RECYCLING COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Contact our HOTLINE: 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) in Lower Mainland or
1-800-667-4321 (rest of BC) or e-mail at hotline@rcbc.bc.ca
Wondering where to recycle a certain material? Search our Recyclepedia!
Holiday Information 2012
RCBC wants to help you make it a 'green' holiday season. Here you'll find information on holiday waste reduction, tips for zero waste gifts and dinners, tree chipping details and much more!
Recycling Hotline Hours
December 24-26, December 31, and January 1 our offices will be closed.
January 2, 2013 the Recycling Hotline will resume regular operating hours of Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
For recycling options during the holidays, please remember to check our Recyclepedia at www.rcbc.bc.ca/recyclepedia. The Recyclepedia allows you to search drop-off sites for common household recyclables including paint, tires, computers, televisions and batteries to name a few!
Information Specific to Your Area
Holiday information is available in PDF format. Please click here to download Adobe Reader.
Christmas Gift Coupons
Looking for a gift that's low on waste but full of holiday cheer? Download our Christmas gift coupons for family, friends or that special someone!
Great Christmas Tree Debate
Natural or plastic? Find out which type of tree is better for the holidays.
12 Days of Christmas
For ideas on how to give gifts with the earth in mind this holiday season, from organic clothing to handcrafted wooden jewelry!
Holiday Waste Reduction
Celebrate the season with a small environmental footprint. Here are tips on creating less waste this holiday season.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
This year, your Christmas dinner can be both fabulous and earth friendly! Here are tips on hosting an eco-friendly Christmas dinner.
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap
From making your own gift bags to the ancient Japanese art of Furoshiki wrapping, check out our alternatives to traditional gift wrap.
Christmas Light Recycling
Did you know that you can recycle Christmas light strings? They're included in the LightRecycle program as fixtures and can be dropped off at many locations across B.C. Click here to find the recycling location nearest you.
