Bottles & cans · refunds Port Alberni Return-It Depot ↗
Deposit refund Refund paid to you · eligible containers only
Return eligible drink bottles, cans and cartons for a deposit refund. Food tins and non-beverage jars belong in packaging recycling.
Refund depends on container eligibility and the applicable return program; this is money returned to you, not a disposal fee.
Before you go Empty containers; keep labels readable and follow depot sorting instructions. Return-It advises leaving beverage-bottle caps on. Confirm acceptance and refund for refillable beer bottles and other brewer-managed containers. Tue–Sat 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Glass bottles & jars ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit food and sauce jars and glass bottles. Return refundable drink containers through the deposit stream instead.
Before you go Keep glass separate. Put jar lids in the appropriate container-recycling stream. No drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, mirrors, window glass or light bulbs. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Glass bottles & jars Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit food and sauce jars and glass bottles. Return refundable drink containers through the deposit stream instead.
Before you go Keep glass separate. Put jar lids in the appropriate container-recycling stream. No drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, mirrors, window glass or light bulbs. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Plastic containers ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid household packaging such as yogurt tubs, clamshells and detergent bottles. A plastic recycling symbol alone does not establish acceptance.
Before you go Empty and rinse containers; follow the depot’s sorting instructions. No durable totes, toys, hoses or compostable plastics in this packaging stream. Oil and antifreeze containers need a separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Plastic containers Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid household packaging such as yogurt tubs, clamshells and detergent bottles. A plastic recycling symbol alone does not establish acceptance.
Before you go Empty and rinse containers; follow the depot’s sorting instructions. No durable totes, toys, hoses or compostable plastics in this packaging stream. Oil and antifreeze containers need a separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Soft plastics & bags ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Plastic packaging bags, overwrap, wrappers, pouches and bubble wrap use the flexible-plastics stream.
Before you go Keep clean, dry flexible packaging together, separate from rigid containers and foam trays. No compostable bags, garbage bags, construction wrap or plastic squeeze tubes. Confirm unfamiliar packaging locally. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Soft plastics & bags Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Plastic packaging bags, overwrap, wrappers, pouches and bubble wrap use the flexible-plastics stream.
Before you go Keep clean, dry flexible packaging together, separate from rigid containers and foam trays. No compostable bags, garbage bags, construction wrap or plastic squeeze tubes. Confirm unfamiliar packaging locally. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Styrofoam packaging ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid Styrofoam packaging blocks and food trays use the foam-packaging stream.
Before you go Remove food residue, absorbent pads, tape and other attached materials. No packing peanuts or building insulation. Squishy polyethylene packaging is a different flexible-plastics category; ask the depot. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Styrofoam packaging Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid Styrofoam packaging blocks and food trays use the foam-packaging stream.
Before you go Remove food residue, absorbent pads, tape and other attached materials. No packing peanuts or building insulation. Squishy polyethylene packaging is a different flexible-plastics category; ask the depot. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Paper & cardboard ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Household paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes. Keep paper and cardboard dry.
Before you go Flatten boxes and remove non-paper packing material. No tissues, paper towels, wax-coated cardboard or plastic-lined padded envelopes in this paper stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Paper & cardboard Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Household paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes. Keep paper and cardboard dry.
Before you go Flatten boxes and remove non-paper packing material. No tissues, paper towels, wax-coated cardboard or plastic-lined padded envelopes in this paper stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Food cans & foil ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Empty food tins, metal lids and clean aluminum foil or trays. These do not earn a beverage-container deposit refund.
Before you go Remove food residue and separate according to depot signage. This listing does not cover propane cylinders, paint cans, aerosol containers or general scrap metal; check the appropriate separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Food cans & foil Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Empty food tins, metal lids and clean aluminum foil or trays. These do not earn a beverage-container deposit refund.
Before you go Remove food residue and separate according to depot signage. This listing does not cover propane cylinders, paint cans, aerosol containers or general scrap metal; check the appropriate separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Cartons & paper cups ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit soup and broth cartons and paper cups go in the container stream, separate from plain paper and cardboard.
Before you go Empty and rinse; sort lids separately as directed by the depot. Check drink cartons for deposit eligibility before recycling without a refund. No paper straws or stir sticks in this stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Cartons & paper cups Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit soup and broth cartons and paper cups go in the container stream, separate from plain paper and cardboard.
Before you go Empty and rinse; sort lids separately as directed by the depot. Check drink cartons for deposit eligibility before recycling without a refund. No paper straws or stir sticks in this stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Mattresses Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$23 / mattress CAD · posted rate
Mattresses have a separate item fee.
Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Drywall Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$260 / tonne CAD · posted rate
Confirm your drywall’s eligibility and required documents before loading.
$10 minimum. Asbestos-containing waste has a separate process and rate.
Before you go Use the ACRD drywall application. Ask the facility about testing and approval for your load. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Paint Port Alberni Return-It Depot ↗
Free eligible paint CAD · posted rate
The depot is listed for household paint and paint aerosols.
