Recycling Centre Locations, Hours, Accepted Materials, and Fees

  1. CVRD Recycling Centres Holiday Closure

    CVRD Recycling Centres will be closed Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Read on...
  2. Spring Backyard Burning Window

    The open burning window begins on March 15 and runs until April 15. Do you know the rules and restrictions? Read on...
  1. Curbside Collection Winter Guidelines

    Do you know how to correctly space your tote for successful winter-weather collection? Read on...
  2. Curbside Collection Inclement Weather Policy in Effect Until April 1, 2024

    Extreme weather events (e.g. snow, ice, flooding, etc.) may disrupt curbside collection services over the winter months. The CVRD will notify residents about curbside service disruptions on the CVRD website, Facebook page and the Cowichan Recycles App. Read on...
  1. Recycling Centre Rules
  2. Accepted Materials and Fees
  • No asbestos-containing materials (e.g. vermiculite insulation, construction & demolition waste)  
  • All loads must be secured & covered, unsecured loads may be fined
  • Garbage must be free from recyclables, garbage that contains recyclables will be fined
  • Garbage items must not be more than 1.25m (4ft) long or weigh more than 100kg (220lb)
  • No person may deposit prohibited waste, call the Recycling Hotline for questions
  • All dusty materials and fibreglass insulation must be double-bagged and securely tied
  • Children and pets must remain in vehicles at all times

CVRD Recycling Centres & Drop-Off Depots

The CVRD operates three recycling and garbage drop-off centres in the region. For more details, navigate the tabs below.

  1. Bings Creek
  2. Peerless Road
  3. Meade Creek

Bings Creek Recycling & Waste Management Centre, Duncan

Bings Creek Site Map Opens in new windowAddress: 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan (Map)

Hours: Open every day 8 am to 5 pm 

Closed on all Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Boxing Day and Truth and Reconciliation Day

Note: Peak use occurs on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 3 pm. Line-ups and extended waiting times can be expected during these hours.

Bings Creek Recycling Centre Brochure

Packaging, Paper, and Additional Drop-off Depots

Satellite drop-off facilities are available in Cobble Hill, Honeymoon Bay, and Mesachie Lake.

  1. Fisher Road
  2. Honeymoon Bay
  3. Mesachie Lake

Fisher Road Recycling, Cobble Hill

 
Address: 1355 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill (Map)
Materials Accepted: Free drop-off of residential recycling (items must be sorted). Visit fisherroadrecycling.com for a full list of accepted materials and hours of operation.