Disposal
If homeowners do not dispose of their invasive species properly, this can encourage and lead to invasives spreading around the Fraser Valley. There is a misconception that invasive plants can composted! But in fact, depending on species, their reproductive plant parts can survive composting and re-establish. So, we recommend the following when disposing of invasive species from your property:
- Keep your invasive plant materials separate from your normal yard waste. It is most important to keep seedheads, flowers and roots out of the green bins.
- Refrain from placing invasive plants in the backyard composter, as residential compositors do not reach temperatures high enough to destroy seeds and some reproductive parts.
- Collect invasive plant material and place in a bag or tarp, securely tie up the bag and place contents in the garbage.
- Reminder to never compost invasive plants!
- If you have a large quantity, we recommend taking your invasive species waste to a transfer station or landfill listed below.
This list of disposal options is for the residents of Fraser Valley, in hopes to reduce the spread of invasive species. This is area-specific and some of these facilities are only for residents of a specific district or area. Tipping fees may be applied at certain facilities. If you have any 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 page and search for "Invasive Species Disposal Options for Practitioners and Commercial Customers"
Facilities that accept invasive plants:
(Updated November 2020)
Abbotsford:
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5050 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC 604-557-7065 |
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Chilliwack:
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5490 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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Sylvester Road Transfer Station
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10033 Sylvester Rd Dewdney, BC 604-826-6597 |
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Harrison Mills:
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Harrison Mills Transfer Station
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14050 Chehalis Forest Service Rd, Harrison Mills, BC 604-796-8933 |
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Hemlock Valley:
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Hemlock Valley Transfer Station
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47094 Laurel Rd, Hemlock Valley, BC 604-702-5000(FVRD office) |
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Hope:
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Sunshine Valley Transfer Station
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70860 Highway #3, Hope, BC 236-355-0044 |
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Mission:
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32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission, BC 604-826-9008
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North Bend:
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50390 Chaumox Rd, North Bend, BC 604-702-5000 (FVRD office)
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