In BC, producers of regulated products are responsible for managing their products' lifecycle as part of an industry-led approach called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Learn more on the Government of BC's Producer responsibilities and EPR plan development webpage.
The Recycling Council of BC's Recyclepedia provides detailed information about where materials belong and where to take them. Or call the BC recycling hotline at 1-800-667-4321.
Mandatory recyclables
The following items are banned from landfills and are regulated by current provincial EPR plans.
- Antifreeze - interchangerecycling.com
- Batteries - call2recycle.ca
- Electronics - recyclemyelectronics.ca
- Large appliances - marrbc.ca
- Lead-acid batteries - canadianbatteryassociation.ca
- Lighting fixtures - productcare.org/lights
- Motor oil and filters - interchangerecycling.com
- Outdoor power equipment - opeic.ca
- Paint and household hazardous waste - productcare.org
- Pharmaceuticals - healthsteward.ca
- Ready-to-drink beverage containers - return-it.ca
- Refillable alcoholic beverage containers - envirobeerbc.ca
- Residential packaging and paper products - recyclebc.ca
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - productcare.org/alarms
- Technology and telecommunications - BC stewardship plans and reports: telus.com
- Thermostats - hrai.ca/trp
- Tires - tsbc.ca
What is household hazardous waste?
Many household items can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. Products that contain toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive components are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). Look for the symbols below or the words Danger, Warning, or Caution on product labels or to help you identify hazardous products. These items never belong in your curbside cart.
Where to dispose of HHW?
Kelowna Recycling (aka Battery Doctors) is our region’s year-round depot for HHW. Limits and fees may apply.
1972 Windsor Road, Kelowna, BC
Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: 250-860-2866
The RDCO hosts annual hazardous waste collection events at the North Westside Road Transfer Station and Traders Cove Transfer Station, for residents who are authorized to use those facilities.