Collection Services Provided at No Cost to Curbside Collection Customers
In 2014 the Province mandated that a producer-run recycling program be implemented as a means of incentivizing reduced packaging and waste by producers. As of January 2015, Recycle BC began overseeing single-family recycling collection in the City of Langley and the City was no longer involved in the curbside recycling collection program. At that time the City eliminated the recycling component of the utility fee on residential tax notices and the service is now provided at no cost to curbside collection customers.
The new contractor, GFL Environmental, is enforcing collection rules more vigilantly than had been done in the past. Recycle BC has determined that proper sorting is imperative to the success of the recycling program as contamination results in recycling being redirected to the landfill. This will mean that we all need to be more diligent in sorting our recyclables. For more information please visit https://recyclebc.ca/langley/.
If you have any questions or concerns about the curbside collection program, please contact the collection contractor, GFL Environmental, at 778.765.3662 or srrecycle@gflenv.com. If unsatisfied with their response, then contact Recycle BC at 778-588-9504; Toll Free 1-855-875-3596 or info@recyclebc.ca.
We recognize that this transition has presented some frustration to our residents. We all share the common goal of seeing this program succeed as it is an important piece in protecting our environment.
Thank you for your patience and your commitment to recycling during this transition period.
Garbage is collected every second week according to the schedule for your zone noted in the 2021 Residential Waste Collection Guide. Green Can waste (kitchen organics such as bones, meat, eggshells, leftovers, grease and leaves, grass clippings, branches, etc.) and recycling items are picked up weekly.
Please place your garbage cans, recycling bins and bags, and green cans and large paper bags at the curb by 7:30 am. The garbage limit is two 80 litre cans or two 66 cm x 91 cm bags not exceeding 20kg. Note there is no limit on recycling and green can organic waste pick-up. If cans do not have the Green Can decal, it will appear to be a regular garbage can and will result in your green waste not being picked up. Please visit the Green Can Waste section below for more important details on organic waste. Collection trucks collect each group of materials separately between the hours of 7:30 am and 7:00 pm.
Emterra Environmental provides garbage, green waste and large item curbside pickup for City residents. For more information on missed garbage and green waste pick-ups or to report other issues with green can (organic waste) and garbage waste, please contact Emterra Environmental at 604-635-0999 or email col@emterra.ca.
Recycling Recycling collection in Langley City is managed by Recycle BC, who distributes their new collection guide and calendar each spring. For more information on recycling collection, information on missed recycling pick-ups, or to report other issues with recycling service, please contact GFL Environmental at 778.765.3662 or srrecycle@gflenv.com. Collection occurs on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Langley City's online notification tool offers a simple way to help you remember waste collection days. Get a reminder email, tweet, phone call, or import a personalized calendar to iCal, Outlook or Google Calendar. Just enter your address.
To ensure we continue to enjoy a livable, prosperous and sustainable region, Langley City is committed to caring for the environment by reducing landfill waste and supporting the Metro Vancouver Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. Below please find a detailed description of the garbage, recycling, green can/organic waste programs in Langley City.