
The most
commonly
used individual
serving
container; leave
the pull-tabs on.
Any metal
container other
than aluminum,
ranging from
small single
serving tins to
large tomato
and apple juice
cans.
The familiar
plastic soft
drink and water
bottles including
coolers and
some spirits.
Containers
may be clear or
coloured.
Clear, tinted,
and opaque
plastic and vinyl
containers.
Clear and tinted
glass juice,
wine, spirits,
imported beer,
and cooler
containers.
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bag-in-box
and pouches
polycoated
containers
Large bags of
wine or juice
in a cardboard
carton, usually
with a spigot
for in-fridge
use. Both the
bag and the
box must be
returned.
Drink boxes
and coated
gable top
drink cartons.
M IL K CO NTA IN E R S
WHERE TO TAKE IT
Preparation:
š Remove caps
š Rinse container
š Flatten container
For more information on
the Encorp Return-It Milk
Program: encorp.ca/milk
ZERO DEPOSIT PAID=
ZERO DEPOSIT REFUNDED
Although milk containers are now included in the Return-It
system, no deposit is paid at purchase. Since no deposit
was paid, no deposit is refunded.
WHERE TO RETURN MILK CONTAINERS
For locations accepting milk containers, refer to the
Items column on page 21.
Milk cartons can also be placed in the blue box.
WHAT YOU CAN RETURN AT SELECT
RETURN-IT CENTRES
š Empty milk, cream, and milk substitute (almond, rice, and soy)
beverage containers
š Paper board containers like cartons, jugs, Tetra Paks,
bag-in-box, and gable top cartons
š Beverage containers (can be polycoated)
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WHERE TO TAKE IT
B U IL D IN G M AT E R IA L S
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Citywide Disposal
604.864.1051
Pick up service only. Call anytime to
set up an appointment.
Clean Away Disposal
10069 - 143 Street, Surrey
604.831.1884
cleanawaydisposal.com
Pick up service only.
Cloverdale Fuel Company
20408 - 102B Avenue, Langley
604.534.4313
cloverdalefuel.com
Mo - Sa
8:00am - 12:00pm
or call for an appointment
Maple Leaf Disposal
20380 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.540.4992
mapleleafdisposal.com
Mo - Fr
P&B Used Building Materials Ltd.
11947 Tannery Road, Surrey
604.588.1311
Tu - Sa
Call for rates.
ITEMS
concrete, rubble
gypsum/drywall, lumber,
concrete, rubble
lumber
Will accept any untreated clean wood
material. Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
8:00am - 5:00pm
Small and large volume pick up.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off and pick up services.
P1 PET, P2 HDPE, balers,
rubble, pallets
lumber, other building materials,
plate glass
Reusable building supplies are resold.
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Pacific Pallet
28686 Fraser Highway
604.856.5176
pacificpallet.ca
Mo - Fr
Paul’s Cartage and Recycling Pick up
34843 Laburnum Avenue, Abbotsford
1.604.859.3980
Call anytime.
RDM
10455 Timberland Road, Surrey
604.530.6310
rdmenterprises.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 4:30pm
pallets
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
Call ahead.
asphalt, concrete
7:00am - 4:00pm
Drop-off only. Fees will apply.
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appliances, lumber
WHERE TO TAKE IT
Building Materials cont'd...
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Recycle-it!
13490 - 108 Avenue, Surrey
604.587.5865
recycle-it-now.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
Super Save Disposal
19395 Langley Bypass
1.800.665.2800
supersave.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
Surrey New and Used Building Material
17861 - 64 Avenue, Surrey
604.576.8488
surreynewandused.com
Mo - Sa
Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
ITEMS
lumber, other building materials,
plate glass
Small and large volume pick up.
6:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 4:30pm
Small and large volume pick up.
8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
metals, non-ferrous metals,
P5 PP, P4 LDPE, wood material,
gypsum, concrete, rubble,
ferrous metals
asbestos, liquid waste,
biomedical waste
Drop-off only. Call ahead.
Transfer Stations:
lumber, gypsum/drywall,
concrete, rubble
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Valley Pulp & Sawdust Carriers Ltd.
4491 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
604.853.1075
valleycarriers.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
lumber, pallets, wood material,
ferrous metals
Waste Services (CA) Inc.
604.864.9177
wasteservicesinc.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
garbage, gypsum, asphalt,
concrete, rubble
Drop-off. Only clean, untreated wood.
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B U L K Y I T E MS
COMPANY INFO
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HOURS/NOTES
Clean Away Disposal
10069 - 143 Street, Surrey
604.831 .1884
cleanawaydisposal.com
Mo - Sa
7:00am - 7:00pm
Eversafe Ranch
17662 - 20 Avenue, Surrey
604.809.3935
eversaferanch@shaw.ca
Mo - Fr
Junk Appliance Waste Service
12348 Winram Road, Surrey
604.507.1654
Call anytime. Small volume pick up.
Langley Reuses
langleyreuses.com
List your old items or browse
for great deals.
MCC Furniture & Appliances
31877 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
1.604.854.2062
bc.mcc.org
Mo - Sa
Recycle-it!
13490 - 108 Avenue, Surrey
604.587.5865
recycle-it-now.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
Small and large volume pick up.
