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Recycling

Changes coming to recycling collection at Regional District transfer stations

Apr 19, 2024 | 5:25 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Starting the end of May, residents can expect changes when it comes to recycling collection

According to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, the contractor who currently provides the recycling drop off bins and hauling services is unable to continue the service past May 31.

“This means there will be a service interruption for recycling drop off at Regional District transfer stations beginning May 31. The Regional District is exploring other service options available through Recycle BC, the organization responsible for residential packaging and paper product recycling in BC.”

The Regional District says that Recycle BC has provided an offer to the Regional District to establish principal collection depots at the Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill & Regional Transfer Station, the Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, and the Valemount Regional Transfer Station.

“A timeline is being developed to determine when these depots would be operational. It is anticipated to be sometime this fall. The Regional District is working with Recycle BC to minimize the disruption and determine what other sites would satisfy Recycle BC’s criteria for principal and satellite collection depots, but these sites may not be identified and operational until closer to the end of the year. Once new collection depots are operational, the items accepted for recycling will expand to include paper and paper packaging, cardboard, cartons and paper cups, containers (plastic, aluminum, and metal), glass, flexible plastics and foam packaging. Paper and packaging recycling drop off collection will continue to be available at the Prince George Recycling Centre located on Vance Road and the Hart Return It Centre on the Hart Highway. “

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The Regional District says the residential curbside collection program offered in Prince George is not impacted by this change so residents in Prince George are encouraged to continue to utilize this service for recycling collection.