Update: On May 31, that the 撸奶社区DOX facility will not be ready to open on June 1.
During the delay, the existing GFL depot on Queens Way will continue to provide service to residents until June 14, 2024
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Soon after Squamish's Graham Blake steps out of his vehicle at the soon-to-be-new recycle depot site on Government Road, a man in a pick-up pulls up at the old Greyhound Bus location.
"Is this the place for the recycling?" the man asks.
Blake shakes his head, "No, no. June 1. GFL is still open for another month."
Blake, who took over as chair of the board of directors for the non-profit 撸奶社区ReBuild 18 months ago, also represents the new non-profit 撸奶社区DOX, which aims to be a new circular economy community hub.
The 40446 Government Road location, will also soon be the new home of .
"Bringing together reuse and recycling at one convenient location for the community seemed to make perfect sense," Blake said in an email to The 撸奶社区.
"Looking at the requirements of both organizations, there were just so many synergies available. With a location central to all 撸奶社区residents, more parking, and better protection from the elements, visitors can look forward to a greatly improved experience."
He added that the umbrella location, or hub, is named 撸奶社区DOX as part of a bigger vision.
撸奶社区ReBuild will be moving a little after the recycle depot moves to the location from GFL.
"Having learned from the District of 撸奶社区of the planned closure of the existing public recycling depot at GFL, we approached with the idea of co-locating a new depot alongside 撸奶社区ReBuild," Blake said.
Gesturing at the wide open lot behind the former bus depot (which was most recently home to 撸奶社区Rafting), Blake explains the hub is designed to host a wide range of organizations, events, and activities "with the common goal of promoting and enabling more sustainable behaviours in daily life."
(Business DreamLife Sea to Sky Luxury Mattress Outlet will remain on the left side of the property.)
The back lot of the property will be fenced and contain three 40-foot shipping containers.
"Imagine, if you will, something more Granville Island-esque, kind of compound. 撸奶社区ReBuild material will go inside the shipping containers and inside the retail store, and under the public canopy," Blake explained.
"Then, on the backside of that will be the recycle bins, and all the other receptacles."
The recycling facilities will be available to the public starting June 1 and open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Have an idea for 撸奶社区DOX?
Blake said 撸奶社区DOX representatives are open to suggestions and would love to hear from anyone with an interesting idea or concept who is looking for a physical venue to come and test it out.
"There will also be lots of opportunities for volunteer involvement all-round," he said.
"Things will start small, but with the support of residents, we will be working hard to help everyone waste less and rebuild more, for a more sustainable Squamish."
For more information, email [email protected].
