Pop-up recycling events

What you need to know

Together with our partners, we host 2 types of recycling drop-off events to help residents conveniently dispose of reusable and recyclable items:

Pop-up recycling events: Held monthly from February to October, these events allow you to recycle a variety of items, including electronics and clothing, not typically accepted in Recycle BC's program.
Mini pop-up recycling events: Held periodically throughout the year, these events collect a smaller range of items, such as cell phones and household batteries.

Before attending, check what items are accepted at each event and what is not accepted.

By participating in a pop-up recycling event, you help us move towards becoming a Zero Waste community, avoiding sending useful items to the landfill.

Clean out your closet or garage and bring your old, broken, or unwanted electronics and other items to our next event.

Know before you go

Guidelines for attending an event
When attending a pop-up event, follow these guidelines:
- Pay attention to signs and ground markings at the entrance and exit and follow instructions given by on-site staff.
- If you are carrying heavy items, lift carefully, and ask event staff for help if needed.
- Wash your hands before and after your visit.
- Bring only “accepted” items that are sorted. Before you come to the event, pre-sort your items into the categories under accepted items for reuse and recycling. Unsorted and unacceptable items will not be collected. Items in their original packaging can stay in their original packaging.
- Pop-up events are popular and can be very busy. Expect lineups, be kind to one another, and wait for your turn.
Options to repair or donate
Before items are brought to a pop-up event, consider if they can be repaired or repurposed.

These non-profit organizations provide options:

Pop-up recycling events

Items accepted for reuse and recycling
Items accepted for reuse

These items are accepted at each pop-up recycling event:

Accessories (scarves, hats, gloves)

Bags, backpacks, and purses

Bath towels

Bedding (sheets, pillow cases, blankets)

Bicycles in good condition

Books (soft and hardcover)

CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

Clothing (Review guidelines)

Computers, laptops, and monitors

Curtains

Fabric shower curtains

Kitchen tea towels

Reusable shopping bags (Follow these steps to prepare bags for donation)

Shoes

Tablecloths and cloth napkins

Video game systems

Items accepted for recycling

These items are accepted at each pop-up recycling event:

Cable and charging cables

Clothing and textiles (Review guidelines)

Electric bike, scooter, skateboard, and hoverboard batteries

Electronics (TVs, CD and DVD players, VCRs)

Home theatre components

Household batteries

Household ink and toner cartridges

Light bulbs

Light fixtures

Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters

Phones

Portable audio and video equipment

Power tools

Razors and razorblades (all brands)

Small household appliances

Smoke and CO alarms

VHS tapes, CDs, floppy disks, cassette tapes

Clothing and textiles guidelines

Accepted clothing items

Clothing and other textiles can be dropped off for both reuse and recycling as long as they are washed, dried, and tied in a bag. This includes items that can be:
- Worn again or are torn
- Ripped
- Full of holes
- Lightly stained
- Worn-out or faded
- Missing buttons
- With broken zippers
- Singles of paired items
Depending on the type of item and its condition, it will be reused, repurposed, or recycled.

Clothing items not accepted

Clothing or textiles will not be accepted if the item is:
- Wet
- Mildewed
- Contaminated
- Stained with oil and paint
- Infested with moths or bed bugs
- Not in a bag
Items not accepted

These items are currently not accepted at pop-up recycling events:

Car seats

Carpet and rugs

Clothing and textiles that are contaminated, mildewed, or wet (Review clothing guidelines)

Construction materials, such as drywall and wood

Damaged bicycles

Furniture and large or bulky items

Hazardous waste

Lawnmowers

Mattresses and box springs

Paper and magazines

Pharmaceutical products

Planter pots

Plastic storage containers

Propane tanks

Sinks, toilets, and bathtubs

Soft plastics

Styrofoam

Suitcases

Tires

Toys

Used oil

Learn how to recycle or dispose of these items

Mini pop-up recycling events

Items accepted at mini events

These items are accepted at mini pop-up recycling events:

Cell phones

Disposable razors and razorblades

Electric scooter, bike, or skateboard batteries

Flexible plastics (clean and dry)

Household batteries (5 kg maximum weight, no car batteries)

Ink and toner cartridges

Lightbulbs (no light tubes)

Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors