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Waste & recycling in Delta, BC

Use this guide for weekly curbside collection, large-item pickup, recycling depots, the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, and permits for storage bins on roadways.

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At a glance

  • City: Delta, British Columbia
  • Region: Metro Vancouver
  • Curbside: Garbage, recycling and Green Can collected weekly
  • Set-out: By 7:00 am on the designated collection day
  • Disposal: Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72nd Street, Delta
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What can go into a dumpster in Delta?

Private haulers and receiving facilities set load-specific rules. Identify every material, especially renovation debris, before ordering a bin.

Separate reusable, recyclable, compostable and hazardous material. Regional disposal bans and landfill surcharges apply to mixed garbage loads.

Common loads (confirm first)

  • Non-reusable household junk that is not recyclable or compostable
  • Furniture and bulky items outside City program eligibility or limits
  • Construction debris accepted by the selected hauler and facility
  • Wood, gypsum, metal and yard material separated for the appropriate processor

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Asbestos, fuels, chemicals, liquids and other hazardous waste
  • Batteries, electronics, paint, propane cylinders, tires and used oil
  • Food scraps and recyclable materials banned from regional garbage loads
  • Mattresses, gypsum and appliances mixed into general waste

Use stewardship and facility drop-off programs for restricted products. Never hide hazardous material in a mixed load.

Who handles residential collection?

The City provides weekly garbage, recycling and Green Can service to participating curbside properties. Townhome residents should confirm whether they use curbside or shared recycling. Multi-family garbage and food-scrap service may be privately arranged.

Curbside frequency and limits

For properties receiving City curbside service:

  • Garbage, recycling and Green Can materials are collected every week
  • Two standard garbage cans or bags are included; each may be up to 100 L and 25 kg
  • Recycling must be sorted into the designated blue bin, grey bin and yellow bag streams

Extra garbage requires a City garbage sticker. Holiday collections shift by one day for the remainder of the affected week.

Schedules, sorting and bulky-item service

Use Delta’s official pages for the current calendar, item search and booking rules.

Collection schedule
Check the current curbside guide and collection day.
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Large Item Pick-Up
Review accepted items and schedule before set-out.
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Drop-off and disposal options in Delta

The Vancouver Landfill and Zero Waste Centre accepts garbage, paid material streams and many separated residential recyclables. Smaller local depots accept selected packaging and deposit products.

Check current facility rules, limits, hours and fees before loading. Sort material in advance and secure every load.

The landfill is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver but is located at 5400 72nd Street in Delta.

Vancouver Landfill and Zero Waste Centre

A regional disposal facility and residential recycling area located in Delta.

  • Address: 5400 72nd Street, Delta, BC
  • Accepts garbage and designated paid streams including wood, yard trimmings, mattresses and gypsum
  • Its residential recycling area accepts many separated stewardship products and packaging streams at no charge
Facility details

Local recycling depots

Delta lists community depots for flexible plastics, foam packaging and other depot-only recyclables.

  • Tsawwassen Return-It Centre: 5636 12 Avenue
  • Ladner Bottle Depot: 4930 Elliott Street
  • Scott Road Bottle Depot: 12111 86 Avenue, Surrey
View Delta depot list

Large-item pickup, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Start with the City program for eligible items; use a private service for renovations, larger loads or loading labour.

City Large Item Pick-Up

Scheduled service for eligible curbside homes

Eligible households may schedule up to four accepted large household items per calendar year. Items must be booked in advance, manageable by two people, and set out by 7:00 am only on the confirmed day.

Review accepted items and schedule

Private bin or junk removal

For renovation debris and larger cleanouts

A bin is practical when you can load material yourself. Junk removal includes labour. Confirm accepted materials, weight allowance, destination and surcharges before booking.

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Permits for dumpsters and storage bins

Delta requires a Highway Use Permit for storage-bin placement on a roadway. Keep a bin entirely on private property when possible; otherwise obtain approval before delivery.

Contact Delta Engineering before booking a roadway bin. Permit fees apply, and the City determines the supporting documents required for the placement.

Application documents

  • Use the City’s Highway Use Permit application.
  • A site map, photographs, security deposit or traffic management plan may be required.
  • Required insurance must name the City of Delta as additional insured for $5 million.

Placement planning

  • Confirm the exact bin location and duration with Engineering.
  • Plan for safe access, visibility and any effect on traffic or pedestrians.
  • Do not arrange delivery to the road before the permit is approved.
Official resources:Delta Highway Use PermitDelta garbage and recyclingMetro Vancouver disposal bans

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