Charges may apply.
8:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off and pick up service. Call ahead.
8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
Small and large volume pick up.
Charges may apply.
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ITEMS
mattresses, large appliances,
furniture, lumber, televisions
appliances, furniture, electronic
equipment, microwaves,
mattresses
appliances, furniture,
fridges, freezers, mattresses,
air conditioners
small and large items
large and small appliances,
freezers, fridges, furniture,
microwaves, reusable
household items
mattresses, large appliances,
furniture, car tires, metal drums
WHERE TO TAKE IT
Bulky Items cont'd...
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Recyc-Mattresses
212, 27353 - 58 Crescent, Langley
604.856.8383
www.recyc-matelas.com/en
Mo - Fr
Salvation Army Store
19868 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.513.1321
salvationarmy.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
The Union Gospel Mission
various locations
604.254.8721
ugm.ca/our-work/thrift-stores
8:00am - 4:30pm
ITEMS
mattresses
Drop-off. Charges may apply.
9:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
items in good saleable
condition: furniture, electronics,
household goods, clothing
Tu - Sa
9:00am - 4:30pm
furniture, reusable household
items, televisions, electronic
equipment, appliances
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Value Village
20501 - 56 Avenue, Langley
604.533.1663
valuevillage.com
Mo - Sa
Su
Wastech Services Ltd.
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
wastech.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
Stats
Drop-off.
Transfer Stations:
large and small appliances,
carpet, fridges, freezers,
mattresses
Drop-off.
9:00am - 9:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
items in good saleable
condition: small appliances,
household goods, furniture
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
furniture, large appliances,
mattresses, propane tanks
(refillable), Christmas trees
Drop-off.
Drop-off. Charges may apply.
A NEW HOME
Items still in good shape?
Give it a new home on
langleyreuses.com (page 7).
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E L E C T R O NI CS
WHERE TO TAKE IT
WHERE TO TAKE IT
BY RECYCLING PROPERLY, HAZARDOUS WASTE
FROM ELECTRONICS HAVE MINIMAL IMPACT ON
THE ENVIRONMENT. SOME ELECTRONICS ARE
BANNED FROM LANDFILLS AND MUST BE TAKEN
TO PROPER RECYCLING FACILITIES.
End-of-life electronic equipment accepted for drop-off
through the Electronic Return-It Program includes:
š amplifiers
š audio and video equipment
(must be packaged as a complete unit)
š automobile speakers
š cd, dvd, and blue-ray players
COLLECTION SITES
š computer monitors
š computer peripherals (mice and keyboards)
š Aldergrove Return-It Centre
š desktop computers
š Fraser Valley Bottle Depot and
Electronics Return-it Centre
š desktop printers
š fax machines
š headphones
š Langley Bottle Depot
(also collects printer cartridges)
š in-dash cd and/or cassette players
š Salvation Army - Langley Bypass
š laptops and tablet computers
š Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
š mp3 players
š Willowbrook Recycling Depot
š non-cellular telephones and answering machines
SEE PAGE 47 FOR ADDRESS
AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
š notebook computers
š radios
š scanners
š televisions
š web cameras
CURRENTLY, CELL PHONES ARE NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PROGRAM.
NOTE: Refunds are not applicable; there is no fee
for dropping off equipment. For retail outlets offering
recycling for stereos, cd players, mp3 players, etc,
see page 29.
SMALL APPLIANCE RECYCLING
This is a new program for BC residents to recycle
their small appliances. The Canadian Electrical
Stewardship Association (CESA) has been created
to implement and manage this program.
Refer to unpluggedrecycling.ca for local depot
locations and a list of accepted items.
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HOURS/NOTES
Best Buy
20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.530.7787
bestbuy.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
BC Electronics Materials Exchange
bcemex.ca
Post items on website or browse for great
deals on electronics.
Changes Recycling Centre
20255 - 64 Avenue, Langley
604.532.5988 ext. 270
changesrecyclingcentre.com
Mo - Fr
Electronics Recycling Co. Ltd.
120, 13065 - 84 Avenue, Surrey
604.599.8078
Mo - Fr
Future Shop
90, 20150 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.514.9746
futureshop.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
10:00am - 9:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
cell phones, mp3 players,
portable dvd and cd players,
cds and dvds, ink cartridges,
batteries
Genesis Recycling Ltd.
26825 - 56 Avenue, Langley
604.607.1117
genesisrecycling.ca
Mo - Fr
7:30am - 4:00pm
computers, cds, electronic
equipment, tvs, microwaves,
dvds, photocopiers
Island Ink Jet Systems Inc.
112, 6360 - 202 Street, Langley
604.539.0230
islandinkjet.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
9:00am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
ink cartridges
London Drugs - Green Deal
1B, 20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.448.4818
greendeal.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
Stats
9:00am - 10:00pm
10:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
cell phones, disposable
cameras, small appliances
Project Redial
diabetes.ca/get-involved/supportingus/project-redial/participate/
Drop-off at Value Village or any Canadian
Diabetes Association office.
Regional Recycling
750 Riverside Road, Abbotsford
1.604.852.9152
regionalrecycling.ca/abbotsford.html
Mo - Sa
9:00am - 6:00pm
Su
10:00am - 5:00pm
Recycle My Cell
recyclemycell.ca
Visit website to find a drop-off location
near you.
Staples
200, 20055 Willowbrook Drive
Langley
604.514.2160
staples.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
Drop-off.
8:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE TO TAKE IT
10:00am - 9:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
ITEMS
cell phones, mp3 players,
portable dvd and cd players, cds
and dvds, dry cell batteries, ink
cartridges, gift cards
cartridges, televisions,
computers, electronic
equipment, cds, dvds, vhs tapes,
photocopiers, car electronics,
home audio and video systems,
personal electronic products
ink cartridges
Drop-off. Get 100 Save-On-More Points
per ink cartridge. Maximum five per day.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off. Large and small volume pick up.
Fees may apply.
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
ink cartridges, computers,
electronic equipment, tvs,
cell phones
All items must have original receipt and be
purchased at London Drugs. Packaging
can be returned at the time of purchase.
working cell phones
For pick up, call the Clothesline Program:
1.800.505.5525
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
8:00am - 9:00pm
9:00am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
computers, electronic
equipment, ink cartridges, tvs,
printers, laptops, computer
periphery (mice and keyboards)
cell phones
ink cartridges
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T HE R M OS TATS
Switching to newer and more energy-efficient
programmable thermostats and responsibly
disposing of older mercury containing thermostats
reduces energy consumption, greenhouse
gas emissions, and prevents mercury from
contaminating our air, soil, and water.
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Edmonds Recycling
105, 20133 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.9235
edmondsrecycling.com
Mo - Fr
Nu-Life Industries
3347 - 262 Street, Langley
604.857.5588
nulife-ind.com
Mo - Fr
Switch the ‘Stat
switchthestat.ca
Visit website for nearest drop-off location.
Drop-off.
ITEMS
9:00am - 5:00pm
mercury thermostats
8:00am - 4:00pm
mercury thermostats
Drop-off.
Drop-off.
mercury thermostats
A L A R MS
AlarmRecycle is a TakeBa k PROGRAM
for used smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Refer to alarmrecycle.ca for local
depot locations.
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HOURS/NOTES
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
12, 34220 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
1.604.557.1020
habitatufv.ca
Tu - Fr
Sa
International Paper Industries Ltd.
6362 - 148 Street, Surrey
604.599.8151
ipi.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
WHERE TO TAKE IT
COMPANY INFO
ITEMS
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 4:00pm
plate glass (window glass)
8:00am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
glass containers
Drop-off.
Drop-off.
Transfer Stations:
glass containers
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Surrey New and Used
Building Material
17861 - 64 Avenue, Surrey
604.576.8488
surreynewandused.com
Mo - Sa
Su
Drop-off.
8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
plate glass (window glass)
Drop-off. Call ahead.
F L A M M A B L E L IQ U ID S
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
224, 9640 - 201 Street, Langley
604.513.0420
return-it.ca
Mo - Su
9:00am - 6:00pm
Big A Environmental Services Ltd.
330, 20465 Douglas Crescent, Langley
604.534.6449
bigaenviro.com
24 hours
Enviro - Smart Waste Management
604.888.7921
Call for locations
Mo - Fr
9:00am - 6:00pm
flammable liquids,
gasoline, paint
Scott Road Bottle Depot
12111 - 86 Avenue, Surrey
604.543.0606
return-it.ca
Mo - Su
9:00am - 6:00pm
flammable liquids,
gasoline, paint
Tri Arrow Industrial Recovery
13364 Comber Way, Surrey
604.597.7334
tri-arrow.com
Mo - Fr
7:00am - 5:00pm
flammable liquids, gasoline,
solvents, dry cleaning
chemicals, liquid waste, paint
flammable liquids,
gasoline, solvents
Drop-off depot; full refund on all beverage
containers. Product Care depot for
household hazardous waste.
gasoline, fuel oil, liquid waste
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M E TA L
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Aaron Recycling
6, 10619 Timberland Road, Surrey
604.581.0880
aaronrecycling.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 4:30pm
aluminum scrap, metal drums,
ferrous and
non-ferrous metals
Amix Salvage & Sales Ltd.
12301 Musqueam Drive, Surrey
604.580.0251
amix.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 12:00pm
aluminum scrap, car parts,
ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
fuel oil tanks, propane tanks
Blue Planet Plastics Recycling
B6, 9640 - 201 Street, Langley
604.888.7288
blueplanetrecycling.ca
Mo - Fr
Electronics Recycling Co. Ltd.
120, 13065 - 84 Avenue, Surrey
604.599.8078
electronics-recycling.com
Mo - Fr
Mac’s Traders Inc.
22334 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.533.4339
Mo - Fr
Sa
Nu-Life Industries
1, 3347 - 262 Street, Langley
604.857.5588
nulife-ind.com
Drop-off and pick up. Fee will apply.
Pick up and pay for entire cars
(large volumes). Free appliance drop-off.
7:30am - 4:00pm
car parts
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off and pick up. Fee will apply.
8:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
Transfer Stations:
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ITEMS
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Tri Arrow Industrial Recovery
604.597.7334
tri-arrow.com
Mo - Fr
West Coast Metal Recycling
19841 - 57A Avenue, Langley
604.534.3531
westcoastmetalrecycling.com
Mo - Sa
aluminum scrap, ferrous and
non-ferrous materials,
other metals
scrap metal
mercury, non-pcb ballasts
aluminum cans, aluminum
scrap, car parts, ferrous
and non-ferrous metals,
disposable and refillable
propane tanks
Drop-off.
7:00am - 5:00pm
fuel oil tanks
Pick up from commercial and residential
sites. Fee will apply.
8:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off.
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ferrous and non-ferrous
materials
M E D I CAT I O NS
PROGRAMS
COMPANY INFO
Medications Return Program.
Check the website or call to
find a location near you.
604.732.9253 (RCBC Hotline)
medicationsreturn.ca
WHERE TO TAKE IT
TakeBa k
All types of medications, prescription and non-prescription,
are considered hazardous waste. They may negatively
impact the environment if discarded improperly. Do not place
medications down the drain or in the garbage. Take your
medications back to a pharmacy for safe disposal.
NOTES
Drop-off pharmaceuticals from doctor's
offices or hospitals. *Syringes or needles
are not accepted for return.
*ask your pharmacist for a proper
disposal container
ITEMS
expired or unused prescription
and non-prescription drugs,
herbal products, vitamin and
mineral supplements,
throat lozenges
*Most Langley pharmacies participate
in the Medications Return Program.
Check with your local pharmacy to
see if they participate.
Note: Items may need to be returned
to place of purchase.
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COMPANY INFO
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ITEMS
Amix Salvage & Sales Ltd.
12301 Musqueam Drive, Surrey
604.580.0251
amix.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 12:00pm
Christmas lights
Best Buy
20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.530.7787
bestbuy.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
10:00am - 9:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
cds and dvds, gift cards
Diamond Bar Equipment
27452 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.857.9191
diamondbarequipment.ca
Call to drop-off equipment.
Future Shop
90 , 20150 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.514.9746
futureshop.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
Home Depot
6550 - 200 Street, Langley
604.514.1788
homedepot.ca
Drop-off.
used lawn mowers, small engines,
trimmers, scrap metal,
lawn mower batteries
10:00am - 9:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
cds and dvds
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
7:00am - 10:00pm
7:00am - 9:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
compact fluorescent light tubes
and bulbs (cfls)
London Drugs
20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.448.4818
londondrugs.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
9:00am - 10:00pm
10:00am - 8:00pm
all packaging, plastic bags, cell phones, pda,
rechargeable batteries, alkaline batteries,
disposable cameras, ink-jet and laser
cartridges, metal film canisters, electronics
(tvs, vcrs, computers, monitors, printers, etc.),
small appliances, insurance plastic folders,
compact fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent
light tubes (up to 4 ft)
Some local optometrists and opticians
Drop-off. Call ahead.
Save-On-Foods
(Changes Recycling Centre)
20255 - 64 Avenue, Langley
604.532.5988
saveonfoods.com
Mo - Su
Safeway
20871 Fraser Highway, Langley
6153 - 200 Street, Langley
604.534.4363
Drop-off.
Scott Road Trading
12855 King George Boulevard, Surrey
604.580.0771
scottroadtrading.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
8:00am - 4:30pm
8:00am - 2:30pm
fire extinguishers
Stantec Consulting Ltd.
13401 - 108 Avenue, Surrey
604.587.8400
stantec.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
contaminated soil, biomedical waste
Walmart
20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.539.5230
Drop-off.
Drop-off.
All items must have original receipt and be
purchased at London Drugs. Packaging
can be returned at the time of purchase.
reusable eye glasses
8:00am - 10:00pm
Drop-off at Changes Recycling Centre next
to Save-On-Foods.
milk jugs, plastic bags, ink-jet printer cartridges,
and most packaging and containers from
Western Family, Western Classics, Value Priced,
Dairyland, Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, High Liner,
Nature’s Path brands
plastic shopping bags
plastic shopping bags
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M OT OR O IL
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
EVERY DROP MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Every drop makes a difference! It is very important
you properly dispose of used oil and oil products to
protect our environment. Let's strive for 100% used
oil recycling!
HOW TO RECYCLE
OIL PRODUCTS:
WHAT HAPPENS
TO USED OIL?
š Used oil is re-refined into new
lubricating oil and processed for
use as a fuel in pulp mills, cement
plants, and asphalt plants.
š Oil filters are crushed and taken
to a steel mill to manufacture
reinforcing steel.
š Plastic oil containers are recycled
into new oil containers, drainage
tiles, and parking curbs.
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B R I T IS H C O LU M B I A U S E D O I L
MA N A GE M E N T A S S O C I AT I O N (
B C U O MA )
WHICH USED OIL AND
FUEL PRODUCTS CAN
BE RECYCLED?
1. COLLECT USED OIL
in its original container.
Do not contaminate oil with
other liquids (solvents, paint
thinner, antifreeze, household
chemicals, insecticides,
grease, water, etc.).
OIL - any petroleum or synthetic
crankcase oil, engine oil, hydraulic
fluid, transmission fluid, or other
fluid used for lubricating machinery
or equipment.
