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AEROSOL CANSOnly empty cans are permitted in your garbage. Spray any residue into a bag and use kitty litter or sawdust to absorb liquids, then place into garbage.If not empty, see 'Hazardous Waste – Household' for drop-off locations.

ALARMS - SMOKE &CARBON MONOXIDEVisit alarmrecycle.cafor details.

Campbell Mtn & Oliver Landfills

J&C Bottle Depot - Penticton250.492.5144

London Drugs - Penticton250.492.4728

Osoyoos Bottle Depot250.495.2399

AMMUNITIONSee ‘Explosives’

ANTIFREEZE &ANTIFREEZE CONTAINERSSee ‘Oil-Motor’

APPLIANCES -LARGEWORKING:See ‘Reuse Centres’

NON-WORKING:See ‘Fridges / Freezers / Air Conditioners’ or ‘Metal’

APPLIANCES -SMALL ELECTRICALVisit electrorecycle.ca for details.

Landfills:Campbell Mountain, Oliver, Keremeos, OK Falls and Summerland



T-2 Market - Oliver 250.498.3667

PACE E-Waste - Penticton 250.276.4163

BATTERIES - AUTOMOTIVEAll LandfillsAll ‘Metal / Metal Items’ depotsCanadian Tire - Penticton 250.492.3576 - Oliver 250.498.8473Big John’s Tirecraft - Oliver 250.498.0808

BATTERIES - Single Use orRechargeableVisit www.call2recycle.ca for details.All LandfillsAll Pharmasave locationsAll The Source locationsCanadian Tire - Penticton 250.492.3576 - Oliver 250.498.8473Home Hardware - Osoyoos 250.495.6534 - Summerland 250.494.4663Keremeos Building Supplies 250.499.5322

London Drugs - Penticton 250.492.4728Osoyoos Bottle Depot250.495.2399PACE E-Waste - Penticton 250.276.4163RONA - Penticton250.492.7660Staples - Penticton250.770.2990T-2 Market - Oliver250.498.3667Wal Mart - Penticton 250.493.6681

BEVERAGE CONTAINERSVisit www.return-it.ca for details.

J&C Bottle Depot - Penticton250.492.5144Osoyoos Bottle Depot250.495.2399T-2 Market - Oliver 250.498.3667Naramata Store - 250.496.5450The Hut Bottle Depot - Princeton 250.295.3835Summerland Bottle Depot250.494.0398

Your guide to where you can take household items for reuse, recycling or safe disposal.

Reuse, Recycle& Safe Disposal Guide

BICYCLESWORKING:See ‘Reuse Centres’ (p.6)

PDSCL - Penticton250.493.0312

NON-WORKING:See ‘Metal’

BOOKS & MAGAZINESSee ‘Reuse Centres’ (p.6)

The Book Shop - Penticton 250.492.6661

BUBBLE WRAPReuse or recycle at Landfills or Curbside Collection (p.7)

CAMERASSee ‘Appliances – Small Electrical’

CARTRIDGES –INK JET & LASER PRINTERS

Island Ink Jet- Penticton 250.492.7244Mr. Cartridge - Penticton 250.770.2950Staples - Penticton250.770.2990

CDs, RECORDS,VCR TAPESSee ‘Reuse Centres’ (p.6)Take back to any location that recycles ‘Electronics (E-Waste)’.

CELL PHONESVisit recyclemycell.cafor details.Recycle at cell phone retailers.See ‘Batteries - Single Use or Rechargeable’ locations.

CHRISTMAS TREESCheck with local municipalitiesand fire halls for seasonal programs.Accepted at all landfills (free); remove all tinsel and ornaments.

CLOTHES/ TEXTILES/ FABRICSCLEAN, GOOD CONDITION:Contact ‘Reuse Centres’ (p. 6)POOR CONDITION:Use as cleaning rags, and place in garbage.

COMPOSTContact RDOS for composting information.

COMPUTERSSee ‘Electronics’

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION & DEMOLITION MATERIAL

All LandfillsKeep materials separate for lower tipping fees.Contact RDOS for information on saving money on construction and demolition projects.

ELECTRONICS (E-WASTE)See 'Appliances – Small Electrical' for local depots.Household electronics including computers, monitors, printers, TVs, audio systems, answering & fax machines & non-cellular phones. For accepted items & nearest Encorp Return-It™ Electronics depot, visit www.return-it.ca/electronics or call 1.800.330.9767.

EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION, FLARESBanned at all landfills.See phone book for NON-EMERGENCY phone numberfor local RCMP detachment.

EYEGLASSESRecycle at most optical retailers for reuse in developing countries.

FLAMMABLE LIQUIDSVisit www.productcare.org for details. Also see ‘Hazardous Waste’.Paint Plus Depots accept gasoline in an approved ULC container only (max. 25L); flammable liquids (max. 10L); and domestic pesticides with poisonous symbol and Pest Control Product number (max. 10L).

Landfills:Campbell Mountain & Summerland J&C Bottle Depot- Penticton 250.492.5144

FOOD WASTEContact RDOS forcomposting information.

FRIDGES, FREEZERS &AIR CONDITIONERS*FEES APPLY*Cooling appliances may contain ‘Ozone Depleting Substances’ (ODS), which must be removed by a certified professional. Contact listings in ‘Landfills’ and ‘Metal’ to determine the location’s disposal fee.

FURNITUREIf clean and resaleable, contact ‘Reuse Centres’ (p.6).Bring to Landfill, fees apply.

GASOLINESee ‘Flammable Liquids’

GLASS – Bottles, JarsReturn beverage bottles for refund. See ‘Beverage Containers’.

All LandfillsBFI Canada - Penticton 250.490.3888

J&C Bottle Depot - Penticton250.492.5144T-2 Market - Oliver 250.498.3667Osoyoos Bottle Depot250.495.2399

GLASS – Window, Mirror, DrinkwareBring window, table or drinking glass to landfill. Fees apply.

HAZARDOUS WASTE – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Clean Harbours1.800.444.4244Hazco1.800.667.0444New Alta250.766.0964

HAZARDOUS WASTE – HOUSEHOLDSee individual listings for:Antifreeze, Batteries, Flammable Liquids, Light Bulbs, Light Fixtures, Medications, Oil, Paint, Propane Tanks.

The Campbell Mountain and Summerland Landfills (see p.6) operate a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) safe disposal facility.

HHW are any household items that can harm people, animals and the environment if improperly disposed.

LIGHT BULBS& TUBES - All TypesVisit www.lightrecycle.ca for details.

Landfills:Campbell Mountain, Summerland, Oliver, Keremeos and OK Falls

All Canadian Tire locations

All Home Hardware locations


London Drugs - Penticton 250.492.4728


RONA - Penticton 250.492.7660


LIGHT FIXTURES – Lamps, Strings, FlashlightsVisit www.lightrecycle.ca for details.

Campbell Mountain Landfill250.492.2907J&C Bottle Depot - Penticton250.492.5144T-2 Market - Oliver 250.498.3667Osoyoos Bottle Depot 250.495.2399

LIGHTING - Large Volume / PCB BallastsInstitutional, Commercial & Industrial sites can arrange for direct collection of bulbs and PCB ballasts.

Call 1.888.811.6234 or visit www.lightrecycle.ca.

MATTRESSES &BOX SPRINGSIf in excellent condition, contact ‘Reuse Centres’ (p. 6)Disassemble and recycle ‘Metal’ springs and ‘Wood’ boards.Bring to your local landfill; fees may apply.

MEDICATIONS / HEALTH PRODUCTS / PRESCRIPTIONSReturn to place of purchaseor participating pharmacies.Visit www.medicationsreturn.cafor details.

METAL /METAL ITEMS

All LandfillsAction Salvage - Penticton 250.492.7822Starline Salvage - Penticton 250.492.0640Oliver Auto Recycling250.498.3188Pud’s Auto Wrecking - Osoyoos 250.495.6177

MILK CARTONS - Paper/TetrapakSee ‘Beverage Containers’

NEEDLES(MEDICAL)/SHARPSSome pharmacies accept needles at no charge; contact in advance.Some pharmacies also sell ‘sharps buckets’ for safe disposal.

