The problem with books, mixed paper, and end markets
Since GIRO reopened its services in June we have been inundated with recyclable materials, specifically books. We receive a huge variety of... Read More
Annual General Meeting Oct. 15 2020
GIRO AGM : Thursday October 15th at 4PM and will be held via ZOOM. The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) Annual General... Read More
Rethinking what is a suitable donation for GIRO
Spring and summer are traditionally busier times for GIRO as residents begin the annual task of sorting through their closets and sheds... Read More
GIRO Reopening : Phase 3
As of JULY 1st GIRO will be resuming its normal operating hours WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY 9:30am-4pm, with the drive-in gate closing at... Read More
GIRO Recycling Department Reopening : Phase 2
From Wednesday 17th June the Recycling Department will be expanding their range of services to include the following materials: Please make sure... Read More
GIRO Recycling Department Reopening June 3rd
Updated information : Phase 2 begins Wednesday, June 17th and features expanded services for the recycling department only. Please see here for... Read More
Drop & Go : A bottle drive for GIRO
The Village Liquor Store will be hosting a “Drop & Go” bottle drive for GIRO on Friday, May 15th from 9am to... Read More
Rethinking Christmas with Gabriola Elementary students
Four years ago, GIRO Restore Manager Janice Ursaliak spearheaded an initiative to donate the money collected from book sale donations at GIRO... Read More
Plastic Consumer Survey Results
As part of the ongoing environmental school program at the Gabriola Elementary School, grade seven students and I compiled a Plastic Consumer... Read More
GIRO’s costs increasing as recycling industry struggles to find end markets
For almost thirty years it has been sustainable for recycling facilities and processors to collect, sort, transport and turn commodities like paper,... Read More