RECYCLING & GARBAGE COLLECTION CALENDAR FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND TOWNHOMES

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1 Let s trim our waste! 2015 RECYCLING & GARBAGE COLLECTION CALENDAR FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES AND TOWNHOMES COLLECTION CALENDAR & MAP FOOD SCRAPS & YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING LARGE ITEM PICKUP CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION BLUE BOX & BLUE CART RECYCLING RECYCLING DEPOT TIPS & RESOURCES

2 COLLECTION CALENDAR 2015 DECEMBER * 26 * MAY OCTOBER DECEMBER * 26 * * Depot Closed (also closed every Monday and Tuesday) JANUARY * JUNE NOVEMBER * JANUARY * Statutory Holiday Please note: This schedule does not apply to residents participating in the City s Bi-weekly Garbage Cart Pilot Program. A separate collection schedule will be provided. For some townhomes, schedule information may not apply. Please contact your property/building manager for collection schedule information. FEBRUARY JULY * Gulf of Georgia Vancouver International Airport No. 1 Road Westminster Highway Granville Avenue Blundell Road Railway Avenue Moncton Street No. 2 Road Francis Road Williams Road Steveston Highway Gilbert Road No. 3 Road MARCH AUGUST Garden City Road Finn Road VANCOUVER No. 4 Road Shell Road Bridgeport Road Cambie Road No. 5 Road Highway 99 Sidaway Road No. 6 Road No. 7 Road APRIL * SEPTEMBER RECYCLING/GARBAGE COLLECTION ZONE Highway 91 No. 8 Road BURNABY COLLECTION ZONE/DAY MONDAY DELTA This schedule applies TUESDAY to residents in singlefamily WEDNESDAY homes and townhomes with THURSDAY City Garbage service. N N Place garbage and recycling at the curb before 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Please do not place items out earlier than 8 p.m. the night before collection. RICHMOND: A RECYCLING SMART CITY! Richmond makes recycling easy for residents through a number of convenient services. For more information on these services, please use this calendar as a guide and visit Large Item Pick Up Program: Curbside collection of four large household items. Green Cart: Foods scraps and yard trimmings recycling. Blue Box/Cart: Recycling of spiral wound containers, aerosol cans, plastic/paper drink cups and flower pots, paper and newsprint, glass, rigid plastic containers, and tin and aluminium containers. City Garbage Collection: Garbage collection, not including banned items such as hazardous waste and materials that can be recycled. Extra Garbage Disposal: Garbage tags and vouchers for sale to dispose of additional garbage or large items. Recycling Depot: Collection site for Styrofoam, small/large appliances, batteries, cell phones, plastic bags and overwrap, etc. Home Composting: Sale of residential compost bins at the Recycling Depot, a composting demonstration garden and related workshops. Free Workshops: Workshops on recycling, composting, reduction and eco-cleaning. COLLECTION CALENDAR & MAP

