Recycling - Where does it go?

At Fresh Start, our expertise in recycling and garbage helps our customers clean their space of unwanted items while limiting their impact on the environment by donating and recycling as much as possible before heading to the landfill.

Computer Donations and Electronic Part Recycling
Computers (P3, G3 and up), scanners, monitors (17" and up), software and printers are donated to BC Digital Divide, a volunteer organization that puts computers in the hands of needy children and families in BC.

Non-useable computers and electronic parts are recycled in
many different and local ways right here in Vancouver. We take material to different depots depending on where the materials originate. More information is available at the Encorp website http://www.encorp.ca/electronics/productrecycling
or http://www.encorp.ca/electronics/

Garden Waste Recycling
"Green" loads from gardening calls aren't just dumped at the landfill - we take what we can to the appropriate part of the landfill so materials can be turned into compost.

Concrete, tile, rock
Concrete, tile, soil, and rock are recycled to be used for
clean fill in upcoming development projects.

One of our clients that exemplifies commitment to the environment through their concrete recycling is Solus Décor http://www.solusdecor.com/. 

Drywall
Drywall gets recycled through New West Gypsum.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Still confused about the 3 Rs?
Here's a short clip with hints and tips.

Tips and Tricks

Here's a few - but definitely not all - of the tips and tricks we recommend for clutter-free living, recycling, and reducing impact on the environment:

Using Natural Gas in Vehicles -
Vehicle Fuels
Personal Vehicles Initiative
Natural Gas: A Primer

Hauling - Couches always go on top to hold down the load.

Paint - If you want Fresh Start to haul away paint, take the lids off so it dries up. Liquid paint in cans is highly flammable and can't be dumped at a landfill.

Too many paint cans? - You don't need to save entire cans of paint forever. Get some old jars, label them and save just enough for touch-ups, or to match so you can buy more for a room. Or, write down the brand and colour and put in your "house" file for future reference.

Want to Get Organized? - Check out Out of Chaos for professional organizing services. Fresh Start has a strong relationship with this company. Mention our name when calling!