Recycling at VLF Each year, more than 2000 tonnes of material are collected at the Vancouver Landfill Residential Drop-Off and sent to recycling companies for processing.
Scrap metal is recycled into products such as appliances, automobile parts and containers.
High purity chemical refrigerants are sold for reuse, and the remainder are sent to a chemical company for recycling or destruction. Corrugated cardboard and other paper items are recycled into paper products such as new corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes and egg cartons. Mattresses are stripped to the springs and refurbished. Tires are recycled into rubber products, such as mats, or used as an industrial fuel source. There may be a small disposal fee if you are not buying a replacement tank.