Hornby Island Recycling Depot

History: In the late seventies as the island population began to expand, the limits of a small island became apparent when it came to garbage. This realization was a major impetus to the community to become one of the earliest pioneers in today's recycling movement. Within a few weeks the old landfill site boasted glass and metal collection areas plus a shed for the ever-popular Free Store. A buner was added which has since been retired infavor of cleaner air and paper recycling. The depot has has grown into a thriving enterprise, gone through many adjustments and changes, including the addition of a composter to handle the large volume of organics the depot receives in the summer for the campgrounds and restaurants which cater to a thriving tourist industry.

www.hirra.ca/Recycle/

Hornby Islanders should be proud of their acheivements.  Since opening the Recycling Depot in 1978, Hornby Island has played a leadership role in implementing reduction, reuse and recycling services and community education programs in its community.  hornby Ilsand residents now generate less than half a kilogram of garbage per person per day, much lower than the provincial average. 

The Hornby Island Recycling Centre has generously shared its experience with communities and non-profits throughout BC and as far away as Ireland and Australia.  The Centre's success points to the strength of volunteerism and community spirit that define not-for-profit organizations.

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Posted by cberg on February 18, 2009 01:35:25
Filed in : Waste (Solid) & Recycling

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