Green bins

Steps to getting or removing a green bin

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  Step 1: Choose the right size

  How much yard waste and food scraps does your household create by collection day? If your bin is always filled to the top, consider a larger bin or an extra bin.

  Important information Dimensions may vary with the make and model of cart.

  120 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2026 rate
  56 cm × 60 cm × 1 m (22 in × 24 in × 40 in)	50 kg	$189

  180 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2026 rate
  63 cm × 76 cm × 1 m (25 in × 30 in × 40 in)	75 kg	$221

  240 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2026 rate
  66 cm × 84 cm × 1.1 m (26 in × 33 in × 43 in)	100 kg	$254

  360 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2026 rate
  76 cm × 91 cm × 1.2 m (30 in × 36 in × 46 in)	150 kg	$320

  Annual rates are billed to your property taxes for green bin collection.

  When flat-rated utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges prior to the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

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  Step 2: Submit your bin request

  Bin request guidelines

  • Only the property owner, or someone authorized by them, can request changes to bin services. This includes:
    • Ordering extra bins
    • Changing bin sizes
    • Removing bins
    • Starting new service
    • Cancelling service.

  Both property owners and tenants may report damaged bins or request same-size replacements for missing bins.

  • A $25 fee applies to each cart size change request. This fee also applies when starting or ending City service. If you request changes for both your garbage and green bins at the same time (including new service), only one $25 fee will be charged. All applicable fees will appear on the property owner’s main property tax notice issued in late May. 
  • For single family homes and duplexes, if you cancel service you will continue to be charged a fee for the smallest sized bin.

  Order through our online portal

  Access and manage your garbage and green bin service online or in the VanCollect app:

  • Report damaged or missing bins
  • Order additional bins or change bin size
  • Request removal of bins
  • Request new service or cancel service

  Manage your existing binsStart or end service

  Information icon Only the property owner or a person authorized by the property owner can request extra bins, change bin sizes, remove bins, request new service, or cancel service.

  Property owners, as well as tenants, can report damage to bins, or request same-sized bins to replace missing bins.

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  Step 3: Label your bin

  When you receive your new green bin, write your address with a permanent marker in the white space on the lid and record the serial number which is located on the front of the bin.  

  Information icon  Bins are considered permanently damaged and not reusable if they are marked outside the designated white space on the lid. When marking your bin, stay within the white area.  

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  Step 4: Maintain your bin

  Bins are the property of the City of Vancouver, and must remain usable at all times. However, it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain their bin and keep it clean.     

  Replacing damaged bins increases the cost of service for all customers.