OIL AND FUEL FILTERS - any
2. COLLECT USED OIL
FILTERS and place them
upright in a clean box or
plastic bag so the oil does
not leak.
spin on (threaded) or element
oil filter used in hydraulic,
transmission, or internal
combustion engine applications
(includes diesel fuel filters but
NOT gasoline fuel filters).
3. COLLECT USED OIL
CONTAINERS.
OIL CONTAINERS - any plastic
4. RETURN USED OIL
MATERIALS to the nearest
container manufactured to hold oil
with a capacity of less than 30 L.
Antifreeze is also accepted.
BCUOMA collection facility
noted on page 36.
5. TELL OTHERS about this
service.
Information:
604.732.9253
usedoilrecycling.com
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TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
COMPANY INFO
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HOURS/NOTES
8:00am - 5:00pm
ITEMS
A-1 Langley Import Repair Specialist Ltd.
5965 - 200 Street, Langley
604.534.6644
a1importrepair.com
Mo - Fr
Big A Environmental Services Ltd.
330, 20465 Douglas Crescent, Langley
604.534.6449
bigaenviro.com
Open 24 hours.
Canadian Tire
6312 - 200 Street, Langley
604.532.4400
canadiantire.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Classic Auto Repair
6064 - 196 Street, Langley
604.534.9422
Mo - Fr
8:30am - 5:00pm
used oil and oil filters only
Enviro - Smart Waste Management
Call for locations
604.888.7921
Mo - Fr
8:30am - 5:30pm
antifreeze, oil filters, other oil
Enviroclean Filter Recycling
7403 - 203B Street, Langley
604.543.2929
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, antifreeze, oil filters
Great Canadian Oil Change
1, 9497 - 201 Street, Langley
604.888.9000
gcocltd.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
8:00am - 7:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Hudson Auto Clinic
6040 - 196 Street, Langley
604.530.3836
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
langleybottledepot.com
Mo - Sa
Su
8:30am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Langley Gas Mart & Services Ltd.
23369 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.533.1211
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Mr. Lube
20112 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.532.5990
mrlube.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Maximum 20 L of oil. Drop-off at the Auto
Centre customer counter.
used oil
Small and large volume pick up.
Small and large volume pick up.
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Used Motor Oil cont'd...
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
Precision Auto Service Ltd.
101, 22575 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.530.9394
precisionautoservice.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Sears Auto Centre (Kal Tire)
19705 Fraser Highway, Langley
604.530.7571
kaltire.com
Mo - Sa
Su
8:00am - 6:00pm
9:30am - 5:00pm
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
Transfer Stations:
used oil, oil filters, oil containers
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-off oil filters; maximum five per visit.
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YA R D M AT E R IA L S
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Northwest Waste Systems Inc.
19500 - 56 Avenue, Surrey
604.524.4042
Mo - Fr
Super Save Disposal
19395 Langley Bypass, Langley
800.665.2800
supersave.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
The Answer Garden Products Ltd.
27715 Huntington Road, Abbotsford
1.604.856.6221
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
ITEMS
yard materials
Large volume pick up. Rent small to large
collection bins.
6:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 4:30pm
food scraps, yard materials,
animal waste, soil, sod
Small and large volume pick up.
8:00am - 4:00pm
No prunings.
grass, sawdust,
uncontaminated wood material
Phone ahead for fees.
The Pooper Scooper
10336 - 133A Street, Surrey
604.622.2526
dogwastedisposal.ca
Small volume pick up.
animal waste
Call and leave a message.
Transfer Stations:
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
TRIPLE R Rubbish & Recycling Removal
Surrey
778.788.8083
Mo - Sa
Su
yard materials,
Christmas trees (seasonal)
Drop-off.
8:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am - 1:00pm
yard materials
Small volume pick up.
Grass and leaves can also
go in your Green Can!
See page 15 for details.
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WHERE TO TAKE IT
ANIMAL/PET WASTE
Pet waste is not accepted in household garbage due to
public health concerns.
Other options:
1. ANIMAL WASTE PICK UP SERVICE: Private
companies collect animal waste for proper disposal
(generally at a treatment facility). Fees apply.
2. COMPOSTING DOG WASTE: City Farmer has a
guide for those wanting to compost their pet waste.
cityfarmer.org/petwaste.html
3. TRENCHING: Dig a small trench in the backyard.
Place animal waste in trench, dust with limestone,
and cover with dirt. This process allows waste to
decompose naturally.
Wondering what to do with
your dog's waste?
A doggie composter is ideal,
and it's easy to make your own.
Visit cityfarmer.org/petwaste.html
4. TOILET: Dog waste can be flushed down the toilet.
Regular kitty litter cannot go down the drain. As an
alternative, purchase flushable cat litter.
CO OK IN G O IL
Currently, there is no collection program for used cooking oil, grease, or fat for residents.
Most businesses using deep fryers have a collection system in place to trap used oil,
grease, or fat.
Restaurants that have fat or grease traps in place will sometimes accept residential
amounts for drop-off. Residents can contact local restaurants about depositing their
material into the restaurant collection bin (usually located outside).
If a resident does not wish to take their material to a local restaurant, they can freeze the
fat/grease in a sealed container and place it in their garbage on the day of pick up.
