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4worldlovers: Are you complying with the Metro Vancouver Organics Ban? We offer solutions to meet your needs and budget.

All glass, metals and plastics can simply be put together into the same bin with our Mixed Container program.

The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper in a given year. Staggering, right? The good news is we’ve made it easier than ever for businesses to recycle their paper & cardboard waste.

Yes we recycle Styrofoam! In our ongoing effort to attain zero waste for our customers we offer Styrofoam (EPS) recycling.

Electronic waste (or e-waste) includes computers, entertainment electronics, mobile phones and other items that have reached the end of their useful life. Let EcoAction help with your e-waste recycling needs.

Recycling is a part of every business. Managing it can be complicated, but we make it easy for your business to save money and to maximize waste diversion.

The price we quote you is the price you pay. Our pricing is always transparent and honest. As a trusted and best local company, this is how we do business.

We aren’t interested in contracts and neither are you. We our confident in our services and believe there is no need for long term commitments.

Plain and simple. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges, no bogus environmental fees, just best local services.

Our bins are leak proof which means no mess or odours in your workplace environment.

We are focused on prioritizing our customer needs and keeping the environment at top of mind every time with our food waste recycling, paper recycling, and other services.

We provide you with a fresh and fully sterilized bin at every pickup in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and many more locations. We understand how important a clean work environment is.

Our fleet of trucks are low emission vehicles. Our carbon footprint with regards to day to day business is always top of mind.

We understand every business has specific needs when it comes to recycling. Whether it is food waste recycling, paper recycling, electronics, and more, we can provide a wide range of services to meet your requests.

Our customer service is our top priority. Our staff are professional, friendly and focused on helping you wherever you are in Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and other neighboring areas.

Want to keep track of how much waste you are diverting from the landfill? We provide monthly diversion reports that help you keep track.

We’ve made it easier than ever for businesses to manage waste & recycling with our wide range of low-cost, scheduled services tailored to your business’ exact needs. Contact us for a free quote.

4worldlovers:
Welcome to our Vancouver recycling depot. We accept all containers in the BC Universal Recycling Return Program. This means you can earn 10 cents per container on all of these recyclable beverage containers: Aluminum Cans, Plastic, Gable Top, Drink Boxes, Glasses, BI-Metal, Pouches, Bag-in-a-Box, Liquor Plastic, Liquor Glasses, Beer Bottles, and Kegs.


Milk containers are now included in this program. Be sure to review our blog, “Can I recycle this container?” for more details about the items you can recycle.


Every container counts. Whether you collect your own returns or donate to a charity, your hard work is helping to protect the planet for generations to come. We are proud to have been able to collect $100s and $1000s worth of returns to donate to our Charity of the Month partners. The selected charities are most often local and improve the lives of children in BC. We also support local teams and clubs.


We pay you for your recyclable metals and metal materials. This includes Non-ferrous metals that contain NO steel or iron. These include copper, brass, stainless steel, insulated wire, aluminum and zinc. If you’d like to recycle steel metals, we can accept them for free.


Whether you’re renovating, downsizing, or finally cleaning out the garage, your recyclable metals can put cash in your pocket. We pay for a variety of metals and metal materials. Skip the dump and recycle your old BBQ lids, bikes, pots and pans, copper pipes and more!


Here’s how you can earn money with your scrap metals

Present a form of valid ID. This can include a BC ID, Driver’s Licence, or Passport.

Copper-insulated wires, copper pipes, TV cables, wires, coins, sculptures, jewelry, musical instruments, cookware and more.

Aluminum wire, aluminum foil, car radiators, car rims and parts, bicycle frames, aluminum siding, pots and pans, window frames (no glass), aluminum gutters, single-use pie & cooking pans, HVAC materials, and clippings, borings, and other manufacturing scraps.

Brass sculptures, plumbing fitting valves, door fittings, bullet shells (no live ammunition), taps & faucets, drum symbols, locks and keys, hardware and tools, radiators, and other housewares and toys.

Stainless steel sinks, pots and pans, cutlery, BBQ lids, hardware, nuts & bolts, Marine Hardware, Insulated Gas Lines, jewellery and many other items made from stainless steel.

Zinc is mainly found in household fixtures and construction materials when combined with brass and other metals. The recycling process requires separating the metals.

This includes zinc products such as ​​metal roofing, make high-quality alloys, kitchen & bath fixtures, some ultra-thin batteries, and even some toys.

Fishing weights, cable sheaths, printing metals, car parts, appliances, manufacturing scraps, old toys, antique furniture, HVAC and other materials.

Please visit our depot and speak with our scrap metal experts for pricing.

We accept a wide range of electronics for free recycling. Skip the dump fees and bring us your old and broken electronics.

