Aluminum foil
/containers

• Drop off at recycling areas; see the list of  “CVRD Recycling bin Locations” at the start of listings
• Must be clean with no food residue
 

Anti-freeze

• Regular household quantities only.  Call local radiator shops.
• Canadian Tire (charges may apply) 286-0188

Appliances

Most scrap metal dealers will accept appliances. If appliance is in working order, check with thrift stores.

Asbestos

• Not accepted at Campbell River Waste Management Centre
• Canadian Waste will haul to the Hartland Landfill in Victoria 286-6311
• Hazco will accept in Vancouver. Waste approval application process must be completed.
Charges apply 250-338-1924 / 1-800-667-0444

• Check with Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 334-6000
• Leighton Contracting – without rebar. Call to confirm 250-338-6460

Auto Wreckers

Check Yellow pages for "Automotive Wrecking & Recycling"

Batteries
– Automotive

• Canadian Tire 338-6553
• Comox Valley Auto Recyclers 336-8555
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
•  Battery Shack 334-6000
• Three Rs Return Centre 897-1135
• Walker’s Scrap Metals 336-8866

Batteries
– Household

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
• Battery Shack 334-6000

Batteries
– Rechargeable

• Canadian Tire 338-6553
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 334-6000
• Circuit City (MIMH & Nicad) 338-6111
• Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp (RBRC) 1-800-228-8379 or www.rbrc.org

Beverage
Containers

• Refund at point of purchase • See “Bottle Depots” on next page
• www.encorp.ca

Books/Music

• Check with local thrift stores and used book stores
• The Friends of the Vancouver Island Regional Library collects books (Comox and Courtenay branches) to sell as a fundraiser. Please call first regarding large quantities 334-3369 www.virl.bc.ca
• Please do not put books in recycling bins unless the spines have been removed and pages are loose

Bottle Depots

• Please note: there is no refund on containers from milk, milk substitutes e.g. soymilk, soup or meal replacements. www.encorp.ca
• Comox Return Centre 339-0059
• Courtenay Return Centre 338-6013
• Three Rs Return Centre 897-1135
• All liquor stores and beer and wine stores

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore – call for details www.habitat.org 334-3784

Bulbs, fluorescent

"The Light House" (338-8839) at 2967 C. Kilpatrick Ave in Courtenay has partnered with BC Hydro to be a drop off for these bulbs (which contain a trace amount of mercury). Only small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs area accepted, not long tubular bulbs. Both small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs and long tubular fluorescent bulbs and their ballists are accepted at the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange Society, 758-7777.

Cardboard

• See “CVRD Recycling Bin Locations” at start of listings
• Courtenay Return Centre 338-6013
• Three Rs Return Centre 897-1135
• Vancouver Island Recycling 336-8666

Carpet

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore if in excellent condition 334-3784
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre for disposal 334-6000

• Rogers Plus (Video) 1599 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay
• Tom Harris Cell Phones 334-4664
• search for other locations: http://www.recyclemycell.ca/search/find.php

• Leighton Contracting: Accepts concrete without rebar. Call to confirm prices 338-6460
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre Call for cost 334-6000

Cleaning Supplies

• See “Gasoline, Pesticides, and Solvents” for “Product Care” program however, most household cleaners are not included in this program

Clothes Hangers

• Check with local thrift stores and dry cleaners

Clothing
– Consignment

• Check Yellow pages for current listings

Clothing
– Donation

• Check Thrift Store listings in this brochure
• Comox Return Centre (donated to Canadian Diabetes) 339-0059
• Courtenay Return Centre (donated to Canadian Diabetes) 338-6013

Composters

• Earthmachines available at the Compost Education Centre on Headquarters Road (May - Oct. 31st) or at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 334-6000 (any day)
• Available for purchase at garden centres and hardware stores. Check local phone books or call CVRD for information regarding “build your own” workshops or special events 

Composting
Facilities

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. No charge for leaves & grass clippings 334-6000\

Computer
Equipment

• A province-wide end-of-life electronics recycling program is now available to BC consumers and businesses. You can drop off regulated products at designated collection sites without charge, and be assured they will be recycled responsibly. For more information visit: www.electronicsrecyclingbc.ca.

