WCS helped provide thousands of used plastic water bottles to the Vancouver Aquarium to create an art piece highlighting the large amount of garbage that ends up in our oceans … Read More
At our North Van Recycling Depot we ask that participants sort their recyclable materials into separate streams. Many customers collect their recycling all within one bag and then sort it … Read More
For 2017 WCS has begun working with downstream partners to recycle textile waste. Waste Control now offers collection services as well as drop-off of textiles to our North Van Recycling … Read More
Last weekend WCS was a Dasher Sponser of the Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle, a 5km Fun Run or 1km Elf Walk. The event raised money for the Salvation Army to … Read More
Thank you to SFU students Isobel & Annie for informing and encouraging local high-school students about how to reduce their environmental impact and recycle more on the North Shore and … Read More
Wondering how Metro Vancouver tipping fees are changing for 2017? Here is a good overview courtesy of Metro Vancouver:
Effective January 1, 2017
On October 28, 2016, the Metro Vancouver … Read More
On November 6th the District of North Vancouver Firefighters hosted their 3rd annual Pumpkin Drop fundraiser and raised $1600 for those in need in our community. Waste Control was … Read More
Last week WCS hosted UBC Green Labs participants at our North Vancouver recycling depot for a tour. The main focus of the tour was for the UBC visitors to learn … Read More
Spread the word and take the challenge that two SFU students, Isobel and Annie, have spearheaded for their Conservation Biology class! As part of an assignment to undertake a conservation … Read More
Parents dropped off almost 100 car and booster seats for recycling at our booth outside of the Bellies to Babies Trade Show last weekend. It was great to meet so … Read More