Our generation has been "the" generation of excessive consumption and over packaging, I recall as…read morekid, our parents would go shopping with their own bags / baskets, and most items were packaged in either paper, tin, glass or other materials that are not as environmentally damaging. Nowadays, even if you try not to use plastic it impossible to do so without a day you don't go through some sort of disposable plastic materials!! It is a sad situation. Here comes the part that we can all chip in, and try to recycle as much as we can under our control. I have been using this depot for over 15 yrs. and had always find the facility well maintained and well laid out. Bring all your recyclable items here be it newspaper, plastics and other household items that you want to discard, and do our part to keep our environment a bit healthier!!

I didn't know about his place until last weekend when I was looking for a place to recycle my…read moremicrowave. This place is a fabulous idea and hassle free !! Located in Richmond and open Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 6pm. You drive into the location in your car, drop the stuff you want to recycle, and drive off. The place is super organized with bins for various objects and the place is clean. I like that the bins have names on it with a picture for easy sorting. The people are super nice and helpful. If you are unsure about what they can take to recycle, there is a website and a phone number. Some things that you can bring to this place to be recycled are: -used books -styrofoam -grass and garden trimmings -cooking oil and animal fat -lightbulbs -batteries and cell phone -paints, solvents, pesticide -recycling supplies -cardboard -magazines, mix paper, newsprint -plastic containers, plastic bags -metal food & beverage container -glass bottle and jar -aerosol cans -refrigerator -scrap metal -large appliances, power tools, exercise equipment -hot water tanks -small appliance and power tools -aluminum

I can't say enough of this place. I will drive from Vancouver to Richmond just to recycle at this…read moreplace. The place isn't big compared to other places, but the service is simply amazing! I have been here a few times and consistently, the staff is courteous, upbeat and friendly. For only two staff working, they are fast, efficient and organized. During the down times, I see them sanitize the countertop and check the garbage. There is also a touch free basin to wash and dry your hands. Bonus, that the return price is better than other places ! Definitely worth the trip! The only little downside is that there is limited parking in the lot, but there are lots of side street parking neary.

The service of this place sucks and the silver tables and blue containers/trays are always filthy…read more(especially the containers/trays). The worst employee here is a middle-aged Cantonese man who does not wear glasses and mostly wears a mask. He LOVES to bug customers or bring them down with discouraging words. I'm EXTREMELY tired of him. He counted my items with less value twice and did not want to pay me back the difference. Not just that, when I realized that he gave me a bit money less and informed him nicely, he even threw the money at me. Seriously, if he doesn't like his job, why even doing it? Also, this kind of employee will only bring down the company. Thus, my question is...why was he even hired in the very first place?

Sorry to see after a 23 year run, one of the most convenient spots in central Richmond to return…read moreyour returnables is now closed permanently. Just another business in Johnson Center to not renew their lease pending redevelopment.

This is a super small return it Depot and is definitely one of those cleaner ones. There are two…read morepeople working inside taking bottles (not sure how many people at the back). This place is never too busy. Its located in a good convenient area. Thumbs up to those who recycle.

Very efficient place with friendly staff. Lots of carts and trays available. Parking with about 10…read morespots so it's easy to grab a cart and conveniently load from your car. Instead of staff touching your cash after counting and touching the dirty bottles, you get a slip which you bring to a machine that scans the receipt, and then voila, your cash comes out.

Always efficient, a fair prices, for bottles cans, also scrap aluminum, and copper…read more Very helpful staff. Great place to recycle.

Been using the Recycling Alternative for quite a few years now at work. We've used the recycling…read moreservice, where they come and pick up our paper and paper products for recycling. We keep 6 large bins in our storage that we fill up with paper, cardboard, and shredded material and when they are full we give them a call and ask them to pick them up. Pick up is usually done the same week, but occassionally we've called later in the week and they have already done our area that week, so the pick up gets scheduled for the week following. Works out well for us. There hasn't been much of an increase in the price of the service over the years. They managed to reduce their fuel costs by adding new and more advanced trucks to their fleet, which allows them better fuel economy, so they didn't have to pass on increased costs to the customers. Great business, wonderful service, and very reasonable prices.

Zero stars. Have been trying to get bins from them for months. Never delivered the pink bin. Always…read morepromises next week, but never follows through. Will come up with every excuse possible instead of being accountable. Imo, sleazy practices and the contract for residential recycling should have never been awarded to them.

Today went to transfer station to drop off garbage. Talk about rude condescending employee. My…read morefirst time there and sure I didn't quite know what to do. But man talk about belittling me. No respect at all. I will never go back there again. The gentleman who I first saw was very cordial but the other 2 staff need a lesson in manners!!

A vacant pit of despair. It is sad to watch the past be buried over, however at least the employees…read morehere do it with style; they care about users safety. As the old Alf dolls and toilets are covered over with dirt, it hurts to hear a Tickle Me Elmo utter it's last electronic breath. The real unfortunate thing was seeing the other users not use care when dumping and contaminating the pit. Remember, the Zero Waste and recycling centre is only a block away. Do not toss what might be recycled, think of the future generations give them this much, we've already taken the idea of property ownership from them.

Looks like they've moved the recycling dumpsters out of the adjacent transfer station into its own…read moresite. Parking is available, but watch the cones. Layout is a bit tricky. Staff are very helpful though. They have dumpsters for all the main types of recyclables. Paper, cardboard, plastic, among others. Just empty out your car and drive off. Nice and quick. Personally I still think the Burnaby one (Eco-centre) is superior, but just go to the closest one and save a tree.

Came here on a Thursday afternoon. Not too busy. Very clearly labelled bins to put your waste…read more They accept a lot of stuff. Super nice and helpful stuff who lets you know where things go.

Went back to this location numerous times and sadly, I was really disappointed by the service. It…read morekept deteriorating. This recycling place had a lot of potential because parking was free and it was on a strip mall next to Shoppers, Kins Market, and a grocery store etc. However, the service didn't make you feel welcome and was abrasive. As well, they don't count the money they give you accurately on a consistent basis.

Went to the depotl a week ago was small a bit dirty but great service great staff I must visitread more

We found Adam's Junk Removal & Yard Services through Craigslist, and it was a great find!…read more Adam was able to fit us in for some junk removal with little notice (contacted him on Tuesday for junk removal on Wednesday) for our business. He gave us a quote based on some pictures we sent, and the final price wasn't very much different (we kept adding stuff to the original pictures we sent him for the quote). In the end, we found him to be reasonably priced. It's a one-man show, but Adam was able to do it all. He was professional, courteous, personable, friendly and fast! He was also quick to respond to messages. We definitely wouldn't hesitate to recommend Adam to anyone, and we wouldn't hesitate to call on him again! Thanks Adam!

We needed someone who could do yard work and junk removal. Adam is terrific. He cleaned up and…read moreweeded the yard and garden beds, delivered and spread mulch, tore down an old shed, built a base and put together a new shed and fixed our fence. Adam also took care of disposing of all waste. He is reliable, takes pride in his work, easy to reach and to communicate with. His quote was reasonable with no surprises. We will definitely use his services again and would recommend him to others.