Before you go Keep paint in sealed, original labelled containers. Do not mix products. Product Care’s standard limit is 10 paint cans or 50 spray containers per visit; confirm locally. Tue–Sat 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Propane tanks Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Confirm cylinder fee Call ahead · fees and cylinder limits unverified
ACRD’s disposal directory lists the Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (landfill) as a propane-tank drop-off. Size, condition and remaining-gas restrictions need confirmation.
Drop-off location is listed by ACRD; no current cylinder-specific fee or size limits verified. This listing does not apply to the Third Avenue depot.
Before you go Call the scale shack before visiting: ask separately about 1 lb camping cylinders, 20 lb BBQ tanks and larger cylinders. Confirm the fee, quantity limit and whether expired, rusty or partly full tanks are accepted. Keep propane cylinders out of curbside garbage and recycling. Do not puncture, remove valves or deliberately vent gas to prepare a tank for disposal; ask the operator for instructions. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Fridges & freezers Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible appliances CAD · posted rate
MARR lists this centre as a no-charge appliance collection site.
Before you go Confirm your appliance is included in the program. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Electronics Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Confirm fee CAD · check before you go
Return-It lists this site for end-of-life electronics.
Before you go Confirm your specific device before visiting. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Batteries Local drop-off still to be verified
Not yet verified CAD · check before you go
We haven’t confirmed a current local drop-off for this item in this first edition.
Before you go Damaged, defective or recalled batteries need a pre-arranged safe drop-off. Contact your municipal waste depot first. Use the official local directory to find an option. Confirm acceptance, fees and hours with the operator. Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Tires Canadian Tire · Port Alberni ↗
Free eligible off-rim tires CAD · posted rate
A listed Return to Retailer location. Call to confirm space.
Before you go Up to four clean, off-rim eligible passenger or light-truck tires. Ask about rims, other tire types and tire-centre hours. Hours not yet verified — call before visiting.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Yard waste Earth, Land & Sea Compost & Gravel Mart ↗
Confirm drop-off fee No current drop-off tariff verified
The operator confirms yard-waste acceptance. Customer reviews on its website mention grass clippings and small branches.
Customer reviews report free disposal of most non-invasive yard waste. This is not a current operator fee schedule.
Before you go Confirm your load, branch-size limits and current fees before visiting. Ask separately about invasive plants, soil, sod, large logs or stumps, construction wood and concrete; public drop-off acceptance is unverified. Food waste and compostable fibre are processed through municipal curbside collection. Direct public drop-off of these materials is not confirmed. Tree searches refer to yard trimmings and branches. Confirm whole trees, large logs, stumps, invasive plants and load-size limits separately before hauling. Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm. Port Alberni weekend and holiday hours are not published; call ahead. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Yard waste Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$10 / branch load CAD · posted rate
Residential branches have a per-load fee. Other organics are charged separately.
Other organics: $115/tonne, $5 minimum. Confirm your material classification.
Before you go Tree searches refer to yard trimmings and branches. Confirm whole trees, large logs, stumps, invasive plants and load-size limits separately before hauling. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Scrap metal Alberni Foundry Ltd. ↗
Call for a scrap quote Current buying prices unverified
Local directories list scrap-metal buying and recycling, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, cast iron, lead and radiators.
No current buying prices or disposal fees verified. Information comes from third-party directories, not direct confirmation with the business.
Before you go Call to confirm your material, current buying price and any drop-off charges. Cars, appliances and roll-off bins are also advertised. Confirm preparation and eligibility separately; propane-tank acceptance is unverified. Directories vary between Dundalk Road, Street and Avenue South. Confirm the entrance at number 4661. Directory-listed hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm, closed noon–1 pm. Weekends closed. Confirm current and holiday hours by phone. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Marine plastics & fishing gear Find an approved marine-plastic depot
Local drop-off unverified CAD · check before you go
This guide has not verified a marine-plastic collection site in this community. Ocean Legacy lists specialist depots with location-specific acceptance and access rules.
Before you go Contact the program about your material and an appropriate destination before travelling. Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Used motor oil Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible residential returns Eligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine oil and eligible oil containers are listed for collection. Cooking oil is a different waste stream.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go Keep motor oil separate from antifreeze, fuel, solvents and other products. Tell staff if the oil is mixed or its contents are uncertain. Bring eligible empty oil containers to the automotive collection area, not the household-packaging bin. Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure. Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately. This drop-off is at the landfill on Landfill Road, not the Third Avenue packaging depot. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Oil filters Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible residential returns Eligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine-oil filters are listed for collection. This does not establish acceptance of air filters or gasoline fuel filters.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go Ask staff how to contain used filters and any residual oil for drop-off. Confirm unusual filter types before travelling; do not put oily filters in the food-can recycling stream. Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure. Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately. This drop-off is at the landfill on Landfill Road, not the Third Avenue packaging depot. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Something wrong? Suggest a correction → Antifreeze & coolant Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible residential returns Eligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine coolant and eligible antifreeze containers are listed for collection.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go Keep coolant separate from motor oil and all other fluids. Tell staff if products have been mixed. Bring eligible empty antifreeze containers to the automotive collection area, not the household-packaging bin. Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure. Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately. This drop-off is at the landfill on Landfill Road, not the Third Avenue packaging depot. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
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