Where does it go? Recycling in Prince George, item by item
Type what you’re getting rid of to see whether it goes in your blue box, grey box or garbage cart, or which depot takes it, with hours, fees and the official source.
Results for “Christmas trees”
Christmas trees
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Any Regional District landfill or transfer station that takes yard waste: decorations, lights and tinsel off. Artificial trees are not yard waste.
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Remove every decoration, light and bit of tinsel.
Free if the load is secured ($12 if not). The landfill turns it into NorGrow compost.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Before you go
- Remove decorations, lights and tinsel
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins); Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Paper and cardboard
Books
Donate
Donate or sell them: Recycle BC does not take hardcover or paperback books.
Donate
Value Village and the Hospice Thrift Shops take books.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Cardboard boxes
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box: flatten it and cut big boxes to 76 × 76 cm (30 × 30 in), then stack them between your blue boxes. Depots take cardboard too.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Flatten and cut to 76 × 76 cm (30 × 30 in) or smaller; stack between your blue boxes.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Flatten every box
- Cut pieces to 76 × 76 cm (30 × 30 in) or smaller
- Take out plastic wrap and liners
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Cartons (soup, broth, ice cream)
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, empty and rinsed. Milk and drink cartons carry a deposit: take those to a bottle depot.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty and rinse
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Return-It: Beverage FAQs (milk containers); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Coffee cups and paper cups
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, with the lid. Empty them first.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Lids go in the blue box too.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty them
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Egg cartons
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Paper egg cartons: blue box. Foam egg cartons: Recycle BC depot only.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Paper (moulded) egg cartons.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Foam egg cartons: depot only.
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Sources: Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Newspapers, flyers and paper
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, clean and dry.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Keep paper clean and dry
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Paper towels, napkins and tissues
Garbage cart
Garbage: Recycle BC does not take paper towels, napkins or tissues. Cardboard tubes go in the blue box.
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Pizza boxes
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box. Recycle BC lists pizza boxes with cardboard packaging; empty out leftover food first.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty out leftover food
Sources: Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Shredded paper
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Blue box, inside a paper bag or small box.
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Put it in a paper bag or small box first.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Wrapping paper and gift bags
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Paper wrap and gift bags: blue box. Foil or glitter wrap, ribbons and bows: garbage.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Paper gift wrap, paper gift bags and greeting cards.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Garbage cart
Foil or glitter wrap, ribbons and bows are not accepted in recycling.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Containers and packaging
Aluminum foil and foil trays
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, clean.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Wipe off food
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Compostable or biodegradable packaging
Garbage cart
Garbage: packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable is not accepted in recycling, and Prince George has no curbside compost.
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Empty aerosol and spray cans
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box when completely empty. Spray paint goes to a Product Care paint drop-off, not the blue box.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Only when completely empty.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Product Care paint drop-off
Spray paint cans go to the paint program.
Free. Also taken at paint stores in Product Care’s locator: RONA Capital Building Supplies (4150 Cowart Rd), Cloverdale Paint (1668 Nicholson St), Dulux (1602 Ogilvie St S) and Sherwin-Williams (3449 15th Ave).
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Product Care: Paint recycling in BC; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Empty pill bottles and medication containers
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Blue box when empty. Leftover pills go back to a pharmacy.
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Only when empty.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Food cans and metal lids
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, empty and rinsed. Drink cans carry a deposit: bottle depot.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty and rinse
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Hangers, pots and pans
Scrap metal drop-off and 1 more
Not in the blue box. Metal ones go to a scrap metal drop-off; usable cookware can be donated. Paper hangers from new clothes go in the blue box.
Option 1: Scrap metal drop-off
Metal pots, pans and wire hangers as scrap metal.
Small loads, free if secured. No fuel, lubricants or tires.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Option 2: Donate
Usable cookware.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees; Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box, empty and rinsed, lids included.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Put lids in the blue box too.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty and rinse
- Put caps and lids in the blue box
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic cutlery, straws, plates and cups
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Blue box: Recycle BC takes plastic utensils, straws, plates, cups and bowls.
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Sources: Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic garden pots and seedling trays
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Blue box, with the soil knocked out.
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic pails (under 25 L)
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Blue box if under 25 L, empty and rinsed.
