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Prince George area recycles over 2,000 tonnes in 2024

Recycle BC released its annual report for residential packaging and paper product recycling for 2024.

According to the organization, 208,484 net tonnes were collected in 2024, up from 201,033 the year prior across the province.

Fraser-Fort George also saw an increase going to 2,583 tonnes last year, compared to 2,309 in 2023.

The region placed 12th on Recycle BC’s collection by Regional Districts list.

Last year, the region had a serviced population of 103,045, which is a jump from 2023’s 88,810.

Within Fraser-Fort George, there are seven service area facilities with one curbside, five depots and one multi-family.

Overall, Recycle BC services over two million households.

More detailed information can be found on Recycle BC’s website here.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 the GOAT and Country 97fm in Prince George. His time as a news reporter began in Williams Lake, B.C., spending roughly two years with the Vista radio stations, then making the move up to PG in October, 2024.

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