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BC Recyclepedia

BC Recyclepedia

by Recycling Council of British Columbia

3 ratings
52 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
February 12, 2012
Updated
October 3, 2023

Developer

Recycling Council of British Columbia
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About

Easily find recycling options for over 70 materials across British Columbia. Get a list of the 10 nearest depots based on your location, with detailed information including addresses, hours, and contact details.

✓Recycling options for 70+ materials
✓Find nearest depots via GPS
✓Depot details: address, hours, contact
✓Over 1,000 drop-off locations
✓Call RCBC Recycling Hotline
✓Launch directions to depots
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What users say about BC Recyclepedia

Reviews of BC Recyclepedia are mostly negative: the Lifestyle app is rated 3.7/5 from 3 App Store ratings. What users like most: helpful for searching drop-off locations, good resource for zero-waste lifestyle. Top complaints: app crashes frequently, not helpful for users outside Vancouver. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful for searching drop-off locations
  • 💡Good resource for zero-waste lifestyle
  • 👍Easy to search common items
  • 👍Informative about recycling
  • 👍Works well for some users
  • 👍User-friendly and simple layout

Negative things

  • 👎App crashes frequently
  • 👎Not helpful for users outside Vancouver
  • 👎Location data inaccurate or limited
  • 👎Lacks search functionality
  • 👎Difficult to categorize items
  • 👎App not updated
  • 👎Missing common package types
  • 👎Unreadable with large font settings
  • 👎Dark mode issues
  • 👎Requires location services to avoid crashing
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What's New in BC Recyclepedia

3.3.3

October 3, 2023

What's New: Fix for mapping error

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Not working!

Tried repeatedly and just gives and error and says try again later.
Wanted to see if it could “find” the new Radium Transfer Station.
CCanuck2018

This is Vancouver Recyclepedia, not BC Recyclepedia

I was looking for a location drop off batteries for recycling, all listed were locations in Vancouver.

Not helpful!!! 👎👎👎
IIceMan-IceMan

Not a good resource

Drop off location for requested items was 4-15 hours drive away. When asking for my location, please provide information for my location. Not a helpful App
RRrocking ronny

What happened

This app stopped working on my phone. What changed?
RRecycle-blocked

Won't run

Useless.
Ccpthngr
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App crashes on startup

Bug

App crashes when opening

Bug

App crashes when selecting an item

Bug

App crashes when trying to look up item

Bug

App crashes when trying to find where to take something

Bug

App crashes when a menu item is selected

Bug

App crashes constantly

Bug

App not working on iOS

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App gives errors and says try again later

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Dark mode not supported

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Font is black as well as background in dark mode

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App does not scale to settings for large font

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to choose location

Feature

Provide information for user's specific location

Feature

Integrate Google Maps

Feature

Individual item search capability

Feature

Add feature to suggest new items for recycling info

Feature

FAQ

What does the BC Recyclepedia app do?

The BC Recyclepedia app helps you find recycling options for over 70 different materials and products across British Columbia. It uses your phone's location to show you the 10 nearest recycling depots, providing detailed information for each.

How do I find recycling depots with this app?

To find recycling depots, simply select the material you want to recycle. The app will then display a list of the 10 closest depots based on your current GPS location. Ensure location services are enabled for the app.

What information is available for each recycling depot?

For each depot, you can find a detailed summary including its address, a map, operating hours, contact information, and any specific notes about other recycling programs collected there. This helps you prepare for your visit.

Is the BC Recyclepedia app free to use?

Yes, the BC Recyclepedia app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a straightforward tool for finding recycling information.

What if I have more questions about recycling?

If you have additional questions that aren't answered by the app's depot information, you have the option to call The RCBC Recycling Hotline directly from the app. This provides a direct line for further assistance.