Blue box (curbside recycling)
Pails smaller than 25 L.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Single-use coffee pods
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Blue box once emptied, with the lid peeled off (the lid goes in the garbage).
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Empty, lid off.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Garbage cart
The peeled-off lids.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Sources: Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Toothpaste and squeeze tubes
Garbage cart
Garbage: Recycle BC’s Prince George guide lists plastic squeeze tubes as not accepted.
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Glass
Drinking glasses, dishes, mirrors and window glass
Garbage cart and 1 more
Not in the grey box: only bottles and jars are accepted. Donate usable dishes; wrap broken glass and put it in the garbage.
Option 1: Garbage cart
Wrap broken pieces.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Option 2: Donate
Usable dishes and glasses.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Not in: Grey box (curbside glass)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Glass jars and bottles (non-deposit)
Grey box (curbside glass) and 1 more
Grey box (glass only), empty and rinsed; metal lids go in the blue box. Deposit bottles (wine, spirits, pop) go to a bottle depot for the refund.
Option 1: Grey box (curbside glass)
Lids go in the blue box.
Glass bottles and jars only, empty and rinsed, in the grey box on your recycling day (curb by 8 a.m.).
Option 2: Recycle BC depot
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty and rinse
- Take lids off: lids go in the blue box
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic bags and foam
Chip bags, wrappers and pouches
Recycle BC depot
Recycle BC depot only (flexible plastics). Not in your blue box.
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Garbage bags and plastic strapping
Garbage cart
Garbage: not accepted at Recycle BC depots.
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Recycle BC depot
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Packing peanuts and foam insulation
Garbage cart
Garbage: Recycle BC does not take packing peanuts, blue or pink foam insulation, or squishy foam.
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling), Recycle BC depot
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Plastic bags and overwrap
Recycle BC depot
Recycle BC depot only (flexible plastics), clean and empty. Not in your blue box.
Depot only: never in the blue box.
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Empty and clean
- Stuff bags into one bag
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Styrofoam and foam packaging
Recycle BC depot
Recycle BC depot only: foam containers, cups, meat trays (absorbent pad removed) and cushion packaging. Not in your blue box.
Depot only.
Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Before you go
- Remove absorbent pads from meat trays
- Empty and rinse food containers
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Recycle BC: What can I recycle?; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Bottles and cans for refund
Beer bottles and cans
Bottle depot (deposit refund)
Return them for the deposit, not to the grey box (refillable bottles are not accepted there).
Not confirmed: Return-It’s own page names soft drinks, juice, water, wine, coolers and spirits but not beer; check with the depot that it takes beer containers.
Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
2895 Gunn Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and statutory holidays
New, smaller location past the airport; the depot says electronics and paint recycling services are suspended.
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Return-It: Beverage container recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Milk jugs and cartons
Bottle depot (deposit refund)
Bottle depot: ready-to-drink milk and plant-based drinks carry a 10-cent deposit.
Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
2895 Gunn Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and statutory holidays
New, smaller location past the airport; the depot says electronics and paint recycling services are suspended.
Before you go
- Empty and rinse
Sources: Return-It: Beverage FAQs (milk containers); Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Return-It: Beverage container recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Pop cans, juice boxes and drink bottles
Bottle depot (deposit refund)
Bottle depot for the deposit refund (Return-It). Leave caps on.
Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
2895 Gunn Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and statutory holidays
New, smaller location past the airport; the depot says electronics and paint recycling services are suspended.
Before you go
- Empty them
- Leave the caps on
Sources: Return-It: Beverage container recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Paint, fuel and hazardous
Ammunition, explosives and flares
Call the Regional District first
Not accepted at any Regional District site or by Product Care. Call the Regional District (250-960-4400).
Call the Regional District first
Not accepted at any Regional District site. Environmental Services (250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959) says how to dispose of it.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC. Checked October 22, 2026.
Fireplace and wood stove ashes
Call the Regional District first
Not in the garbage cart (City) and not accepted at Regional District sites. Call Environmental Services (250-960-4400).
Not confirmed: Neither the City nor the Regional District publishes where household ashes can go.