3 FOOD SCRAPS AND YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING FOOD SCRAPS NOT ALLOWED IN GARBAGE Starting in 2015, food scraps are banned from the garbage which means they must be recycled or composted. Richmond s convenient options to recycle food scraps and yard trimmings include the Green Cart program, home composting (bins available at Recycling Depot) and garden and yard trimmings drop-off services at the Recycling Depot and Ecowaste. Green Cart is currently provided to residents in single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage and/or Blue Box service. WHAT GOES IN YOUR GREEN CART ACCEPTED Breads & pastas Coffee grounds, fi lters, tea bags Egg & dairy products Fat & grease solids (no liquids) Fruits & vegetables Yard trimmings & grass clippings Food-soiled paper towels, napkins, paper plates & pizza delivery boxes Meat, poultry, fi sh, shellfi sh, bones & table scraps Rice & noodles NOT ACCEPTED x Glass, metal or foil x Plastic bags, plastic wrap & plastic take out containers x Styrofoam or coffee cups, meat trays (accepted at Recycling Depot) x Liquid grease or cooking oil (accepted at Recycling Depot) NO PLASTIC BAGS Including compostable/biodegradable plastic bags. Please use newspaper or paper bags to wrap your food scraps instead. GREEN CART TIPS Place cart at the curb by 7:30 a.m. and no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before to ensure pick up. Ensure branches do not extend beyond the top of the container. They must be less than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Use paper yard waste bags and/or Green Cans for extra yard trimmings. For program requirements visit LARGE 240 litres STANDARD SIZE for single-family COMPACT 46.5 litres STANDARD SIZE for townhomes To prevent odours: Sprinkle baking soda in your cart Wash your can/cart regularly with mild environmentally friendly solution Freeze meat in newspaper or cereal boxes until collection day Wrap food scraps in newspaper, paper bags or used paper towels GREEN CART EXCHANGE Green Carts are available in a variety of sizes. Most single-family homes have the Large size (240 litres) and townhomes have the Compact size (46.5 litres). If you would like to exchange your current Green Cart for a different size, please contact The cost to exchange a Green Cart is $25. If you require a new Green Cart, either due to loss, damage or you are a new resident and your Richmond home does not have a Green Cart, please call Recommended Available Sizes: Single-Family: 360 L, 240 L, 120 L or 80 L Townhomes: 80 L or 46.5 L FOOD SCRAPS & YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING

4 CURBSIDE COLLECTION FOR LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Richmond s Large Item Pick Up program provides a convenient curbside collection service for up to four large household items per year, including mattresses, furniture and appliances. This program is designed to make it more convenient to dispose of large household items and to help reduce illegal dumping. As well, through this program, large household items that can be recycled will be diverted from the landfill, which will help Richmond achieve its goal for 80% waste diversion from the landfill by Large Item Pick Up is currently provided to residents in single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage and/or Blue Box service. STEPS ON HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: 1 2 To schedule collection of up to four items per year, residents can contact the City s service provider, Sierra Waste Services at or schedule online at Sierra Waste Services will contact you to provide a pick up date and confi rmation number. WHAT S ACCEPTED AND NOT ACCEPTED? ACCEPTED Furniture (couches, coffee tables, chairs, desks, dressers, TV stands, cabinets, drawers, tables, hutches, cribs, high chairs, entertainment centers) Appliances (stoves, dishwashers, washers and/or dryers, hot water tanks, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves) Electric lawnmowers NOT ACCEPTED Small household goods, provided they are boxed or bundled and are a reasonable size (one box or bundle is equal to one of the resident s four allotted items) Barbecues (remove lava rock briquettes and/or propane tank) Mattresses (including headboard & frame) Outdoor furniture (chairs, patio tables, patio umbrellas) Weight training equipment (treadmills, ellipticals,stationary bikes, stair masters, weight sets) Note: The item(s) must be able to be safely handled from curbside in order to qualify for collection. To ensure your mattress and cloth furniture can be handled safely, please ensure they are kept dry and mould-free by covering it in a plastic bag. Reuse the bag from newly-purchased furniture or purchase bags from home hardware and supply stores. Water-logged items that become too heavy may not be picked up. x Car bodies or parts x Carpets x Demolition (drywall, roofi ng) x Gas lawnmowers Please call for drop-off locations. x Hazardous waste x Home renovation (sinks, doors, windows, bathtubs) x Lumber x Propane tanks x Tires x Tree stumps LARGE ITEM PICK UP 3 On your scheduled pick up date only, place items at the curb before 7:30 a.m. or no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before. If your household item is not listed, contact Sierra Waste Services at to see if it is accepted for collection. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS For safety reasons, if the large item is a freezer, refrigerator, icebox or other container that is equipped with a latch or locking device, the door/latch must be removed and placed beside the large item. Mattresses and cloth furniture must be wrapped in plastic to avoid items becoming water-logged and too heavy for collectors to lift. DID YOU KNOW? Wet mattresses cannot be recycled and pose safety hazards for lifting, which is why you need to cover your mattresses in plastic before placing them at the curb for pick up.

