Composting
Self-Haul Organics Pilot Program
Food scraps and yard waste can be dropped off for FREE at three locations.
- Smaller loads (under 50 litres or 20 pounds) can be brought to the Resource Recovery Centre Recycling Depot (4924 Marine Ave) Monday thru to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Smaller loads (under 50 litres or 20 pounds) can be brought to the Tla’amin Recycling Depot (near the Salish Centre) Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Larger loads (up to 2 yards) can be delivered to Sunshine Disposal and Recycling (4484 Franklin Ave) Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Composting in the City of Powell River
The City of Powell River does provide weekly curbside organics collection. Schedule details are available on the City’s website or to pick up a hard copy of the schedule and curbside guidelines please visit City Hall.
For more information, contact 604-485-8657 or send an email to opssecretary@powellriver.ca