Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR)
Major appliances (fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
Drop off large household appliances at a MARR collection site, where refrigerants are removed and metals recycled at no charge.
By item
What goes where.
BC recycling programs.
Province-wide programs that take common junk, with links to find a drop-off near you.
Return-It Electronics
Electronics (TVs, computers, phones, audio)
Take unwanted electronics to a Return-It Electronics drop-off location; wipe personal data from devices first.
Return-It Electronics
Small appliances and power tools
Since January 1, 2025, small appliances and power tools can be dropped off free at Return-It Electronics depots across BC.
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) recycling program
Electric outdoor power equipment (mowers, trimmers)
Drop electric lawn mowers, trimmers and similar equipment free at a participating OPEIC recycling depot.
No provincial program
Mattresses and box springs
BC has no mattress take-back program; many local recycling and waste centres and landfills accept mattresses and box springs.
Product Care Recycling (BC Paint program)
Paint and aerosol paint
Bring leftover paint in its original labelled, sealed container to a Product Care paint collection site for free recycling.
Product Care Recycling (BC Household Hazardous Waste program)
Solvents, flammable liquids, pesticides and gasoline
Take paint thinner, flammable solvents, pesticides and old gasoline to a Product Care HHW location; not every paint site accepts them.
Product Care Recycling (LightRecycle)
Light bulbs, tubes and light fixtures
Drop off bulbs, fluorescent tubes and household light fixtures at a Product Care light recycling location.
Call2Recycle (Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!)
Household batteries
Drop single-use and rechargeable household batteries at a Call2Recycle drop-off location.
Canadian Battery Association lead-acid battery program
Car batteries
Lead-acid car batteries are recycled through the Canadian Battery Association program; use Recyclepedia to find a drop-off.
Tire Stewardship BC
Tires
Return up to four clean tires, off the rim, to a participating Return to Retailer tire shop; call ahead first.
No provincial program
Scrap metal
Scrap metal is recycled at landfills, transfer stations, scrap metal yards and some recycling depots.
Recycle BC
Cardboard and paper
Put paper and flattened cardboard in your home recycling collection, or take it to a Recycle BC depot.
No provincial program
Yard and garden waste
Use your backyard composter or your municipality’s green bin or yard waste drop-off facility, not the garbage.
No provincial program
Drywall (gypsum)
Several regional recycling and waste centres and landfills accept gypsum drywall, with conditions; check the facility first.
No provincial program
Concrete and asphalt
Not covered by a BC stewardship program; search Recyclepedia or ask the RCBC Recycling Hotline for a local recycler.
No provincial program
Propane tanks and cylinders
Exchange refillable tanks at a retailer; take empty tanks to a landfill, transfer station or scrap metal yard, never curbside.
Return-It
Beverage containers
Return deposit beverage containers to a Return-It depot or Return-It Express location for a refund.
By town
Local drop-off sites
and transfer stations.
Public recycling depots and transfer stations residents can use.
DeltaSurreyLangleyAldergrovePitt MeadowsMaple RidgeMissionAbbotsfordChilliwackAgassizDistrict of KentHarrison Hot SpringsHope
Delta
Landfill & depot
Vancouver Landfill Recycling Depot
City of Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses (Delta voucher program), major appliances
5400 72 Street, DeltaWebsite ↗
Surrey
Recycling & waste centre
Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses, appliances, scrap metal, yard trimmings, drywall
6711 154 Street, SurreyWebsite ↗
Recycling & waste centre
North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses, large appliances, scrap metal, yard trimmings, drywall, tires, batteries, cardboard
9770 192 Street, SurreyWebsite ↗
Langley
Recycling & waste centre
Langley Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses, appliances, fridges and freezers, scrap metal, yard trimmings, drywall
1070 272 Street, Langley TownshipWebsite ↗
Aldergrove
Recycling & waste centre
Langley Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses, appliances, fridges and freezers, scrap metal, yard trimmings, drywall
1070 272 Street, Langley TownshipWebsite ↗
Pitt Meadows
Recycling depot
Pitt Meadows Bottle & Return-It Depot
Takes: Beverage containers, electronics, small appliances, paint, light bulbs, batteries
19090 Lougheed Highway, Pitt MeadowsWebsite ↗
Maple Ridge
Recycling & waste centre
Maple Ridge Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver
Takes: Mattresses, drywall, yard trimmings, clean wood, tires, gas cylinders
10092 236 Street, Maple RidgeWebsite ↗
Recycling depot
Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society
Takes: Electronics, textiles, rigid plastics, paint, cardboard, bicycles, books
Unit 1, 10092 236 Street, Maple RidgeWebsite ↗
Mission
Recycling depot
Mission Recycling Depot
Takes: Paper, cardboard, containers, appliances, electronics, batteries, paint, scrap metal, used oil, bulbs
7229 Mershon Street, MissionWebsite ↗
Landfill & depot
Mission Landfill
Takes: Garbage, furniture, appliances, renovation waste, yard waste, scrap metal, drywall, tires, mattresses
32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, MissionWebsite ↗
Abbotsford
Recycling depot
Abbotsford-Mission Recycling Depot
Takes: Containers, paper, cardboard, electronics, appliances, paint, batteries, scrap metal, light bulbs
33670 Valley Road, AbbotsfordWebsite ↗
Chilliwack
Landfill & depot
Bailey Sanitary Landfill and Municipal Recycling Depot
Takes: Major appliances, scrap metal, drywall, household batteries, yard and wood waste, propane tanks, recyclables
5940 Matheson Road, ChilliwackWebsite ↗
Green waste depot
Parr Road Green Depot
City of Chilliwack
Takes: Yard waste, clean wood waste, plywood, OSB, particle board, stumps and logs
45175 Parr Road, ChilliwackWebsite ↗
Agassiz
Recycling depot
Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot
Takes: Recyclables, yard waste (District green waste bin), Christmas trees
7689 Industrial Way, AgassizWebsite ↗
District of Kent
Recycling depot
Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot
Takes: Recyclables, yard waste (District green waste bin), Christmas trees
7689 Industrial Way, AgassizWebsite ↗
Harrison Hot Springs
Recycling depot
Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot
Takes: Yard waste (green waste bin)
7689 Industrial Way, AgassizWebsite ↗
Hope
Transfer station
District of Hope Transfer Station
Takes: Excess household waste
See the District of Hope website for location and what it takes.
Programs, locations and accepted materials can change, so check the official site before you go. Hazardous items such as paint, propane and chemicals have their own drop-off programs.
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