The AlarmRecycle program began this month to encourage British Columbians to recycle old smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and combination alarms at facilities across the province, free of charge.
Richmond residents can returns alarms to the South Van Bottle Depot at 34 East 69th Avenue, located between Ontario Street and Main Street.
Residents can also ditch antiquated alarms at Go Green Depot & Recycling at 2286 Ontario Street, near Seventh Avenue.
There are more than 40 alarm-recycling locations in B.C.
The program is funded by a tax applied to new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
We recommend people test fire alarms monthly, replace battery operated ones annually, and electricity-powered ones every 10 years, said Deputy Fire Chief Kim Howell in a press release.
Carbon monoxide detectors should be tested regularly to assure the device is working, according to Howell.
For more information on the AlarmRecycle program, including drop off hours and other locations, please visit www.alarmrecycle.ca
