Welcome to the start of the 2025 GIRR Repair Series! With funding in place through the CRD’s Rethink Waste Community Grant program, we’re delighted to announce the spring lineup for free repairs on Galiano. We’re...
February 7th update: confirmation of Saturday, February 8th closure. We aim to be open with our regular hours next week. Thank you for your continued understanding. *** Due to the accumulation of snow and...
To kick off the new year right, we’re happy to announce that we have partnered with Interchange Recycling bringing used oil, used antifreeze, oil & antifreeze containers, and oil filters recycling to Galiano. We...
Every December we adjust our regular weekly openings for our ICI (Commercial) sector, to a biweekly schedule. This helps to keep the cost of operating the program down, thus keeping the recycling rates for...
In September GIRR’s Repair Series started up again, with a Small Electrical Appliances repair event on Saturday the 14th at the South Galiano Community Hall. Paul K set up with his tools between 10...
GIRR is hosting Tire Stewardship BC for a one-day tire drop off at the Galiano recycling centre. Bring in your old tires on Saturday, October 5th, between 9 am and 1 pm, and they’ll...
We are happy to invite Galiano community members to GIRR’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, May 26th, at 3 pm. The meeting will be held this year at the Galiano Community Library, 1290 Sturdies...
We’re looking for energetic, self-motivated people to join our team of conscientious recyclers! This job is ideal for those who enjoy physical tasks, interacting with the community and responding to a fast-paced environment. Applicants...