OIL – MOTOR,EMPTY CONTAINERS AND FILTERSFor full list of oil and antifreeze depots, visit www.usedoilrecycling.com

Landfills: Campbell Mountain, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland & Princeton Canadian Tire locationsGreat Canadian Oil Change - Penticton 250.490.9191Larsen Excel - Penticton 250.492.5630Lube-X - Penticton250.492.6515Dan's Automotive - Keremeos 250.499.7767G & R Auto - OK Falls 250.497.7113Oliver Brake & Muffler250.498.0075OK Truck Centre - Osoyoos250.495.2526Pud’s Auto Wrecking - Osoyoos 250.495.6177

OIL – RESTAURANTContact McLeod’s By-Products 250.838.7007 for info on local restaurant recycling. Ask restaurant’s permission before using.

PAINTVisit productcare.org for detailsPaint Depots accept household paints (max. 23L container); paint aerosols (max. 660g); stains, wood finishing oils, deck and floor paints; latex sealers; empty paint containers, and more.

Landfills - Campbell Mountain, Oliver, Princeton & SummerlandJ&C Bottle Depot - Penticton250.492.5144RONA - Penticton 250.492.7660Osoyoos Bottle Depot250.495.2399Summerland Bottle Depot 250.494.0398T-2 Market - Oliver 250.498.3667

PAPER, BOXBOARD& CARDBOARDRecycle through Curbside Collection (p. 7) or at any landfill.

PAPER – COMMERCIALPaper Shuffle - 250.492.1019(Collects from businesses)

PESTICIDE CONTAINERS– AGRICULTURALTriple rinse empty containers, remove booklet and cap, and slash bottoms.

Growers Supply - Penticton 250.493.2885South Valley Sales - Keremeos 250.499.2900 - Oliver 250.498.6406

PESTICIDES – RESIDENTIALSee ‘Flammable Liquids’

PLASTIC – AGRICULTURALContact your local landfill (p.6) for details.

PLASTIC – CONTAINERS AND BAGSRecycle some plastics through Curbside Collection or at any landfill. See p.7 for details. Place caps and pieces under 4 inches in size in garbage.

POWERTOOL ACCESSORIES – Blades & drill bitsFor power tools, see ‘Appliances - Small Electrical’


PROPANE TANKS – EMPTY ONLY

All Landfills

TIRES – LIGHT TRUCK & CARVisit www.tirestewardshipbc.ca for details. Return up to 4 tires to local tire retailers. Landfills accept larger number of tires; fees may apply.

THERMOSTATSVisit www.switchthestat.cafor details.

Andrew Sheret- Penticton 250.493.6754BA Robinson - Penticton 250.492.2000Fehling's Sheet Metal - Penticton 250.492.8076GPH Mechanical - Summerland 250.583.9919Landfill - Campbell Mtn250.492.2907Plumb-Spec - Penticton 250.462.3179

TOYS – ELECTRICAL ONLYVisit www.cbrsc.ca for details. Recycle all toys with batteries or plugs.

J&C Bottle Depot - Penticton 250.492.5144

WOODKeep pressure-treated or creosote wood separate from other wood.Contact local landfill (p.6) for disposal fees.

YARD WASTEContact RDOS for information about composting.Contact local government for residential programs.Landfills accept up to 500 kgat no charge.

www.rcbc.bc.ca 1.800.667.4321

2013

NEW! Recycle everything

with an electrical cord or battery!

Look inside!

http://www.rcbc.bc.ca

http://lightrecycle.ca

http://return-it.ca

http://return-it.ca/electronics

http://productcare.org

http://call2recycle.ca

http://electrorecycle.ca

http://recyclemybattery.ca

http://recyclemycell.ca

http://switchthestat.ca

http://medicationsreturn.ca

http://usedoilrecycling.com

http://tirestewardshipbc.ca

http://rdos.bc.ca

http://rcbc.bc.ca/recyclepedia

http://rcbc.bc.ca/services/recyclepedia-app

mailto:[email protected]

http://rcbc.bc.ca

INTRODUCTION...1IMPORTANT CONTACTS

HOUSEHOLD COLLECTIONQUESTIONS?Contact BFI Canada:

GARBAGE BURNING:Report burning of garbage to the Ministry of Environment: 1.877.952.7277

BE BEAR AWARE:www.bearaware.bc.ca

To rent bear-resistant garbage cans or other bins, contact BFI Canada.

