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Waste & recycling in Chilliwack, BC

The City provides cart-based garbage, recycling and compost collection to eligible homes, with separate monthly glass and flexible-plastics collection. Other properties arrange service that meets local source-separation rules.

Weekly compost Biweekly garbage Biweekly recycling Monthly glass & flexible plastics

At a glance

  • Municipality: City of Chilliwack
  • Region: Fraser Valley Regional District
  • Garbage: Black cart every two weeks
  • Recycling: Blue cart every two weeks, alternating with garbage
  • Organics: Green cart every week
  • Glass / flexible plastics: Separate grey and pink bins monthly
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What can go into a dumpster in Chilliwack?

Private haulers set bin rules, while the receiving facility controls final acceptance. Confirm the load type, destination, sorting requirements and weight allowance in writing before delivery.

The Fraser Valley requires compostables and recyclables to be separated from garbage. A mixed bin is not a substitute for sorting recoverable or regulated material.

Common private-bin loads (confirm first)

  • Non-hazardous household cleanout waste
  • Furniture and bulky waste accepted by the receiving facility
  • Construction debris accepted by the hauler and facility
  • Source-separated wood, metal, concrete or other recoverable material

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste
  • Recyclable packaging, paper, glass and flexible plastics
  • Paint, solvents, pesticides, fuels and household hazardous waste
  • Batteries, electronics, propane cylinders and stewardship products
  • Asbestos, biomedical waste, contaminated soil, liquids and unknown material

Bailey Landfill has disposal bans and special procedures for controlled materials, including asbestos. Review the current facility page before loading.

How residential collection works

The City changed to its current automated cart program on May 1, 2026. Most single-family homes and duplexes are eligible; multi-family and business properties generally arrange private service.

Current set-out and sorting basics

Use the address-specific calendar and current City sorting guide:

  • Use the green cart weekly for accepted food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard waste
  • Set out the black garbage cart every two weeks, alternating with the blue recycling cart
  • Place accepted packaging and paper loose in the blue cart with the lid closed
  • Use the grey bin for glass bottles and jars and the pink bin for clean flexible plastics
  • Set out grey and pink bins once per month on their scheduled day
  • Use wildlife-resistant carts and follow wildlife-area timing where required

Only City-provided carts and bins are accepted in the current program. Collection dates and alerts are address-specific.

Schedules and sorting tools

Use the current City pages and mobile app for dates, reminders and item-specific directions.

Collection program and schedule
Review current frequencies, service updates and calendar links.
Check collection
Curbside Collection App
Look up a schedule, reminders and the Waste Wizard.
Open app page
Recycling rules
Check blue-cart sorting and excess-recycling options.
Review recycling

Drop-off and disposal for Chilliwack

Bailey Sanitary Landfill accepts eligible local waste and selected separated materials. Municipal and bottle depots handle different recyclable and stewardship products.

Check the current facility page before every trip for origin restrictions, hours, fees, bans and special preparation rules. Secure the load and be prepared to unload it yourself.

A recycling depot is not a general garbage facility. Search the item and confirm acceptance at the specific location before travelling.

Bailey Sanitary Landfill

The City disposal facility for eligible waste generated in its stated service area, with separate options for some recoverable material.

  • 5940 Matheson Road, off Bailey Road
  • Open daily 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except posted holiday closures
  • Fees are weight-based and minimum charges apply
  • Food waste, yard waste and other listed materials are banned from garbage
  • Special documentation and preparation apply to asbestos waste
Check landfill rules

Local recycling and bottle depots

The City directory identifies locations for packaging, deposit containers and other depot-only materials.

  • Acceptance differs by depot
  • Separate and prepare materials before arrival
  • Check current hours and quantity limits
  • Use the City Waste Wizard for item-specific options
Find a depot

Large items, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Extra garbage may use the City tag program or be self-hauled to Bailey Landfill. Large cleanouts, renovation loads and pickup service are handled through private providers.

Private hauling or bin rental

For renovations and large cleanouts

Confirm accepted material, sorting, included weight, surcharges, receiving facility and permit responsibility before booking.

Check Bailey Landfill rules

Excess and bulky waste

For waste outside the regular cart

Use an approved tag for eligible extra garbage or take accepted loads to Bailey. Reuse usable goods and route recyclable or stewardship items to the correct depot.

Review extra-garbage optionsFind recycling depots

Placing dumpsters and storage containers

Keep a bin or storage pod entirely on suitable private property where possible. The City Highway Works permit form expressly includes bins and pods when their placement uses a road, sidewalk or boulevard.

The City requires the complete application package at least five days before work. Requirements include a traffic-management plan, valid Chilliwack business licence and specified liability insurance.

Plan private-property placement

  • Keep the container and collection vehicle off roads, sidewalks and boulevards.
  • Protect utilities, drainage, pavement and overhead clearance.
  • Maintain fire, vehicle and pedestrian access.

For public-space placement

  • Contact Engineering and apply for a Highway Works permit before delivery.
  • Provide the required traffic-management plan and application documents.
  • Submit at least five days before the proposed start.
  • Follow every approved location, safety, access and removal condition.
Official resources:Chilliwack Highway Works permitBailey Sanitary LandfillCurbside collection program

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