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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.

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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.

  1. Product Care light drop-off

    Free. Up to 16 bulbs, 16 tubes and 5 fixtures per visit.

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.

Paper and cardboard

Books

Donate

Donate or sell them: Recycle BC does not take hardcover or paperback books.

  1. Donate

    Value Village and the Hospice Thrift Shops take books.

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. 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).

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

  2. Option 2: Donate

    Usable cookware.

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your recycling day

  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.

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.

Find your recycling day

  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.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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).

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

  2. Option 2: Donate

    Usable dishes and glasses.

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

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.

Find your recycling day

  1. 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.).

  2. Option 2: Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

  1. Recycle BC depot

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

  1. Recycle BC depot

    Depot only: never in the blue box.

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

  1. Recycle BC depot

    Depot only.

    Free. London Drugs takes flexible plastics and foam only, about one grocery bag of each per visit.

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.

  1. Bottle depot (deposit refund)

    Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.

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.

  1. Bottle depot (deposit refund)

    Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.

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.

  1. Bottle depot (deposit refund)

    Deposit refunds paid at the counter, or use Return-It Express.

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).

  1. 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.

    Call 250-960-4400

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.

  1. 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.

    Call 250-960-4400

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.

  1. 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).

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).

Find your recycling day

Not confirmed: No local drop-off for leftover household cleaners is published; the Regional District’s Environmental Services line is the official contact.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

    Call 250-960-4400

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.

  1. Product Care paint drop-off

    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).

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.

  1. 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).

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

    Call 250-960-4400

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.

  1. Product Care alarm drop-off

    Free. Up to 40 smoke or CO alarms per visit.

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).

  1. Product Care paint drop-off

    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).

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

  2. Option 2: Return-It Electronics drop-off

    E-bikes and e-scooters themselves.

    Free. Wipe phones and computers first.

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.

  1. Option 1: Return-It Electronics drop-off

    Free. Wipe phones and computers first.

  2. 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.

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.

  1. Battery drop-off

    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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

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    • 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

      Directions250-561-7475Operator page

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.

  1. Product Care light drop-off

    Free. Up to 16 bulbs, 16 tubes and 5 fixtures per visit.

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).

  1. Product Care light drop-off

    Free. Up to 16 bulbs, 16 tubes and 5 fixtures per visit.

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).

  1. Option 1: Return-It Electronics drop-off

    Free. Wipe phones and computers first.

  2. Option 2: Donate

    Working ones.

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

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    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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).

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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).

Find your garbage day

  1. 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).

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

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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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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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.

  1. 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.

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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.

  1. 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.

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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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

Find your garbage day

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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).

  1. Option 1: Donate

    Resalable furniture (the Salvation Army does not take particle board).

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

  2. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. 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.

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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.

  1. 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.

      Directions250-960-4400Operator page

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.

  1. Used oil and antifreeze drop-off

    Free. The landfill’s used oil station has been out of order since September 25.

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.

  1. 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.

  1. Pharmacy take-back

    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.

  1. Pharmacy take-back

    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.

  1. 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.

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.

  1. Donate

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

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.

  1. Option 1: Donate

    Clean, usable items only; each charity lists what it takes.

  2. Option 2: Return-It Electronics drop-off

    Battery-powered and ride-on toys.

    Free. Wipe phones and computers first.

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.

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