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COVID-19 Update
For the health and safety of staff and customers, the following restrictions are currently in place at all Recycling Centres until further notice:
- Free Stores are closed.
- Cash is not accepted. Payment may be made with credit or debit.
CVRD Recycling Centres & Drop-Off Depots
The CVRD operates three recycling and garbage drop-off centres in the region: Bings Creek located in North Cowichan, Peerless Road in Ladysmith, and Meade Creek near Lake Cowichan.
Bings Creek Recycling Centre & Garbage Drop-Off Depot, Duncan
Address: 3900 Drinkwater Road, Duncan (Map)
Hours: Open everyday 8 am to 5 pm
Closed on all Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
Has Free Store: Yes
Note: Peak use occurs on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 am and 3 pm. Line-ups and extended waiting times can be expected during these times. If possible, plan your visit outside of these times to ensure a quick turn around time.
Bings Creek Recycling Centre Brochure
Peerless Road Recycling Centre & Garbage Drop-Off Depot, Ladysmith
Address: 10830 Westdowne Road, Ladysmith (Map)
Summer Hours (April 1 to October 31): Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
Winter Hours (November 1 to March 31): Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only 9 am to 5 pm
Closed on all Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
Has Free Store: Yes
Peerless Road Recycling Centre Brochure
Meade Creek Recycling Centre & Garbage Drop-Off Depot, Lake Cowichan
8855 Youbou Rd, Lake CowichanSummer Hours (April 1 to October 31): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
Winter Hours (November 1 to March 31): Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday only 9 am to 5 pm
Closed on all Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
Has Free Store: No
Meade Creek Recycling Centre Brochure
Packaging, Paper and Additional Drop-off Depots
Satellite drop-off facilities are available in Cobble Hill, Honeymoon Bay and Mesachie Lake.
Fisher Road Recycling, Cobble Hill
Address: 1355 Fisher Road, Cobble Hill (Map)
Materials Accepted: Free drop-off of residential recycling (items must be sorted). Visit fisherroadrecycling.com for a full list of accepted materials and hours of operation.
Honeymoon Bay Post Office
Address: Drop-off bins are located at Canada Post Offices in Honeymoon Bay and Mesachie Lake
Materials Accepted: Residential, recyclable film plastic only. Must be clean and dry.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm
Mesachie Lake Post Office
Address: Drop-off bins are located at Canada Post Offices in Honeymoon Bay and Mesachie Lake
Materials Accepted: Residential, recyclable film plastic only. Must be clean and dry.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm
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Recycling Hotline
Phone: 250.746.2540 or 1.800.665.3955
Depot Rules
- No asbestos containing materials
- All loads must be secured & covered, unsecured loads may be fined
- Garbage must be free from recyclables, garbage that contains recyclables will be fined
- Garbage items must not be more than 1.25m long or weigh more than 100kg
- No person may deposit prohibited waste, call the Recycling Hotline for questions
- All dusty materials and fibreglass insulation must be double-bagged and securely tied
- Children and pets must remain in vehicles at all times