Pop-up Recycling Depots at 1080 Industrial Way, Brought to You by Parksville Community Centre Society Volunteers

Press Release
For Immediate Release

Pop-Up Recycling Depots Return to 1080 Industrial Way in Parksville

Brought to you by the Parksville Community Centre Society

Parksville Pop-Up Recycling Depot adds new dates for summer, fall and winter 2026

A closer option to recycle items that normally require a 20 km trip to Nanaimo

Accepted materials: Flexible plastic packaging, white and coloured foam packaging, non-deposit glass bottles and jars, paper packaging, and cardboard

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC (June 2026) – Recycle BC, the not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper product recycling across British Columbia, has announced an extension of the Parksville Pop-Up Recycling Depot event series for summer, fall and winter 2026.

Held in partnership with the Parksville Community Centre Society (PCCS), the pop-up depots take place at 1080 Industrial Way, Parksville, on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Upcoming 2026 dates:
July 11 and July 25, August 8and August 22

*Three week break;

September 12 and September 26, October 10, Thanksgiving Weekend and October 24, November 7 and November 21, December 5 and December 19

“These ongoing events are a win for both the community and the environment,” said Albert Ruel, President of the Parksville Community Centre Society. “We’re proud to help make recycling more accessible for residents who would otherwise need to travel to Nanaimo. Thanks to our amazing volunteers—whose time and enthusiasm make this possible—these depots are a small but meaningful step toward a cleaner, greener future in Parksville.”

Materials accepted at the depot include:

• Flexible plastic packaging
• White and coloured foam packaging
• Non-deposit glass bottles and jars
• Paper packaging and cardboard

“Recycle BC is pleased to continue offering convenient pop-up recycling events in late 2026 for residents of Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and nearby communities,” said Brendan McShane, Director, Collection at Recycle BC. “By providing a closer drop-off option for depot-only materials, mixed paper, and cardboard, we’re helping keep recyclable materials out of the landfill and protecting our environment.”

For more information about accepted materials and other collection options, visit recyclebc.ca.