Another option is to absorb the grease with absorbent material such as saw dust; allow
materials with grease to dry; and then triple bag and place into regular garbage. Smaller
amounts can be absorbed in paper towel and placed in the Green Can (page 15).
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PA PE R & CA R DB OA R D
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
Cloverdale Bottle Depot
17918 - 55 Avenue, Surrey
604.576.6777
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
productcare.org
Mo - Sa
Su
Maple Leaf Disposal
20380 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.540.4992
mapleleafdisposal.com
Mo - Fr
Reading Tree
See readingtree.ca for drop off locations
604.309.3756
Drop-off hours vary by location.
Super Save Disposal
19395 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.533.4423
Open 24 hours.
ITEMS
8:30am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
corrugated cardboard
8:30am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
office paper, mixed waste paper,
corrugated cardboard,
newspaper
8:00am - 5:00pm
corrugated cardboard
Drop-off.
Drop-off.
Small and large volume pick up.
books, soft and hard cover
corrugated cardboard,
mixed waste paper, newspaper,
office paper, phone books
Drop-off. Bins outside.
Transfer Stations:
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Willowbrook Recycle and Bottle Depot
19641 - 60 Avenue, Langley
604.532.0225
return-it.ca
Mo - Su
corrugated cardboard,
mixed waste paper, newspaper,
office paper, phone books
Drop-off.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off depot. Office paper recycling
program.
corrugated cardboard,
newspaper, office paper,
magazines
For each tonne of paper you
recycle, you save:
TREES ................................................... 17
OIL .................................................. 240 L
GAS .................................................. 160 L
ELECTRICITY.................4,210 kW hours
WATER ..................................... 26,500 L
LANDFILL SPACE ...........4 cubic metres
Source: Environmental
Defense's Paper Calculator
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HOURS/NOTES
Changes Recycling Centre
20255 - 64 Avenue, Langley
604.532.5988 ext. 270
changesrecyclingcentre.com
Mo - Su
8:00am - 10:00pm
Electronics Recycling Co. Ltd.
120, 13065 - 84 Avenue, Surrey
604.599.8078
electronics-recycling.com
Mo - Fr
Emterra Group
6362 - 148 Street, Surrey
604.599.8151
emterra.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
productcare.org
Mo - Sa
Su
Maple Leaf Disposal
20380 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.540.4992
mapleleafdisposal.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 5:00pm
Masonville Plastics BC Ltd.
19402 - 56 Avenue, Surrey
604.534.8626
masonvilleplastics.com
Mo - Fr
9:00am - 4:00pm
Packaging Depot
5954 - 200 Street, Langley
604.534.7225
thepackagingdepot.com
Mo - Fr
Sa
Ropak Packaging
5850 - 272 Street, Langley
604.857.1177
linpac.com/en/Out-Companies/
LINPAC-Ropak/
Mo - Fr
8:30am - 4:30pm
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-off. Milk jugs must be clean and
flattened.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
Only rigid plastics.
WHERE TO TAKE IT
COMPANY INFO
ITEMS
milk jugs,
all plastic grocery bags
plastic drums, rigid plastic
with all codes
7:30am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 4:00pm
Drop-off. Small and large volume
pick up. Large loads only. Call ahead.
No expanded polystyrene.
8:30am - 6:45pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
Drop-off. Bags with and without
a recycling number.
milk containers,
plastic grocery bags with
code on bag
Drop-off. Call ahead. Clean material only.
8:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 1:00pm
Drop-off. Large volume pick up.
film, Styrofoam chips,
bubble wrap
(reusable/clean)
Transfer Stations:
Drop-off. No Styrofoam. Rigid and soft
plastics accepted.
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H OUS EH OL D HA Z A R D OUS P R OD U C TS
COMPANY INFO
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
Poison
Household
Hazardous
Waste Event:
October
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HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
A-1 Langley Import Repair Specialist Ltd.
5965 - 200 Street, Langley
604.534.6449
bigaenviro.com
Open 24 hours.
Canadian Tire
6312 - 200 Street, Langley
604.532.4411
canadiantire.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
Edmonds Recycling
105, 20133 Industrial Ave, Langley
604.530.9235
edmondsrecycling.com
Mo - Fr
9:00am - 5:00pm
fluorescent light tubes
and bulbs, mercury
Enviroclean Filter Recycling
7403 - 203B Street, Langley
604.543.2929
Mo - Th
8:00am - 5:00pm
antifreeze
Gilford Refrigeration
17141 - 92 Avenue, Surrey
604.582.330
Call for drop-off times.
Home Depot
6550 - 200 Street, Langley
604.514.1788
homedepot.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
7:00am - 10:00pm
7:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
fluorescent light tubes
and bulbs
Langley RCMP
22180 - 48A Avenue, Langley
604.532.3200
langley.rcmp.ca
Mo - Th
Sa
Su
8:00am - 8:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
explosives,
flares, ammunition
London Drugs - Green Deal
1B, 20202 - 66 Avenue, Langley
604.448.4818
greendeal.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
Stats
9:00am - 10:00pm
10:00am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
fluorescent light tubes
and bulbs
Nu-Life Industries
1, 3347 - 262 Street, Langley
604.857.5588
nulife-ind.com
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 8:00pm
fluorescent light tubes and bulbs,
incandescent bulbs
Stericycle Ltd.
5549 - 180 Street, Surrey
604.574.4644
stericycle.ca
Mo - Fr
8:00am - 4:30pm
biomedical waste, sharps
Tri Arrow Industrial Recovery
13364 Comber Way, Surrey
604.597.7334
tri-arrow.com
Mo - Fr
7:00am - 5:00pm
flammable liquids, gasoline,
solvents, contaminated soil,
antifreeze, dry cleaning chemicals,
liquid waste, paint (non regulated),
pesticides (non regulated)
Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
224, 9640 - 201 Street, Langley
604.513.0420
return-it.ca
Mo - Sa
Su
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
liquid waste, most
hazardous wastes
pesticides; (non regulated)
antifreeze
Drop-off at the Auto Centre
customer counter.
Freon
Will take unused ammunition, flares,
and explosives.
Call ahead.
Drop-off. Small and large
volume pick up in Lower Mainland.
Fee will apply.
Small and large volume pick up.
9:00am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 4:00pm
Drop-off depot.
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pesticides
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
WHERE TO TAKE IT
P R OD U C T CA R E
A S S O C IAT I O N
Product Care collects and manages
leftover program products to keep them
out of landfills and waterways.
PAINT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Leftover paint collected at paint depots is offered
free of charge to anyone.
Anyone wishing to obtain leftover paint should call
the Recycling Hotline at 604.732.9253 or visit
productcare.org for the nearest location.
Product Care
Association
604.732.9253
productcare.org
If you have leftover paint, share it with friends or
neighbours. If it can’t be used, dispose of it responsibly
at an appropriate Product Care depot; see page 45.
Since the eco fee paid upon purchase funds the
stewardship program, there is no cost to consumers
to drop off products at collection facilities.
PAINT TIPS
When starting a new painting project,
remember the
BUD RULE:
š BUY no more paint than you need. Ask your
paint retailer to help estimate how much paint
your project will require. Not only will this
save you money, but it reduces the likelihood
of leftover paint at the end of your project.
š USE all the paint you buy.
š DISPOSE of leftover paint safely.
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ACCEPTED PRODUCTS
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
HOUSEHOLD PAINTS
š Liquids only
Flammable
š interior and exterior paints, stains,
varnishes, oils, and urethanes
š Paint thinners, other solvents, camp
fuels, or liquid adhesives (only items
with the flammable symbol and/or a
warning such as "keep away from
open flame or spark"
productcare.org
š Aerosol flammables
GASOLINE
PESTICIDES
š In approved ULC containers only
Poison
š Consumer pesticides (liquids, solids,
and aerosols) with the poisonous
symbol AND Pest Control Product
Registration Number
(e.g. REG#12345 PCP ACT)
UNACCEPTED PRODUCTS
DEPOTS DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:
š Items not in original containers
š Leaking or improperly sealed
containers
š Products that cannot be identified
š Cosmetics, health and beauty aids
š Commercial, industrial, or
agricultural products, colourants and
tints, and automotive liquid paint
š Insect repellents, disinfectants,
pet products, and fertilizer
š Pesticides that don't display the
poison symbol
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š Corrosive products
š Bleaches and other cleaners
š Diesel, propane, and butane fuels
š Caulking tubes, roof patch, or tar
based products
PA IN T
WHERE TO TAKE IT
TakeBa k
PROGRAMS
COMPANY INFO
Citywide Disposal
33451 Hawthorne Avenue, Abbotsford
1.604.864.1051
HOURS/NOTES
ITEMS
Small volume pick up.
paint
Only collects paint accepted at Product
Care Depots.
Call anytime.
Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue, Langley
604.530.0131
productcare.org
Mo - Sa
Su
Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
224, 9640 - 201 Street, Langley
604.513.0420
productcare.org
Mo - Su
8:30am - 6:45pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
household paint,
paint aerosols,
flammable aerosols
Product Care Paint Depot. Drop-off.
9:00am - 6:00pm
Product Care Paint Depot - Plus Depot
Drop-off.
household paint,
paint aerosols, pesticides,
flammable aerosols, liquids,
gasoline products
Maximum container size: 10 L.
Willowbrook Recycle and Bottle Depot
19641 - 60 Avenue, Langley
604.532.0225
productcare.org
Mo - Su
9:00am - 5:00pm
Product Care Paint Depot. Drop-off.
household paint,
paint aerosols,
flammable aerosols
AEROSOLS
š must be emptied
š check the product label for the flammable symbol
š non-flammable: place in garbage
š flammable: return to a Product Care depot (see above)
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TakeBa k
R UB B E R
PROGRAMS
WHERE TO TAKE IT
COMPANY INFO
HOURS/NOTES
9:00am - 5:00pm
ITEMS
Alpi's Tires Ltd.
6925 - 176 Street, Surrey
604.575.8473
Mo - Sa
Canadian Tire
6312 - 200 Street, Langley
604.532.4411
canadiantire.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
Costco Wholesale
20499 - 64 Avenue, Langley
604.539.8900
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
Kal Tire
for nearest location
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Hours vary. Check website for details.
car tires,
truck tires
Minit Tune & Brake
19875 - 96 Avenue, Langley
604.513.9200
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
8:00am - 5:30pm
8:00am - 4:30pm
car tires,
truck tires
Norlang Automotive
20540 - 88 Avenue, Langley
604.888.8681
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
7:30am - 5:30pm
9:00am - 4:00pm
car tires,
truck tires
1070 - 272 Street, Langley
604.856.3225
Mo - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
9770 - 192 Street, Surrey
604.513.2409
metrovancouver.org
Mo - Fr
Sa - Su
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Willowbrook Motors Ltd.
