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Nanaimo region · British Columbia

Carton and paper cup disposal
in Nanaimo

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Regional Recycling · Hayes Road

2375 Hayes Road, Nanaimo, BC

Free eligible recyclingResidential 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.

Mon–Sat 8:30 am–5 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm. Closed statutory holidays and Boxing Day. Confirm holiday-eve hours. Local Pacific time.