New This Year!Now you can recycle nearly all electrical appliances (powered by batteries or plugged in to 12 Volt or 120 Volt power). See page 2 for ElectroRecycle program details and local collection sites.All lighting equipment, including bulbs, lamps and fixtures, are also recyclable. See page 4 for LightRecycle program details and local collection sites.

Regional District ofOkanagan-Similkameen

www.rdos.bc.ca

[email protected]

Solid Waste Hotline:250.490.4129

Toll-Free:1.877.610.3737 ext. 4129

Illegal Dumping Hotline:1.866.566.3867 summerland.ca

250.494.0431

princeton.ca250.295.3135

penticton.ca250.490.2500

osoyoos.ca250.495.6515

oliver.ca250.485.6200

keremeos.ca250.499.2711

Penticton, Summerland & Area: 250.490.3888Oliver & Osoyoos: 250.498.4888

Other areas (toll-free): 1.866.998.4888

Princeton: call Town office

Need a local curbside collection schedule? Contact your local

government office.

Curbside RecyclingNot sure what to recycle curbside or how to prepare it? Refer to the inside back cover (page 7) for curbside recycling instructions.

Donate for ReuseDonating gently used items is a great way to recycle and help out the community. Find local Charities and Reuse Centres on page 6.

Aerosol CansAlarmsAmmunitionAntifreezeAppliancesBatteriesBeverageContainers

Page 3BicyclesBooksBubble WrapCamerasCartridges - PrintersCDs, Records, TapesCell PhonesChristmas TreesClothesCompostComputersConstruction MaterialElectronicsExplosivesEyeglassesFlammable LiquidsFood WasteFridges, Freezers, AC Units

Page 4FurnitureGasolineGlassHazardous WasteLight Bulbs & TubesLight FixturesMattressesMedicationsMetalMilk CartonsNeedles

Page 5Oil - MotorOil - RestaurantPaintPaperPesticidesPlasticsPower ToolAccessoriesPropane TanksTiresThermostatsToys – ElectricWoodYard Waste

Where Do I Take?Check out the alphabetical listings in this Guide to find safe recycling or disposal information for common household items, including:

Where possible, we’ve included local depots, websites and

toll-free numbers where you can retrieve more information.

http://www.rdos.bc.ca

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bearaware.bc.ca

http://summerland.ca

http://princeton.ca

http://penticton.ca

http://osoyoos.ca

http://oliver.ca

http://keremeos.ca

















Recycle your old smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Find your nearest drop-off location

www.alarmrecycle.ca | 1-800-667-4321












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DIRECTORY ...2

What’s Accepted...Small appliances, power

tools and other householdproducts that are electrical,use batteries or plug in to

120V or 12V power sources.

electrorecycle.ca

ITEM NOT LISTED? Call the BC Recycling Hotline:1.800.667.4321 www.rcbc.bc.ca



















































METAL /METAL ITEMS













Visit call2recycle.caor call 1.888.224.9764

to find a location near you.

®With Call2RecycleBatteries never die.







All Landfills








All types of ready-to-drink beverage containers can be returned to your local Return-It ™Depot. And every beverage and milk container you return will be recycled into something new.

http://www.alarmrecycle.ca

http://www.alarmrecycle.ca

http://www.call2recycle.ca

http://www.return-it.ca


http://alarmrecycle.ca

http://electrorecycle.ca






















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DIRECTORY ...3ITEM NOT LISTED? Call the BC Recycling Hotline:1.800.667.4321 www.rcbc.bc.ca



















































METAL /METAL ITEMS













return-it.ca/electronics

Electronic devices can be recycled free of charge at any Return-It™Electronics Collection Site.

For the full list, please visitreturn-it.ca/electronics/products

Product Stewardship Solutions

Product

www.productcare.org

Got leftover paint, pesticides or

flammable liquids?Drop them off without charge!

