Recycling

Recycling services are available from two organizations in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Select objects can be dropped off for recycling at WideSky Disposal, and a comprehensive list of items can be dropped off at the monthly Recycle Round-ups that occur every second Saturday from 8am - 1pm in the side parking lot at the Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre.

Recycle Roundups - Provided by NEAT

Did you know that the Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) is in Fort Nelson? NEAT has been contracted by the NRRM to provide Public environmental education and programs for Fort Nelson. Come into Town Square to talk to Liz Biggar, Eco-Advisor, or contact her by phone or email:

Liz Biggar, Eco Advisor
(250) 321-6328
liz@neat.ca

NEAT's Recycle Round-Ups occur the second Saturday of every month at the Rec Centre parking lot from 8am - 1pm.

Items Accepted by NEAT

Mixed paper	Copy paper, envelopes, labels, greeting cards, catalogues, brochures, magazines, phone books
Newsprint	Newspapers, flyers
Boxboard	Non-corrugated cardboard, paper bags, paper towel rolls, dog food bags
Corrugated Cardboard	Boxes with wavy ridges in centre, moving boxes, appliance boxes, pizza boxes
Plastic Bags	Shopping bags, garbage bags, potato chip bags, tin foil bags
Hard Plastics (#1-7)	Laundry detergent bottles, margarine tubs, etc. (recycling numbers are located on the bottom of the containers.)
Tin Cans & Aluminum Foil	Food containers, jar lids, foil wrap/trays
Batteries	Alkaline - no car batteries
Small electronics	Computer Monitors, Computer towers, Televisions, Cell Phone, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines & Automotive Batteries
Books	Paperback books

Recycle Drop-Off with WideSky

Wide Sky Disposal is an official "Return It" location and accepts many items, both with and without a deposit. Scroll down for details.

Drop Off Location and Contact
4911-49th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC
V0C 1R0
Phone: (250) 774-6528
Fax: (250) 774-4750
Toll free: (877) - WIDESKY (943-3759)

Drop Off Hours
Tuesday to Friday 1pm to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

Wide Sky Disposals is also the location of the Bottle Donation Program that is coordinated by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality for the convenience of residents and as an opportunity for non-profits.

Items Accepted by WideSky

Container Type	Remember	Notes	Example
Plastic Bottles	The familiar plastic soft drink and water bottles, including coolers and some spirits. Containers may be clear or coloured.	Caps off, labels on
Polycoat Containers	Aseptic "drink boxes" and coated "Gable top" drink cartons	Caps Off
Bag-in-a-box and Pouches	Large "Bags" of wine in a cardboard carton, usually with a spigot for in-fridge use. Both the bag and the box must be returned. Single serve pouches are also in this category.	Leave the bag in the box
Glass Bottles	The everyday glass juice and beverage bottles, as well as wine, spirits, imported beer and coolers. Tinted and clear.	Caps off, labels on
Other Metal Juice Cans	Metal juice containers that a deposit was paid on like tomato, apple and pineapple juice cans.	Leave labels on
Milk Containers	All your milk jugs and Cartons (including milk alternatives) no deposit = no refund	Caps off, rinsed out, crushed to save space