Beyond the Curb offers free pop-up recycling depots at hub and community market locations across the capital region. Residents can drop off accepted materials at whichever location works best for them, regardless of municipality.
Staff are on-site to answer questions, guide residents on accepted materials, and help make recycling easier.
Beyond the Curb Hubs
A convenient way to recycle closer to home, Beyond the Curb Hubs accept curbside recycling materials along with a variety of specialty recyclables.
Accepted Hub Materials
- Foam packaging
- Flexible plastics
- Household batteries
- Electronics
- Lightbulbs
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Mixed containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Beverage containers (donation only)
Hub Locations
Hubs are open year-round on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-4 pm
Beyond the Curb – Colwood Hub
Colwood Exchange Park & Ride, corner of Island Hwy and Ocean Blvd
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Beyond the Curb – Langford Hub
Westhills Bus Exchange, near the YMCA-YWCA Westhills
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Beyond the Curb – Oak Bay Hub
Cadboro Bay Rd and Cranmore Rd parking lot, near Oak Bay High School
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Beyond the Curb Community Markets
Dropping off flexible plastics and foam packaging is now as easy as visiting your community market! Connect with your neighbours, support local businesses, and don’t forget to drop-off your recyclables.
Program runs May through October.
Accepted Community Market Materials
- Foam packaging
- Flexible plastics
- Household batteries
- Beverage containers (donation only)
Community Market Locations
Victoria
James Bay Market: Saturdays 9am - 3pm; May 9 – October 3
Moss St. Market: Saturdays 10am - 2pm; May 9 – October 31
North Saanich
North Saanich Farm Market: Saturdays 9:30am – 12pm; June 6 – October 10
Alternative Drop-off Locations
Beyond the Curb hub and market locations are designed to complement existing permanent recycling depots across the capital region. Looking for another drop-off option or have a material that isn’t accepted through Beyond the Curb? Use What Goes Where to search by material and find depots that accept it.
Background
The Beyond the Curb program supports the CRD’s Solid Waste Management Plan by keeping recyclable materials out of the garbage. Recycling materials into new products reduces reliance on virgin materials, supports a circular economy, and helps to conserve the remaining capacity of Hartland Landfill. The program was designed to ensure as many residents as possible have access to consistent and convenient drop-off locations for a wide range of recyclable materials while reducing transportation challenges. Hub locations have been selected to improve access by locating them near recreation centres, transit exchanges, and cycling infrastructure.
