Recycling, Compost & Garbage

Recycling

Recycling on Salt Spring Island is on a drop-off basis at the local depot.

This service is provided by the Salt Spring Island Community Association under contract with the CRD. For a list of accepted products, see the link below.

Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot

Address	349 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island BC
Telephone	250.537.1200 250.537.6030
Fax	250.537.0604
Hours	Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

Accepted Products

Please note

Hours, fees and products accepted are subject to change
This on-line guide is prepared from information gathered by or submitted to the CRD and is for information only. It is not an endorsement of any specific corporation or service group
To be added as a new listing or receive an application please contact the CRD Hotline: 250.360.3030 or 1.800.663.4425 local 3030
email

Composting

In 2005 organic material, such as kitchen and yard waste, made up 30% of the garbage entering Hartland landfill. Much of this material is easily compostable, which saves a natural resource, saves landfill space and contributes to sustainability in our region.

Home composting is the most efficient way to manage these materials, and the finished product is a valuable soil amendment. Not only does it add nutrients to the soil, organic matter in compost increases water retention in the soil — yet another way to conserve water and money!

More information on Composting in the CRD

Garden Snail

Yard Waste Landfill Ban

Yard and garden waste isn't garbage, but rather an important natural resource than can be easily composted to benefit our environment and contribute to sustainability in our region.

As of June 1, 2006 yard and garden waste was banned from garbage at Hartland landfill. The Hartland facility will continue to accept source separated yard and garden waste.

In the Salt Spring Island EA safe burning of excess yard waste (i.e. branches, leaves and detritus) is an option during months when no fire ban is in place. Check with your local fire department for burning restrictions.

Salt Spring Island local Fire Department listings

Garbage

Garbage collection in the Salt Spring Island EA is provided by private waste collection companies who transport landfill waste off-island. For contractors in your area, please refer to 'Garbage Collection' in the Yellow Pages of your local directory.

Please remember it is illegal to burn garbage such as milk cartons, styrofoam, plastic, treated, painted or coated wood, plywood and particle board.

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure. It includes any leftover household product that is marked flammable, corrosive, explosive or poison. Common examples are pesticides, varnishes, paints, cleaners, and batteries.

A comprehensive listing of hazardous wastes is available on the CRD Waste webpages. Drop-off of hazardous wastes at Hartland landfill is free. The CRD organizes collection events in the Gulf Islands. There is also a paint exchange program where you can drop off leftover paint and pick up unused paint free of charge.

Residents are reminded that the Salt Spring Recycling Depot accepts paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides and gasoline year-round.

Salt Spring Island Electoral Area