Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre

The Regional District is the owner of the Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre, which is operated by a contractor. The Centre operates under a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan which has been approved by the Ministry of Environment.

Illegal Dumping continues to be a challenge in our region. You can find more information on illegal dumping on our website.

• Tipping Fee Waiver Form

To find the Tipping Fees for the Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre, click on the R1029-8 Schedule A - AV Sort'nGo Centre Tipping Fee Charges 2024

AV Sort'nGo Centre and West Coast Landfill Update Newsletter

Asbestos and Drywal

Asbestos Disposal

Pre-1990 many products containing Asbestos were used in construction. It can be found in vermiculite, insulations, pipe wrap and boiler insulation, cement pipe, textured ceilings, wallboard and siding, flooring (adhesives), in drywall mud/joint filler, roofing shingles, artificial fire logs, gaskets, and a wide range of other materials.

If Asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and left intact, they do not pose a significant risk of releasing Asbestos fibres into the air. However, these materials are hazardous when they deteriorate of if they are disturbed (for example, when they are handled, sanded, drilled into or broken up so that they crumble). Asbestos fibres are very fine and can stay in the air for hours. Breathing in Asbestos fibres may cause serious lung problems, including lung diseases or cancer.

Homeowners and contractors need to take precautions when disturbing or handling asbestos containing materials. To protect you and your family, hire a qualified professional to identify asbestos and other hazardous materials before you renovate. Hazardous materials are identified through a Hazardous Materials Survey (HazMat Survey). Here is a list of local companies that can assist with surveys, testing and safe removal.
Hazardous Materials Survey, Testing, and Removal Services information sheet

• Asbestos bags are available for sale only at the Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre.
  
  • Small asbestos bag - $2 each
  • Small asbestos bag - $3 each

  Asbestos containing material must be double bagged in 6 mil poly asbestos bags. Bags must be goose-neck tied and sealed with duct tape.

  Quick links

• Contractor Drywall Declaration and Acknowledge Form
• Boat Disposal Services on Vancouver Island
• AV Sort'nGo Centre Wood Waste and Asbestos Packaging Information
• Drywall-Gypsum Waste Disposal Application Form
• Controlled Waste Certification Form

Regulations:

• Tipping fee is double for uncovered loads.
• No salvaging
• Certain materials are not accepted at the centre. Examples of items in this category are: reactive or radioactive wastes, hazardous waste, special waste as defined in the Waste Management Act, solid waste that is on fire or smouldering.
• Arrangements must be made in advance for other materials and may require a permit from the Ministry of Environment. Examples of these materials are asbestos and contaminated soil.

Interac, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.