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 …

Galiano Island Recycling Resources is happy to announce that we are expanding and improving our recycling collection facilities. We are constructing a new building at the facility that will increase our capacity for processing and will improve safety for staff and community members while operating within COVID-19 protocols. In light of the need to address …

Well, it is hard to deny this is a strange time we are living through. Due to the effects of this past week’s atmospheric river over our province and the flooding that has followed, please be advised that Recycle BC has determined the need for a temporary suspension on the collection of all glass and …

The wet season is upon us. Please remember that we cannot accept wet or damp cardboard as it leads to problems in processing, storage and transport. On the topic of cardboard, we have been receiving an unusually high quantity of cardboard this year, and much of our time at the depot is spent handling this …

In honour of our first National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, and in support of our Indigenous community members, GIRR will closing operations this Thursday, September 30th. ICI collections will resume as normal on Thursday, October 7th, or you may contact Renée at galianorecycles@gmail.com to discuss alternate arrangements. The ReDirectory will next be open on …

We’ve been listening, Galiano! And now that we are past the heavy traffic days of summer, the time has come to the give the community what you’ve been asking for. Beginning October 8th, the fall/winter ReDirectory hours will be: Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm We look forward to seeing you here during …

Due to the continuing uptick in COVID-19 numbers and the newly updated restrictions put in place by the BC Health Authority, we are returning to our policy of requiring that masks be worn by anyone visiting the GIRR site. This includes both the recycling depot, the Redirectory, and the GIRR property in general. The Masks …

A call out to volunteers who love repurposing, organizing, and who may even have interest in gardening & garden pots!   We have begun the process of turning jumbles of garden pots into tidy stacks making them more accessible for repurposing.   Ideally you’ll be someone who would like to come in once or twice …

Summer is ramping up with island residents and guests coming through the center in higher numbers than in our sleepier seasons. The team at the depot are doing our very best to make your recycling experience peaceful and efficient. With consideration of the recent changes in public health advisories and the outdoor nature of our …