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Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD)

Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD) – Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm (Closed Wednesdays)

Please note there have been changes to the bins at WARD.  Updated information will be forthcoming.

Notification of Changes to Bins at WARD

Bin A – Cardboard only

Bin B – Organics Composting (Green Waste)

Bin C – Household Waste Only

New Blue Bin – Mixed Recyclables

Bin E – Electronics

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Metro Vancouver – United Boulevard Recycling & Waste Centre Information

Metro Vancouver’s United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre is a full-service recycling and waste centre for commercial, municipal, and small vehicle customers.​  For detailed up-to-date information, visit the United Boulevard Recycling & Waste Centre website.

Click on the links provided for an ‘at first glance’ view of background information on the United Boulevard Recycling & Waste Centre Information and a detailed visitor guide.

Metro Vancouver is expanding donation options at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre through a pilot with Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver.  Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver is on-site accepting reusable household goods, like dishes, games, and small electronics, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in the free recycling area. Their experts will assess items to make sure they are suitable for reuse, so residents can donate with confidence.

Next time you are taking recyclables to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, bring along your unwanted reusable items to drop off at the same time.

Learn more: Reuse Days at United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre

Full list of accepted items: What We Pick Up — Big Brothers

Metro Vancouver has also established a database and search tool for residents and businesses to find out where to recycle or donate thousands of different materials across the region. The easy-to-use tool allows searches by material and location, and displays a map of recycling drop-off locations and details such as hours of operation and contact information. Materials listed include batteries, electronics, packaging, clothing, and more. Click on the link for more information. Metro Vancouver Recycles