Call the Regional District first
Not accepted at any Regional District site. Environmental Services (250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959) says how to dispose of it.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Gasoline, fuel and flammable liquids
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Hart Return-It Depot (Product Care household hazardous waste): flammable liquids in their labelled containers, gasoline up to 25 L in an approved can. Regional District sites do not take fuels.
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Free. The only Prince George drop-off for flammables and pesticides in Product Care’s locator. Original labelled containers, 10 L at most; gasoline up to 25 L in an approved can (the can is kept).
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Before you go
- Original labelled container, 10 L at most
- Gasoline only in a ULC-approved can; the can is kept
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Household cleaners, bleach and pool chemicals
Blue box (curbside recycling) and 1 more
Empty bottles: blue box. Leftover cleaners and pool chemicals are not in the Product Care program and not taken at Regional District sites; call the Regional District (250-960-4400).
Not confirmed: No local drop-off for leftover household cleaners is published; the Regional District’s Environmental Services line is the official contact.
Option 1: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Empty bottles only.
Recycle BC’s curbside collection (collected by Emterra, 250-596-8023). Paper and containers both go in the blue boxes; have them at the curb by 8 a.m. on your recycling day.
Option 2: Call the Regional District first
Leftover product.
Not accepted at any Regional District site. Environmental Services (250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959) says how to dispose of it.
Sources: Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Paint and stain
Product Care paint drop-off
Free at a Product Care paint drop-off: P.G. Recycling, Hart Return-It and several paint stores. Never in the garbage cart.
Free. Also taken at paint stores in Product Care’s locator: RONA Capital Building Supplies (4150 Cowart Rd), Cloverdale Paint (1668 Nicholson St), Dulux (1602 Ogilvie St S) and Sherwin-Williams (3449 15th Ave).
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Before you go
- Original container with its label, tightly sealed
- Do not mix paints
- Up to 10 containers (25 L at most each) per visit
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Product Care: Paint recycling in BC; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Pesticides and weed killers
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Hart Return-It Depot (Product Care household hazardous waste), in the original labelled container.
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Free. The only Prince George drop-off for flammables and pesticides in Product Care’s locator. Original labelled containers, 10 L at most; gasoline up to 25 L in an approved can (the can is kept).
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Before you go
- Original container with its label and registration number
- 10 L or 680 g aerosol at most
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Propane tanks (20 lb)
Propane tank drop-off
One empty 20 lb tank per visit, free, at the landfill, Quinn Street or Vanway. Never in a cart or blue box.
Propane tank drop-off
One empty 20 lb tank per visit, free.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Small propane, butane and helium cylinders
Call the Regional District first
Not in carts or recycling, and Product Care does not take refillable propane, butane or helium cylinders. Call the Regional District (250-960-4400) before you bring one.
Not confirmed: The Regional District’s pages name only empty 20 lb propane tanks; no drop-off for small cylinders is published.
Call the Regional District first
Not accepted at any Regional District site. Environmental Services (250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959) says how to dispose of it.
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Product Care alarm drop-off
Free at a Product Care alarm drop-off: P.G. Recycling, Hart Return-It or London Drugs.
Free. Up to 40 smoke or CO alarms per visit.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Source: Product Care: Smoke and CO alarm recycling in BC. Checked October 22, 2026.
Spray paint
Product Care paint drop-off
Product Care paint drop-off, full or empty (up to 50 cans per visit).
Up to 50 spray cans per visit.
Free. Also taken at paint stores in Product Care’s locator: RONA Capital Building Supplies (4150 Cowart Rd), Cloverdale Paint (1668 Nicholson St), Dulux (1602 Ogilvie St S) and Sherwin-Williams (3449 15th Ave).
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Product Care: Paint recycling in BC; Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle. Checked October 22, 2026.
Electronics, batteries and lights
Car batteries
Car battery drop-off
Free at the landfill, Quinn Street or Vanway. Not in the garbage cart.
Car battery drop-off
Free (lead-acid batteries of 5 kg or more from cars, boats and RVs).
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Batteries; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot. Checked October 22, 2026.
E-bikes, e-scooters and their batteries
E-bike and e-scooter battery drop-off and 1 more
Batteries: Quinn Street or Vanway. The e-bike or e-scooter itself: a Return-It Electronics drop-off.
