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RECYCLING

The Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) Service maintains several recycling depot areas for the public to use. We partner with local businesses and organizations to find convenient locations for our large green multi-material recycling bins.

*  The City Campbell River, the City of Courtenay and the Town of Comox provide curbside  recycling  pickup for their residents. 

• Campbell River Recycling
• Courtenay Recycling
• Comox Recycling

WHERE, WHY & HOW TO RE-USE AND RECYCLE

THE "POWER OF R" is a local educational program that focuses on the "Five R's" of waste reduction: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. This waste reduction program is an initiative of the Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) service and forms an important part of our regional solid waste plan.

Recyclepedia

An easy-to-use searchable online database which provides answers to the most frequently asked recycling questions and where to take them is a resource called "Recyclepedia" and is located on the Recycling Councils of BC's (RCBC) website at www.rcbc.bc.ca

Small Appliance Recycling Program

Unplugged, the Small Appliance Recycling Program guves British Columbians a new and convenient recycling option for these products. Starting October 1st, recycle your old an dbroken small appliances at one of over 100 Unplugged recycling drop-off locations across the province and help reduce pollution, save energy, and protect our environment. www.unpluggedrecycling.ca

Red Dot Campaign

Tired of junk mail? Join the Red Dot campaign today and place your Red Dot sticker on your mailbox to stop receiving unwanted junk mail while reducing paper waste.

Recycle these items at our recycling depots

Newspapers and magazines	Includes household stationary, flyers, junkmail. Place loose in the bin.
Cardboard and boxboard	Remove liners,. boxes must be flattened.
Plastic #1-#7 household containers	If it doesn't fit in the bin, please don't leave it! Household containers only Rinse well, flatten if possible, discard caps. No styrofoam.
Metal cans	Rinse well, remove label, squeeze shut. Do not flatten, if possible Large metal items (non-food grade) can be recycled for free at our metal recyling bins at the landfill.
Glass	Rinse well Food containers only Discard lids and neckrings

USEFUL RESOURCES:
• For more information, pick up our compost brochure or visit the Compost Education Centre
• Environmental Product Disposal Information Product Care

USE THE REFUND CENTRE AND OUR RECYCLING DEPOTS

How to Recycle HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Irresponsible abandonment of products can injure kids, pets and wildlife. Return items in their original containers to the: Campbell River Refund Centre 1580 Willow Street 250-287-4224
E-Waste	• 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.
Gasoline	• Max container size: 20L • Gasoline in approved ULC containers only
Flammables (Liquids only)	• Max. container size: kerosene 9L, other liquids 10L • Paint thinners, other solvents, camp fuels or liquid adhesives with the flammable symbol
Household Paint	• Max. container size: 20L • Voluntary limit: 50 per visit • Interior & exterior latex, alkyd, enamel and oil based paints • Porch, floor and deck paints • Interior and exterior varnishes and urethanes • Primers, undercoats, block fillers and sealers • Marine enamels • Wood finishing oils, stains, shellac • Latex driveway sealers • Rust paint, decorative metal paint, fence, barn and swimming pool paint
Medications	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.
Paint Aerosols	• Voluntary limit: 50 per visit • Paint aerosols of all types, including auto and industrial
Pesticides	• Max. container size: 10L • Consumer pesticides with the poisonous (skull & crossbones) symbol, AND a “Pest Control Product” registration number • Looking for alternatives? - www.thebuglady.com -www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/pesticidesalternatives

LESS THAN 10% OF OUR LANDFILL IS REAL GARBAGE!
Reduce waste by using the POWER OF R Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle:
38%	Fibres paper, cardboard & boxboard
8-12%	Plastics household containers marked #1-#7
5-8%	Metal all metals
5-8%	Glass food containers
34%	Organics yard clippings, grass cuttings, leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds & filters are all compostable!