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Waste & recycling in Mission, BC

The City provides manual curbside collection to eligible homes and operates the Mission Landfill and Recycling Depot. Service differs for multi-family, rural and business properties, so confirm the program that applies to the address.

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At a glance

  • Municipality: City of Mission
  • Region: Fraser Valley Regional District
  • Garbage: Every two weeks for eligible single-family and duplex homes
  • Recycling: Mixed packaging and paper every week
  • Organics: Food and yard waste every week
  • Glass: Bottles and jars in the black box every two weeks
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What can go into a dumpster in Mission?

Private haulers and receiving facilities set load rules. Confirm accepted material, required separation, destination, weight allowance and extra charges in writing before a container arrives.

Mission Landfill applies a surcharge to unsorted loads and requires listed recyclable and compostable materials to be separated. Sorting a project load before hauling can avoid contamination and added cost.

Common private-bin loads (confirm first)

  • Non-hazardous household cleanout waste
  • Furniture and bulky items accepted by the destination
  • Residential renovation debris accepted by the hauler and facility
  • Source-separated wood, metal, gypsum, concrete or other recoverable material

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Food waste, yard trimmings and clean wood
  • Paper, cardboard, containers, glass, metal and stewardship products
  • Paint, pesticides, gasoline, oil and other hazardous products
  • Batteries, electronics, propane cylinders and appliances
  • Asbestos-containing material, pre-1990 gypsum, contaminated soil, liquids and unknown material

Some controlled materials require separate handling, advance confirmation or another facility. Never mix suspected asbestos or old gypsum into a general renovation bin.

How residential collection works

Eligible single-family and duplex properties receive the full curbside program. Multi-family properties receive recycling and compost service but arrange garbage privately; rural and industrial, commercial or institutional properties have different requirements.

Current set-out and sorting basics

Use the address-specific calendar and current City guide:

  • Set out accepted mixed packaging and paper in a blue bin every week
  • Set out food scraps and accepted yard waste for compost collection every week
  • Use no more than two eligible 80-litre garbage containers per unit every two weeks
  • Keep each manually lifted garbage container within the posted 20 kg limit
  • Set out accepted glass bottles and jars separately in the black box on garbage week
  • Place material at the curb between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.; do not set it out overnight because of bears

Mission plans to move from manual bins to automated carts in 2027. Follow the current 2026 calendar and City notices rather than assuming the future cart rules already apply.

Schedules and sorting tools

Collection dates, seasonal events and item directions can change. Use the current City tools before setting material out.

Collection calendar
Check the 2026 calendar, collection limits and service-area map.
Check collection
Recycle Coach
Look up an item, schedule and collection reminders.
Open sorting tool
Recycling rules
Review blue-bin, black-box and depot-only materials.
Review recycling

Drop-off and disposal for Mission

The Mission Landfill accepts eligible FVRD-origin waste and separated materials. The Mission Recycling Depot handles a broad range of residential packaging, electronics and stewardship products.

Confirm current hours, origin restrictions, fees, load preparation and material acceptance before every trip. Secure the load and arrive early enough to finish unloading before closing.

The landfill and recycling depot serve different purposes. Hazardous or stewardship products that are prohibited from landfill disposal may be accepted at the depot when correctly prepared.

Mission Landfill (Minnie’s Pit)

The municipal disposal facility for qualifying waste generated within the Fraser Valley Regional District.

  • 32000 Dewdney Trunk Road, east of Stave Falls Hydro Dam
  • Normally open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with posted holiday closures and early closures
  • Identification may be required to establish waste origin and the applicable rate
  • Typical household garbage, furniture, appliances and eligible renovation waste are accepted
  • Separate banned and recyclable material to avoid the unsorted-load surcharge
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Mission Recycling Depot

A municipal residential drop-off for packaging, paper and many stewardship products not accepted in garbage.

  • 7229 Mershon Street
  • Normally open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., seven days a week
  • Accepts listed paper, containers, glass, film and foam
  • Also accepts listed electronics, paint, household batteries, lights, gasoline and used oil products
  • Call ahead for used-oil availability and confirm item-specific limits
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Large items, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Eligible curbside homes have a seasonal spring cleanup for limited extra garbage and bulky items. At other times, use the landfill, reuse and recycling options or a private service.

Private hauling or bin rental

For renovations and larger cleanouts

Confirm accepted materials, separation, weight allowance, destination, surcharges and permit responsibility before booking.

Check landfill rules

Extra and bulky material

For waste outside regular limits

Use tagged extra-garbage bags where eligible, follow the current spring-cleanup instructions, or self-haul accepted material. Donate usable goods and separate depot items.

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Placing dumpsters and storage containers

Keep containers entirely on suitable private property where possible. Any use or closure of a City street, lane or sidewalk for work or construction requires advance Street Use Permit review.

Street Use Permit applications are due at least five working days before work on City roads. The City lists an application, fee, security, $5 million liability insurance naming the City and an approved traffic-management plan among the minimum requirements.

Plan private-property placement

  • Keep the bin and collection vehicle clear of roads, lanes and sidewalks.
  • Protect utilities, drainage, pavement and overhead clearance.
  • Maintain fire, vehicle and pedestrian access.

For public-space impacts

  • Contact Engineering before scheduling delivery.
  • Apply for a Street Use Permit at least five working days in advance.
  • Provide the required traffic plan, insurance, security and fee.
  • Follow every approved location, access, safety and removal condition.
Official resources:Mission Street Use PermitMission Landfill and depotsWaste collection calendar

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