Drop-Off Resources

Bulkley Valley Bottle Depot - 3346 19 Avenue 250-847-3416 Hours of Operation - Open: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Email: [email protected]

Recycling Drop-Off This location currently accepts foam packaging, plastic bags, #2 hard plastics, pop bottles, beer bottles, liquor bottles, milk jugs, and plastic film. Small Appliances and Power Tools- ElectroRecycle

**All included products must be electric, with a power cord, plug, and/or battery capacity** Website: http://www.electrorecycle.ca/recycle/ Recycling hotline: 1-800-667-4321 or [email protected] It is free to drop off your small appliances and power tools at any designed ElectroRecycle location as the environmental handling fee was already paid for at the point of sale.

1. Countertop – Motorized Appliances Beverage Fountains, , Can Openers / Jar Openers, Cheese Maker, Coffee Grinder, Cookie Press, Cotton Candy Maker, Countertop Composter, Countertop Milk Frothers, Drink Mixers for home use, Electric Knives, Electric Spiralizer, Food Bag Openers, Food Chopper, , Food Slicer, Germ killing cutting board, Hand Mixers Hand/Immersion Blenders, Ice Cream Whippers, Ice Crushers, Jar Openers, Juice Extractors, Juice Press, Keurig, KOLD Drinkmaker, Knife Sharpener, Meat Grinder, Pasta Makers, Potato Peelers, Salt & Pepper Mill, Smoothie Makers, Spice Grinder, Stand , Wine Bottle Opener

2. Kitchen Countertop – Heating Appliances Baby Bottle Warmer, Barbeque (electric), Bottle Steam Sanitizer, Bread Maker, Buffet Warmer Tray, Chocolate Fountains, Contact Grills, Countertop , Countertop Ovens, Crème Brulé Maker, , Double Burner, Egg Cooker, Electric Smoker, Fondue Pot, Food Bag Sealer, Food Dehydrator, Food Steamer, Fry Pan/Griddle Heating Coil, Hot Air Corn Popper, Hot Plate, Induction Cooker, Lunchbox Stove, Mini Hot-Dog Rollers, Panini Press, Popcorn Maker, Portable Stoves/Ranges, Pressure Cooker, Raclette Set, Rice Cooker, Sandwich Maker, , Soup Maker, Tabletop Grill, , Toaster, Iron, Wok, Yogurt Maker

3. Kitchen Countertop – Heating Appliances (coffee/tea) Coffee Urn, Drip Coffee Maker, Espresso/Cappuccino Maker, Hot Beverage Maker, Hot Dispenser (not requiring plumbing connection), Kettle, Percolator Pod, Coffee Maker, Tea Maker, Thermal Pot

4. Microwave Ovens Countertop Microwave Ovens

5. Time Measurement & Display Devices Clocks, alarm clocks, wall clocks, timers

6. Weight Measurement Bathroom Scale, Countertop Food Scale, Household, Residential Body Scale Luggage Scale, Digital

7. Garment Care Appliances Active Ironing Board, Baby Wipe Warmer, Boot Dryer/Glove Dryer, Clothes Shaver, Cordless Iron, Garment Sanitizers, Garment Steamer, Household/Residential Iron Pant Press, Shoe Brush, Stationary Iron Towel Warmer, Travel Iron

8. Air Treatment Appliances Air Flow Equalizer, Air Freshener / Scent Diffuser, Aromatherapy , Desktop , Gazebo Patio Heater, Heater / Fan Combo (with or without lights), Mist Fan Oil-Filled Heater, Portable Air Cleaner, Portable Air Mover, Portable Air Purifier/Ionizer, Portable Fan, Portable Heater, Portable Heater or Fireplace built to resemble furniture, if powered by 120 V AC Portable /Vapourizer, Tabletop Fan

