Hi, we are Sophy and Vince, owners of the Island Return It depots, offering those of you on Vancouver Island a convenient place to drop off all your refundables, as well as other recycling that isn’t picked up at our curbs (glass/soft plastics). Island Return It...
Camping season is here. While we are brushing off our gear and prepping supplies, why not add into the mix a simple yet effective recycling set up to bring along? Nothing dampens those nice camping vibes more than those cringy feelings of throwing out what...
As spring unfolds, and our focus turns towards outdoor activities, many of us like to kick off the season by organizing and clearing out the deadweight in our garages. Often a dumping ground, garages can become seriously neglected over time. Yet they can be elevated...
Aluminum cans are one of our recycling superstars. This abundant, versatile and affordable metal can be repurposed infinitely, while maintaining its strength and purity. More importantly, recycling it uses 95% less energy than producing it from its raw form (and uses 50% less water too). This...
Most of us are doing a pretty good job of recycling these days. We know the drill. We have our bins, and between curb-side pick up, and depot drop offs, we are getting it done. Right? Well, if you are looking to up your recycling...