Disposal of larger tanks in GVRD

gmann · #1 05-10-2016, 05:10 PM

no one wants it for free? WOW that's a first.

gobytron · #2 05-10-2016, 05:30 PM

Lol.

It's not leaking but there is a crack.

I'm not willing to fix or take the risk either.

TO be honest, 3 different people committed to picking it up and subsequently flaked.

I was only selling it for 50 bucks (minus canopy) so it's now at the point where it's more worth the hassle to dispose of it than sell it.

Seems like tarp and smash is my best option?

gmann · #3 05-10-2016, 05:33 PM

yup... TOO many flakes on here.

and yes, sledge hammer and tarp would be the most fun here lol

gobytron · #4 05-10-2016, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmann

yup... TOO many flakes on here.

and yes, sledge hammer and tarp would be the most fun here lol

lol.

Agreed.

Though to be fair, way more interest in the buy and sell in general in the winter months...

Summer is tough for whatever reason.

brisco · #5 05-10-2016, 07:09 PM

The city of Vancouver used to have a huge recycling facility on Marine drive where you could bring items in. Not sure if it is still there or if they would take your tank, but it might be worth a call or a google.

gobytron · #6 05-10-2016, 07:31 PM

Hey.

I'm trying to have others who have already done the googling and calling around do the work for me...lol

Seriously though,nobody from Canreef has ever had to dispose of a large, intact tank?

Ryanerickson · #7 05-10-2016, 07:53 PM

In surrey we can get a few items a year picked up I have had a tank picked up no problem years ago.few months ago I broke down a tank smashed the panels in a tarp then dumped in recycle bin they took it no issues.

Myka · #8 05-11-2016, 03:16 AM

Put a FREE ad up on Kijiji with the details and a pic telling them to go to 900 block of Bob Street. Put the tank at the end of your driveway, or on your lawn. Put a FREE sign on it. It will dispose of itself.

I've gotten rid of so many things this way...disgusting old vacuum, window blinds, old mirrors, rickety chair, used clothing/towels. It's amazing what people will take when it's free.

moosehead · #9 05-11-2016, 04:11 AM

you should experiment on it see if you can cut it in half with a saw and a tile blade or something. nice to know if these thing are possible or easy.

kyl · #10 05-10-2016, 05:52 PM

Sorry Goby, but for Coquitlam you can't put them out for recycle. It would have to go somewhere like Wastech, city won't pick that up.