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<\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nCheck out our handy checklist to help you with this liberating task. And, if you have any ideas please share, we\u2019d love to hear them in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beverage Containers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLikely you\u2019re accumulating far more refundable beverage containers at home than ever before! And, like many of us, you\u2019re trying to figure out what to do with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Try our new\u00a0Fast Drop\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>solution. You can drop off your containers at our depots unsorted, and we\u2019ll pay your full refund within a few days. No more waiting in line and spending time sorting through your countless bottles & cans. Visit one of our participating depots and speak with a team member to get started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- We just released a new blog post about all the obscure containers that you may not have known have a refund value associated with them. Check out our\u00a0Can I Recycle This Container<\/a>\u00a0article to learn how you maybe throwing out some hard-earned cash.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- You can DONATE your refundable beverage containers to a local community organization at our\u00a0depots! Every month our Regional Recycling locations provide our customers with the opportunity to\u00a0donate their empties to a good cause, whether it\u2019s to help an organization feed at-risk children or to\u00a0support home\u2019s capital campaign. We are currently donating all refunds to\u00a0Backpack Buddies<\/a>\u00a0at participating depots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- And, if you can\u2019t get to us, but want to have your empties go to a good cause, why not leave them out for a binner \u2013 those folks who make their living by keeping recyclables out of the waste stream.\u00a0Check out this blog on the\u00a0Binners Hook by the Binner\u2019s Project.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nElectronics and small appliances:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs many of us are staying at home, it\u2019s been reported that there\u2019s been an unprecedented amount of kitchen appliances and household electronics purchased to help pass the time. We handle end-of-life electronic products, which means only those that are non-functioning and beyond repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.regionalrecycling.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quote_2.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- If you have any of broken electronics or appliances hanging around your home, bring them down to us to ensure they are given a new recycled life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- If your item still works and could be used again, but you\u2019re looking to get rid of it, we highly recommend donating it to your favorite community group like\u00a0BC Tech for Learning Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have more than 2 pallets of electronics, you may qualify for a\u00a0free commercial pickup<\/a>, or a free\u00a0school recycling pickup.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.regionalrecycling.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Electroic-Recycling-1024x682.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGently used clothing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When warmer spring weather arrives, it\u2019s time to pack away sweaters, coats, and other cold weather clothing. Storing seasonal clothing is easy to do safely if you follow a few simple rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Make sure that the storage containers and areas are clean, cool, dark, and dry. This will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- You can donate gently worn business clothes to\u00a0Dress For Success<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Working Gear<\/a>\u00a0to support disadvantaged people get a fresh start by making a positive first impression at their next job interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Less gently-used items \u2013 Donate to Big Brothers \/ Big Sisters \u2013 All our locations have\u00a0bins on our lots that collect clothing for this organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Paper Recycling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are like many people, you collect paper & packaging, saving all types of paper to reuse, and, only when it has breathed its last useful breath, it gets recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Paper & Packaging is relatively easy these days with blue box programs in most residential-multi units and in residential neighborhoods making recycling these items easy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- If you do not have a blue box paper recycling program, please bring your\u00a0paper products<\/a>\u00a0to us with the rest of your recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.regionalrecycling.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Recycling-News-1024x690.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBooks, Newspapers and Magazines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How is the current state of your bookshelf or magazine pile? Is the pile of \u201cI\u2019m going to read that this weekend\u201d getting longer and longer? If yes, it\u2019s time to create a donation pile. Be vigilant and give it away or swap it with friends who share your literary taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Libraries are often happy to take well-treated books, as are some schools and care homes. We also\u00a0have Book Donation Bins on our parking lots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Office \/ School Supplies \/ Computer Equipment\/ Media:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s amazing how many of these items we collect in our homes that can be recycled. And now, with more of us at home, it\u2019s likely you are noticing it more. Happy to note that all types of computer equipment and media can be recycled at any of our depots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Use our\u00a0handy small electronics recycling box<\/a>\u00a0to collect all your handheld electronics, cords,\u00a0media, batteries and other recyclable items and bring them into any of our 8 depots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Garage\/Shed\/Storage Room:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do you have all sorts of stuff laying around your garage like old paint, broken garden tools, and half-finished projects? The garage is a wonderful place to accumulate those often-ignored items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the \u201ctouch it once\u201d rule, sort items by categories \u2013 donate, recycle or toss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find any of the following, bring it in to us for recycling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Scrap Metals<\/strong>\u00a0hiding in there? While we won\u2019t recycle your car, Regional Recycling does pay for all sorts of non ferrous scrap metal!\u00a0Learn if your scrap is worth cash here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Paint & Pesticides<\/strong>\u00a0 It\u2019s a great time to start a new spring project around the house. You can recycle your old paint and pesticides with us. We also have recycled paint available for pickup for that new flash of inspiration to revitalize your home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- We just released a new blog post about all the obscure containers that you may not have known have a refund value associated with them. Check out our\u00a0Can I Recycle This Container<\/a>\u00a0article to learn how you maybe throwing out some hard-earned cash.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- You can DONATE your refundable beverage containers to a local community organization at our\u00a0depots! Every month our Regional Recycling locations provide our customers with the opportunity to\u00a0donate their empties to a good cause, whether it\u2019s to help an organization feed at-risk children or to\u00a0support home\u2019s capital campaign. We are currently donating all refunds to\u00a0Backpack Buddies<\/a>\u00a0at participating depots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- And, if you can\u2019t get to us, but want to have your empties go to a good cause, why not leave them out for a binner \u2013 those folks who make their living by keeping recyclables out of the waste stream.\u00a0Check out this blog on the\u00a0Binners Hook by the Binner\u2019s Project.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Electronics and small appliances:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As many of us are staying at home, it\u2019s been reported that there\u2019s been an unprecedented amount of kitchen appliances and household electronics purchased to help pass the time. We handle end-of-life electronic products, which means only those that are non-functioning and beyond repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- \n
- If you have any of broken electronics or appliances hanging around your home, bring them down to us to ensure they are given a new recycled life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- If your item still works and could be used again, but you\u2019re looking to get rid of it, we highly recommend donating it to your favorite community group like\u00a0BC Tech for Learning Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have more than 2 pallets of electronics, you may qualify for a\u00a0free commercial pickup<\/a>, or a free\u00a0school recycling pickup.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGently used clothing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When warmer spring weather arrives, it\u2019s time to pack away sweaters, coats, and other cold weather clothing. Storing seasonal clothing is easy to do safely if you follow a few simple rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Make sure that the storage containers and areas are clean, cool, dark, and dry. This will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- You can donate gently worn business clothes to\u00a0Dress For Success<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Working Gear<\/a>\u00a0to support disadvantaged people get a fresh start by making a positive first impression at their next job interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Less gently-used items \u2013 Donate to Big Brothers \/ Big Sisters \u2013 All our locations have\u00a0bins on our lots that collect clothing for this organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Paper Recycling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are like many people, you collect paper & packaging, saving all types of paper to reuse, and, only when it has breathed its last useful breath, it gets recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Paper & Packaging is relatively easy these days with blue box programs in most residential-multi units and in residential neighborhoods making recycling these items easy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- If you do not have a blue box paper recycling program, please bring your\u00a0paper products<\/a>\u00a0to us with the rest of your recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Books, Newspapers and Magazines:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How is the current state of your bookshelf or magazine pile? Is the pile of \u201cI\u2019m going to read that this weekend\u201d getting longer and longer? If yes, it\u2019s time to create a donation pile. Be vigilant and give it away or swap it with friends who share your literary taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Libraries are often happy to take well-treated books, as are some schools and care homes. We also\u00a0have Book Donation Bins on our parking lots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Office \/ School Supplies \/ Computer Equipment\/ Media:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s amazing how many of these items we collect in our homes that can be recycled. And now, with more of us at home, it\u2019s likely you are noticing it more. Happy to note that all types of computer equipment and media can be recycled at any of our depots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Use our\u00a0handy small electronics recycling box<\/a>\u00a0to collect all your handheld electronics, cords,\u00a0media, batteries and other recyclable items and bring them into any of our 8 depots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Garage\/Shed\/Storage Room:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do you have all sorts of stuff laying around your garage like old paint, broken garden tools, and half-finished projects? The garage is a wonderful place to accumulate those often-ignored items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using the \u201ctouch it once\u201d rule, sort items by categories \u2013 donate, recycle or toss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find any of the following, bring it in to us for recycling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Scrap Metals<\/strong>\u00a0hiding in there? While we won\u2019t recycle your car, Regional Recycling does pay for all sorts of non ferrous scrap metal!\u00a0Learn if your scrap is worth cash here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Paint & Pesticides<\/strong>\u00a0 It\u2019s a great time to start a new spring project around the house. You can recycle your old paint and pesticides with us. We also have recycled paint available for pickup for that new flash of inspiration to revitalize your home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Scrap Metals<\/strong>\u00a0hiding in there? While we won\u2019t recycle your car, Regional Recycling does pay for all sorts of non ferrous scrap metal!\u00a0Learn if your scrap is worth cash here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Use our\u00a0handy small electronics recycling box<\/a>\u00a0to collect all your handheld electronics, cords,\u00a0media, batteries and other recyclable items and bring them into any of our 8 depots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Libraries are often happy to take well-treated books, as are some schools and care homes. We also\u00a0have Book Donation Bins on our parking lots.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- If you do not have a blue box paper recycling program, please bring your\u00a0paper products<\/a>\u00a0to us with the rest of your recycling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Paper & Packaging is relatively easy these days with blue box programs in most residential-multi units and in residential neighborhoods making recycling these items easy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Less gently-used items \u2013 Donate to Big Brothers \/ Big Sisters \u2013 All our locations have\u00a0bins on our lots that collect clothing for this organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- You can donate gently worn business clothes to\u00a0Dress For Success<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Working Gear<\/a>\u00a0to support disadvantaged people get a fresh start by making a positive first impression at their next job interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Make sure that the storage containers and areas are clean, cool, dark, and dry. This will keep clothing in good shape for next winter.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- If your item still works and could be used again, but you\u2019re looking to get rid of it, we highly recommend donating it to your favorite community group like\u00a0BC Tech for Learning Society<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- If you have any of broken electronics or appliances hanging around your home, bring them down to us to ensure they are given a new recycled life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- And, if you can\u2019t get to us, but want to have your empties go to a good cause, why not leave them out for a binner \u2013 those folks who make their living by keeping recyclables out of the waste stream.\u00a0Check out this blog on the\u00a0Binners Hook by the Binner\u2019s Project.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- You can DONATE your refundable beverage containers to a local community organization at our\u00a0depots! Every month our Regional Recycling locations provide our customers with the opportunity to\u00a0donate their empties to a good cause, whether it\u2019s to help an organization feed at-risk children or to\u00a0support home\u2019s capital campaign. We are currently donating all refunds to\u00a0Backpack Buddies<\/a>\u00a0at participating depots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n