Option 1: E-bike and e-scooter battery drop-off
Batteries.
E-mobility batteries are taken at Quinn Street and Vanway.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Option 2: Return-It Electronics drop-off
E-bikes and e-scooters themselves.
Free. Wipe phones and computers first.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Batteries; Return-It Electronics (EPRA): What can I recycle?. Checked October 22, 2026.
Electronics and e-waste
Return-It Electronics drop-off and 1 more
Free at a Return-It Electronics drop-off (P.G. Recycling or Hart Return-It). Never in the garbage cart.
Option 1: Return-It Electronics drop-off
Free. Wipe phones and computers first.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Option 2: Donate
The Salvation Army takes electronics working or broken; Value Village and the Hospice Thrift Shops take working ones.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Before you go
- Back up and wipe phones and computers
- Take out batteries you can remove and recycle them separately
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Return-It Electronics (EPRA): What can I recycle?; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Household batteries
Battery drop-off
Free at the landfill, Quinn Street, Vanway, P.G. Recycling or a store in Call2Recycle’s locator. Never in a cart or blue box: dead batteries can start fires.
Free. Participating stores in Call2Recycle’s locator take household batteries too.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Before you go
- Tape the ends of lithium, button and rechargeable batteries
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Batteries; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
Product Care light drop-off
Free at a Product Care light drop-off: P.G. Recycling, Hart Return-It, London Drugs or the Salvation Army. Not in the grey box.
Free. Up to 16 bulbs, 16 tubes and 5 fixtures per visit.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Before you go
- Up to 16 bulbs and 16 tubes per visit
Not in: Grey box (curbside glass)
Sources: Product Care: Light recycling in BC; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Light fixtures, lamps and string lights
Product Care light drop-off
Free at a Product Care light drop-off (up to 5 fixtures per visit).
Free. Up to 16 bulbs, 16 tubes and 5 fixtures per visit.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
196-1600 15th Avenue (Parkwood Place), Prince George
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Sources: Product Care: Light recycling in BC; Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins). Checked October 22, 2026.
Small appliances and power tools
Return-It Electronics drop-off and 1 more
Free at a Return-It Electronics drop-off (P.G. Recycling or Hart Return-It).
Option 1: Return-It Electronics drop-off
Free. Wipe phones and computers first.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Option 2: Donate
Working ones.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Return-It Electronics (EPRA): What can I recycle?; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Appliances and metal
Barbecues
Scrap metal drop-off
Scrap metal drop-off, free if secured; take the propane tank off and drop it at the propane bin.
Scrap metal drop-off
Take the propane tank off first.
Small loads, free if secured. No fuel, lubricants or tires.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Fridges, freezers and air conditioners
Appliances with refrigerant (MARR)
Free at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill (MARR program). Clean and empty of food.
Appliances with refrigerant (MARR)
Free. Clean and empty of food.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Appliances (MARR); Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Hot tubs
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
The Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill takes hot tubs; tipping fees apply.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Sources: Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Scrap metal and bicycles
Scrap metal drop-off
Free (secured load) at the landfill, Quinn Street, Vanway, Shelley or Cummings Road. Drain fuel and oil; drums must be cut, crushed or perforated.
Scrap metal drop-off
Small loads, free if secured. No fuel, lubricants or tires.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Washers, dryers, stoves and dishwashers
Large appliance drop-off (MARR)
Free at the landfill, Quinn Street, Vanway, Shelley or Cummings Road (MARR program).
Large appliance drop-off (MARR)
Free. Clean and empty of food.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Appliances (MARR); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Yard waste and food
Christmas trees
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Any Regional District landfill or transfer station that takes yard waste: decorations, lights and tinsel off. Artificial trees are not yard waste.
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Remove every decoration, light and bit of tinsel.
Free if the load is secured ($12 if not). The landfill turns it into NorGrow compost.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Before you go
- Remove decorations, lights and tinsel
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins); Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Cooking oil and grease
Garbage cart
Never down the sink. Let it cool, seal it in a container, freeze it and put it in the garbage on collection day. Oil depots do not take cooking oil.
Garbage cart
Cooled, in a sealed container (freeze it until garbage day).
