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Ever wondered how you as a Burnaby resident or business can recycle more than just what's in your Blue Box? Visit the Burnaby Recycling Complex, and discover how you can recycle more!
Located at 4800 Still Creek Avenue (west off of Douglas Road), the Burnaby Recycling Complex is a staffed, self-serve public facility where Burnaby residents and businesses can take larger volumes of materials accepted in the City's recycling program, yard waste for composting and some toxic materials that may be harmful to our environment. Our friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff is always on hand to answer any recycling questions you might have.
Recycling Depot
4800 Still Creek Avenue (west off of Douglas Road)
Open 7 days a week, except holidays
8:00am to 3:45pm
Yard Waste Depot
4800 Still Creek Avenue (west off of Douglas Road), next to the Burnaby Recycling Depot
Open 7 days a week, except holidays
8:00am to 3:45pm
Staffed Recycling Information Line: 604-294-7972
24 Hour Touch-tone Information Line: 604-294-7089
Household Materials
- Mixed paper (including magazines, boxboard, phone books, envelopes)
- Office paper
- Newspaper
- Corrugated cardboard (flatten boxes)
- Rigid plastic containers numbered 1, 2, 4 & 5
- Soft plastic, including shopping bags
- Metal food containers
- Glass food containers (no glassware, dishes, window or mirrored glass)
(Note: clean materials only, no soiled or dirty materials accepted)
Hazardous Products
- Household batteries (alkaline and rechargeable)
- Lead acid (car) batteries
- Used motor oil, oil containers and oil filters
- Refillable propane tanks (not disposable cylinders)
- Household paints, stains, solvents, flammable liquids, and pesticides (Please note that certain conditions apply for these products, please review the following information):
- Returned products must be in clearly marked and tightly sealed containers.
- Unidentifiable products will not be accepted.
- Check www.productcare.org for more information.
Flammable Liquids:
Paint thinners, other solvents, camp fuels or liquid adhesives with the flammable symbol. |
Pesticides:
Consumer pesticides with the poisonous (skull and cross bones) symbol AND “Pest Control Product” registration number (REG# 12345 PCP ACT). |
Household Paints and Coatings:
Latex, alkyd, enamel and oil-based paints. Primers, sealers, wood-finishing oils, stains and shellac. |
Gasoline:
Only gasoline in approved ULC containers. |
Paint Aerosols:
Paint aerosols of all types. |
Other Materials
- Scrap metal, including appliances
- Reusable clothing for donation (clean and in good condition only)
- Reusable books (for donation)
- Used cooking oil (animal fats not accepted)
Electronics (computers & their periferials, desk-top printers and televisions) can be dropped off free of charge at the following locations:
- Lee's Bottle Depot
7383 Buller Ave
604-435-3432
- Regional Recycling
12A 2350 Beta Ave
604-299-3121
- Salvation Army - Kingsway location only
5665 Kingsway
604-433-6550
Do you have other items kicking around your home or office that you would like to recycle or donate but are currently not accepted at the Burnaby Recycling complex? To find out recycling options, please call the BC Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253 (604-RECYCLE) or visit www.rcbc.bc.ca.
For more information about provincial take-back programs and drop off locations, visit:
- Beverage containers & Electronic Items www.encorp.ca
- Vehicle tires www.tirestewardshipbc.ca
- Prescription & non-prescription drugs www.medicationsreturn.ca
- Used Oil, oil filters, & containers www.usedoilrecycling.com
Larger volumes of yard and garden waste can be dropped off at the Yard Waste Depot year round. Residents can drop off up to 100kg of yard waste free of charge (proof of residency required). Charges are based on weight, cash only.
Yard Waste Depot accepts:
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Plant, flower, tree and hedge clippings
- Branches (not bigger than 4" in diameter)
- Christmas trees (all decorations, lights and tinsel must be removed)
Yard Waste Depot does not accept:
- Rocks, sod, stumps or dirt
- Kitchen scraps or lumber
- Garden hoses, flower pots or other non-organic materials
Yard Waste Depot Fees
- No minimum charge, $48 per tonne, inclusive of GST
- No fee for Burnaby residents with a load of 50kg or less (limit of one free visit per day)
The City of Burnaby encourages residents to reduce waste and conserve drinking water through the purchase of a backyard composter and rain barrel. 
Yard and garden trimmings, along with fruit and vegetable peelings, can be composted at home in your own backyard. You'll make your own rich soil amendment, which is great for gardening. Composters are available from the Yard Waste Depot for $30 each (includes tax).
Click here - [PDF 2.5MB] - to download a copy of the City's composting guide.
 With lawn sprinkling restrictions in effect from June 1 to September 30, give yourself greater watering flexibility and give your plants the gift of warm, un-chlorinated and oxygen-rich water. Purchase a City of Burnaby Rain Barrel today, while quantities last. Each rain barrel holds up to 341 litres of water, and is specially priced at $70.00 (includes tax).
Composters and rain barrels can be purchased at the City's Yard Waste Depot. For more information about either of these items, please contact 604-294-7972 or drop by the Burnaby Yard Waste Depot located next to the Recycling Complex at 4800 Still Creek Avenue (west off of Douglas).
Recycling Information
Staffed Information Line: 604.294.7972
24 Hours Touch-tone Information Line: 604.294.7089
BC Recycling Hotline: 604.732.9253 or www.rcbc.bc.ca
Garbage
Burnaby Engineering Dept: 604.294.7972
Yard Waste
Staffed Information Line: 604.294.7972
24 Hour Touch-tone Information Line: 604.294.7089
Compost Hotline
604.736.2250
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