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Hello friends and neighbours! The recycling centre will be closed on Friday, April 3rd for the statutory holiday. Our staff will be taking a well-earned break and will be back at it ready for you on Saturday morning. We’ll be open for regular operating hours on the 4th: Recycling depot from 9:30 to 2:30; the …

We’re happy to report that large appliances are now being accepted at GIRR’s recycling depot. You are welcome to bring your appliances in any weekend during our regular operating hours of 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. To support the service of handling and running large appliances into town, a $30/item fee …

Along with the temperature, commercial materials start to drop off around this time of year. To keep our ICI (commercial) program running efficiently and to prevent commercial users rates from climbing, every December we move to alternate Thursday openings until spring. This year Christmas and New Years Day both fall on a Thursday, and we …

We are currently looking to expand our contact list for contractors who can effectively perform site maintenance, repairs, and upgrades around the recycling centre. Our project list includes some light plumbing, construction, and problem solving. A bonus would be a person who also has knowledge and experience with electrical and small motors. If you have …

We are now accepting marine debris, to be recycled responsibly through Ocean Plastic Depot in Richmond, BC. Their organization has been around since 2020, supporting coastal communities to manage the burden of plastic pollution that washes up on our beaches. They do great work, and we’re grateful for the service they provide! Examples of accepted …

We are happy to invite Galiano community members to the Annual General Meeting of the Galiano Island Recycling Resources Society on Sunday, May 25th, at 3 pm. Our meeting will be held this year at the Galiano South Hall at 141 Sturdies Bay Road. Light refreshments will be served. Those attending the meeting are required …

Hello friends and neighbours! The recycling centre will be closed on Friday, April 18th for the statutory holiday. Our staff will be taking a well-earned break and will be back at it ready for you on Saturday morning. We’ll be open for regular operating hours on the 18th: Recycling depot from 9:30 to 2:30; the …

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 kicking things off with something new this year. Rather than hosting date specific events throughout the year, Small Electrical Appliance Repairs …

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 ice at the recycling centre, we will not be opening on Friday, February 7th, and anticipate closure on Saturday, February 8th …

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 are now accepting the following materials through the Interchange Recycling Program: Oil – any petroleum or synthetic crankcase oil, engine oil, hydraulic …