Recycling and Compost

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.  Click here to download garbage and recycling signs in various languages. (Please note that these signs are generic signs provided by Metro Vancouver and may not exactly match recycling services provided in your strata or rental location).

To find locations for hard to recyclables (e.g.,  paint, motor oil, compact fluorescent bulbs, etc.) be sure to use the MetroVancouver Recycles web tool.

Recycling Electronic and Related Items

UNA residents can drop off small batteries and cell phones at the Old Barn Community Centre.  UBC will accept old computers, computer accessories and A/V equipment at the University Services Building loading dock (located near Lower Mall and Agronomy Road) M-F 7:30am-3:30pm (holidays excepted).  Acceptable items for drop off can be found at the Encorp website .    You can find out more about the UBC E-Waste program.

For items not on the acceptable list, be sure to check out the Metro Vancouver Recycles website for a database of recycling facilities or call the Recycling Hotline (604-RECYCLE).

USB Loading Dock Location

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.