Concrete has been ubiquitous in our built environment since the Ancient Romans. This composite of cement, water, gravel and sand is a desirable building product due to its versatility, strength and low cost.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
Consider alternate options for your driveway or garden paths. Gravel or recycled wood chipping provide a similar function, may have less environmental impact, and are better for drainage.
Reuse
Reuse old paving stones as flowerpot stands or to create a decorative border around a raised flowerbed.
Recycle
The facilities below will accept concrete for recycling and reuse in new building projects. Old concrete is broken down, metal rebar is separated for further recycling and the concrete aggregate is used to make new concrete or reused as a foundation material for roads and runways.
Facilities
Capital City Paving Ltd.
740 Industrial Way
Victoria
250-474-5474
DL's Recycling Centre
6844 Oldfield Road
Saanichton
250-544-3103
Oak Bay Municipal Depot (Oak Bay Residents Only)
1771 Elgin Road
Victoria
250-598-4501
Peninsula Landscape Supplies Ltd.
2078 Henry Ave West
Sidney
250-656-6719
Victoria Landscape Gravel Mart Ltd.
2516 Pleasant Street
Victoria
250-381-2419
Victoria Materials Depot
343 Bay Street
Victoria
250-386-9417
The Environmental Story
The manufacture of concrete depletes natural resources including water and fossil fuels while releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the curing process, which lasts long after it appears to have hardened, absorbs oxygen and releases more carbon dioxide. Run off of water from rainfall and flooding on city sidewalks, streets, and highways results in greater soil erosion due to the non-porous nature of the material. Since this sturdy material will withstand the test of weather and time, concrete should not end up in a landfill. Concrete is banned from Hartland Landfill.
Save the Date!
This year, Hartland Happening is on Sunday June 24th.
10:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Questions? Call the CRD Hotline.
We can answer your questions on the Hartland landfill, composting, household hazardous waste, recycling and more!
t: 250.360.3030
toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 #3030
Go blue. It's the right thing to do.
Use CRD Blue Boxes & Bags at the curb.