Nanaimo Recycling Exchange

Changes to glass disposal

admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:30 +0000

We are no longer be accepting window glass, shower doors, patio doors, no wooden windows, and no mirrors. These products can be disposed of at the landfill at 1105 cedar Rd. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your continued support at the nanaimo recycling exchange!!

Event Bins

nre — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:01 +0000

The Nanaimo Recycling Exchange previously offered Event Bins for no charge. We no longer have the funds or ability to transport these bins to events in Nanaimo and the District. Apologies for any inconvenience. You are still welcome to collect your own recycling at the event and bring it in to us at the depot ! Thank you to your continued support of the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange !

Yard Waste price change

nre — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:20:57 +0000

As of March 15, 2013 customers will pay a higher fee to drop off yard waste at the NRE. This is because yard waste is now composted; the result is rich soil that can be used in gardening and landscaping applications. But this does mean that the costs are higher for the NRE, and so we must ask customers to help absorb the cost.

The new fee scale is

$5 minimum drop off
$10 car or van
$15 regular truck or trailer
Overload rates apply

Thanks for your continued support!

Drywall Discontinued

nre — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:36:11 +0000

As of November 1, 2012, the NRE no longer accepts drywall (gypsum board or gyprock) for recycling. Alpine Disposal & Recycling at 2250 McGarrigle Road (off Northfield Rd) is accepting drywall for recycling. Their fee for drop-off is $211/metric tonne, with a minimum charge of $10. Alpine can be reached at 751-1089 for more info.

Our Market

nre — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:37:09 +0000

The NRE Community Market has reopened its doors! The staff has been working hard getting the newly renovated Market organized and stocked with reusable household items and collectables. Check our daily sales including book sales, suitcase sales or $5.00 for a grocery bag of stuff*!

* excluding the usual electronics, books, individually priced items and showcase items.

Here’s a quick sneak peak of what you can expect when visiting the new and improved Community Market:

Thank you to our generous supporters!

nre — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:42:42 +0000

Every donation made to the NRE helps us in our efforts to reuse and recycle.