Summer is in full swing, and so are the good times!

Summer is in full swing, and so are the good times!

Find out what there is to do in and around Vancouver and the lower mainland.

By:

Nadine |

July 19, 2022

Summer 2022 is finally here! While the summer equinox may have come and gone, we have only started to really feel the summer vibes these last couple of weeks. This year, we are able to gather freely and celebrate within our communities. We encourage everyone to find a local celebration, beach, or virtual event and take advantage of this beautiful season.

What’s Happening Around Town?

Vancouver Pride 2022
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Vancouver Pride 2022

Our city’s Pride celebration is in full swing for the month of July and runs right into the August long weekend. 2022 will mark the 44th anniversary of The Vancouver Pride Parade. This year you can #ChooseYourPride from a series of in-person and virtual events.

#TogetherAgain celebrates the beauty that comes in reuniting and uplifting 2SLGBTQAI+ communities. Together Again represents the first Vancouver Pride festival since 2019. For the first time ever, Vancouver Pride Society is centering on collaborations with QTBIPOC organizations throughout the city to amplify the racialized talent.

Visit the Vancouver Pride Society website for all the details!

Car Free Day 2022
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Car Free Day 2022

The 2022 Car Free Days dates will include: West End Saturday, August 20th, Main Street Saturday, August 27th, and Commercial Drive Saturday, September 10th. Car Free Days allows people to experience what cities could be like with more space for pedestrians, not cars. There are activities, food carts, local vendors, and fun for all ages!

Visit the Car Free Vancouver Society website for more info.

Honda Celebration of Light fireworks 2022
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Honda Celebration of Light fireworks 2022

Fireworks are back this year! With three countries competing for the title, it’s sure to be a spectacular show again. Sat, July 23 is Japan, Wed, July 27 is Canada, and Sat, July 30 is Spain. The show will be held at English Bay, but many families choose to view the show from Kitsilano, an apartment rooftop, or a boat. Find what works best for you. There are lots of options for this fun and free event! 

How to enjoy summer and stay sustainable
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How to enjoy summer and stay sustainable

With all these exciting events, it can be tough to ensure you’re staying sustainable with all the parties, BBQs, and picnics. We suggest making sure to pack and serve your food in reusable or recyclable containers. Pack out what you pack in at the parks and beaches, and be sure to set up your Depozip orders so you can skip the trip to the depot. You have too many fun things to do. Let us take care of picking up your empties, and we’ll send your return right to your account!

Regional Recycling is proud to work with the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) the not-for-profit organization that manages British Columbia’s recycling program for end-of-life major household appliances. Working on behalf of appliance manufacturers and other regulated producers, MARR helps ensure that unwanted appliances are collected, recycled, and processed responsibly across the province.

Operating under BC’s Recycling Regulation, MARR oversees an approved stewardship program that keeps valuable materials in circulation, ensures environmentally responsible handling of hazardous components, and helps reduce waste sent to landfill. The program is governed by MARR’s Board of Directors and is designed to make appliance recycling convenient, accessible, and environmentally responsible for British Columbians.

In addition to Regional Recycling, there are over 200 certified Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) collection sites throughout BC that make it easy to recycle responsibly. There is no charge to drop off eligible appliances, and you can be confident that every appliance is processed safely, with recyclable materials recovered and hazardous components handled by licensed professionals.

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You can recycle all of the following residential products with Regional Recycling:

  • Full-size Refrigerators – Refrigerator and refrigerator freezer combinations. Includes built-in and free-standing models.
  • Compact Refrigerators – Refrigerator or refrigerator-freezer combinations that are 6.4 cubic feet or less in volume. Includes beer kegs, wine dispensers and wine coolers.
  • Freezers – Chest, upright, and compact freezers, plus under the counter freezer drawers and ice makers.
  • Window Air Conditioners – Operate through the wall or are window-mounted.
  • Portable Air Conditioners – Can be moved from place to place.
  • Dehumidifiers – Free-standing and can be moved from place to place.
  • Clothes Washers – Top and front-loading. Includes stacked laundry units and those that also dry clothes.
  • Clothes Dryers / Built-In Steam Cleaners – Top and front-loading. Includes stacked laundry units.
  • Dishwashers – Built-in, portable or convertible.
  • Ranges – Can include a surface cooktop and oven.
  • Built-In Ovens – Can have separate warming drawers, combination with microwave oven or double-walls.
  • Surface Cooking Units – Installed into the countertop where the controls are either integrated into the unit or installed separately.
  • Range Hoods & Downdrafts – Can be separate or connected from the cooking unit.
  • Built-In and Over the Range Microwaves – Built-in with or without hood vent combinations permanently installed microwave ovens.
  • Food Waste Disposers – Integrated into the plumbing of a household.
  • Trash Compactors – Permanently installed or portable.
  • Built-in Electric Hot Beverage Dispensers – Mounted under the counter or built-in.
  • Water Coolers – Mounted under the counter or built-in.

To learn more about how to recycle your large appliances with us, please see our large appliance recycling page on our website. We look forward to seeing you at one of our depots!

Please Note: Our Burnaby location does not recycle large appliances due to space restrictions.

 

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