9. Personal Care Appliances Automatic Soap Dispenser, Callus Remover, Curling Irons / Brushes, Denture / Toothbrush Sanitizers, Facial Anti-Aging Device, Facial Cleansing Device, Facial Sauna / Tanner, Flossing Device, Foot Baths, Hair Clippers / Trimmers, Hair Crimpers, Hair Curlers, Hair Dryers, Hair Shavers / Removers, Hair Straighteners, Heated Footrest, Hot Rollers / Curlers set, Laser Hair Loss Photo Therapy comb, Mascara Applicator, Massagers, Oral Irrigators, Portable Paraffin / Hot Oil Baths (for household use), Razors (rechargeable or weighing 250 g or more), Toothbrushes (rechargeable), Vanity Mirror with Lighting

10. Full-Size Floor Cleaning Appliances Automatic Shower Cleaner Canister, , Floor Scrubber/Polisher Carpet Cleaner / Extractor (residential use only), Floor/ Surface Steamer (non- handheld), Pool Cleaners (incl. robotic), Robotic Vacuums, Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Wet-dry Vacuum Cleaner 15 L / 3.96 US gallons volume or larger 11. Smaller Floor/Surface Cleaning Appliances Automotive / Car Vacuum Cleaners (12V), Brooms or Sweepers (incl. robotic), Bug Vacuums Electric Dust-Pans Floor / Surface Steamers (hand-held), Vacuum Cleaners (hand-held), Robotic Window Cleaner, Steam Mops, Stick Vacuum Cleaners, Wet Hard Floor Cleaners, Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners under 15 L / 3.96 gallon volume

12. Test and Measurement Tools Airflow Meter Automatic Diagnostic Tools, Battery Test/Charging Equipment (automotive only), Clamp Meter, Combustible Gas Detector, Combustion Analyzer Thermometer (, non-contact infrared), Detection Tool Digital Display, Angle Digital Display, Level Digital Inspection, Camera Digital, Multimeter Digital Protractor, Digital Temperature Thermometer, Mercury Thermometer/, Emission Analyzer, Ferrodetector, Fork Meter, Laser Distance Meter, Laser Level, Laser Measuring Device, Laser Range Meter Leak and Pressure Detector, Line Laser, Lithium Ion Battery Charger, with Jump Starter Moisture Meter, Noise Vibration Harshness Analyzer, Rotating Laser Plum Laser Point, Laser Portable, Jump Starter Probes and Thermocouples, Socket Tester, Transpointer, Water Quality Teste, Wiring Harness Tester

13. Hand-held Power Tools Automotive Tools: Automotive Air Inflator/Pump, Electric Knives (for windshield repair), Grease Gun Plumbing Tools: Drum Machine, Power Drive, Sink Machine Scraping and Shaping Tools: Chisel, Planer Power Scraper, Router Fastening and Joining Tools: Autofeed Screwdriver, Biscuit Joiner/ Plate Joiner, Impact Driver Impact/Control Wrench, Metal Tapper, Nailer (framing, flooring etc.), Nutrunner Pex Expander Press Tool Ratchet, Screwdriver Shear Wrench Stapler (finishing etc.) Welder Drilling Tools: Drill Hammer Drill Polishing Sanding and Grinding Tools: Angle Grinder, Die Grinder, Tools for cutting, repairing and polishing glass, Polisher/Disc Sander Sander (belt, finishing, orbit, sheet, etc.), Tuckpoint Grinder, Waxer Other Portable Hand-Held Tools: Adhesive/Caulking Gun, Concrete Vibrator, Heat Gun, Inflation Gun, Power Painter, PVC Heating Blanket, Soldering/Desoldering Equipment, Spray Gun, Wallpaper Steamer Cutting, Sawing and Trimming Tools: Angle Saw, Band Saw, Circular Saw, Cut-Off Saw, Foam Rubber Cutter, Handsaw (powered), Jigsaw Laser Chainsaw, Sharpener, Nibbler, Rebar Cutter/Bender, Reciprocating Saw, Shear Tool Trimmer

