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Waste & recycling in Prince George, BC

The City collects residential garbage, Recycle BC manages residential packaging and paper collection, and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George operates local disposal and recycling facilities.

Weekly garbage Recycle BC collection Yard-waste drop-off Foothills landfill

At a glance

  • Municipality: City of Prince George
  • Region: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
  • Garbage: City cart collection by zone
  • Recycling: Recycle BC curbside collection
  • Food scraps: No municipal curbside organics cart
  • Primary disposal: Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
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What can go into a dumpster in Prince George?

A rented dumpster is private service. Confirm the receiving facility, accepted materials, sorting rules and load limits with the hauler before filling it.

Sorting demolition, land-clearing and construction materials can cost less than disposing of a mixed load at Foothills. Keep recyclable and controlled materials separate.

Common private-bin loads (confirm first)

  • Bagged non-hazardous household garbage
  • Furniture, mattresses and other bulky material accepted at Foothills
  • Construction debris such as concrete, asphalt, roofing and drywall
  • Source-separated wood, metal and other recoverable project material

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Paint, solvents, pesticides, fuels, batteries and other hazardous products
  • Liquids, hot ashes, explosives, radioactive material and ignitable waste
  • Asbestos or contaminated soil without the required Regional District permit
  • Refrigerant appliances, propane tanks, used oil and recyclable packaging mixed into garbage

Controlled waste, including asbestos, requires advance authorization and is accepted only at Foothills. Contact the Regional District before loading or transporting it.

How residential collection works

Prince George uses colour-coded collection zones. The City collects garbage carts, while Recycle BC's contractor collects sorted residential packaging and paper on a separate schedule.

Set-out and sorting basics

Use the address-based schedules and current collection instructions:

  • Put the garbage cart out between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on collection day
  • Close the lid fully and do not leave excess garbage beside the cart
  • Provide two metres of clearance from vehicles and recycling containers
  • Remove carts and recycling containers from the curb by 7:00 p.m.
  • Store garbage in a bear-resistant location between collections
  • Keep curbside recycling sorted; take flexible plastics, foam and other depot-only material to an approved depot

Apartment, strata, business and rural services may differ. Confirm responsibility with the property manager, collector or Regional District.

Schedules and sorting tools

Garbage and recycling are operated separately, so check both schedules for your address.

City garbage schedule
Find the current zone calendar and cart rules.
Check garbage
Recycle BC schedule
Check collection dates and accepted packaging and paper.
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Regional waste options
Review disposal, recycling and composting programs.
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Drop-off and disposal for Prince George

Foothills accepts household, bulky and construction waste. Vanway handles small household loads and diversion streams; Quinn Street is a recycling depot and does not accept garbage.

Secure every load and check current hours, fees and material rules before leaving. Commercial and large loads must go to Foothills rather than Vanway.

Paint, fuels, pesticides and other prohibited hazardous materials are not accepted through ordinary Regional District garbage service. Use the appropriate provincial stewardship program or contact Environmental Services.

Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

The primary regional facility for household, commercial, bulky and construction waste, with several diversion streams.

  • 6595 Foothills Boulevard
  • Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except posted closures
  • Furniture, mattresses, bulky waste, drywall and construction material accepted under current fee rules
  • Controlled waste requires a permit or approval before arrival
Check Foothills landfill

Vanway Regional Transfer Station

A neighbourhood-scale site for small residential garbage loads, Recycle BC material, yard waste and selected products.

  • 6556 Broddy Road
  • Open daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except posted holiday closures
  • City residents pay the current small-load garbage fee
  • No commercial or large garbage loads
Check Vanway station

Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot

A recycling-only depot for Recycle BC materials, yard waste, scrap metal and selected automotive products.

  • 1687 Quinn Street South
  • Open daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except posted holiday closures
  • Accepts depot-only foam, flexible plastics and glass
  • Does not accept household garbage
Check Quinn Street depot

Large items, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Prince George does not advertise routine municipal curbside bulky-item pickup. Reuse suitable goods, self-haul accepted items or book a private service.

Private hauling or bin rental

For cleanouts and project waste

Confirm material restrictions, weight allowance, sorting charges, final destination and responsibility for any placement permit.

Review Foothills rules

Self-haul bulky items

For furniture and excess garbage

Take large loads, furniture and mattresses to Foothills. Vanway is limited to small residential loads.

Check landfill details

Placing dumpsters and storage containers

Keep a container entirely on suitable private property where possible. Placing equipment or materials in a municipal roadway, sidewalk or boulevard requires a Highway Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit.

The City currently requires an application, fees, a security deposit and proof of $5 million general liability insurance for right-of-way occupancy. Confirm requirements before reserving delivery.

Plan private-property placement

  • Keep the bin and collection truck off sidewalks and roadways.
  • Protect pavement, utilities and drainage.
  • Maintain sightlines, emergency access and safe pedestrian routes.

For public right-of-way placement

  • Apply for the occupancy permit before delivery.
  • Provide the location, duration and placement details.
  • Submit insurance and any traffic-management information requested by the City.
  • Follow all approved access, signage, inspection and removal conditions.
Official resources:Prince George highways bylaw permitsRegional waste managementControlled-waste requirements

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