Temporary change in access to the Transfer Station starting March 11
Repairs to the truck tunnel deck will begin March 11 and should be completed by April 25. These repairs are required to stop deterioration of the concrete decking and make sure the structure is safe.
The entrance to the residential tipping floor will be closed during construction. Instead, residents can use the commercial tipping floor during these hours:
- Monday to Friday: 5pm to 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 6pm
- Good Friday (April 18): 9am to 5pm
- Easter Monday (April 21): 9am to 5pm
Note:
- Commercial customers will not be affected.
- There are no restrictions for customers dropping off yard trimmings only.
- Zero Waste Centre on Yukon Street will not be affected.
- Mattresses and box springs will be accepted during the times shown above.
Other disposal options for residents
Residential customers who can’t make it to the Transfer Station during the adjusted hours are encouraged to:
- Dispose of their items at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta
- Hold on to items until repairs are completed
- Take items to another Metro Vancouver disposal facility External website, opens in new tab
- Hire a private junk removal company
The Vancouver South Transfer Station is for commercial and residential customers to dispose of garbage, and to drop off select recyclable materials.
Wood products with glue
Wood products with glue (such as plywood, particle board, and oriented strand board) are no longer accepted for recycling, and must be separated from clean wood waste for disposal as garbage.
Transfer Station location
Caution: You must enter from the east. Left turns are not permitted by vehicles arriving from the west.
Address
377 West Kent Ave North
Vancouver, V5X 2X1
Hours of operation
Information icon Repairs to the truck tunnel deck between March 11 and April 25 will temporarily affect access. Review adjusted hours.
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 5:30am to 7pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 8am to 6pm |
| Christmas Day and New Year's Day | Closed |
| All other statutory holidays unless otherwise noted | 9am to 5pm |
Visit the Vancouver Zero Waste Centre (formerly the Recycling Depot) at 8588 Yukon St, to drop off a wide range of materials for reuse and recycling, free of charge.
Material accepted and fees
Materials accepted at other locations
Use the Waste Wizard to find drop-off locations.
Surcharges for banned materials and unsecured loads
You will pay a surcharge if your garbage load contains banned materials that have not been separated for recycling or proper disposal, or if your load is not secured using tarps or ropes to prevent litter.
Payment options
We accept payment by cash, debit card, business cheques, and all credit cards.
There are conditions when paying with a cheque or credit card, and when dropping items off using a rental vehicle.
Sort your load before drop-off to avoid extra fees
If you have a mixed load of items, you may:
- Weigh in, then drop off one item type at a time, and loop back to the weigh scales after each item is dropped off and fees will be based on each item type
- Weigh all items at once and dispose of everything at the garbage rate
We encourage you to sort your load before drop-off to ensure you do not have to pay additional fees.