Green bins

Steps to getting 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	2019 rate
  56 cm × 60 cm × 1 m (22 in × 24 in × 40 in)	50 kg	$143

  180 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2019 rate
  63 cm × 76 cm × 1 m (25 in × 30 in × 40 in)	75 kg	$167

  240 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2019 rate
  66 cm × 84 cm × 1.1 m (26 in × 33 in × 43 in)	100 kg	$192

  360 L

  Dimensions (width x depth x height	Maximum weight	2019 rate
  76 cm × 91 cm × 1.2 m (30 in × 36 in × 46 in)	150 kg	$242

  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: Order your bin

  Option A: Replacing missing bins with same-sized bins or reporting damaged bins

  Homeowners and tenants may report damage to bins or request same-sized bins to replace missing bins.

  Order replacement bins or report damaged bins online

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  Option B: Getting extra bins, changing sizes, and removing bins

  Only a homeowner can order extra bins, change sizes, or request we remove bins.

  Phone 3-1-1. Our representatives will ask for your:

  • Name, address, and daytime phone number
  • Service requested
  • Current bin size (if applicable)
  • Bin size wanted

  Important information Every calendar year, homeowners can exchange a bin for a different size or order an additional bin. After that, you will be charged $25 per exchange, billed on your main property tax notice in late May.

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  Step 3: Label your bin

  Once you receive your new green bin, write your address in the white space provided on the lid of the bin.

  Bins are the property of the City of Vancouver and must remain usable. Bins are permanently damaged if they are marked outside the designated white space on the lid.

  Replacing damaged bins increases the cost of service for customers.