5 CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION STANDARDS Weekly curbside collection of garbage and recycling is provided to residents in single-family homes and some townhomes. Please use the following tips to help make sure your garbage can be picked up weekly. For townhomes with private garbage collection, this information may not apply. Please contact your building property manager for information.!!! TWO-CAN LIMIT Up to two, 100 L containers or bags per household, accepted per week. Residents are required to provide their own garbage containers. Maximum bag size is 30 inches (76 cm) x 48 inches (120 cm). GARBAGE PICK UP Place garbage and recycling at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day, but no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before. ADDITIONAL GARBAGE Garbage Tags: $2 each for each additional garbage bag/can. Garbage Disposal Voucher: $5 each, value up to $20 at the Vancouver Landfi ll. Use to dispose of items such as dirt, rocks, construction or demolition materials. Garbage Tags and Garbage Disposal Vouchers are available for purchase at all City facilities including City Hall, Recycling Depot, Community Centres and Libraries. For operating hours and addresses, please visit Large Item Pick Up Program: Curbside pick-up of mattresses, furniture, etc. See Large Item Pick Up tab for information. WHAT GOES IN THE GARBAGE? NOT MUCH! The more we recycle, the less we need to throw into the garbage. The following are examples of the few remaining household items that go into the garbage: Diapers & baby wipes Plastic cutlery Broken ceramics & glass Chip bags and Plastic cling wrap candy wrappers *There are also some hazardous materials and other household items that must be taken to drop-off locations for safe disposal. See the Tips and Resources tab for more information. FUTURE OUTLOOK Richmond s goal is to reduce garbage by 80% by The City is conducting a garbage cart pilot program to evaluate options for city-provided garbage carts. The City is testing preferences for garbage collection frequency and cart size options with a goal to improve service while promoting increased recycling. The City will use feedback from residents and data on garbage and recycling output as well as overall program performance to make recommendations for a city-wide garbage cart program for single-family homes and some townhomes. CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Diffi cult to handle or hazardous materials are not accepted in the garbage. Please call for disposal options.

6 BLUE BOX & BLUE CART RECYCLING Richmond s Blue Box and Blue Cart programs make it easy and convenient to recycle paper products, aerosol cans, spiral wound containers, milk cartons, plastic/paper drink cups, glass, aluminium, tin and rigid plastic containers. These recyclable materials are banned at the landfill, which means they are not permitted in the garbage. WHAT GOES WHERE: All newsprint and paper items are combined into a yellow Mixed Paper Recycling Bag or Mixed Paper Recycling Cart 30.5cm 30.5cm Glass jars & bottles are now separated into the grey Glass Recycling Bin or Glass Recycling Cart Plastic bottles, tin & aluminium cans plus many other recyclable items go in your Blue Box or Containers Recycling Cart 7:30 a.m. HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT BOXES AND BAGS There is no charge for new or replacement Blue Boxes, Mixed Paper Recycling Bags, Glass Recycling Bins and Blue Cart Indoor Collection Bags. Boxes and bags are available for pick up at the City Recycling Depot or City Hall. Replacement boxes and bags can also be ordered online at or by calling the Environmental Programs Information Line at MIXED PAPER RECYCLING BAG/CART ACCEPTED HOW TO RECYCLE NOT ACCEPTED Newspapers, inserts & fl yers Flattened cardboard boxes Catalogues & magazines Cereal boxes Clean pizza boxes Corrugated cardboard (small pieces) Junk mail Paper bags Paper egg cartons Telephone books Writing paper & envelopes Remove plastic liners/covers. Remove any food residue. Flatten boxes. Place in Mixed Paper Recycling Bag or Mixed Paper Recycling Cart Blue Box Collection: Cardboard is limited to one bundle per week. Bundle size: 3 ft x 2 ft x 4 in (90 cm x 60 cm x 10 cm) Note: Oversized/excessive amounts of cardboard can be dropped off at the City s Recycling Depot at 5555 Lynas Lane. x Cardboard boxes with wax coating x Plastic bags used to cover newspapers/fl yers x Metallic wrapping paper x Ribbons or bows x Musical greeting cards with batteries x Padded envelopes x Plastic or foil candy wrappers GLASS RECYCLING BIN/CART ACCEPTED HOW TO RECYCLE NOT ACCEPTED Clear or coloured glass bottles & jars (pickle jars, jam jars, spaghetti sauce jars, soy sauce bottles) Remove lids & caps. Remove food residue. Empty & rinse. Place in Glass Recycling Bin or Glass Recycling Cart. x Glasses, dishes, cookware, window glass or mirrors x Ceramic products x Lids & caps (place in Blue Box/ Containers Recycling Cart) BLUE BOX/CART FOR CONTAINERS ACCEPTED HOW TO RECYCLE NOT ACCEPTED Aerosol cans & caps (food items, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray) Microwavable bowls, cups & lids Paper food containers & cartons containing liquid when sold Paper & plastic drink cups with lids Plastic containers, trays & caps (bakery containers & deli trays) Plastic and paper garden pots & trays Spiral wound paper cans & lids (frozen juice, potato chips, cookie dough, coffee, nuts, baby formula) Aluminium cans & lids Aluminium foil & foil containers (foil wrap, pie plates, food trays) Plastic jars, lids, bottles & caps Plastic tubs & lids (margarine, spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream) Tin cans & lids Remove food residue. Remove caps or lids; place loose in the Blue Box/Containers Recycling Cart. Empty and rinse. Place in Blue Box or Containers Recycling Cart. Note: Flatten and/or stack containers where possible. x Ceramic plant pots x Compostable/biodegradable plastic bags & containers x Containers for motor oil, or vehicle lubricant or wax products x Foil-lined cardboard lids from take-out containers x Garden hoses x Plastic bags & over wrap (Take to Recycling Depot) x Plastic string or rope x Spray paint cans (Take to Recycling Depot) x Styrofoam materials (Take to Recycling Depot) BLUE BOX & BLUE CART RECYCLING

