Over 6 Million lbs of ocean plastic diverted from landfills since 2020
Ocean Plastic Depots have been diverting ocean plastic pollution from landfills since 2020, with seven locations across Canada. From the West coast in BC, to the East coast in NS, we are accepting various materials collected from ocean, beach, and shoreline cleanups.
We Accept select ocean plastic materials at the following locations:
UCLUELET DEPOT
1500 Alaska Pine Road, Ucluelet, V0R 3A0
Open to members 10am – 4pm, Monday – Saturday.
To inquire about membership, please contact us.
qATHET REGIONAL DEPOT
ATLANTIC DEPOT
*FOR ROPE & NETTING ONLY- Download Brochure
3026 Lighthouse Rte, Brooklyn, NS B0J 1H0
For location information please contact us.
WHY OCEAN PLASTIC DEPOTS?
Ocean Plastic Depots support coastal communities to manage the burden of plastic pollution that washes up with every tide. Without infrastructure to divert these materials, literally tonnes of reusable and recyclable marine plastic resources are buried in landfills every year. Ocean Plastic Depots provide communities with a secure site to sort and store debris before onward shipping to Ocean Legacy’s processing facility in Richmond.
These depots also provide a much-needed service for aquaculture, fishing, and marine industries to participate in responsible stewardship practices for their legacy equipment. Collating these materials at depots allows us to ship fewer, larger loads, saving on fuel and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses interested in recycling larger volumes of legacy plastics should contact us for direct shipping enquiries.
Where capacity exists, depots are also equipped with primary processing capabilities, allowing some materials to be repurposed within the communities where they were recovered and reducing the need for onward shipping.
Ultimately, depots reduce waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support ocean stewardship within the communities that need them the most.
What materials are accepted?
Please note: Not all materials listed as accepted are accepted at all depots. Please contact your specific depot for details on what they accept.
What materials are NOT accepted?
Now accepting wetsuits!
Ready to get sorting? Download our handy sorting guide:
DOCK FOAM FLOAT COLLECTION PILOT
Ocean Legacy, in partnership with the Province of BC, and the shíshálh Nation, is launching a pilot program that collects and responsibly manages foam dock floats from within the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan area to better steward the lands and waters in swiya territory.
This summer is the perfect time to ditch the old foam dock floats responsibly!
What happens to the plastic we take in?
The following are some examples of consumer products that have been manufactured with the plastic we take in:
Learn more about what happens to the plastic we take in at Legacy Plastic™
