Not sure where something goes? Looking for recycling information or help with your building's waste collection?
These resources can help you sort waste correctly and find the information you need.
Find Out Where Items Go
Recycling
Learn which materials belong in your building's mixed paper, mixed containers and glass bins.
Food Scraps
Find out what belongs in your building's food scraps bin and how to collect food scraps at home.
View food scraps collection information.
Items That Need Special Disposal
Some items, including batteries, electronics, flexible plastics and foam packaging, must be taken to designated recycling or disposal locations.
Visit Recycle BC to find out how to recycle these materials.
Recycling Information in Other Languages
The Recycle Coach app offers information in English, French, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, and Filipino. Recycle BC provides recycling information in multiple languages to help residents understand how to sort and prepare recyclable materials.
Use the Recycle Coach app or visit the Recycle BC website to access available resources.
Questions About Your Building's Collection?
Contact your building manager, caretaker or strata representative if:
- Your recycling or food scraps bins are full or damaged.
- Collection has been missed.
- Sorting instructions or bin labels are missing.
- You have questions about your building's waste collection services.
Your building representative can contact Waste Management (WM) for collection-related service requests.