7 RECYCLING DEPOT LYNAS LANE CONVENIENT AND CLOSE TO HOME Richmond s Recycling Depot is ideal for recycling and drop off of items like large and small appliances, paint and solvents and other materials banned from the landfi ll. The City is continually expanding the range of materials we collect at our Depot. This year we ve added coloured Styrofoam, aerosol and spiral wound cans, plastic bags and over wrap. MATERIALS ACCEPTED INCLUDE: Styrofoam Used books Aerosol & spiral wound cans Plastic bags & over wrap Batteries & cell phones Cooking oil & animal fat (up to 2, 5-litre containers are accepted) Corrugated cardboard Exercise & hobby machines (treadmills, elliptical & cross trainers) Fluorescent lamps including compact fluorescent lights & fluorescent tubes Glass food & beverage containers Large appliances (fridges, freezers & dishwashers) Large metal items (bike frames & clean barbecues) Magazines, including glossy catalogues & flyers Paint, solvents, pesticides & gasoline (restrictions apply) Plastic food & beverage containers Power tools Used books Lights & lighting fixtures Sewing, knitting & textile machines Small electrical appliances (toaster ovens & electric mixers) Tin & aluminium cans Up to 1 cubic yard of garden trimmings at no charge for Richmond residents. Each additional cubic yard is $20. Alternatively, Richmond residents can drop off an unlimited amount of yard trimmings at Ecowaste Industries free of charge. Proof of residency is required. Visit or call for hours of operation and directions. Note: Commercial operators are charged $20 per yard for all trimmings. No. 1 Road Richmond Recycling Depot Address: 5555 Lynas Lane venue Lynas Lane No. 2 Road Granville Avenue Blundell Road Francis Road Westminster Highway Gilbert Road City Hall No. 3 Road ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE RECYCLING DEPOT 1 2 Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. (Closed on statutory holidays) Rain Barrels: Rain barrels are available for purchase. The barrels require a water diverter unit to hook up to the downspout of the water runoff from the roof. Water Diverters are available for purchase at hardware supply stores. Compost Bins: Available to residents at a reduced price of $25 plus tax. 3 Garbage Disposal Vouchers & Tags: - $2 Garbage Tags: May be purchased to help dispose of additional waste for curbside collection. One Garbage Tag must be present on each additional garbage can or bag. - $5 Garbage Disposal Voucher: Value for up to $20 in disposal charge at the Vancouver Landfill and are valid during their regular operating hours. Limit one per household per year. DID YOU KNOW? Food scraps, oils and grease should never be disposed down sinks, drains or garburators as the material hardens and builds up on the inside of sewage lines, causing blockages. This can lead to breaks and sewage spills or overfl ows. Recycle food scraps and grease solids in your Green Can/Cart, and take used cooking oils and liquid fats in a sealed container to the Recycling Depot. RECYCLING DEPOT

