Special clean-up days are held twice a year, usually in the spring and fall seasons.

Spring Cleanup 2026 will be Monday, June 1st to Saturday, June 6th ONLY.

Clean-up

Decals will be available for sale at the Snug Cove General Store

from

May 16th to May 26th ONLY

Once you have picked up your decal, you can call

Bowen Waste Solutions

@ 604-947-2255

to book an appointment.

The final day for booking appointments

will be

Wednesday, May 27th at 3:00 PM.

Drop off will be done by appointment ONLY

A limited number of appointments will be made available

Drop off of materials will be inside the BIRD yard from

Monday, June 1st to

Saturday, June 6th ONLY.

Note: 1 decal per household only

ABSOLUTELY NO Paint, Hazardous Waste, Tires or Drywall

Load Size and Fees

Please Note: Non-complying loads are subject to refusal.

Small Load - $45

Approximately 5 garbage bags

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Medium Load - $90

Approximately 10 garbage bags

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Large LEVEL Load - $185

The contents of a level pick-up truck load

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Mattress or Appliance - $35

Per mattress or appliance

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Hazardous Waste & Paint Recycling

June 6th, 2026

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

@Bowen Island Recycling Depot

No fees to drop off hazardous waste or paint

MAXIMUM 10 PER HOUSEHOLD

DO NOT BRING IN CONTAINERS OR LlQUIDS THAT WE CANNOT IDENTIFY

Liquids accepted:

  • Paints and stains
  • Flammable Liquids
  • Or container says:  Keep Away From Open Flame or Spark
  • Paint thinners, other solvents, camp fuels or liquid adhesives with the flammable symbol

Max container size:

  • Kerosene 9L
  • Other liquids 10L

Domestic Pesticides Accepted:

  • Consumer pesticides with the poisonous (skull & crossbones) symbol AND ”Pest Control Product” registration number (REG#12345 PCP ACT)
  • In original containers only

Max container size: 10L

Gasoline accepted:

  • In approved ULC containers only

Max container size: 25L

Not Accepted

  • Products that cannot be identifed
  • Products that are leaking or improperly sealed
  • Empty containers
  • Commercial, industrial, or agricultural products
  • Cosmetics, health and beauty aids
  • Insect repellants, disinfectants, and pet products
  • Diesel, propane, and butane fuels
  • Caulking tubes
  • Fertilizer

Paint Cans

  • Do not bring in paint cans that have a very small amount
  • Open and combine your paint together to fill the cans
  • Allow empty cans to dry and put metal cans in the metal bins

For items not found on this list, please call BC Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253