14. Sewing / Textile Embroidery Machine, Knitting Machine, Overlock Machine, Punching Machine, Quilting Machine, Serger

15. Sports, Leisure, Arts, Crafts, Hobby Devices Fabric Material (including Leather) / Weaving / Yarn Related Tools: Bobbin Weaver / Winder Cutting Machine, Needle Feltmaking Machine, Rolling Felting Machine, Leather Branding Tool, Lighted Needle Threader, Lighted Seam Ripper, Quilt Pattern Maker, Screen Printing Spin Dryer, Tape Maker, Tape Winder, Tjanting Tool, Temp. Regulator, Yarn Ball Winder, Yarn Counter, Battery Operated Scissors, Battery Operated Seam Ripper, Cordless Beam Reamer, Battery Operated Bead Spinner Camping and Indoor/Outdoor Equipment: Bug Racket Zapper, Electronic Ear Muffs (hunting), Inflator, Insect Noise Repellent Device, Insect Trap Mosquito Lantern, Riflescope Sight (w/ laser trigger) Paint/Airbrushing Tools & Equipment: Airbrush equipment (eg. for makeup, cake decorating, etc., except for tattoo equipment), Paint Mixer (hand- held), Silk Painting Air Pen Scrapbooking, Button and Card Making: Circuit Machine Cutting & Embossing Machine, Photo Album Machine, Photo Sleeve Fuse Tool, Badge/Button Machine, Stencil Cutting Tools, Sticker Maker, Light Box Entertainment: Balloon Inflator, Bubble Machine, Fog Machine, Dartboard, Night Vision Goggles, Rangefinder for Sport Speed/Velocity, Radar Gun, Snow Goggles (with integrated camera, video, fan, etc.)

Golf and Tennis and Fitness: Abdominal Toning Belts, Baseball Swing Analyzer, Golf Swing Analyzer, Laser Caddie / Golf Rangefinder, Pitching Machine, Remote Control Golf Ball Smart Sensor, Basketball Tennis Score Keeper Water Sports, Pool, Scuba Products: Scuba Mask (with or without camera), Oxygen Analyzers, Pool Alarm System, Scuba System Snorkel Optics for Astronomy, Sport, Science and Education: Binoculars Digital Microscope, Telescope Stationary Related Tools and Equipment: UV Lamp, Work Station w/ Magnifying Lens Carving / Cutting / Engraving / Mixing Related Products: Arbor (a.k.a. Mandrel), Carver Pen, Sander Pottery, Wheel Power Carver Rock Driller Rock Polisher / Tumbler Rotary Shears, Woodburner, Woodburner Pen

16. Designated Very Small Items Air Fresheners / Scent Diffusers Mug Warmers (designed to fit under a mug to keep beverages warm), Handheld Frothers, Small Scales Mini Massagers, Mini Table, Vacuums, Personal Fans, Lint Removers / Clothing Shavers, Toothbrushes (using primary cell batteries), Razors (using primary cell batteries, OR weighing less than 250 g), LED Spinner Hand-Held Power Tools: Glue Gun, Soldering Irons, Lightbulb Tester / Repairer Test & Measurement Tools: Electric Meters (voltage testers, circuit testers, humidity testers, etc.), Measuring Tape, Stud Finder, Temperature Gauge (digital, laser), Tire Gauge (digital) Sports, Leisure, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Bicycle / Fitness Computer without GPS capability (portable and not sold integrated into exercise equipment), Bicycle Speedometer (portable and not sold integrated into exercise equipment), Engraving Pen, Lighted Magnifier, Soldering Iron for crafts, Glue Gun)

Other Products Currently Accepted:

Bottles, Cans, Milk Jugs, Drink Boxes, Cell phones, Fluorescent tubes, Light bulbs standard/fluorescent, Lighting Fixtures, Flammable liquids, Electronics, , Household batteries, Car batteries*, Paint**

*$5 rebate for regular, $10 rebate for commercial

**Paint exchange program available

Other Products Not Currently Accepted:

Autofolder, Bill sorter, Binding machines, Calculator, Card/Badge Printer, Coin Sorter, Coolers/water coolers, Hole Punch, Labeller / Label Writer, Laminator, Paper shredder, Pencil sharpener, Projectors (e.g. slide), , TENS machine, Time stamp Smithers and Area Recycling Center - 2880 Tatlow Road - 250-847-3416 Hours of Operation - Open: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Products Currently Accepted: This location currently accepts #2 hard plastics, plastic film, commercial cardboard, office paper, and commercial foam packaging.

Smithers/Telkwa Transfer Station - 6050 Donaldson Road – 250-846-6805 Hours of Operation - Open: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Closed: Statutory Holidays Accepts: Appliances (large freezers, fridges, and stoves), Flammables (including gasoline), Grass Clippings and Leaves, Paint, Pesticides, Propane Tanks, Flammable Liquids, Trees and Branches. Town of Smithers – Public Works Yard – 2888 19th Avenue – 250-847-1649 Accepts: Grass Clippings and Leaves Smithers Home Hardware – 1115 Main Street – 250-847- 2052 Accepts: Light Bulbs (florescent/led/incandescent), Thermostats/Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (old and expired) Speedy/Interior Stationery - 1156 Main Street – 250-847- 9712 Accepts: Ink cartridges, Toner cartridges, Batteries The Source – 1131B Main Street – 250-847-6053 Accepts: Batteries

Glacier View Satellite – 1215 Main Street – 250-847-4499 Accepts: Cell Phones and batteries Totem Audio – 1276 Main Street – 250-847-4722 Accepts: Cell Phones Harris Auto Wrecking – 3471 Old Babine Lake Road Accepts: Rechargeable Batteries, Oil, and Scrap Vehicles All Seasons Automotive – 3829 Hwy 16 – 250-847-9428 Accepts: Tires and Car Batteries Ok Tire Store – 3911 Hwy 16 – 250-847-4478 Accepts: Used Motor Oil, Antifreeze, and Tires Kal Tire – 4320 Hwy 16 – 250-847-2665 Accepts: Tires Tatlow Tire – 3668 Tatlow Road – 250-847-3286 Accepts: Tires Canadian Tire – 3221 Hwy 16 – 250-847-3117 Accepts: Motor Oil, Filters, and Containers Glacier Toyota – 3187 Tatlow Road – 250-847-9302 Accepts: Motor Oil, Filters, and Containers

PetroCanada – 4043 Railway Avenue - 250-847-2522 Accepts: Motor Oil, Filters, and Containers New to You (Hospital Auxiliary) 3688 Broadway Avenue – 250-847-2424 Accepts: Clothing (including sports & blankets) and Furniture (in good condition) Salvation Army – 1065 Main Street – 250-847-1501 Accepts: Clothing (including sports & blankets) and Furniture (in good condition) Pharmasave #034 – 1211 Main Street – 250-847-8750 Accepts: Medications Pharmasave #105 – 3752 Fourth Avenue – 250-847-4474 Accepts: Medications Safeway Food & Drugs #144 – 3664 Hwy 16 – 250-847-4744 Accepts: Medications Shoppers Drug Mart #2257- 1235 Main Street – 250-847- 2288 Accepts: Medications

Online Resources

BC Ministry of Environment Recycling: BC Environment – http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/waste- management/recycling BC Pharmacy - http://www.bcpharmacy.ca/medication-disposal BC Recycles - http://www.bcrecycles.ca/ British Columbia Product Stewardship Council – http://www.bcproductstewardship.org/ Call 2 Recycle– (http://www.call2recycle.ca/) Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) - http://www.era.ca/2014/recycleRecycle BC - https://recyclebc.ca/ Product Care – “Product Stewardship Solutions” - http://www.productcare.org/ Recycling Council of British Columbia - https://www.rcbc.ca/recyclepedia/search Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako – http://www.rdbn.bc.ca/environmentalservices/recycling Waste Management Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association - http://www.electrorecycle.ca/