Single family homes and duplexes

We collect residential garbage, food scraps, and yard waste for single family homes and duplexes.

Your household waste collection schedule is based on your location.

Recycling collection services in Vancouver

Recycle BC is the province-wide program responsible for residential recycling services across British Columbia, including curbside and multi-family recycling in Vancouver. The City of Vancouver does not provide recycling collection services.

Check Recycle BC - Vancouver for information and resources related to your recycling services.

Garbage

Dispose of items the right way. Learn what goes in your garbage bin.

Green bin – food scraps and yard waste

Compostable and organic materials like food waste, food scraps, food soiled paper, and yard trimmings belong in the green bin.

Setting out items for collection

Learn how to position bins so that your recycling and waste bins get collected.

Ordering supplies

Stickers for extra garbage bags

Get extra garbage stickers so you can place excess garbage that won't fit in your bin in a garbage bag.

Garbage bins

Steps to ordering garbage bins for your residence. Get rates and suggested sizes.

Green bins

Steps to ordering green bins for your residence. Get sizes and rates.

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