Pender
Island
REcycling
You can REnew your 2021 Membership on-line.
Only $20 per household.
Provide your mailing address and we will mail you a tax receipt for making a charitable donation. Thank you!
REduce REuse REcycle
STYROFOAM AND GLASS RECYCLING TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED : Click here for more information
What can you REcycle at the Pender Depot?
Encouraging you to
REduce
REuse &
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Covid 19
Please DO NOT come to the depot if you have been out of the country in the last fourteen days or if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 including: fever, shortness of breath, or a cough.
Respect social distancing of 2 m between yourself and depot staff members.
Nine households may recycle at a time.
There are designated parking spots for household recycling.
Please pre-sort your recyclables at home into the following categories:
steel/aluminum cans
paper and cardboard
crinkly plastic
soft plastic bags
plastic containers
milk/soup cartons/coffee cups
refundables
PLEASE NOTE - glass non-deposit containers and styrofoam are not currently accepted due to the floods and resultant transportation issues
To shop in the FreeStore and ReShop, please park in the scrap metal area, wear a mask, and sanitize your hands upon entry. Please ask staff before dropping off any items for donation.
Check our website, our Facebook page, or our voicemail regularly for updates.
Thank you for reading! We value your time and your dedication to recycling.
With warmth,
Depot staff and PIRS Board of Directors
Recycling Depot Hours
October through May
Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM to 3 PM
June through September
Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10 AM to 3 PM
REnews »
Click on the links below for the full story
Food waste explained by music superstar Ed Sheeran (above)
For detailed information about the items that CAN BE RECYCLED at the Pender Island Recycling Depot and how to prepare them for drop off, please click on a category headings below (in alphabetical order).
Details About Recyclables We Accept »
What Happens To Your Recyclables »
Options For Other Types Of Recyclables »
Since 1989, PIRS has diverted over eight MILLION pounds of recyclables from landfills.
Thank you Pender Islands residents.
8 million lbs!
Sort recyclables at home first.
Save yourself a ton of time by sorting your recyclables at home before bringing them to the Recycling Depot.
