Bottles & cans · refunds Port Alberni Return-It Depot ↗
Deposit refund Refund paid to you · eligible containers only
Return eligible drink bottles, cans and cartons for a deposit refund. Food tins and non-beverage jars belong in packaging recycling.
Refund depends on container eligibility and the applicable return program; this is money returned to you, not a disposal fee.
Before you go Empty containers; keep labels readable and follow depot sorting instructions. Return-It advises leaving beverage-bottle caps on. Confirm acceptance and refund for refillable beer bottles and other brewer-managed containers. Tue–Sat 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Glass bottles & jars ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit food and sauce jars and glass bottles. Return refundable drink containers through the deposit stream instead.
Before you go Keep glass separate. Put jar lids in the appropriate container-recycling stream. No drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, mirrors, window glass or light bulbs. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Glass bottles & jars Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit food and sauce jars and glass bottles. Return refundable drink containers through the deposit stream instead.
Before you go Keep glass separate. Put jar lids in the appropriate container-recycling stream. No drinking glasses, dishes, ceramics, mirrors, window glass or light bulbs. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Plastic containers ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid household packaging such as yogurt tubs, clamshells and detergent bottles. A plastic recycling symbol alone does not establish acceptance.
Before you go Empty and rinse containers; follow the depot’s sorting instructions. No durable totes, toys, hoses or compostable plastics in this packaging stream. Oil and antifreeze containers need a separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Plastic containers Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid household packaging such as yogurt tubs, clamshells and detergent bottles. A plastic recycling symbol alone does not establish acceptance.
Before you go Empty and rinse containers; follow the depot’s sorting instructions. No durable totes, toys, hoses or compostable plastics in this packaging stream. Oil and antifreeze containers need a separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Soft plastics & bags ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Plastic packaging bags, overwrap, wrappers, pouches and bubble wrap use the flexible-plastics stream.
Before you go Keep clean, dry flexible packaging together, separate from rigid containers and foam trays. No compostable bags, garbage bags, construction wrap or plastic squeeze tubes. Confirm unfamiliar packaging locally. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Soft plastics & bags Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Plastic packaging bags, overwrap, wrappers, pouches and bubble wrap use the flexible-plastics stream.
Before you go Keep clean, dry flexible packaging together, separate from rigid containers and foam trays. No compostable bags, garbage bags, construction wrap or plastic squeeze tubes. Confirm unfamiliar packaging locally. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Styrofoam packaging ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid Styrofoam packaging blocks and food trays use the foam-packaging stream.
Before you go Remove food residue, absorbent pads, tape and other attached materials. No packing peanuts or building insulation. Squishy polyethylene packaging is a different flexible-plastics category; ask the depot. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Styrofoam packaging Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Rigid Styrofoam packaging blocks and food trays use the foam-packaging stream.
Before you go Remove food residue, absorbent pads, tape and other attached materials. No packing peanuts or building insulation. Squishy polyethylene packaging is a different flexible-plastics category; ask the depot. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Paper & cardboard ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Household paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes. Keep paper and cardboard dry.
Before you go Flatten boxes and remove non-paper packing material. No tissues, paper towels, wax-coated cardboard or plastic-lined padded envelopes in this paper stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Paper & cardboard Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Household paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes. Keep paper and cardboard dry.
Before you go Flatten boxes and remove non-paper packing material. No tissues, paper towels, wax-coated cardboard or plastic-lined padded envelopes in this paper stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Food cans & foil ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Empty food tins, metal lids and clean aluminum foil or trays. These do not earn a beverage-container deposit refund.
Before you go Remove food residue and separate according to depot signage. This listing does not cover propane cylinders, paint cans, aerosol containers or general scrap metal; check the appropriate separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Food cans & foil Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Empty food tins, metal lids and clean aluminum foil or trays. These do not earn a beverage-container deposit refund.
Before you go Remove food residue and separate according to depot signage. This listing does not cover propane cylinders, paint cans, aerosol containers or general scrap metal; check the appropriate separate program. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Cartons & paper cups ACRD Third Avenue Recycling Depot ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit soup and broth cartons and paper cups go in the container stream, separate from plain paper and cardboard.
Before you go Empty and rinse; sort lids separately as directed by the depot. Check drink cartons for deposit eligibility before recycling without a refund. No paper straws or stir sticks in this stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Cartons & paper cups Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible recycling Residential Recycle BC materials · no deposit refund
Non-deposit soup and broth cartons and paper cups go in the container stream, separate from plain paper and cardboard.
Before you go Empty and rinse; sort lids separately as directed by the depot. Check drink cartons for deposit eligibility before recycling without a refund. No paper straws or stir sticks in this stream. Residential packaging and paper only under the free program. Confirm commercial loads separately. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Mattresses Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$23 / mattress CAD · posted rate
Mattresses have a separate item fee.
Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Drywall Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$260 / tonne CAD · posted rate
Confirm your drywall’s eligibility and required documents before loading.
$10 minimum. Asbestos-containing waste has a separate process and rate.
Before you go Use the ACRD drywall application. Ask the facility about testing and approval for your load. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Paint Port Alberni Return-It Depot ↗
Free eligible paint CAD · posted rate
The depot is listed for household paint and paint aerosols.
Before you go Keep paint in sealed, original labelled containers. Do not mix products. Product Care’s standard limit is 10 paint cans or 50 spray containers per visit; confirm locally. Tue–Sat 9 am–5 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Propane tanks Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Confirm cylinder fee Call ahead · fees and cylinder limits unverified
ACRD’s disposal directory lists the Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (landfill) as a propane-tank drop-off. Size, condition and remaining-gas restrictions need confirmation.
Drop-off location is listed by ACRD; no current cylinder-specific fee or size limits verified. This listing does not apply to the Third Avenue depot.
Before you go Call the scale shack before visiting: ask separately about 1 lb camping cylinders, 20 lb BBQ tanks and larger cylinders. Confirm the fee, quantity limit and whether expired, rusty or partly full tanks are accepted. Keep propane cylinders out of curbside garbage and recycling. Do not puncture, remove valves or deliberately vent gas to prepare a tank for disposal; ask the operator for instructions. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Fridges & freezers Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Free eligible appliances CAD · posted rate
MARR lists this centre as a no-charge appliance collection site.
Before you go Confirm your appliance is included in the program. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Electronics Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
Confirm fee CAD · check before you go
Return-It lists this site for end-of-life electronics.
Before you go Confirm your specific device before visiting. Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Batteries Local drop-off still to be verified
Not yet verified CAD · check before you go
We haven’t confirmed a current local drop-off for this item in this first edition.
Before you go Damaged, defective or recalled batteries need a pre-arranged safe drop-off. Contact your municipal waste depot first. Use the official local directory to find an option. Confirm acceptance, fees and hours with the operator. Full local guide Tires Canadian Tire · Port Alberni ↗
Free eligible off-rim tires CAD · posted rate
A listed Return to Retailer location. Call to confirm space.
Before you go Up to four clean, off-rim eligible passenger or light-truck tires. Ask about rims, other tire types and tire-centre hours. Hours not yet verified — call before visiting.
Full local guide Yard waste Earth, Land & Sea Compost & Gravel Mart ↗
Confirm drop-off fee No current drop-off tariff verified
The operator confirms yard-waste acceptance. Customer reviews on its website mention grass clippings and small branches.
Customer reviews report free disposal of most non-invasive yard waste. This is not a current operator fee schedule.
Before you go Confirm your load, branch-size limits and current fees before visiting. Ask separately about invasive plants, soil, sod, large logs or stumps, construction wood and concrete; public drop-off acceptance is unverified. Food waste and compostable fibre are processed through municipal curbside collection. Direct public drop-off of these materials is not confirmed. Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm. Port Alberni weekend and holiday hours are not published; call ahead. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Yard waste Alberni Valley Sort’nGo Centre (Alberni Valley Landfill) ↗
$10 / branch load CAD · posted rate
Residential branches have a per-load fee. Other organics are charged separately.
Other organics: $115/tonne, $5 minimum. Confirm your material classification.
Apr 16–Oct 15: Mon–Fri 8–5:30; Sat–Sun 9–4:30. Oct 16–Apr 15: Mon–Fri 8–4:30; Sat–Sun 9–4. Closed statutory holidays. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide Scrap metal Alberni Foundry Ltd. ↗
Call for a scrap quote Current buying prices unverified
Local directories list scrap-metal buying and recycling, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, cast iron, lead and radiators.
No current buying prices or disposal fees verified. Information comes from third-party directories, not direct confirmation with the business.
Before you go Call to confirm your material, current buying price and any drop-off charges. Cars, appliances and roll-off bins are also advertised. Confirm preparation and eligibility separately; propane-tank acceptance is unverified. Directories vary between Dundalk Road, Street and Avenue South. Confirm the entrance at number 4661. Directory-listed hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm, closed noon–1 pm. Weekends closed. Confirm current and holiday hours by phone. Local Pacific time.
Full local guide