Garbage Collection

• Place bin at the curb by 7:30 AM on your scheduled garbage collection day. 
• Bin should be placed with the wheels towards your house and with the lid opening towards the street. 
• Leave at least 1 metre (3 feet) of space between each bin and any obstacles such as other bin, parked cars, poles, fences, or mailboxes.
• Ensure the lid is fully closed, overfilled bin may not be collected. 
• Do not block sidewalks or driveways. 
• Store the bin within your property boundary -- in your garage, backyard, side of your home or front yard. Do not store them on the road or sidewalk. 

What's not allowed in your garbage bin

Some items are banned from regular garbage collection. These include:

• Electronics (TVs, computers, phones)
• Paints, solvents, and chemicals
• Batteries
• Large appliances
• Construction and demolition waste
• Recyclable materials like cardboard, glass, and plastic containers
• and more

Resources:

• View the full list of banned materials
• Find a Facility to dispose of banned materials

Pet Waste can be placed in your garbage bin

Dog waste can harm water systems and the environment. It’s not fertilizer and doesn’t break down safely in nature. To keep our parks and environment clean, please:

• Always pick up after your pet.
• Use a bag to collect the waste and tie it securely.
• Place your dog waste in your garbage bin or in the dog waste bins  -- not in recycling or green waste.

Learn more about responsible pet waste disposal from Metro Vancouver.

Bins with over 5% banned materials will be charged a fee

If your garbage contains more than 5% banned or recyclable materials, a 50% surcharge (an extra $32.50 per tonne) will be added to the disposal cost. This fee applies to the entire load and will be billed back to your business, complex, or municipality.

Large Item Pick up

Up to four items can be picked up each year, and they are available to detached single-family dwelling residents by appointment only.