Prohibited Materials Drop-Off
The careless handling of hazardous products can cause injury or death as well as damage to the environment. Hazardous products that are dumped in sewers or green spaces can kill or injure livestock, wildlife and plant life.
For the safety of our neighbours and their children, it is essential that we dispose of these materials carefully.
The following products are not accepted in Blue Boxes or Blue Carts. For your information, we have provided suggestions on where to dispose of these products.
This list of disposal sites is not guaranteed, and is provided for your convenience. Please call first to confirm that the site is still open to accept hazardous products, and to check hours of operation.
Antifreeze Motor Oil Empty Containers
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Jiffy Lube | 10991 No. 4 Road | 604-448-0142 |
Appliances (Small)
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Road | 604-273-7335 |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-it Depot | 100-11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 |
| OK Bottle Depot | 145-5751 Cedarbridge Way | 604-244-0008 |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 |
Automotive Batteries
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Canadian Tire | 3500 no. 3 Rd | 604-273-2939 |
| Canadian Tire | 11388 Steveston Hwy | 604-271-6651 |
| Costco | 9151 Bridgeport Road | 604-270-3647 |
| Kal Tire | 2633 No. 5 road | 604-278-9181 |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
Baby Car Seats and Booster Seats
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
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City of Vancouver Landfill |
5400 72nd Street, Delta |
604-873-7000 |
|
Pacific Mobile Depots (occurs third Saturday of every month) |
Britannia Community Centre, 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver |
604-718-5800 |
|
Queensborough Landing Return-it Depot |
Unit A - 409 Boyne Road, New Westminster |
604-540-4467 |
Batteries and Mobile phones
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 | |
|
Best Buy |
700-5300 No. 3 Road |
604-273-7335 |
|
Home Depot |
2700 Sweden Way |
604-303-7360 |
|
London Drugs |
5971 No. 3 Road |
604-448-4811 |
|
London Drugs |
3200-11666 Steveston Highway |
604-448-4852 |
|
Rona |
7111 Elmbridge Way |
604-273-4606 |
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Rd |
604-270-9599 |
| Staples |
110-2780 Sweden Way |
604-303-7850 |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of batteries accepted, please visit Call2Recycle or call 1-888-224-9764. |
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Butane Cylinders
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO), Smoke and Combination
Smoke and CO Alarms
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of alarms accepted, please visit AlarmRecycle or call 604-732-9253. |
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Electronics: Audio Visual Equipment, Computers,
Monitors, TVs, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners,
Video Games & Accessories
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
|
Best Buy |
700-5300 No. 3 Road |
604-273-7335 |
|
Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot |
110-11020 Horseshoe Way |
604-275-0585 |
|
OK Bottle Depot |
145-5751 Cedarbridge Way |
604-244-0008 |
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
| Staples | 8171 Ackroyd Road | 604-270-9599 |
| Staples | 110-2780 Sweden Way |
604-303-7850 |
Exercise and Hobby Machines
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of exercise machines accepted, visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-732-9253. |
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Eyeglasses
Drop off at your local optometrist/eye care professional.
Fire Extinguishers
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
| Vancouver Fire | 22131 Fraserwood Way | 604-232-3473 |
Gypsum Drywall
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
Vancouver Landfill |
5400 72nd Street, Delta |
604-873-7000 |
|
New West Gypsum Recycling |
38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster |
604-534-9925 |
|
Vancouver Transfer Station* (new drywall only) |
377 W. Kent Avenue N., Vancouver |
604-326-4600 |
|
For more information on how and where to safely dispose of new and used gypsum, please visit Metro Vancouver's New and Used Gypsum Disposal page. * Transfer and Landfill Operations Drywall Policy |
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Flammable Liquids, Pesticides, Solvents, *Gasoline
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 7-855-701-7171 |
|
* Gasoline must be in approved ULC container |
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Hazardous Materials - General
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Energy | 160-13511 Vulcan Way | 604-214-7000 |
| Take My Haz Waste | 12202 Old Yale Road, Surrey | 604-587-5865 |
| Terrapure Environmental | 9-7483 Progress Way, Delta | 604-952-1220 |
Hypodermic Needles
Lights & Lighting Fixtures
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
|
Canadian Tire |
11388 Steveston Highway |
604-271-6651 |
|
Rona |
7111 Elmbridge Way |
604-273-4606 |
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of lighting products accepted, please visit Product Care or call 604-732-9253. |
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Lubricating (Used) Oil, Oil Filters, Plastic Oil
Containers
For a complete list of lubricating oil, oil filters and plastic oil containers accepted, visit BC Used Oil Recycling or call 604-RECYCLE.
