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Banned and Prohibited Materials

Certain items are banned or prohibited from the garbage in Burnaby. They are either recyclable or hazardous.

All banned materials can be recycled or disposed of properly through municipal recycling programs, disposal companies or the Provincial Take-Back Programs. Navigate the fly-out menu to your left for information on each program.

 Banned Items Include:  

* Accepted at Burnaby's Still Creek Recycling Depot (some restrictions apply, contact Burnaby's Recycling Line at 604-294-7972)
** Accepted through Burnaby's recycling programs

For more information on recycling or disposal of these materials, please call Burnaby Recycling Line 604-294-7972 or the Recycling Council of BC Recycling Hotline 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) or visit www.rcbc.bc.ca

 

  • Provincial Take-Back Programs

    Provincial Take Back ProgramMoreLearn about the program that takes back banned or recyclable materials.
  • Burnaby Recycling Depot

    Burnaby Recycling DepotMoreWhen you have a lot of recyclables, bring them in to our depot