January 6th UPDATE:  In support of those who are currently feeling the need to reduce their number of trips out of the house, we have changed the format of our Pop Cans for Penelakut fundraiser. Please stay home if you are not confident about being on the road, or if you are feeling unwell. We …

Thank you for your patience while we have been awaiting word of when we will once again be permitted to collect styrofoam packaging from the community. Effective December 31st the collection of styrofoam packaging at GIRR will resume. This is typically a ‘packaging heavy’ time of year, and with this in mind we ask that …

Hello neighbours! Our hours at the recycling centre will be effected by the holidays this year as both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Saturday. We will be closed both of those days, and otherwise will be operating as usual. Recycling depot hours: December 24th 9:30 am – 2:30 pm December 25th …

We are happy to share with you that effective December 20th the collection of non-refundable glass bottles and jars will resume BC-wide. When next coming into the recycling centre, you are welcome to bring in your glass for recycling. As we imagine that people will have accrued a small stockpile over these last weeks, please …