Other Recycling

Recycling services above and beyond the City's curbside pick up program are provided by the North Coast Regional District (NCRD) and are funded through taxation and the sale of recyclables. The NCRD Depot, for instance, accepts plastic bags and overwrap, styrofoam, and glass, whereas the curbside pick up program does not.

The Regional Recycling Depot is located in Prince Rupert. More information on the NCRD's recycling operations is available on their website.

Regional Recycling Depot

251 Kaien Road

Tel: 250-624-2455

Operating Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Closed Sunday and Statutory Holidays

Items Not Accepted at Depot

Outdoor Power Equipment Recycling

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) is a non-profit organization representing the outdoor power equipment industry in Canada.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) Recycling Program gives is the only government-approved outdoor power equipment recycling program in B.C. Through this program, British Columbians are able to recycle products ranging from chain saws, garden sprayers and lawn mowers to pressure washers, mulchers and wood chippers.

There is a OPEIC collection site located at Seasport Outboard Marina in Prince Rupert for you to conveniently drop off your old or broken outdoor power equipment at no charge.

Nearest permanent OPEIC location is:

Seasport Outboard Marina

295 - 1st Ave E

Prince Rupert, BC

8:30am - 5:30pm Mon to Fri

9:00am - 5:00pm Sat

CLOSED Sunday and all Statutory Holidays

* Please note -- Gasoline and oil should be drained and removed from fuel-powered products prior to taking them to a collection site. For gasoline disposal, visit www.productcare.org/BC-Paint-Program and for oil disposal, visit www.usedoilrecycling.com.

For a complete list of accepted outdoor power equipment, or if you have further questions, please visit www.opeic.ca or call 1-888-772-9772.