Recycling Information
Thorsen Creek Recycling Depot is a one-stop recycling centre located at the Thorsen Creek Waste and Recycling Centre (751 Thorsen Road), between Bella Coola and Hagensborg.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday 8:30am- 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am- 5:30pm
Contact: 250-799-5291 or info@ccrd-bc.ca
Thorsen Creek Recycling Depot accepts more than 30 different categories of items for recycling and is a drop off facility for most provincial Product Stewardship Programs.
Our Recycling Depot is staffed by a friendly recycling attendant who is available to asist customers.
All recyclables are shipped to the lower mainland for processing. We currently ship approximately one (1) semi-trailer load per month.
Ready-to-drink beverage containers can be recycled three ways:
- Return to the local Return-It Depot for a refund.
- Donate to local community organizations.
- Include with other recyclable containers at the Thorsen Creek Recycling Centre. NO Deposit Refund.
Below is a list of recyclables accepted for free at our depot. Please note that rims must be removed from tires, or a $5.00 charge will be applied for each rim. Commercial-size tires are not part of the free recycling program and are subject to a charge based on size.
Free Recycling Services
All Items Should Be Clean and Sorted
Residential Cardboard
Paper (plain or coloured) - Residential only
- Newspaper
- Magazines
- Catalogues
- Phone books
- Envelopes
- Flyers
- Junk mail
- Household paper
Box Board - Residential only
- egg cartons
- cereal boxes
- Kleenex boxes, etc
Cartons & Paper Cups – Residential only
- Milk cartons
- Ice cream containers
- Cardboard containers that had liquids in them
Plastic Containers – Residential only
- Milk jugs
- Juice jugs
- Detergent jugs
- Shampoo containers
- Yogurt containers
Plant pots
Glass containers – Residential only
Metal Containers
- Soup cans
- Dog and cat food cans
Film Plastics
- Plastic overwrap from furniture etc.
- Plastic bags from stores, bread bags etc.
Styrofoam (white or coloured) ‐ Residential only
Electronic Goods (TV’s, stereos)
- All electric devices (plug‐in or battery operated)
- Electronic toys
Automotive Batteries
Industrial and Marine Batteries
Rechargeable Household Batteries
Non‐rechargeable Household Batteries
Non‐Ferrous Metals (aluminum , copper, brass, lead and zinc)
Computers & Monitors
Flammables (must be in approved containers)
- Liquids only
- Paint thinners
- Other solvents
- Camp fuels
- Liquid adhesives with flammable symbol
- Other flammables or solvents that have the flame symbol or wording similar to “keep away from open spark or flame”
Aerosol cans
All returnable Ready to Drink Beverage Containers, with deposit. (NO Deposit Refund)
- Glass (eg. wine & beer bottles)
- Tetrapaks (eg. juice containers
- Plastic or aluminum beverage containers
- Milk cartons
- Milk jugs
- Juice jugs
Small Appliances
- Microwaves
- Toasters
- Coffee makers
Household Paint & Paint cans
Household Herbicides & Pesticides
Look for skull & crossbones and Pest Control Product Number (PCP)
Gasoline in approved ULC containers only
Oil, filters, containers etc.
Antifreeze
- Antifreeze jugs
Light truck & car tires
Thermostats
Smoke detectors
Fluorescent/CFC bulbs
Light fixtures