Bowen Island Recycling Depot (“BIRD”) has been in existence for close to 20 years and is operated by volunteers. Our team of volunteers operates one of the most cost effective recycling centres in the province.

The Recycling Depot is located on the north side of Mt. Gardner Road, opposite the Gas Station.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 
OPEN: Thursday to Monday:  9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CLOSED: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

BIRD's new (May 2010) web site may be viewed at the following link: http://sites.google.com/site/bowenislandrecyclingdepot/

Contact information:
Don Marshall: 604-947-9859
Bill Carr:  604-947-0044

BIRD accepts the following items:

Mixed Paper

Newspapers

Milk Jugs

Glass Bottles & Jars

Electronics

Rigid Plastic Containers

Deposit Containers (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)

Corrugated Boxes

Light Metal

Batteries

Ink & Toner Cartridges

Flourescent Bulbs

Milk, Soya, Rice, Almond, Hemp Milk and Chai Cartons

Plastic bags

Cell Phones

Clean Styrofoam Packing Peanuts

Mercury containing Thermostats

BIRD cannot accept the following items:

• Rigid Styrofoam
• Garbage
• Film (cling wrap)

STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2011
BC Small Appliance Recycling Program:
Keep your old, broken appliances out of the landfill and recycle them.  The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) – a not-for-profit agency comprised of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of these products -- was formed to manage a program to recycle small appliances in British Columbia. 

Beginning on October 1, 2011, consumers will be able to drop off small appliances for recycling at collection points across the province (on Bowen Island:  at the Bowen Island Recycling Depot {B.I.R.D.} on Mt. Gardner Road, across from the gas station).
 
A wide range of small appliances will be included in the program according to the following categories:
• air treatment
• countertop
• floor care
• personal care
• garment care
• weight measurement; and
• time measurement

A full list of products in each of these categories is available on the CESA products page at:  http://www.cesarecycling.ca/consumer-products

For information on other plastics, toxic waste and garbage call Bowen Waste Services at 604-947-2255.

Want to meet new people? Spend a couple of hours a week helping out at the depot and in a short time you will have met everyone. You will also get a warm feeling from knowing you are part of the solution.
Contact: Don Marshall  didomar@telus.net  604-947-9859

Contact BIRD about:

• Composting
• Water Conservation
• Greening your household
• Lawn care tips

Before you Trash it… Search it!

 

MetroVancouverRecycles.org connects you with reuse, donation, recycling and safe disposal services both on and off Bowen Island.   With over 1,300 listings, MetroVancouverRecycles.org helps you donate, recycle or appropriately dispose of just about anything. It can also help you find places to get the used items you need.

 

Recycle Beyond ‘BIRD’

We’re good at taking mixed paper, food cans, glass and plastic containers to the Bowen Island Recycling Depot, but what do we do with things like computers, appliances and tires?

 

And about hazardous items like compact fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, medicines, paint and motor oil? Where do those go?

 

Find out quickly and easily with MetroVancouverRecycles.org – an online tool that’ll help you find places to recycle just about anything!

 

What about Reuse?

We’ve also included listings of thrift shops and charitable agencies that will accept donations of working and gently used items. It’s also a great way to find places to buy used goods.

 

Reduce Waste

Whether you’re springing cleaning, renovating or just going green, by using MetroVancouverRecycles.org you can help reduce waste in the region.

                                                                                                    

Reuse, recycle and safely dispose:

 

§  Computers and parts

§  Cell phones

§  Building materials

§  Batteries

§  Medication & Vitamins

§  Furniture & appliances

§  Clothing

§  Household items

§  Paint, oils, hazardous materials

§  And more!

Information on the 'Zero Waste Challenge' – Metro Vancouver may be viewed at the following link:

http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/zerowaste/Pages/default.aspx