19611 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.530.7361
tirestewardshipbc.ca
Mo - Fr
Sa
Su
Large and small volume pick up; fee will apply.
Tires must be off rim.
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
car tires,
truck tires
car tires,
truck tires
Drop-off at the Auto Centre customer counter.
Call ahead.
10:00am - 8:30pm
9:30am - 6:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
Transfer Stations:
car tires,
truck tires
car tires,
truck tires
Drop-off. Tires may be on or off rim.
7:30am - 8:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
11:00am - 5:00pm
car tires,
truck tires
T E X T IL E S
COMPANY INFO
Canadian Diabetes Association
1.800.505.5525
diabetes.ca
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HOURS/NOTES
8:00am - 5:00pm
ITEMS
clothing, linens
Call for drop-off locations.
Small and large volume pick up.
MCC Furniture and Appliances
31872 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
1.604.854.2062
Mo - Sa
Langley Salvation Army
19868 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.530.1321
Mo - Fr
Sa
Transcontinental Textile Recycling Ltd.
13120 - 78A Avenue, Surrey
604.592.2845
Mo - Fr
9:00am - 5:00pm
clothing, linens
Drop-off. Small and large volume pick up.
9:00am - 9:00pm
9:00am - 6:00pm
No mattresses. Medium to large load pick up (more than
a few bags). To arrange pick up, call 604.293.1711.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Large volume pick up.
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clothing,
reusable household items,
shoes
textile rags, clothing
M U LT I MAT E R I AL
D R OP - OF F S I T E S
WHERE TO TAKE IT
secure your loads
for safer roads
LANGLEY
Aldergrove Return-It Centre
27482 Fraser Highway
604.856.2992
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Langley Transfer Station
1070 - 272 Street
604.856.3225
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bulky items, glass, metal,
miscellaneous, oil, organic
materials, paper, plastics, waste
ABBOTSFORD
AND SURREY
Electronics Recycling Co. Ltd.
120, 13065 - 84 Avenue
604.599.8078
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Canadian Tire
6312 - 200 Street
604.532.4411
Nu-Life Industries
1, 3347 - 262 Street
604.857.5588
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other hazardous waste
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hazardous waste
Changes Recycling Centre
1, 20255 - 64 Avenue
604.532.5988 ext. 270
Walnut Grove Bottle Depot
224, 9640 - 201 Street
604.513.0420
Surrey Transfer Station
9770 - 192 Street
604.513.2409
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liquids, other hazardous waste,
paint
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bulky items, glass, metal,
miscellaneous, oil, organic
materials, paper and cardboard,
plastics, rubber, waste
Fraser Valley Bottle
and Return-It Depot
108, 22575 Fraser Highway
604.533.8807
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West Coast Metal Recycling
19841 - 57A Avenue
604.534.3531
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Langley Bottle Depot
20137 Industrial Avenue
604.530.0131
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electronics
MCC Furniture & Appliances
31872 South Fraser Way
1.604.854.2062
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Willowbrook Recycle
and Bottle Depot
19641 - 60 Avenue
604.532.0225
šX[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"fW_dj"fWf[h
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CO NTAC T IN FO R M AT I O N
MUNICIPAL RESIDENTIAL
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
SERVICE CONTRACTOR
TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
Sierra Waste Services Ltd.
604.530.3939
Civic Facility
20338 - 65 Avenue
Langley, BC
604.534.3211
Willoughby Community Centre
7888 - 200 Street
604.455.8821
Demonstration Garden
4887 - 221 Street
604.532.3521
Willowbrook Recreation Centre
20338 - 65 Avenue
604.532.3500
Engineering Operations
4700 - 224 Street
604.532.7300
ONLINE RESOURCES
tol.ca
Walnut Grove Community Centre
8889 Walnut Grove Drive
604.882.0408
OTHER CONTACTS
Compost Hotline
604.736.2250
cityfarmer.org
Encorp Recycling Systems
604.473.2400
encorp.ca
Metro Vancouver
604.432.6200
metrovancouver.org
metrovancouverrecycles.org
Smart phone application:
We Recycle
Recycling Hotline
604.732.9253
rcbc.bc.ca
Smart phone application:
recyclepedia
Langley Environmental
Partners Society
201, 4839 - 221 Street
604.532.3511
leps.bc.ca
COMMUNITY
RECREATION
CENTRES
Langley Reuses Exchange
langleyreuses.com
Metro Vancouver Recycling
metrovancouverrecycles.org
Recycling Council of BC (RCBC)
rcbc.bc.ca
Recycle My Cell
recyclemycell.ca
Aldergrove Kinsmen
Community Centre
26770 - 29 Avenue
604.856.2899
George Preston
Recreation Centre
20699 - 42 Avenue
604.530.1323
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre
22200 Fraser Highway
604.533.6170
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