Disposal
Facilities That Accept Invasive Plants:
These disposal options are for the residents or businesses that operate within the Fraser Valley. Some of these facilities are only for residents of a specific district or area. Tipping fees may be applied at certain facilities. This list is not comprehensive - please contact info@fviss.ca if there are any updates or suggested additions. If you have any specific questions, we recommend calling the facility before dropping off any invasive yard waste.
For facilities in Metro Vancouver, please see the Metro Vancouver - Invasive Species Disposal Options for Practitioners and Commercial Customers
- For Homeowners and Fraser Valley Residents (Small volumes)
- For Practitioners, Commercial Customers, Land Developers (Large volumes)
For Homeowners and Fraser Valley Residents:
- Keep your invasive plant materials separate from your normal yard waste. Plant parts, such as rhizomes/roots, seedheads and flowers can continue to grow and produce new plants!
- Reminder to never compost invasive plants! - Residential compostors do not reach temperatures high enough to destroy seeds and or rhizomes.
- If you have a large quantity, please call the facility before bringing your materials to confirm procedures.
- The following list is intended for use by residents with small volumes, and not all facilities may accept large volumes or materials from practitioners or commercial customers. Always call to inquire.
Abbotsford:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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Pacific Coast Renewables (formerly Net Zero Waste) 5050 Gladwin Rd Abbotsford, BC 604-557-7065 |
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Chilliwack:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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5940 Matheson Rd Chilliwack, BC 604-793-2907 |
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45175 Parr Rd Chilliwack, BC 604-997-0515 |
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Dewdney:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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Sylvester Road Transfer Station 10033 Sylvester Rd Dewdney, BC 604-826-6597
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Harrison Mills:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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Harrison Mills Transfer Station 14050 Chehalis Forest Service Rd, Harrison Mills, BC 604-796-8933 |
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Hemlock Valley:
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Name |
Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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Hemlock Valley Transfer Station 47094 Laurel Rd, Hemlock Valley, BC 604-702-5000 (FVRD office) |
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Hope:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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Sunshine Valley Transfer Station 70860 Highway #3, Hope, BC 236-355-0044 |
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Mission:
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Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, BC 604-826-9008
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North Bend:
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Name |
Plants Accepted |
Intended Residents |
Other Details |
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50390 Chaumox Rd North Bend, BC 604-702-5000 (FVRD office) |
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For Practitioners, Commercial Customers, Land Developers:
- Please consult best management practices while completing invasive species management work
- To reduce the risk of further spread, it is often best to leave the material on site to desiccate rather than transporting - some facilities may also have transportation requirements
- The following list is intended for use by practitioners and commercial customers, and not by residents.
- This list is not intended to endorse or recommend any particular facility or service provider nor is it intended as a substitute for engineering, legal, or other professional advice.
- Always contact the facilities to confirm material acceptance, and required procedures
Above-ground Material:
For large quantities of above-ground material ie. Plant parts above-ground: stems, leaves, flowerheads, seedheads, etc
- See above for the facilities under Homeowners and Fraser Valley Residents as options for large quantities.
- Please call the facility to confirm acceptance of your quantity of material, and/or transport procedures, as acceptance of material can change based on capacity
Below-ground Material:
For large quantities of below-ground material ie. Plant parts below-ground: roots, rhizomes, invasive plant-infested soils.
- Unfortunately, we are not aware of any facilities that accept invasive plant-infested soils, including knotweed rhizome-infested soils, within the Fraser Valley. However, there are commerical facilities outside of the Fraser Valley are listed below.
- If you are aware of, or work for, a Fraser Valley facility which accepts large quantities of below-ground invasive plant infested material, please let us know for inclusion on this list.
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Invasive Species Accepted |
Other Details |
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Envirogreen Technologies Ltd. 1901 Hwy 3, 604-888-6048 or
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2650 Pitt River Rd Port Coquitlam, BC 778-801-1701
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Metro Vancouver has additional regional facilities which accept large quantities of above-ground and below-ground material, please see the Metro Vancouver - Invasive Species Disposal Options for Practitioners and Commercial Customers (Updated March 2024)
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