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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 our local small businesses low. Our 2024/2025 winter ICI schedule will be alternating Thursdays from 10 am to 12 noon, open …

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 am and 1 pm, ready to repair nearly any electrical item that has a plug on it and is small enough …

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 be hauled away at no charge. On and off-rim tires are accepted. For more information about tire recycling in BC, visit …

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 Bay Road, #2. Light refreshments will be served. Those attending the meeting are required to hold active memberships with GIRR. Your …

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 must be available to work Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in our recycling centre. With summer coming we have scheduled shifts to …

The ReDirectory’s fundraising Tool Auction will be held on Saturday, May 18th beginning at 11 am outside of the ReDirectory. We’ll have a variety of woodworking and garden tools on the auction block. Items range from chop saws to chains saws (cleaned, oiled and sharp!), to weedeaters and pumps, with an array of hand tools …

The recycling centre has been hopping with new programs and services over the last while. With so much going on, I think it’s worth taking a moment to shine some light on a particularly ambitious and innovative project that we’ve undertaken: Phoenix Plastics, GIRR’s local post consumer recycling program. To offer some background, in 2023 …

Dust off your bike and bring it down to the ReDirectory to get it ready for summer! We’ll have three repairers on hand to tend to flat tires, lube chains, make brake & gear adjustments, or even give maintenance tips. Outside the ReDirectory, 220 Sturdies Bay RoadSaturday, May 11th from 10 am to 1 pm …

We’re hosting a Spring Clothing Swap with Textile Repairs and Hand Mending Demonstrations! This all-ages event is for kids, parents, and all community members. We welcome volunteers too. Bring freshly laundered, lightly worn clothing to trade. Think spring & summer attire for sharing. Remaining items will be donated to a local charity. Anna Keefer will …

Hello friends and neighbours! GIRR’s recycling centre will be closed on Friday, March 29th for the Good Friday statutory holiday. We will be open on Saturday, March 30th at the recycling depot from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, and at the ReDirectory from 10 am to 1 pm. Commercial recycling hours will be Thursday, March …