Waste Disposal

Garbage and Recycling

Garbage and recycling services are provided to UNA residents through their individual strata corporation or property management company. Please check with either your strata chair or property manager for scheduled pick-ups.

Electronic and Other Related Waste

UNA residents can drop off e-waste, including old computers and computer-related equipment, at UBC Waste Management. There are also boxes located at the Old Barn Community Centre where UNA residents can deposit batteries and cell phones for recycling. To find out more about these programs contact the UNA Office or go to UBC Waste Management.

Organic Waste

All UNA buildings are eligible to become part of UBC’s Organics Collection Program by joining the UNA / UBC Composting Project.  The organic waste collected through this program goes to UBC’s In-Vessel Composting Facility on South Campus and, within several weeks, becomes compost. To find out more about the Organics Collection Program contact the UNA Office at reception@myuna.ca or phone 604-827-5158.

Neighbourhood Litter Containers

Attractive litter containers are located throughout the UNA community in public areas such as parks, beside bus stops, or along trails and walkways. These containers are intended for the deposit of small amounts of litter, such as empty coffee cups or other small pieces of trash produced by visitors or residents who are spending time in UNA public spaces. If you live in the UNA, consider carrying any litter home and, whenever possible, recycling it. Please do not deposit household waste in these litter containers. These containers are not intended to hold large amounts of waste and quickly fill up and overflow. This is not only unsightly, but it will attract animals such as rats, squirrels, and raccoons.

For other useful contact information, please check the 2008-2009 Blue Book Reference Guide.