Organics
Self-Haul Organics Pilot Program
Food waste and yard waste can be dropped off for FREE at four locations.
- Food Waste (under 50 litres or 20 pounds) can be brought to the Resource Recovery Centre Recycling Depot (4924 Marine Ave) Monday thru Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Food Waste (over 50 litres or 20 pounds) can be brought to the Resource Recovery Centre Transfer Station (4924 Marine Ave) Monday thru Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Food Waste (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
- Yard Waste* (up to 2-yards) can be brought to the Resource Recovery Centre Transfer Station (4924 Marine Ave) Monday thru Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Yard Waste* (up to 2-yards) can be brought to Sunshine Disposal and Recycling (4484 Franklin Ave) Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10:00am to 4:00pm
*Invasive plants and branches over 2″ in diameter cannot be included in yard waste.
Organics 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