To find your nearest collection site, call 1.800.667.4321 or visit







All Landfills








ITEM NOT LISTED? Call the BC Recycling Hotline:1.800.667.4321 www.rcbc.bc.ca


http://www.return-it.ca/electronics

http://www.productcare.org

http://www.productcare.org

http://return-it.ca/electronics

http://recyclemycell.ca








































































METAL /METAL ITEMS



















All Landfills








www.lightrecycle.ca

LightRecycle

Recycle Your HouseholdLights & Fixtures

For a complete list of accepted products or to �nd a collection site,

call 1.800.667.4321 or visit


F M

http://www.lightrecycle.ca



http://www.medicationsreturn.ca











































































METAL /METAL ITEMS



















All Landfills








O T

http://www.usedoilrecycling.com


http://www.tirestewardshipbc.ca

http://www.switchthestat.ca

http://www.cbrsc.ca

http://usedoilrecycling.com

REUSE CENTRES...6








































































METAL /METAL ITEMS



















All Landfills








• All curbside recyclables (p. 7)• Asphalt & asphalt shingles• Batteries• Concrete & masonry• Electronics• Fluorescent light

bulbs/tubes• Gypsum wallboard• Household

hazardous waste• Metal and metal goods

such as appliances• Propane tanks• Wood waste• Tires• Yard waste

Campbell Mountain (Penticton)Reservoir Road, Penticton 250.492.2907HOURS:

Mon to Sat 8:30am – 4:45pmMarch - November (Spring to Fall):

Sunday 8:30am – 4:45pmClosed statutory holidays & Boxing Day

Summerland17202 Bathville Rd 250.494.0583HOURS:

Mon to Sat 8:30am – 4:15pmClosed statutory holidays & Boxing Day

Okanagan FallsAllendale Lake Road 250.497.7942Due to animal concerns, food waste is not accepted.

HOURS:

Mon to Fri 10am – 1:45pmClosed statutory holidays & Boxing Day

OliverSibco Landfill Road 250.498.3316HOURS:December - February (Winter)

Mon to Fri 12pm – 3:45pmSaturday 10am – 3:45pm

March - November (Spring to Fall)

Mon to Sat 10am – 3:45pmClosed statutory holidays & Boxing Day

KeremeosEl Rancho Road 250.499.5005HOURS:

Sunday 10am – 4pmIf statutory holiday falls on Sunday, check with RDOS for schedule.

Osoyoos & District146th Ave - Town of Osoyoos 250.495.6515HOURS:

November - March (Winter)

Tues & Sat 8am – 4pmWednesday 11am – 4pm

April - October (Spring to Fall)

Tues & Sat 8am – 4pmWed to Fri 11am – 4pm

Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

Princeton & District171 Princeton-Summerland Rd. 250.295.0500HOURS:

Sat to Wed 9am – 5pmClosed Thursdays, Fridays, Christmas Day,New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday

LANDFILLS...

Sanitary Landfills Reuse Centres:Charities & Stores

Landfill hours subject to change.Check with Landfill for applicable tipping fees.

DO:✓Always contact the charity or store for

information before bringing in items.✓Always bring in materials during hours of operation.✓Check phonebook for Thrift Stores, Consignment Stores & Pawn Shops.

DON’T:✘ Never dump ‘after hours’ or behind charities or thrift stores. Every year,

these organizations lose thousands of dollars when people improperly dump items ‘after hours’.

Big Brothers & Sisters Re-New CrewPickup from homes in Okanagan Valley 1.800.404.4483

Ecumenical Bargain Centre - Keremeos 250.499.7722

I.O.D.E. Thrift Store - Penticton 250.493.9149

Salvation Army - Penticton 250.492.4788- Downtown Penticton 250.492.3946

The Care Closet (Hospital Auxiliary) 250.493.8115 Penticton


Vineyard Com. Church Freestore 250.492.0845 Penticton

Wings Boutique - Penticton250.770.9799

Oliver Thrift Store250.498.3936

SOAICL - Osoyoos250.498.7368

United Church - Osoyoos 250.495.2001

Princeton Thrift Shop250.295.7214

Summerland Thrift Store 250.494.9102

REUSE WEBSITES:Freecycle Networkwww.freecycle.orgRCBC Industrial Material Exchange www.bcimex.caCastanet Classifiedwww.castanet.netCraigslist (Kelowna/Okanagan) kelowna.craigslist.caKijiji (Kelowna/Okanagan) kelowna.kijiji.caUsedokanagan www.usedokanagan.com

Heading to the LANDFILL?

ALWAYScover or tarp

your load

KEEP COSTS DOWN by separating your materials:

COVEROR TARP

YOUR LOAD

http://www.freecycle.org

http://www.bcimex.ca

http://www.castanet.net

http://www.usedokanagan.com

http://kelowna.craigslist.ca

http://kelowna.kijiji.ca

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