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Used oil; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Food scraps
Garbage cart
Garbage cart: Prince George has no curbside food-scrap collection, and recycling and yard waste exclude food. Composting at home is the alternative (REAPS runs workshops).
Garbage cart
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling), Yard and garden waste drop-off
Sources: City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Pumpkins
Garbage cart
The Regional District suggests dropping pumpkins off at REAPS, which passes them to local farms for animal feed. They are not accepted with yard waste (no fruit or vegetables).
Garbage cart
If you can’t get them to REAPS; bears are drawn to them.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Not in: Yard and garden waste drop-off
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins); Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Stumps and large branches
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, $55/tonne when sorted ($6 minimum). Too big for the compost piles.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Source-separated stumps and large branches: $55/tonne ($6 minimum).
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: $55/tonne source separated, $6 minimum
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; Regional District: Tipping fees; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Weeds
Garbage cart
Garbage, bagged: weeds are kept out of the Regional District’s compost.
Garbage cart
Bag them.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Yard waste, leaves and grass
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Free (secured load) at the landfill, Quinn Street, Vanway, Shelley or Cummings Road. The City’s collection is garbage only; no curbside yard waste pickup is listed.
Yard and garden waste drop-off
Free if the load is secured ($12 if not). The landfill turns it into NorGrow compost.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Shelley Regional Transfer Station
2075 Shelley Road (Electoral Area F)
Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Before you go
- Branches up to 75 mm (3 in) across
- No fruit, vegetables, dirt or rocks
- Weeds go in the garbage, bagged
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Furniture, renovation and bulky
Asbestos
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Controlled waste: the landfill takes it only with a Regional District permit. Apply before you haul.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Controlled waste: by permit only.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Sources: Regional District: Controlled waste; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Dead animals and hunting waste
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, at least three hours before it closes. Not in the garbage cart; cattle carcasses are not accepted at any Regional District site.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
At least three hours before closing.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District: Controlled waste; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins); Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Drywall (gypsum)
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill only: $110/tonne sorted ($6 minimum), $220/tonne in a mixed load. Never in the garbage cart.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Sorted and asbestos-free: $110/tonne ($6 minimum).
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: $110/tonne source separated ($6 minimum); $220/tonne mixed
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Extra garbage and garbage bags
Garbage cart and 1 more
What fits in your cart with the lid closed goes curbside; overfilled carts are left. Extra household garbage: the landfill, $6 up to 100 kg, then $110/tonne.
Option 1: Garbage cart
What fits with the lid closed.
The City’s weekly collection: cart out between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m., lid closed, back in by 7 p.m.
Option 2: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Extra: $6 up to 100 kg.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: $6 minimum (up to 100 kg), then $110/tonne
Sources: City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Furniture and couches
Donate and 1 more
Donate it if it is in good shape; otherwise the landfill takes it as bulky waste ($6 up to 50 kg, then $129.75/tonne).
Option 1: Donate
Resalable furniture (the Salvation Army does not take particle board).
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Option 2: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Bulky waste.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: $6 minimum (up to 50 kg), then $129.75/tonne
Sources: Donation sites’ own pages (see each place); Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, as bulky waste: $6 up to 50 kg, then $129.75/tonne. No curbside pickup.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Bulky waste.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: $6 minimum (up to 50 kg), then $129.75/tonne
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Tipping fees; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Renovation and construction waste
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Sorted loads cost less: clean or treated wood $55/tonne, shingles $110/tonne, concrete and rubble $220/tonne, clean soil $10/tonne; mixed loads $220/tonne.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Sort it: sorted loads cost less than mixed ($220/tonne).
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Fees: Wood $55/t; shingles $110/t; concrete, asphalt, rubble $220/t ($12 min); clean soil $10/t; mixed $220/t
Sources: Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Tires, oil and car parts
Car parts and old vehicles
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
The landfill takes auto hulks and parts; private scrap metal dealers also take vehicles.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
Auto hulks and parts.
Tipping fees by weight; cover and secure every load.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Sources: Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; Regional District: Tipping fees. Checked October 22, 2026.
Motor oil, filters and antifreeze
Used oil and antifreeze drop-off
Free at Quinn Street, Vanway, Cummings Road, the Four Rivers Co-op cardlocks or Canadian Tire on Domano. Not in the garbage cart or blue box.