• Leighton Contracting: Accepts concrete without rebar. Call to confirm prices 338-6460
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre Call for cost 334-6000

Construction
Waste

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. Weight based fee applies 334-6000

• Hazco Environmental – the waste approval application process must be completed before soil is accepted. Call Hazco to arrange 250-743-3946

Cooking Fat

• West Coast Reduction (Duke Point) 250-722-4770

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (full sheets only) 334-3784
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – weight-based fee applies 334-6000

• A province-wide end-of-life electronics recycling program is now available to BC consumers and businesses. As of August 1, 2007, you can drop off regulated products at designated collection sites without charge, and be assured they will be recycled responsibly. For more information visit: www.electronicsrecyclingbc.ca.

• Can be taken free of charge to landfill but must be drained of all fluids
• Check scrap metal dealers and auto wreckers

• Check with local opticians. Most participate in programs which provide glasses to developing countries

Fill

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – no charge for first 1000 kg 334-6000

"The Light House" (338-8839) at 2967 C. Kilpatrick Ave in Courtenay has partnered with BC Hydro to be a drop off for these bulbs (which contain a trace amount of mercury). Only small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs area accepted, not long tubular bulbs. Both small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs and long tubular fluorescent bulbs and their ballists are accepted at the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange Society, 758-7777.

Food

• Comox Valley food bank (non-perishables only) 338-0615
• Three Rs return centre (donated to food bank) 897-1135

• Freecycle – www.freecycle.org

Furniture

Check with local thrift stores and second hand stores or emergency shelters

Gasoline,
Pesticides,
Solvents

• Campbell River Bottle Depot (items in original containers – please call to verify acceptability) www.productcare.bc.ca 287-4224
• Recycling hotline: 1-800-667-4321 www.rcbc.bc.ca

Glass

• See “CSRD Bin Locations” at start of listings
• Wash glass jars and remove lids, however no need to remove labels

Glasses (Eye)

• Most optometry offices – please call first

Grass
Clippings
&  Leaves

Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (no charge) 334-6000
• City of Courtenay – curbside pickup www.courtenay.ca
• Town of Comox – curbside pickup www.comox.ca

Hazardous
Waste

• See “Gasoline, Pesticides, and Solvents” in this brochure

Hot Water
Tanks

Remove insulation if possible
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre 334-6000
• Walker’s Scrap Metal 336-8866

Household
Goods

• Check with local thrift stores – see listing in this directory

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore – new insulation only – www.habitat.org 334-3784

• Refuse it by putting a note in your mail box saying: “No unaddressed admail please” -- otherwise recycle with newspapers

Landfill

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – see info at end of this brochure
• Call regional district for additional information 334-6000

"The Light House" (338-8839) at 2967 C. Kilpatrick Ave in Courtenay has partnered with BC Hydro to be a drop off for these bulbs (which contain a trace amount of mercury). Only small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs area accepted, not long tubular bulbs. Both small 'twirly' fluorescent bulbs and long tubular fluorescent bulbs and their ballists are accepted at the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange Society, 758-7777.

Mattresses

• Check with local thrift stores
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – charges will apply 334-6000

Medicines,
Antibiotics,
Needles

A province-wide Medications Return program is available to BC residents. You can return unused or expired medications to pharmacies  without charge  for safe  disposal.  For more information visit: www.medicationsreturn.ca  

Metal

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre Metals Bin – no charge 334-6000
• Walker’s Scrap Metals 336-8866

Newspapers,
Magazines

• Includes flyers, inserts, catalogues, phone books & household stationery
• See “CVRD Recycling Bin Locations” at start of listings
• City of Courtenay – curbside blue bag recycling www.courtenay.ca
• Town of Comox – curbside blue bag recycling www.comox.ca
• Courtenay Return Centre 338-6013

Office Paper

• CVRD recycling bins – household quantities only – not for businesses
• City of Courtenay curbside blue bag recycling
• Town of Comox curbside blue bag recycling
• See also “Recycling pick-up services” in this guide

Oil
- Motor

• See local listings at www.usedoilrecycling.com
Call first as some locations take limited quantities and some take filters and containers

Oil Tanks

• N.I. Tank and Oil Service (removal) 339-2649
• Walker’s Scrap Metal 336-8866

Organic
Waste

See ‘wood and yard waste’

Paint
& Paint Care
Products

• Comox Return Centre – household quantities only
• www.productcare.bc.ca 339-0059
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (call to confirm) www.habitat.org 334-3784

Paper
Shredding

R&R Shredding
Go Green will pick up shredded paper

Shredded paper cannot be placed in the paper bins.