The electronics that we can accept include Computers, Audio Visual Equipment, Small Kitchen Appliances, Electronic Gaming Devices, Flat Screen & TV Recycling, Phones & Mobile Devices, Battery Recycling, Power Tools, Light Bulbs, Smoke & Co Alarms, Wires, Craft & Textile Equipment, Exercise Equipment, Floor Care, Lighting Equipment and others.

We help residents and businesses of the Fraser Valley recycle their appliances for free.

At this location, we can recycle the following appliances for free: Water Coolers, Coffee Machines, Deep Fryers, Desk Fans, Egg Beaters, Espresso Machines, Hot Plates, Mixers, Rice Cookers, Toasters, Toaster Ovens/Microwaves, and Blenders and more.

If your old residential large appliances need to be disposed of, we can accept them at our depot. Skip the dumping fee and bring us your large residential appliances free of charge.

We accept the following: Dishwashers, Stoves, Fridges, Heat Pumps, Hot Water Tanks, Laundry Dryers, Washing Machines, Furnaces/Heaters and some other appliances. Some conditions apply

We can accept large commercial appliances for a fee of $25 each. This covers the cost of dismantling and safely disposing of the coolant materials.

This includes walk-in coolers, walk-in fridges, and air conditioners. These are the only large commercial appliances that we accept at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

4worldlovers: Flexible service plans. Need to go up or down by a bin? No problem! We'll adjust to your needs with only 72 hours notice required.

We know that tracking your waste diversions is important to you - that's why we provide you with your Diversion Update. Track your CO2 diversions and more!

Our service team prides itself on being the friendliest in the industry - expect smiles and friendly greetings when you see us on the truck or speak to us on the phone.

We know you want simple, clean and convenient service - that's why we make sure to reline your bin with compostable liners at each service, and keep the bin neat and tidy for your use.


Our number one goal is to help businesses like yours run smoothly and efficiently.

From recycling and organics pick up to event waste management to helping your waste rooms stay organize, we are here for you!

Whether it's recycling, organics & compost, or waste management, we've got you covered.

〃We've thoroughly enjoyed having Growing City on our site and thank you and your team for helping us make such a positive change to our behaviours and the environment!〃

〃We don't usually get that level of service with our waste provider.〃

〃Great to hear that you're growing. Doesn't surprise me, we hear nothing but good things from our Councils.〃

〃We would like to tell you how satisfied we are with your compost service! Growing City has such friendly staff and the customer service is always helpful.〃

4worldlovers:
When returning your beverage containers, leave the caps on to ensure all plastic pieces are recycled.


Alcohol beverage containers registered with Encorp Pacific's Return-It system are guaranteed to receive a full deposit refund at all locations. To understand which beverage containers are managed by Encorp Pacific, please see our Registered Brands Database.


Refillable beer bottles and some aluminum alcohol containers are not managed by Encorp Pacific and are the responsibility of BC Brewers Recycled Container Council (BRCCC) and are covered under BRCCC’s Stewardship Plan.

4worldlovers: We hope this letter finds you well. As we announced last fall, Free Geek Vancouver has made the difficult

Decision to close its doors to the public and is in the process of winding up the organization. Its work over the

Past 16 years has made essential contributions to e-waste reduction and responsible diversion, promoting

Sustainable computing, and providing valuable training opportunities in Vancouver and surrounding areas. The

Outpouring of support received from the community since its closure has been overwhelming and sincerely

Today we are very pleased to let you know that the legacy of Free Geek Vancouver’s commitment to digital

Equity and environmental stewardship will continue through the launch of reBOOT Canada’s operations in

ReBOOT Canada is a registered charity founded in 1995 with the primary purpose of bridging the

Digital divide, by making the internet and digital tools accessible to under-served communities and individuals

Across the country. To date, reBOOT Canada had been operating in Ontario but decided to establish a base in

Vancouver as a result of our discussions that we initiated in the course of winding down Free Geek.

In our search for an organization to carry the baton, we were struck by reBOOT Canada’s alignment and

Capacity to have a positive impact in our city and region and pursue the shared goal of enabling under-served

Communities to be connected, build capacity for self-sufficiency, and improve their employment and

Education prospects. reBOOT Canada meets these objectives through a platform of focused programs,

Addressing the needs of individuals and families living with low income, the organizations and agencies that

We would like to acknowledge the key role that you, Free Geek Vancouver’s donors, staff and volunteers,

Clients, members and supporters, have had over the years in Free Geek Vancouver’s success and we recognize

That none of it could be possible without your contribution and participation.

ReBOOT Canada has a monumental task ahead. Your support will be critical to the successful and sustainable

Launch of the charity in Vancouver. Over the course of the next few weeks reBOOT Canada will be sharing

Valuable information related to the launch, donations, and access to reBOOT Canada programs. We hope to be

Able to include you in these communications and ask that you simply register for the reBOOT Canada

Thank you once again for your support and commitment through the years and your contribution to our

Accomplishments. We look forward to seeing that work continue through reBOOT Canada and hope that you