The following is a news release from Recycle BC
Due to the unprecedented flooding event in British Columbia, Recycle BC is making a temporary change to the collection of some materials. Starting Monday, November 22, Recycle BC will be:
Suspending collection of non-deposit glass bottles and jars and foam packaging (white and coloured) from Recycle BC depots.
Suspending collection of all glass bottles and jars from curbside and multi-family
Recycle BC requests that people do not take these materials to a depot or set out for curbside or multi-family collection. If possible, hold on to your glass and foam packaging and set out or drop off later, once collection of these materials resumes.
With transportation corridors compromised due to road closures, and Recycle BC's primary glass end market currently under water, it cannot move glass from receiving facilities to glass end markets. In addition, the flooding has affected the availability of trucks for hauling materials, further compounding these challenges.
At this time, Recycle BC will continue to collect and receive paper, cardboard, containers and soft plastics - materials that can be baled and stored at receiving facilities in a more compact manner.
