Love this place. Reduce your waste. Gold Bridge Transfer Station
ZERO in on WASTE 3 Steps to a Simplified System 1. Print out each recycling category panel. 2. Place them on the appropriate recycling collection bin so your household knows what goes where. 3. Bring full containers to the Gold Bridge Transfer Station(GBTS) of the Lillooet Recycling Centre (LRC) and efficiently recycle items. Now get out there & Love this place.
Metal Containers ACCEPTED: (Empty & rinsed; labels ok) 99Metal containers: aluminum, steel & tin 99Empty aerosol cans Return deposit beverage containers for refunds NOT ACCEPTED: 8 8 Aerosols cans with contents remaining (empty & recycle)
Plastic & Paper Containers ACCEPTED: (Empty & rinsed; labels ok) 99Plastic containers 99Paper cartons (which contained liquids) 99Hot & cold paper beverage cups NOT ACCEPTED: Stand up pouches & multilayer flexible plastic Packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable
Printed Paper & Cardboard ACCEPTED: (Clean, dry & flattened. Cut boxes to fit in bin) 99Printed paper 99Paper bags 99Paper pakaging for dry items (e.g cereal, etc) 99Corrugated boxes NOT ACCEPTED: Books (donate or reuse where applicable) Non paper gift wrap Anything with padding, wax coatings or foil linings Paper towels, napkins, tissues
Plastic Bags & Overwrap ACCEPTED: 99Bags for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, newspaper, etc. 99Produce & bulk food bags 99Outer bags for paper towels, diapers, etc. 99Overwrap on furniture NOT ACCEPTED: Crinkly cellophane & stretch wrap (pasta/cereal bags, cheese & meat wrap, cling wrap, etc.) Zipper lock bags Biodegradable/compostable food bags shipping envelopes or bubble wrap Multilayer bags (chip, coffee, pet food etc.)
Not accepted for recycling at the Gold Bridge Transfer Station Foam Packaging white & coloured ACCEPTED: (Rinse & remove other materials, keep colours separate) 9 Foam meat & produce trays 9 Foam egg cartons 9 Foam clamshells, cups and bowls for take-out food 9 Foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc. NOT ACCEPTED: Packing chips, peanuts or noodles Liquid absorbing pads or stretch wrap Blue or pink foam board insulation Recycle at the Lillooet Recyling Centre.
Recycle at the Lillooet Recyling Centre. Not accepted for recycling at the Gold Bridge Transfer Station Glass Bottles & Jars ACCEPTED: (Empty & rinsed; labels ok) 99Clear & coloured non beverage glass bottles and jars Return deposit beverage containers for refunds NOT ACCEPTED: Non-packaging glass like drinking glass, dishes, cookware, windows, ceramics (separate collection where available) Lids (please remove & recycle with mixed containers)
Not accepted for recycling at the Gold Bridge Transfer Station Recycle at the Gold Bridge Bottle Depot. Refundable Beverage containers with deposit ACCEPTED: (Empty & rinsed; labels ok) 99Aluminium cans 99Glass bottles 99Plastic bottles & jugs 99Juice boxes & tetra packs To get back deposit, return containers to: Gold Bridge Bottle Depot - Volunteer Run Fergusson Avenue @ Hurley Street Proceeds are donated to local charities. NOT ACCEPTED: Glass food containers To-go coffee cups
Garbage to Landfill Reduce costs by reducing waste. Not accepted: Animal carcasses Paint, pesticides/herbicides, gas - recycle in Lillooet Large loads - greater than a pick-up with sideboards Hazardous waste - including biomedical waste, asbestos & materials with toxic residues
Other accepted products (no fees apply) ITEM (click blue headings to learn more) ACCEPTED AT GBTS LRC Electronics (computers, printers, etc) Batteries - household, incl. rechargeable - car Used oil, oil filters & oil containers Antifreeze & antifreeze containers Household paint & pesticides Flammable liquids Light bulbs (all types) Small appliances (toaster, kettle, vacumn, etc) GBTS = Gold Bridge Transfer Station LRC = Lillooet Recycling Centre All items are accepted at the discretion of the Transfer Station Attendant.
Reuse it Reusing is even better than recycling, so think of who else may appreciate your items. Bring your gently used items to the Gold Bridge Free Store at the Transfer Station and look for items when you are here. Other options are to sell items online or in a yard sale. Think of this when shopping too.
Tipping Fees For a more detailed list of fees & accepted materials please visit www.slrd.bc.ca/lovethisplace CATEGORY ITEM COST Recyclable materials (as listed) FREE HOUSEHOLD WASTE Small bag (77 litres/18 gallons or less) $1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE LARGE APPLIANCES OTHER Large bag (greater than 77 litres/18 gallons) Pick-up truck $20 Overfilled pick-up truck $28 Pick-up truck with side boards $40 ITEM COST ITEM COST Stoves $8 Microwaves $2 Air Conditioner $14 Couch/Love seat $6 Refriferator/Freezer $18 Couch chair $4 Water Heaters $5 Mattresses $5 Car hulk (NO tires, gas tank, engine, radiator & air $30 Car and car body $60 conditioners) Tires (16 or smaller) $3 Tires on rims surcharge +$2 Tires (larger than 16 ) $6 Car batteries $2 Propane tank $4 Bulk metal $5/m 3 $2
Gold Bridge Transfer Station(GBTS) Saddle Road, Gold Bridge, BC Lillooet Landfill & Recycling Centre (LRC) 405 Landfill Road, Lillooet, BC ZERO in on WASTE SLRD Hours May Long weekend - Labour Day weekend Sunday, Monday & 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday. Labour Day weekend - May-Long weekend Sunday & Thursday. 10 AM - 4 PM Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday for more info visit www.slrd.bc.ca/lovethisplace Have an item not included here, see our website for more information. 11 AM - 4 PM Closed all Statutory Holidays (Open the Tuesday following a Monday holiday closure)