Most packaging & printed paper can be collected curbside or can be taken to our depot for recycling. Please note – we only accept residential quantities. We also take plastic bags & plastic overwrap. For more information on what we take and how to recycle it, please go to RecycleBC.ca
RECYCLE METAL CONTAINERS
NO Pails for lubricants or oils, Propane cylinders, tanks or bottles NO Containers for motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products. MUST BE CLEAN! Food waste smells & creates mold
Metal Cans
Aerosol Cans
Aluminum Foil & Trays
Metal Lids
RECYCLE GLASS CONTAINERS
NO Ceramic bowls or bowls with metal rims MUST BE CLEAN! Food waste smells & creates mold
Glass Jars
Glass Food Containers
Glass Sauce Containers
Glass Bottles
RECYCLE STYROFOAM
NO Foam pellets, packing chips or noodles blue or pink foam board insulation. REMOVE Liquid-absorbing pads, Shrink Wrap, Anything not Styrofoam MUST BE CLEAN! Food waste smells & creates mold
Plastic Foam Egg Cartons
Plastic Foam Containers & Trays
Plastic Foam Cushion Packaging
Plastic Foam Cups
PLASTIC BAGS & OVERWRAP
Plastic Packaging
Plastic Grocery Bag
Plastic Overwrap
Plastic Garbage Bags
PLASTIC BAGS & OVERWRAP
Plastic Food Packaging
Plastic Containers
Plastic Bucket
Plastic Planting Pot
Please note - Regional Recycling Nanaimo depots will close on days when weather conditions makes travelling to the depot unsafe.
Find a Recycling Depot in Nanaimo
Hayes Road
2375 Hayes Road, Nanaimo, BC
OLD VICTORIA
839 Old Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Recycling Depot Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM | Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Closed: Stat Holidays & Boxing day | Christmas Eve & New Years Eve: 8:30 AM - 3 PM