The Editor,
Re. “Cities need easy guides on garbage for residents” (Letters, The Tri-City News, Sept. 30).
Regarding Derek Wilson’s letter, the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) provides exactly that information through its province-wide Recycling Hotline service, where residents can call for information on all aspects of curbside programs: garbage, recycling, organics, yard trimmings and bulky item pick-ups.
Our hotline operators have the details for all of B.C.’s 25 product stewardship programs, the materials included and the depot locations that collect batteries, paint, lawnmowers, coffee makers or anything else you have in your home.
We know where you can drop off excess materials, such as garbage, at your local landfill and transfer station, what their fees are, and what’s accepted.
Need tips on reducing fruit flies in your compost? Call us.
Need referral for shredding services for sensitive documents? Call us.
The BC Recycling Hotline prides itself on being a one-stop shop for all your recycling and waste information needs.
In off hours, most information is available from the online Recyclepedia at rcbc.ca.
And, if you’re on the go and need recycling information, download the free Recyclepedia app for iPhone and Android platforms. Look up a material and we’ll provide you with the 10 closest drop-off sites by list or map.
We’re here weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253).
Harvinder Aujala,
Recycling Council of BC
