Your recycling depot is the best in BC.
Good morning from the Valley — the fields are talking, the rivers are moving, and we've got stories from five communities that matter. And speaking of things that matter, can you believe our own GFL Environmental Depot right here in Abbotsford just got named a top BC collector for 2025? It's not every day you see a recycling plant getting awards, but honestly, out here in the Valley, we take our land pretty seriously, and that includes what we put back into it.
### Why This Matters for Us
It’s easy to think of waste management as just… waste, you know? But when a place like the GFL depot, which many of us probably just drive past on Gladwin Road on our way to Costco, gets this kind of recognition, it’s a big deal. It tells us a few things:
* **We're doing our part:** This isn't just about the depot; it's about all of us, from the berry farmers to the folks living near Mill Lake, actually bothering to sort our recyclables. * **Local jobs and expertise:** These facilities employ people right here in Abbotsford, folks who are figuring out better ways to handle our garbage and keep things out of the landfill. * **Protecting the ALR:** Every bit of land we save from being a dump is another piece of the Agricultural Land Reserve preserved for growing our food. This is crucial for the future of our farmlands, our *roti* and our *subzi* (bread and vegetables).
This award isn't just a pat on the back for a company; it’s a quiet nod to the fact that even in the everyday grind, Abbotsford is pushing to be a bit greener, a bit cleaner. It’s about more than just trash; it’s about how we choose to live alongside our precious fields and rivers. For a community that knows the value of hard work and keeping things tidy, it's a moment of quiet pride.
Harpreet Gill-Thiessen, MiTL Sports Desk.
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