Regional waste guide
Metro Vancouver waste & recycling
Start with your city guide for local collection rules, then use the regional resources below to check drop-off facilities, disposal restrictions and material-specific options.
Reviewed June 18, 2026
How waste services work in the region
Responsibility is shared. Metro Vancouver plans for waste reduction and recycling and operates regional solid waste facilities, while local collection services and construction requirements vary by municipality.
Check local collection
Use the applicable city guide for curbside schedules, cart rules, large-item programs and municipal depots.
Separate reusable and recyclable material
Search for recycling, donation or stewardship options before treating an item as garbage.
Confirm before drop-off
Facility hours, accepted materials, preparation requirements and fees can change. Verify them with the operator before leaving.
Published Metro Vancouver city guides
These guides contain community-specific collection, drop-off and disposal information. More municipalities will be added as their content is reviewed.
Official regional resources
Use these primary sources for the latest operating details and requirements.
Metro Vancouver solid waste services
Regional waste planning, facilities and programs.
Regional solid waste system map
Public and licensed private recycling, composting, transfer and disposal facilities.
Disposal ban program
Materials restricted from garbage loads and the surcharges that may apply.
Construction and demolition resources
Reuse, recycling, facility and municipal permit guidance for building projects.