Holiday Recycling Info 2021
Social Media | Infographics | Tree Chipping Events
The holidays are a favourite time of year for many, including the RCBC team! We have compiled graphics, guides, and educational resources to help you have a greener holiday season - tips on choosing between real and artificial Christmas trees, ideas for zero-waste gifts, information on recycling old Christmas lights, and much more!
2021-2022 BC Recycling Hotline Holiday Hours
- December 24: 9:00am to 12:00pm
- December 25 - Jan 2: CLOSED
- Jan 3 and on: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Social Sharables: The 12 Days of #HolidayHaikus!
This year, RCBC is working to spreading the word of a Green Christmas through the 12 Days of Holiday Haikus. These poems are intended to help make your holiday season as eco-friendly and waste-free as possible. We invite you to write your own poems on reducing waste over the holidays and share them with us on social medias with the hashtag #HolidayHaikus!
(Click to enlarge and check back regularly for new Holiday Haikus!)
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Below you'll find tips for holiday waste reduction, ideas for ecofriendly gifts wraps, information on buying the right Christmas tree, and much more!
Have a pile of burned-out holiday lights? RCBC's light recycling guide can help you recycle old strings, choose new ones, and offer important safety tips for a bright holiday season!
The Christmas Lights Guide (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
Still mulling over whether to go real or artificial for this year’s Christmas tree? RCBC has the scoop in helping you make the most eco-friendly choice.
Real Or Artificial? The Great Christmas Tree Debate (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
Buying a living Christmas tree is a popular choice for green consumers, but each tree is unique and requires special care. RCBC's here to provide you with tips to ensure your tree stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays and beyond!
The Live Christmas Tree Care Guide (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
Have a pile of burned-out holiday lights? RCBC's can help you recycle old lights, choose new ones, and offer important tips for a safe and bright holiday season!
The Holiday Green Gift Giving Guide (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
Tape and ribbons and glittery gift wrap can be a huge part of holiday waste. Here are some green alternatives that will keep your presents looking festive without adding to the landfill!
The Green Gift Wrap Guide (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
Have a pile of burned-out holiday lights? RCBC's can help you recycle old lights, choose new ones, and offer important tips for a safe and bright holiday season!
The Holiday Zero Waste Dinner Guide (VIEW | DOWNLOAD)
2021-2022 Tree Chipping Events by Regional District (Coming Soon!)
| 1. Alberni-Clayoquot | 10. Cowichan Valley | 19. North Okanagan |
| 2. Bulkley-Nechako | 11. East Kootenay | 20. Northern Rockies |
| 3. Capital | 12. Fraser Valley | 21. Okanagan-Similkameen |
| 4. Cariboo | 13. Fraser-Fort George | 22. Peace River |
| 5. Central Coast | 14. Metro Vancouver | 23. qathet Regional District |
| 6. Central Kootenay | 15. Kitimat-Stikine | 24. North Coast Regional District |
| 7. Central Okanagan | 16. Kootenay-Boundary | 25. Squamish-Lillooet |
| 8. Columbia-Shuswap | 17. Mount Waddington | 26. Sunshine Coast |
| 9. Comox Valley | 18. Nanaimo | 27. Thompson-Nicola |
Not sure which regional district you're in? Download the whole list and search for your area. (Coming Soon!)
For more recycling info during the holidays, check out the Recyclepedia at www.rcbc.ca/recyclepedia.
The Recyclepedia allows you to search drop-off sites for common household recyclables including paint, tires, computers, televisions and batteries to name a few!
