Fisher Road Recycling

06/18/2025

Great reminder of what’s accepted and not accepted in our Green Bins!

At Fisher Road Recycling we accept both Food Waste and Yard waste in separate streams, however if you wish to commingle the two under perimeters indicated in below post, we will accept at our facility as well (Under food waste rates)

Hey Cowichan,

Did you know? Your Green Organics Tote can accept more compostable items than a backyard composter!

Accepted Items Include:
Food Waste: Leftovers, Bread, Baking, Pasta, Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Raw and Cooked Meat/Bones, Eggs, Dairy Products, Soiled Paper Food Containers, Napkins, Paper Towels, Coffee Grounds.
Yard Waste: Flowers, Grass, Weeds, Leaves, Prunings, Branches/Sticks less than 1.5 cm thick and 60 cm long.
Invasive Plants are also accepted, such as Scotch Broom, English Ivy, Holly, Himalayan Blackberries and Morning Glory.

Not Permitted: Plastics (including compostable, biodegradable, or oxodegradable), produce stickers, pet waste, dirt/soil, rocks, personal hygiene products, large branches/stumps.

For accepted items in the Green Organics Tote, visit: https://www.cvrd.ca/3611/Green-Organics-Tote

12/22/2023

**2023 Holiday Hours**

Saturday Dec 23rd 8:00AM- 12:00PM
Sunday Dec 24th 8:00AM-2:00PM – Yard waste drop only
Monday Dec 25th – Closed
Tuesday Dec 26th – Closed
Sunday Dec 31st 8:00AM- 2:00 PM – Yard waste drop only
Monday Jan 1st 2024 – Closed

03/12/2022

Tree planting is one of the most engaging, environmentally-friendly activities that you can do to make the planet better. Magnolia, dogwood, green giants and wisteria are perfect for any size yard.

03/08/2022

Would you trade in your tent for a solar powered camper?

Dutch team designed and built two-person van with kitchen, bed, shower, loo and range of up to 450 miles a day

02/02/2022

The Magic of Nature 🪄🎶

When it’s cold enough to see the melody.
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Photo by Kathrin Swoboda Photography

01/27/2022

Don't forget that plastics must be separated into 2 bins:
✅ Bin 1 for film plastics
✅ Bin 2 for flexible plastics and packaging

01/08/2022

Has your household already committed to reducing single-use plastics?

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12/29/2021

Whose heart doesn't warm after seeing a hummingbird in the dead of winter?

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12/20/2021

✅ Starting Monday, December 20, we are resuming collection of glass bottles and jars at all Recycle BC depots and remaining homes that receive glass collection in BC. Thank you for your patience during the temporary suspension and this phased collection re-start. Find more information at RecycleBC.ca/Collection-Suspension-Update. Please note that collection of foam packaging remains suspended at this time.

12/14/2021

Christmas holidays are just around the corner! It's important to us that our staff have the opportunity to spend time with the ones they love which is why we will be closed for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

11/30/2021

Lithium-ion batteries continue to be a growing concern for MRF operators as their use becomes more ubiquitous.

11/22/2021

More whale p**p means more phytoplankton; a microalgae that naturally sucks up climate change-accelerating carbon dioxide.

Scientists found baleen whales eat and excrete more than we thought, and the discovery has implications for the entire planet.