Used oil and antifreeze drop-off
Free. The landfill’s used oil station has been out of order since September 25.
Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
1687 Quinn Street South, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Vanway Regional Transfer Station
6556 Broddy Road, Prince George
Mon–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cummings Road Regional Transfer Station
8375 Alpine Drive (Electoral Area D)
Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Four Rivers Co-op (Railway Road cardlock)
998 Railway Road, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed weekends
Four Rivers Co-op (Hartway Drive)
5520 Hartway Drive, Prince George
Open 24 hours, daily
5008 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
6595 Foothills Boulevard, Prince George
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat and Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day. Closed New Years' Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Used oil and antifreeze (out of order). As of September 25, the Interchange used oil and antifreeze station is temporarily out of order.
Before you go
- Keep oil in a sealed container
- Empty oil and antifreeze jugs go with it, not in the blue box
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Regional District (Sort Smart): Used oil; Interchange Recycling (used oil and antifreeze); City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Checked October 22, 2026.
Tires
Tire retailer (Return to Retailer)
Leave them with the shop when you buy new tires, or take up to 4 clean tires off the rims to a Return to Retailer location (call ahead). Not in the garbage cart.
Tire retailer (Return to Retailer)
Leave old tires with the shop when you buy new ones, or drop off up to 4 clean tires off the rims at a Return to Retailer location (call ahead). Tires on rims cost extra.
Not in: Garbage cart
Sources: Tire Stewardship BC: Recycle your tires; Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill; City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling. Checked October 22, 2026.
Medications and sharps
Medications
Pharmacy take-back
Free at a participating pharmacy: prescription and over-the-counter drugs, natural health products and pet medications. Empty pill bottles go in the blue box.
Free at participating pharmacies (find one in the association’s locator).
Not in: Garbage cart, Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Health Products Stewardship Association: Medications FAQ; Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Needles and sharps
Pharmacy take-back
Never in recycling or loose in the garbage. Recycle BC’s Prince George guide says to return them to a community pharmacy; seal them in a hard container and call ahead.
Not confirmed: The Health Products Stewardship Association’s own FAQ lists its sharps program in Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick and PEI, not BC, so not every pharmacy may take them.
Call ahead: ask whether the pharmacy takes used sharps.
Free at participating pharmacies (find one in the association’s locator).
Before you go
- Seal them in a puncture-proof container
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling), Garbage cart
Sources: Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF); Health Products Stewardship Association: Medical sharps FAQ; Health Products Stewardship Association: Medications FAQ. Checked October 22, 2026.
Clothing and reusable goods
Clothing, shoes and textiles
Donate
Donate: the Salvation Army (worn textiles too, bagged and tagged for recycling), Value Village or the Hospice Thrift Shops. Not in recycling.
Donate
The Salvation Army also takes worn textiles for recycling: bag them separately and tag them.
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Not in: Blue box (curbside recycling)
Sources: Donation sites’ own pages (see each place); Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF). Checked October 22, 2026.
Housewares and small furniture
Donate
Donate them: each charity lists what it takes.
Donate
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Source: Donation sites’ own pages (see each place). Checked October 22, 2026.
Toys and sports equipment
Donate and 1 more
Donate usable ones. Battery-powered toys go to a Return-It Electronics drop-off.
Option 1: Donate
Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.
Salvation Army Curt Garland Community Support Centre (thrift store and recycling depot)
3500 18th Avenue, Prince George
Donations and recycling depot Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; store Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed all holidays
Donations are accepted at 18th Avenue only, not at the Hart Highway or Bon Voyage thrift stores.
Value Village Community Donation Centre
1666 Spruce Street, Prince George
Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Donations are made on behalf of the store’s nonprofit partner, AiMHi.
7080 Domano Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
#219-100 Tabor Blvd, Prince George
Donations accepted at the store during opening hours; items must be clean and in good working condition.
Option 2: Return-It Electronics drop-off
Battery-powered and ride-on toys.
Free. Wipe phones and computers first.
P.G. Recycling & Return-It Centre
2614 Petersen Road, Prince George
Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
6665 Hart Highway, Prince George
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Drive-thru service offered (call the depot for details).
Sources: Donation sites’ own pages (see each place); Return-It Electronics (EPRA): What can I recycle?. Checked October 22, 2026.
