WA S T E W ISE GU I D E How to REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE in our communit y tol.ca/recycle 12 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 2 Waste Wise Guide lp residents The Waste Wise Guide is designed to he our reduce, reuse, recycle – and ret hink, so rat ions to come. environment can thrive for many gene 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: BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) Encorp Pacific Canada Beverage Container and Electronics Recycling Programs Medications Return Program Metro Vancouver Product Care Program Recycling Council of British Columbia (RCBC) Waste Wise Guide 3 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 Waste Wise Guide 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 4 Printer cartridges ......... 29, 34 For items not listed in this publication, contact: Recycling Hotline 604.732.9253 or rcbc.bc.ca. CONTENTS 2 3 4 6 WAST E RE D U C T I O N 6 7 8 9 9 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 16 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 11 12 13 14 15 16 Mayor's Message About this Guide Index Toter Collection Recycling Ambassador Program WHE RE TO TAK E I T 18 19 21 24 26 28 28 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 39 40 41 42 43 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index 5 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. Choose to purchase longer lasting products. Purchase items with less packaging. Avoid single-serving products; buy in bulk. ca m p ai g n.ca Use a reusable cloth bag for shopping. 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: Township Civic Facility Operations Centre any Township of Langley community recreation centre Information: tol.ca/reddot See page 10 for tips on food waste reduction 6 THE FOLLOWING FEW PAGES OFFER SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS FOR WASTE REDUCTION. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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 E $ 99 list your old items or browse for great deals Information: wrwcanada.com langleyreuses.com Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 7 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 cardboard egg cartons 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 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! coffee filters coffee grounds napkins, paper towels eggshells tea leaves, tea bags shredded paper shavings and wood chips fresh/green garden waste grass clippings dried leaves, grass straw W H AT ’ S O U T cheese fats and oils bones, fish, meat, poultry diseased plants pesticide-treated 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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: bedding material compost bin instructions workshop (mandatory; one hour) 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 9 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 10 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 11 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: s 0SEFSPOMJOFUPMDBSFDZDMF s 4JFSSB8BTUF4FSWJDFT-UE s 5PXOTIJQPG-BOHMFZ$JWJD'BDJMJUZPS to t he c u rb by 0QFSBUJPOT$FOUSF 7 :30am BEESFTTFTPOCBDLDPWFS (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 12 cardboard (flattened) Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 13 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. 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. automobile bodies and parts beverage containers biomedical waste containers made of glass, metal, or recyclable plastic PUSHING THE LIMIT? ACCEPTED CAN SIZE: Volume 80 L metal household or commercial appliances oil containers, oil filters, paint products, solvents, and flammable liquids paper pesticide products pharmaceuticals radioactive and reactive waste Weight 20 kg (44 lbs) corrugated cardboard MAXIMUM PER HOUSEHOLD: dead animals Garbage: 2 cans or 2 bags electronic and electrical products For information on where to purchase extra garbage stickers: 604.532.7300 or tol.ca excrement gypsum/drywall hazardous waste lead acid batteries liquids and sludge refuse that is on fire, smouldering, flammable, or explosive soil, sod, gravel, concrete, and asphalt in quantities >0.5 m3/load tires yard trimmings 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.. 14 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents CURBSIDE COLLECTION 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: Volume 80 L m 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 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 Weight 20 kg (44 lbs) MAXIMUM PER HOUSEHOLD: Green Can: unlimited Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags are not currently accepted for the Green Can Program W H AT ’ S I N GREEN MATERIALS 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) Cut Christmas trees in half raw fruit and vegetable peelings or leftovers cardboard egg cartons twigs and small brush Place your Green Can at the curb by 7:30am on your garbage collection day with the decal facing the street Year-round service coffee filters coffee grounds napkins, paper towels eggshells tea leaves, tea bags shredded paper shavings and wood chips fresh/green garden waste grass clippings dried leaves, grass 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 cheese fats and oils bones, fish, meat, poultry Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 15 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. 16 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index RECYCLING QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS: Return to Contents 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 17 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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. 18 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents tires 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 19 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: 20 ITEMS Drop-off. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents lead acid batteries (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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 21 WHERE TO TAKE IT A IN E R S T N O C E G A R E V E B TakeBa k PROGRAMS WHAT ARE YOUR EMPTY DRINK CONTAINERS WORTH? THE DEPOSIT YOU PAID, OF COURSE! 5¢ for non-alcohol containers up to and including one litre 10¢ for wine, spirits, non-refillable beer, cider, and cooler containers up to and including one litre 20¢ for all containers over one litre 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 22 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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: Remove caps Rinse container 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 Empty milk, cream, and milk substitute (almond, rice, and soy) beverage containers Paper board containers like cartons, jugs, Tetra Paks, bag-in-box, and gable top cartons Beverage containers (can be polycoated) Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 23 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. 