Recycling

Last updated on April 23, 2025

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British Columbia is guided by the pollution prevention hierarchy, which supports a circular economy approach.

In a circular economy, resources are reused, recycled, and turned into new products.

B.C.’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program supports a circular economy by offering widespread curbside and drop-off recycling services to help consumers make wise choices with end-of-life products.

Explore more topics related to recycling in B.C.

Recycling locations and accepted products

Discover which products are recyclable in B.C., where you can recycle them, and learn about associated fees, deposits and refunds.

B.C.'s recycling system (EPR) and regulations

Learn more about the Extended Producer Responsibility Action Plan and how it helps advance recycling in B.C.:

Producer responsibilities and EPR plan development

Discover the responsibilities of a producer of a regulated product and the resources on how to create an EPR plan.

Approved EPR plans and annual reports

Find current producers' plans and annual reports for collecting and managing their products.

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