Recycling questions
- What goes in the blue box in Prince George?
- Paper, cardboard (flattened and cut to 76 × 76 cm), cartons, paper cups, and empty, rinsed plastic, metal and foil containers, all together in the blue boxes. Glass bottles and jars go in the separate grey box. Plastic bags, chip bags and foam go to a Recycle BC depot, not the boxes.
- Does Prince George pick up yard waste or food scraps?
- The City’s curbside collection is garbage only, and curbside recycling is run by Recycle BC. Yard and garden waste is free at the landfill, the Quinn Street depot and the Vanway, Shelley and Cummings Road transfer stations. The City lists no curbside food-scrap collection.
- Is glass picked up at the curb in Prince George?
- Yes: glass bottles and jars go in the grey box, separate from the blue boxes, on your recycling day. Drinking glasses, dishes, mirrors and window glass are not accepted. Deposit bottles go to a bottle depot for the refund.
- Where does styrofoam and foam packaging go in Prince George?
- Recycle BC depot only: foam containers, cups, meat trays (absorbent pad removed) and cushion packaging. Not in your blue box.
- Where does household batteries go in Prince George?
- Free at the landfill, Quinn Street, Vanway, P.G. Recycling or a store in Call2Recycle’s locator. Never in a cart or blue box: dead batteries can start fires.
- Where does mattresses and box springs go in Prince George?
- Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill, as bulky waste: $6 up to 50 kg, then $129.75/tonne. No curbside pickup.
- Where does electronics and e-waste go in Prince George?
- Free at a Return-It Electronics drop-off (P.G. Recycling or Hart Return-It). Never in the garbage cart.
- Where does paint and stain go in Prince George?
- Free at a Product Care paint drop-off: P.G. Recycling, Hart Return-It and several paint stores. Never in the garbage cart.
- Where does propane tanks (20 lb) go in Prince George?
- One empty 20 lb tank per visit, free, at the landfill, Quinn Street or Vanway. Never in a cart or blue box.
- Where does tires go in Prince George?
- Leave them with the shop when you buy new tires, or take up to 4 clean tires off the rims to a Return to Retailer location (call ahead). Not in the garbage cart.
- Where does pizza boxes go in Prince George?
- Blue box. Recycle BC lists pizza boxes with cardboard packaging; empty out leftover food first.
- Where does plastic bags and overwrap go in Prince George?
- Recycle BC depot only (flexible plastics), clean and empty. Not in your blue box.
- Where does light bulbs and fluorescent tubes go in Prince George?
- Free at a Product Care light drop-off: P.G. Recycling, Hart Return-It, London Drugs or the Salvation Army. Not in the grey box.
Sources
Every rule comes from the official pages of the municipality, the curbside recycling program, the regional district or the stewardship program that runs it, checked October 22, 2026. Depot hours and fees come from our waste and recycling map, re-read from the operators’ pages. Rules change: check the source before a big haul.
- Recycle BC: Prince George curbside recycling
- Recycle BC: Prince George recycling guide 2026–2027 (PDF)
- Recycle BC: What can I recycle?
- City of Prince George: Garbage and recycling
- Regional District: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
- Regional District: Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot
- Regional District: Tipping fees
- Regional District: Controlled waste
- Regional District (Sort Smart): What to recycle
- Regional District (Sort Smart): Appliances (MARR)
- Regional District (Sort Smart): Batteries
- Regional District (Sort Smart): Used oil
- Regional District (Sort Smart): Composting and yard waste
- Regional District (Sort Smart): Seasonal tips (Christmas trees, pumpkins)
- Product Care: Paint recycling in BC
- Product Care: Household hazardous waste in BC
- Product Care: Light recycling in BC
- Product Care: Smoke and CO alarm recycling in BC
- Return-It: Beverage container recycling
- Return-It: Beverage FAQs (milk containers)
- Return-It Electronics (EPRA): What can I recycle?
- Tire Stewardship BC: Recycle your tires
- Health Products Stewardship Association: Medications FAQ
- Health Products Stewardship Association: Medical sharps FAQ
- Interchange Recycling (used oil and antifreeze)
- Donation sites’ own pages (see each place)
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