Pesticides

• For locations see www.productcare.bc.ca
• Pesticide-free solutions: www.thebuglady.ca

Plastic
Containers

• Numbers 1 through 7
• See “CSRD Recycling Bin Locations” at start of listings
• City of Courtenay curbside blue bag www.courtenay.ca
• Town of Comox curbside blue bag www.comox.ca

Plastic
Grocery
Bags

• Refuse them at the check-out and start collecting sturdy shopping bags for reuse. Some grocery and thrift stores will take them – call first
• Do NOT place in CVRD recycling bins or municipal curbside blue bag recycling programs

Printer
Cartridges

• Island Ink-Jet Systems 897-0067
• Island Technologies 334-3825
• Ink in a Wink 898-7055
• Staples Business Depot 334-8357

Propane
Tanks

• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – no charge. Beside bulk-metals bin 334-6000
• Walker’s Scrap Metals 336-8866

Recycling
Depots

See listings at end of this directory

Recycling
Pick-Up
Services

Charges apply. Please call for information.
• Cando (Community Access Program) 338-4482
• City of Courtenay www.courtenay.ca 334-4441
• Town of Comox www.comox.ca 339-2202
• Elements Recycling Services (business & residential) 339-0740
• Journey Program – office paper 338-5884
• 1-800-GOT-JUNK (1-800-468-5865)

• Samson’s Eco Clean – refills for cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc. Most items are septic safe and concentrated 897-1500

Refrigerators

Most scrap metal dealers will accept appliances. If appliance is in working order, check with thrift stores.

Salvage

• For salvaged building materials, try Habitat For Humanity ReStore 334-3784

Scrap
Metal

• Walker’s Scrap Metals 336-8866

• Shredded paper cannot be placed in recycle bins
• Pro-Shred Security – shredding service 338-8861
• Capital Environmental 336-2172

Soil,
Contaminated

• Hazco Environmental Services 250-743-3946

Styrofoam

• Absolutely no Styrofoam is accepted in CVRD or municipal recycling programs. There are limited recycling options on Vancouver Island
• Breakdown Recycling in Victoria will take block styrene – charges apply 381-2373
• Belair Bay, North Vancouver (used for bean bag chairs) 604-985-3675
• Styrofoam chips – UPS Store, Courtenay 334-7763

Telephone
Books

• CVRD newspaper recycling bins
• City of Courtenay curbside blue bag
• Town of Comox curbside blue bag
• Telephone directory companies may offer recycling incentives for school programs. Phone local school to see if they are participating

Tetrapak

• Beverage containers only. Refunds available at point of purchase and at bottle depots.
• Dairy, soy and meal replacement Tetrapaks can also be recycled (no refund) at Courtenay Bottle Depot

Thrift
Stores

Please call first to confirm items accepted
• Community Thrift Store 334-2478
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (recycles building materials) 334-3784
• Salvation Army (Comox – call first to confirm drop-off) 339-7522
• Salvation Army (Courtenay) 338-8151
• Salvation Army (Courtenay) 334-8230
• St. Joseph’s Hospital Cottage Thrift Shop 339-1565
• St. Vincent de Paul 338-4845

• Place in recycle bins with tins. • See “CVRD Recycling Bin Locations” at start of listings

Tires

• Check with local tire stores – most do not charge when purchasing new tires
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre maximum 4 per day – charges apply 334-6000
• Moore Tire – for pick of large volumes only 792-1118

Toxic
Materials

• See “Gasoline, Pesticides, and Solvents” or visit www.productcare.bc.ca

Toys

• Check with local thrift stores

Wood
/building
materials

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore 334-3784

Wood
& Yard
Waste

• Pacific Woodwaste 897-2128 Yard Waste
• Comox Valley Waste Management Centre – grass clippings and leaves no charge; charges apply for all other yard waste 334-6000
• Courtenay and Comox offer curbside yardwaste pickup for residents

Wrapping
Paper

• Colored holiday gift wrap and tissue paper are made from heavily inked, low-grade paper that is not recyclable;

• Consider wrapping gifts in fabric bags or re-usable gift bags.