Recycling
Take pride in Sparwood. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.
Recycling Depots
Locations (see Map →)
Sparwood Heights - Mini-Mall
Between Esso and Husky - Parking Lot
Silver Fox - Parking Lot
Transfer Station - Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday. |
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| Remember to remove the styrofoam & plastic packaging material before placing your cardboard in the recycling depot. Its the Law! | |
Recycling Guide
Elk Valley Recycling Guide 2008
Can it be Recycled?
Recyclables / Commodities |
Can it be Recycled? |
Where & How? |
| Newspaper/Newsprint (ONP) | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Tie in a bundle or bag it. |
| Corrugated Cardboard & Cereal Boxes | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Flatten it! Remove all packing material & foam. |
| Office (Ledger & Computer) Paper | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Tie in a bundle or bag it. |
| Phone Books | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Tie in a bundle or bag it. |
| Magazines | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Tie in a bundle or bag it. |
| Mixed Paper | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots Tie in a bundle or bag it. |
| Aluminium Cans | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots |
| Misc. Aluminium | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots |
| Bi-Metal (Tin) Cans | Yes |
Drop-Off Depots |
| Miscellaneous Scrap Metal, (Iron & Steel) | Yes |
Landfill, Designated Scrap Metal pile |
| Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminium, pot metal) | Yes |
Landfill, Designated Scrap Metal pile |
| Metals, auto hulks (car bodies) | Yes |
Landfill, Designated Scrap Metal pile |
| White Goods (fridge, freezer, h/w tanks etc.) | Yes |
Landfill, Designated Scrap Metal piles. The refrigerant must be removed & tagged. |
| Glass Containers | Yes |
Deposit / Refund System exists for some. Special Bins only at the Drop-Off Depots |
| Plastic Bags (Thin Plastic Film) | Yes |
Reuse Bags. Check with the retail Stores for Recycling opportunities (Overwaitea). If unavailable, put out with regular waste for collection. |
| Plastic Containers | Yes/No |
Milk Jugs and other CLEAR HDPE 2 Plastic at recycling drop-off depots, Deposit / Refund System exists for others. The remainder is landfilled. |
| Beer & Pop, Bottles & Cans | Yes |
Deposit / Refund System, or if you want, place them in the recycling bins. Glass in the Glass Bin! |
| Liquor & Wine Bottles, Juice Containers | Yes |
Deposit / Refund System |
| Yard Waste | Yes |
Landfill Compost Pile (All yard waste) Check at the Transfer Station for instructions. |
| Grass Clippings | Yes |
Grass Clippings Only are accepted at the Public Works Yard at 477 Pine Ave. Grass Clippings Only accepted near Sparwood Heights Tennis Courts 1380 Ponderosa. Grass Clippings and all yard waste can be placed in the Landfill Compost Pile. |
| Food Waste | Not at This Time |
This is Bear Country. Composting of food waste is not advisable. |
| Wood | Yes |
Landfill, Wood is reused. Periodically unused wood is burnt. |
| Textiles | Yes |
The "New To You" accept used clothes. |
| Rubber (Tires) | Yes |
Passenger tires and those under 16" are piled at the landfill for recycling. All larger tires are reused or recycled by the retailers. (Check with the Transfer Station 425-0203) |
| Paint | Yes |
Call 1 800 667-4321 for the nearest Depot location or visit the Product Care Association |
| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | Yes |
Please use the material, as it was intended or store safely. Call 1 800 667-4321 for the nearest Depot location or visit the Product Care Association. |
| Used Engine Oil | Yes |
Return Used Engine Oil to the place of purchase or location designated by them. Find a drop off depot at: www.usedoilrecycling.com Currently Mountain Mechanical on the Douglas Fir. |
| Car Batteries | Yes |
Return Car Batteries to the place of purchase or location designated by them. Batteries are also taken at the Transfer Station |
NOTE: There may be fees for some items at the Transfer Station, call 425-0203 . |
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