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
Medical Devices & Equipment (Electronic and
Electrical)
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lyans Lane |
604-276-4010 | |
|
OK Bottle Depot |
145-5757 Cedarbridge Way |
604-244-0008 |
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of medical monitoring and treatment devices, please visit Return-It Electronics or call 604-473-2400. |
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Musical Instruments (Electronic)
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
|
OK Bottle Depot |
145-5751 Cedarbridge Way |
604--244-0008 |
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
Mattresses & Boxsprings
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Mattress Recycling |
140-715 Eaton Way, Delta |
604-777-0324 |
|
City of Vancouver Landfill |
5400 72nd Street, Vancouver |
604-873-7000 |
|
Vancouver Transfer Station |
377 W Kent Avenue N, Vancouver |
604-873-7000 |
|
Richmond's Large Item Pick Up Program: Contact Sierra Waste at 604-270-4722. Please note restrictions apply. Visit Large Item Pick Up for program details. |
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Outdoor Power Equipment
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
Paint & Paint Aerosol Containers
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot |
110-11020 Horseshoe Way |
604-275-0585 |
|
For a complete list of paint & paint aerosol containers accepted, please visit ReGeneration or call 604-732-9253. |
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Pharmaceutical
All pharmacies accepted left over or outdated prescription drugs, non-prescription medications, herbal products, mineral supplements, vitamin supplements and throat lozenges for safe disposal.
For a list of pharmacies and/or drugs, medications, herbal products and mineral supplements accepted, please visit Health Products or call 604-732-9253.
Note: Please do not wash these items down the drain or throw them in the garbage.
Propane Tanks - Refillable & Disposable (Small)
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
Sewing, Knitting and Textile Machines
| DROP-OFF LOCATIONS | ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
|
5555 Lynas Lane |
604-276-4010 |
|
|
Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot |
110-11020 Horseshoe Way |
604-275-0585 |
|
OK Bottle Depot |
145-5751 Cedarbridge Way |
604-244-0008 |
|
Regional Recycling |
13300 Vulcan Way |
1-855-701-7171 |
|
For a complete list of sewing and textile machines accepted, please visit ElectroRecycle or call 604-RECYCLE. |
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Styrofoam - Molded Packaging & Food Containers
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
Styrofoam Chips (Peanuts)
| Header |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging Depot | 6360 Kingsway, Burnaby | 604-451-1206 |
| Packaging Depot | 5524 Cambie St, Vancouver | 604-352-9966 |
TELUS/Shaw Equipment (rental or retail)
All TELUS and Shaw rental or retail equipment such as cordless/corded phones, Voice Over IP (VOIP) phones, Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and video/telephone conference equipment can be returned via Canada Post.
Visit TELUS for instructions on how to return their rental/retail equipment.
Visit Shaw for instructions on how to return their rental/retail equipment.
Thermostats
| Header |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot | 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Andrew Sheret Ltd. | 4500 Vanguard Rd | 604-278-3766 |
| City of Vancouver Landfill | 5400 72nd St, Delta | 604-873-7000 |
| Vancouver Zero Waste Centre (Maximum) | 8588 Yukon St, Vancouver | 604-873-7000 |
Tires
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Island City Automotive | 180-5400 Minoru Blvd | 604-273-4023 |
| Canadian Tire | 3500 No. 3 Rd | 604-273-2939 |
|
Canadian Tire |
1138 Steveston Hwy | 604-271-6651 |
| Kal Tire | 2633 No. 5 Rd | 604-278-9181 |
| Metro Tires Ltd. | 16160 River Rd | 604-783-4435 |
| OK Tire Store (only 4 per household) | 5831 Minoru Boulevard | 604-278-5171 |
| Redline Automotive Ltd. | 1 - 11711 No. 5 | 604-277-4269 |
Bicycle Tires and Tubes
|
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 | |
| Village bikes | 3891 Moncton St | 604-274-3865 |
| Cap's/Krusty's Bicycles | 135-8460 Alexandra Rd | 604-270-2020 |
| For more information on the program, visit Tire Stewardship BC Bike Tire Recycling website or call 1-866-759-0488. | ||
Tools - Power (Electronic and Electrical)
| DROP-OFF | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-It Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 |
| OK Bottle Depot | 145-5751 Cedarbridge Way | 604-244-0008 |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1855-701-7171 |
| Richmond Return-it Depot | 135- 8171 Westminster Hwy | 604-232-5555 |
Toys (Electronic and Electrical) including Video
Gaming Systems and Accessories
| DROP-OFF LOCATION | ADDRESS | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
| Best Buy | 700-5300 No. 3 Rd | 604-273-7335 |
| Ironwood Bottle & Return-it Depot | 11020 Horseshoe Way | 604-275-0585 |
| OK Bottle Depot | 145-5751 Cedarbridge Way | 6604-244-0008 |
| Regional Recycling | 13300 Vulcan Way | 1-855-701-7171 |
Upholstered Furniture
| Header | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Recycling Depot Proof of Richmond Residency is required |
5555 Lynas Lane | 604-276-4010 |
Note: For items not listed, contact RCBC Recycling Hotline at 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) or Visit Metro Vancouver Recycles Website