News & Events

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 …

We are very happy to invite the community back into the Redirectory, GIRR’s repurposing store, beginning July 8th. Our new hours of operation are Thursday and Sunday, from 11 am to 2 pm. Masks will be mandatory inside the Redirectory store, and we ask that you respect physical distancing while on the property. Many thanks …

With temperatures expected to soar in the days ahead, we’re making a few adjustments to our regular routine at the depot for Saturday June 26th. We ask that you please come with your items PRESORTED as we will be limiting each household to 5 minutes in the recycling stations. Our hope is that this will …

Please join us on Sunday June 6th at 3pm for our 2021 Virtual AGM. The AGM is open to all members in good standing. Please find the Zoom meeting details at the bottom of this post. The Zoom waiting room will be open 15 minutes prior to the meeting. Please be patient as we check …

GIRR will be CLOSED on Saturday February 13 as a precaution due to inclement weather and to keep oiur staff warm!   HAPPY HOLIDAY WEEKEND!