Environmental Services
Where Can I Recycle?
There are 20 recycling depots in the RDCK operating in the Recycle BC network. Recycle BC designates recycling depots as Core or Satellite locations.
Core Recycling Depots
Accepts all materials listed in the 2023 Recycle BC Depot Guide. The majority of the expenses related to Core Recycling Depots are covered by Recycle BC.
Satellite Recycling Depots
Accepts the most common categories of paper and cardboard, mixed metal and plastic containers and glass containers. The operational expense of Satellite Recycling Depots are funded by the RDCK taxpayers.
NOTE: Curbside recycling programs are run by the City of Nelson, City of Castlegar, Village of Kaslo, Town of Creston the Village of Nakusp. To learn more about your curbside program, contact your local municipality and visit the Recycle BC website.
If you live in rural Castlegar (Electoral Area H, I and J) here’s what you need to know about your curbside program:
Areas H, I and J Curbside Recycling Guide
RDCK Recycling Depots
All Depots are CLOSED on all Statutory Holidays.
East Subregion (Creston, Electoral Areas A, B, & C)
12575 Hepher Road
SATELITTE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Wednesday & Saturday
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
16798 Crawford Creek Road
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
*early Mar to Apr 30
Sunday & Tuesday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
May 1 to *early Nov
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
early Nov to *early Mar
Sunday & Tuesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Dates for Daylight Savings Time
412 Helen Street, beside the carwash
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Tuesday to Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
1501 Mallory Road
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Tuesday to Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
232 Fowler Street
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Monday & Thursday
8:30 am – 11:00 am
8790 Railway Ave, Community Centre
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Wednesday & Saturday
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Central Subregion (Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo, Electoral Areas D, E, F, & G)
821 Heyland Road
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
May 1 to Sep 30
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oct 1 to Apr 30
Monday, Wednedsay, Friday & Saturday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
1302 Kaslo West Road
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
May 1 to Sep 30
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oct 1 to Apr 30
Sunday, Tuesday & Friday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
13825 Hwy 31
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Wednesday & Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
70 Lakeside Drive
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Monday to Saturday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
1201 Insight Drive
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Monday to Saturday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
1003 Glendale Ave, Curling Club parking lot
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
190 Oscar Bear Rd
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Sunday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
West Subregion (Castlegar, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Areas H, I , J, & K)
248 Caribou Creek Road
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Saturday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
1285 Hwy 6, beside the Community Hall
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
8855 Hwy 6
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Year Round
Sunday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jun 1 to Sep 30 (only)
Sunday & Wednesday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
1420 Hot Springs Road
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
May 1 – Sep 30
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oct 1 – Apr 30
Monday
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesday & Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
611 Slocan Avenue
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
8875 Harold Street
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
5686 Hwy 6
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm