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Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre

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The Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre provides convenient recycling and garbage drop-off options for residents and businesses. It has a free recycling depot that offers recycling options for a wide variety of items.​

Hours

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Winter hours (October 1 – March 31)
Monday – Saturday8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sundays and statutory holidays
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed December 25 and January 1

Summer hours ​(April 1 – September 30)
Monday – Saturday7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays and statutory holidays
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Accepted materials and fees

Facilities are separated into two areas: free recycling, and paid recycling and garbage. Use the tabs below to see what is accepted where.

Complete tipping fee bylaw details are found in the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw.​​

  • Separate all recycling materials by type and place in designated bins in the recycling depot.

    Refer to the visitor guide or ask facility staff for material locations.

    ​Commercial cus​tomers (businesses th​at pick up recycling or are recycling items from a business) are to use the dedicated bin for commer​cial cardboard. Contact the RCBC Recycling Hotline (604-RECYCLE, info@rcbc.ca) to find commercial recycling options for materials listed as “residential only" (accepted from residents only).

    To find additional recycling locations or recycling options for items not listed here search the Metro Vancouver Recycles database.

    Vehicle restrictions (recycling depot)

    • Maximum vehicle length: 7.6 m (25 ft)
    • Maximum vehicle and trailer length: 9.1 m (30 ft)

    Materials must be off-loaded by hand in the recycling depot.

    • Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Foam packaging, white (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Glass bottles and jars (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Mixed containers (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Paper and cardboard (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Plastics, flexible (Residential only)
      Residential only
    • Appliances, power tools, and electric outdoor power equipment
    • Batteries
    • Books
    • Butane canisters
    • Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
    • Clothing
    • Cooking oil
    • Electronics (e-waste)
    • Flammable liquids, solvents, and gasoline
    • Light bulbs and light fixtures
    • Metals
    • Oil filters, oil, and antifreeze
    • Paint products
    • Pesticides
    • Plastics, bulky rigid
    • Propane tanks
    • Refrigeration appliances
    • Thermostats
    • Cardboard (Commercial only)
      Commercial only

  • ​Garbage and rec​​ycling fees listed below are not subject to GST.​​​

    Accepted p​ayment includes Visa, MasterCard, debit, Apple Pay, and cash.

    Vehicle restrictions (paid recycling and garbage area)

    • Maximum vehicle length: 9.1 m (30 ft)
    • Maximum vehicle and trailer length: 10.7 m (35 ft)

    Self-tipping vehicles and trailers are permitted for drop-off of paid recycling and non-putrescible garbage.​​

  • ​​Donation bins from local non-profit organizations are available in the recycling drop-off area. These bins accept mostly clothing and books. Please read and follow instructions on the bins.​

Lineup cameras

Cameras refresh approximately every two minutes.


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Recycling depot 1

Recycling depot 2

Surcharges for banned materials and unsecured loads

  • ​A $76 minimum surcharge will be applied to loads containing banned hazardous and operational impact materials or product stewardship materials.
  • A surcharge of 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned recyclable materials.
  • A surcharge of 100% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing over 20% expanded polystyrene packaging.
  • For details on banned materials, please visit the Disposal Ban Program web page.
  • A surcharge of 50% of the tipping fee, up to $50, will be applied to unsecured loads. For details, please see the Secure Your Load brochure.​

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