24 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents garbage, aluminum, large 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 25 WHERE TO TAKE IT B U L K Y I T E MS COMPANY INFO 26 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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). Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 27 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: amplifiers audio and video equipment (must be packaged as a complete unit) automobile speakers cd, dvd, and blue-ray players COLLECTION SITES computer monitors computer peripherals (mice and keyboards) Aldergrove Return-It Centre desktop computers Fraser Valley Bottle Depot and Electronics Return-it Centre desktop printers fax machines headphones Langley Bottle Depot (also collects printer cartridges) in-dash cd and/or cassette players Salvation Army - Langley Bypass laptops and tablet computers Walnut Grove Bottle Depot mp3 players Willowbrook Recycling Depot non-cellular telephones and answering machines SEE PAGE 47 FOR ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. notebook computers radios scanners televisions 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. 28 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents COMPANY INFO 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 29 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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. 30 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents GL A S S 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 31 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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: 32 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents aluminum scrap, car parts, 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 33 WHERE TO TAKE IT M IS CE L L AN EO US COMPANY INFO 34 HOURS/NOTES 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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? Used oil is re-refined into new lubricating oil and processed for use as a fuel in pulp mills, cement plants, and asphalt plants. Oil filters are crushed and taken to a steel mill to manufacture reinforcing steel. Plastic oil containers are recycled into new oil containers, drainage tiles, and parking curbs. WHERE TO TAKE IT 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 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 35 WHERE TO TAKE IT US E D M OT OR O IL TakeBa k PROGRAMS COMPANY INFO 36 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents WHERE TO TAKE IT 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 37 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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. 38 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents AN IM A L WA S T E 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). Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 39 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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 40 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents PL A S T I CS 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 41 WHERE TO TAKE IT 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 tol.ca/hhw 42 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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: 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. USE all the paint you buy. DISPOSE of leftover paint safely. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 43 WHERE TO TAKE IT S, PA IN T, S O LV E N T S O L IN E A G & S E ID C I T S E P These items, when used and disposed of improperly, are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. s 3FUVSOQSPEVDUTJOUIFJSPSJHJOBMDPOUBJOFSQSPQFSMZTFBMFEBOEMBCFMMFE s %POhUNJYEJGGFSFOUUZQFTPGQBJOUPSQSPEVDUTUPHFUIFS s %POhUMFBWFQSPEVDUTJOZPVSDBSUSVOLGPSMPOHQFSJPETPGUJNFQBSUJDVMBSMZEVSJOHIPUXFBUIFS s %POhUSFUVSOQBJOUJOHMBTTDPOUBJOFST PRODUCTCARE.ORG ACCEPTED PRODUCTS FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HOUSEHOLD PAINTS Liquids only Flammable interior and exterior paints, stains, varnishes, oils, and urethanes 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 Aerosol flammables GASOLINE PESTICIDES In approved ULC containers only Poison 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: Items not in original containers Leaking or improperly sealed containers Products that cannot be identified Cosmetics, health and beauty aids Commercial, industrial, or agricultural products, colourants and tints, and automotive liquid paint Insect repellents, disinfectants, pet products, and fertilizer Pesticides that don't display the poison symbol 44 Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents Corrosive products Bleaches and other cleaners Diesel, propane, and butane fuels 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 must be emptied check the product label for the flammable symbol non-flammable: place in garbage flammable: return to a Product Care depot (see above) Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 45 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 46 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. Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 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 X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"[b[Yjhed_Yi Langley Transfer Station 1070 - 272 Street 604.856.3225 XWjj[h_[i "Xk_bZ_d]cWj[h_Wbi" 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 [b[Yjhed_Yi"c[jWb"fbWij_Yi Canadian Tire 6312 - 200 Street 604.532.4411 Nu-Life Industries 1, 3347 - 262 Street 604.857.5588 XWjj[h_[i "e_b"hkXX[h" other hazardous waste XWjj[h_[i "c[jWb"ej^[h 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 X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"[b[Yjhed_Yi X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"ÔWccWXb[ liquids, other hazardous waste, paint XWjj[h_[i "Xk_bZ_d]cWj[h_Wbi" 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 X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"[b[Yjhed_Yi Xkbao_j[ci"j[nj_b[i West Coast Metal Recycling 19841 - 57A Avenue 604.534.3531 XWjj[h_[i "c[jWb Langley Bottle Depot 20137 Industrial Avenue 604.530.0131 X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"fW_dj" electronics MCC Furniture & Appliances 31872 South Fraser Way 1.604.854.2062 I[[fW]['.\ehXWjj[hojof[i$ Willowbrook Recycle and Bottle Depot 19641 - 60 Avenue 604.532.0225 X[l[hW][YedjW_d[hi"fW_dj"fWf[h Waste Wise Guide Return to Index Return to Contents 47 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 This guide is printed on recycled paper. Please recycle. ENG11-432 Return to Index Return to Contents
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