Cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle, and one of the most common items used in commercial operations.
The commercial sector creates about 60% of all waste generated in the Regional District. About one-third of commercial waste is cardboard and paper. When businesses separate recyclable materials from their garbage, it creates one of the best opportunities to divert waste from the landfill.
Businesses who produce large amounts of cardboard should contact a local hauler to determine what cardboard recycling service is right for them.
Small loads of cardboard could be recycled at some local landfill sites or recycling centres.
The Commercial Cardboard Diversion Program encourages the minimization of cardboard being deposited into landfill by levying a surcharge on the landfill user fees. Any commercial load of waste that contains more than 5% cardboard will be subject to a surcharge under the Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fee and Site Regulation Bylaw No. 3166, Amendment 3187, 2020. Removing this recyclable item from the waste stream will save valuable landfill space, energy, and resources.
All loads of cardboard must be clean of contaminants. This includes styrofoam packaging, plastic, and metal. Cardboard should be folded to make as much space as possible in each bin.
For more information, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George at 250-960-4433 or email environment@rdffg.bc.ca.
LOCAL HAULERS FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATORS
Commercial cardboard is not a part of the Recycle BC program and should be recycled separately. Businesses that produce large quantities of cardboard should work with a local hauler to manage their cardboard such as:
GFL: 250-766-1124
Waste Management: 250-962-0369
Environmental 360 Solutions: 250-765-3233
Blue Jewel Recycling Services: 250-960-8531
Commercial Cardboard Compactors are available at the following transfer stations: