RDCK

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

Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

16798 Crawford Creek Road
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING

Summer (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Winter (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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 – 3:00 pm

232 Fowler Street
SATELLITE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING

Summer (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
Wednesday | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Winter ( Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Wednesday | 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

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

1302 Kaslo West Road
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING

Summer (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
Tuesday & Friday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Winter (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
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

Summer (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
Monday to Saturday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Winter (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
Monday to Saturday | 8:30 am – 4:30 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

Summer (Jun 1 – Sep 30)
Sunday & Wednesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Winter (Oct 1 – May 31)
Sunday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

1420 Hot Springs Road
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING

Summer (May 1 – Sep 30)
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Winter (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

670 Columbia Road
CORE DEPOT – ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING

Summer (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
Monday to Saturday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Winter (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
Monday to Saturday | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

8875 Harold Street
CORE DEPOT – DOES NOT ACCEPT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS GENERATED RECYCLING

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm