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Waste & recycling in Belcarra, BC

Belcarra does not provide regular curbside waste collection. Authorized residents take sorted household garbage, organics, recycling and listed electronics to the Village-operated Waste and Recycle Depot (WARD).

Depot-based service Household waste Organics and green waste Separated recycling

At a glance

  • Municipality: Village of Belcarra
  • Region: Metro Vancouver
  • Collection model: Resident drop-off; no regular curbside route
  • Local facility: Waste and Recycle Depot near Village Hall
  • Posted hours: 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays
Check WARD details Read the waste bylaw

What can go into a dumpster in Belcarra?

WARD is for separated residential materials and is not a construction dumpster. For a rented bin, identify every material and confirm the receiving facility before booking.

Construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste, large appliances, mattresses, tires, soil and many other trade-waste materials are not accepted as ordinary household garbage at WARD.

Common private-bin loads (confirm first)

  • Bagged non-recyclable household garbage
  • Furniture accepted by the chosen hauler and receiving facility
  • Approved construction and renovation debris
  • Separated clean wood, metal, gypsum, concrete and other recoverable materials sent to an appropriate facility

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Food scraps, green waste, cardboard and recyclable containers
  • Paint, solvents, fuels, batteries, pesticides and biomedical waste
  • Electronics, propane cylinders, used oil and other stewardship products
  • Asbestos-containing material, contaminated soil and liquids

Never conceal hazardous or restricted material. Ask the hauler and receiving facility about testing, packaging and advance approval.

How residential service works

Residents sort and self-haul household materials to WARD. The facility page currently lists dedicated containers for cardboard, organics/green waste, household waste, mixed recyclables and electronics.

WARD access and sorting rules

Check current signs and notices every visit because available bins can temporarily change:

  • WARD is near the Public Works Yard and Village Hall at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road
  • Posted operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday through Tuesday; the depot is closed Wednesdays
  • Access is limited to authorized users; vehicle access uses a Village-issued security token
  • Sort every load into the designated container and never leave material outside a bin
  • The published bylaw limits domestic garbage to two conventional bags in any four-calendar-day period

The Village posts outages and changes when a bin is unavailable. Confirm the live WARD page before taking material to the depot.

Depot rules and material searches

Use the Village page for current local service and regional tools for materials WARD does not accept.

WARD service page
Check current bins, hours and notices.
View depot details
Belcarra waste bylaw
Review eligibility, limits and prohibited materials.
Read the bylaw
Metro Vancouver Recycles
Find reuse, recycling and disposal options by item.
Search materials

Drop-off and disposal for Belcarra

WARD handles limited, source-separated household streams. Take renovation debris, oversized loads, hazardous materials and other excluded items to an appropriate regional or stewardship facility.

Check current hours, accepted materials, quantity limits and fees before leaving. Secure every load during transport.

Metro Vancouver disposal bans and surcharges apply at regional garbage facilities. Separate recyclable and stewardship materials before arrival.

Belcarra Waste and Recycle Depot (WARD)

Village-operated drop-off for authorized Belcarra users and the specific residential streams listed on site.

  • Near 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC
  • Posted hours: 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Wednesdays
  • Listed streams include cardboard, organics/green waste, household waste, mixed recyclables and electronics
  • Use only the correct marked bin and follow all posted instructions
Check WARD details

United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre

Metro Vancouver facility with separate recycling and garbage drop-off areas.

  • Address: 995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam, BC
  • Free and paid recycling options depend on material and quantity
  • Garbage and selected renovation materials are charged by weight
  • Confirm acceptance before transporting hazardous, oversized or construction material
Facility details

Large items, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Belcarra’s bylaw allows the Village to schedule tagged large-item pickup and roadside chipping on designated dates, but these are not regular weekly services. Check current Village notices before placing anything roadside.

Village special collection

Only when dates and rules are announced

Obtain any required disposal tag and follow the announced material, size, placement and timing rules. Do not set items out based only on a past event.

Check Village notices

Private bin or junk removal

For cleanouts and renovation projects

Confirm container size, included weight, prohibited materials, destination, access requirements and all charges in writing.

Search regional options

Placing dumpsters and storage containers

Keep a rented container entirely on suitable private property whenever possible. Occupying a municipal road allowance requires advance approval from the Village.

Belcarra’s Road Use Permit application expressly covers temporary road use of less than 60 days. Contact Village Hall before delivery so staff can confirm whether the proposed bin location requires a permit, drawings, fees, security deposit or other conditions.

Plan private-property placement

  • Keep the container and collection truck within the property.
  • Protect septic systems, drainage, utilities, trees and soft ground.
  • Maintain fire access, sightlines and safe pedestrian movement.

If public space may be affected

  • Apply before reserving or delivering the container.
  • Provide the site, proposed dates, dimensions and a description or drawing.
  • Follow all safety, security, restoration and removal conditions.
Official resources:Belcarra Road Use Permit applicationBelcarra waste and recycling bylawMetro Vancouver disposal bans

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