8 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Environmental Programs Information Line RCBC Recycling Hotline (604-RECYCLE) Compost Hotline Report illegal dumping or missed collection Recycling Directory Set-up Garbage/Recycling Reminders ReCollect App - Sign up at Donate used items Register for Free Workshops & press 2 FROM FOOD SCRAPS TO NUTRIENT-RICH COMPOST Starting in January 2015, residents must recycle food scraps in the Green Cart they will not be permitted in the garbage. Richmond sends recycled food scraps and yard trimmings to Harvest Power, where these recyclable materials are composted and turned into nutrient-rich compost and soil blends used by farmers, gardeners and landscapers. Harvest Power also uses anaerobic digestion to harness biogas from food scraps, which is turned into clean, local electricity. Composted soil is available for sale from Harvest (harvestpower.com/bc or ) and through local dealers. Note: Residents need to purchase a minimum of 2 cubic yards if they d like to buy composted soil directly from Harvest Power (material available in bulk form only). HAZARDOUS WASTE & OTHER DISPOSAL OPTIONS Hazardous household materials must be taken to drop-off depots for safe recycling or disposal. There are also a number of household items that are not accepted at curbside collection but can be recycled by taking them to local retailers and special depots. The following are examples of household items that require special handling and can be taken to drop-off service locations. Auto Parts Drywall/Gypsum Electronics Fire Extinguishers Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, pesticides and lead acid batteries Medications City of Richmond tips and ResoURCes ReCyCLing and solid waste management Outdoor Power Equipment Oil & Antifreeze Propane Tanks Smoke Detectors & Carbon Dioxide Monitors Tires Thermostats DID YOU KNOW? You can get money back when you recycle refundable beverage containers by taking them to a Return-it Recycling Depot. Visit beverage to fi nd a location near you. For details on drop-off locations and information about Richmond s recycling services, please download a copy of the City s Tips and Resources Guide at under Related Links and Resources. TIPS & RESOURCES DROP-OFF LOCATIONS PRINTED IN CANADA ON RECYCLED PAPER (100% POST CONSUMER CONTENT) There are multiple ways to find out where to take your hazardous waste and special disposal items. Visit and select Prohibited Materials Drop Off Call the RCBC Recycling Hotline at

9 LET S REDUCE OUR FOOD WASTE! Starting in 2015, food scraps will no longer be permitted in the garbage you will need to recycle them with your Green Cart or through backyard composting. Compostable materials like foods scraps and yard trimmings still make up about 43% of the waste going to landfills from singlefamily homes and townhomes. These organic materials should not go in the garbage. Please put them in your Green Cart or backyard compost bin so they can be recycled into compost for nutrient-rich soil used in home gardens, by landscaping companies and in the farming industry. For details on how to use your Green Cart, see the Food Scraps & Yard Trimmings Recycling tab in your calendar. EASY TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE There are lots of great ways to reduce your food waste. Richmond offers a variety of free workshops to help you get the most of the food you buy or grow, along with tips for composting at home. Experienced instructors teach you: How to harvest, store and freeze food properly Best options for safely preserving fruits and vegetables Tips for composting How to landscape using fruit trees and bushes How to make and enjoy fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchee and yogurt To register for these workshops, visit or call press 2 Issued: Jan 2015