Island Return It

Island Return It is a family owned and operated since 1995.Since day one, it has been our goal to make recycling a convenient and easy part of your lifestyle. We brought bottle depots out of the traditionally dark industrial site / junkyard locations by offering our customers bright, clean, well organized and centrally located recycling centres on the Island.We have expanded our recycling services to include many recycling programs to make it easier on our customers. By making recycling a positive experience, we hope that we are able to encourage more individuals to do their part in recycling, benefiting all of us both locally and globally.

Island Return It supports local charities and community groups dedicated to help people. We support the efforts of groups such as Cowichan Sportplex, Big Brothers and Big Sisters as well as Habitat for Humanity. In addition we assist in organizing bottle drives for many children’s team and school fundraising events, enabling them to make the most of their efforts and be successful in reaching their objectives.We are also supporters of the performing arts on Vancouver Island. We are proud of the high quality of local productions by groups such as The Chemainus Theatre Festival and Music by the Sea. We also support Music Festivals and special cultural events throughout Vancouver Island.

With your help, we were able to recycle just over 1 billion containers since we first opened in 1995. Also we were able to divert thousands of tons of E-waste out of the landfills but also that didn’t end in Third World Countries. We make every effort to provide efficient service and are always endeavoring to improve. Over the years our business has grown and we would like to thank you, our customers.

Zero Waste
It is more then just our business. It is our lifestyle!At Island Return It, recycling today for a better tomorrow is a part of our lifestyle. Our staff participate in various clean-up programs, and we are proud of the work they do as individuals to help keep their communities green.Vince Spronken, Owner and Operator of Island Return It was named Zero Hero by the Cowichan Valley Regional District for their Zero Waste Challenge. In the video, Vince explains how the business is important for the communities and also for the environment.

MISSION STATEMENT
To Promote Knowledge through responsible recycling

MANDATE
To maintain a high quality of service in a clean environment without compromising the level of accuracy required by the industry and to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff above convenience.

VISION
To be proactive in the recycling industry by offering great services and new programs to communities

Electronics Recycling

All Electronics, TVs, Peripherals and medical devices mentioned below can be recycled at Island Return It facilities at no cost. All items will be palletized, transported to dismantling electronics recycling centres in Canada. None of these products will be ship in International Landfill and/or Third World Countries. Island Return It is proud to be a part of the EPRA (Electronics Producers Recycling Association) with strict regulations about e-waste recycling.

Electronics Recycling Process:

• Display devices, such as TVs and computer monitors, are hand dismantled removing the leaded glass CRTs. Also, plastics, copper and circuit boards are also hand removed in this process and sent to downstream recyclers
• Computers, computer mice, keyboards are sent through shredding processes whereby plastics are machine sorted.
• Aluminum, copper and steel are sorted through a mix of hand sorting and machine sorting to be sent for further recycling.
• Plastics are machine sorted and sent to downstream recyclers for further processors.

Bottles and Cans

ALL REGISTERED READY-TO-DRINK BEVERAGE CONTAINERS PACKAGED IN ANY KIND OF CONTAINER can be returned to any of  Island Return It. If it was sold in BC and a deposit was paid, it can be returned for a refund and it will be recycled responsibly.

Batteries & CellPhones

The most commonly recycled batteries are those used to power cordless tools, mobile and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, camcorders, gaming devices, toys, flashlights, other portable electronics and hearing aids. Any small household batteries can be recycled at no charge. Also, all consumer and industrial lead-acid batteries are typically found in vehicles, boats and products that have electric or starter motors can be recycled at one of our 6 locations.