Drop-Off Depots

Important Updates

Check for updates at North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre (formerly North Shore Transfer Station) or call 604-681-5600 before you drop off. Materials and regulations are subject to change.

For more updates visit, Recycle BC

British Columbia is a leader in creating product stewardship programs, which means that many items once considered garbage can now be recycled, reused or disposed of properly at a designated drop-off depot. Put waste in its place. 

There are local drop-off depots for materials such as:

  • light bulbs and fixtures
  • refundable drink containers
  • small appliances
  • motor oil and antifreeze
  • medications
  • tires
  • paint
  • pesticide
  • batteries
  • plastic foam packaging
  • plastic bags and overwrap
  • some types of small scrap metal (such as coat hangers)
  • usable clothing and textiles, which are collected for donation to charities
  • cooking oil
  • books
  • large quantities of mixed paper, cardboard and containers

Recycling Drop-Off

Please note: Not all depots, accept all items. Check before you go.

North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver
604-681-5600

North Shore Bottle Depot
235 Donaghy Avenue, North Vancouver
604-985-9348

Express & Go Return-It Depot 
942 Park Royal South, West Vancouver 

North Shore Bottle & Return-It Depot
310 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver
604-924-3889

What Goes Where?

Need help finding the correct drop-off location for your materials?

Recycling Council of British Columbia
604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253)
Recyclepedia

Download the WestVanCollect app

Use the What Goes Where? feature in the app and find out how to safely recycle items. The app also sends schedule reminders and alerts in case of service disruptions.

WestVanCollect is available for iPhone and Android phones.

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North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre

You can drop off your recyclables at the recycling drop-off area at the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre (formerly North Shore Transfer Station). Look for the “recycling dropoff area” beside the main entrance. The North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre provides one-stop service for recycling, yard trimmings and waste disposal.

Garbage & Yard Trimmings Drop-Off

The North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre (formerly North Shore Transfer Station) accepts loads of garbage and yard trimmings, as well as some recyclable items. Applicable disposal fees may apply.

More information

North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver
604-681-5600