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Waste & recycling in West Vancouver, BC

The District collects garbage, Green Can material and yard trimmings from eligible homes. Recycle BC separately manages residential packaging and paper collection.

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At a glance

  • Municipality: District of West Vancouver
  • Region: Metro Vancouver
  • Garbage: Every other week for eligible curbside homes
  • Green Can and yard trimmings: Weekly
  • Recycling: Weekly through Recycle BC; pink-box flexible plastics every four weeks
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What can go into a dumpster in West Vancouver?

Private haulers and receiving facilities set load-specific acceptance, weight and contamination rules. Identify each material before booking a bin.

Separate reusable, recyclable, compostable and hazardous products. Metro Vancouver disposal bans and surcharges apply to regional garbage loads.

Common loads (confirm first)

  • Non-reusable household junk
  • Furniture accepted by the selected hauler and facility
  • Approved construction and renovation debris
  • Clean wood, metal, gypsum and yard trimmings separated for the appropriate stream

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Asbestos, chemicals, fuels and biomedical waste
  • Batteries, electronics, propane cylinders, paint and used oil
  • Food scraps and recyclable materials banned from garbage
  • Tires, mattresses, gypsum and appliances mixed into general waste

Never conceal restricted material in a mixed load. Confirm the exact material with both the hauler and receiving facility.

Who handles residential collection?

The District collects garbage, Green Can material and yard trimmings from eligible curbside properties. Recycle BC is responsible for residential packaging and paper; Waste Control Services is its local collection contractor.

Collection frequency and set-out

Check the address-based schedule before every collection day:

  • Garbage is collected every other week
  • Green Can and yard trimmings are collected weekly
  • Blue-box, grey-box and yellow-bag recycling is collected weekly
  • Pink-box flexible plastics are collected every four weeks
  • Set material out between 5 and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, never the night before

Store garbage and food scraps in a wildlife-secure place, then bring containers back in by 9 p.m. Multi-family and commercial properties do not receive District garbage or organics collection.

Schedules, sorting and service help

Use the provider responsible for the material: the District for garbage and organics, or Recycle BC’s contractor for packaging and paper.

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Drop-off and disposal near West Vancouver

The North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre is the principal nearby facility for garbage and separated recycling streams. Smaller depots accept selected stewardship products.

Confirm accepted materials, preparation rules, customer limits, hours and fees before travelling. Depot programs and facility conditions can change.

Pre-sort the load and use the designated free-recycling or paid disposal area at the North Shore facility.

North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre

Metro Vancouver facility with free recycling and paid recycling and garbage areas.

  • Address: 30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver, BC
  • Garbage, mattresses, gypsum, green waste and clean wood are among the paid streams
  • Packaging, electronics, paint, batteries, oil and other products have designated recycling areas
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Local and North Shore depots

Park Royal and North Vancouver depots accept selected beverage containers, packaging and stewardship products; they are not general garbage facilities.

  • Match the depot to the exact item before visiting
  • Keep electronics, paint, batteries, oil, tires and packaging separated
  • Do not leave material outside a depot or in a public space
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Large items, dumpster rental or junk removal?

The District does not collect furniture, mattresses, large appliances or other bulky items at the curb. Choose donation, recycling, confirmed drop-off or private removal.

Reuse, recycle or self-haul

For items you can transport safely

Donate usable goods or match each item to a recycling depot. Confirm paid acceptance at the North Shore facility for remaining bulky waste.

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Private bin or junk removal

For renovations and larger cleanouts

Confirm included weight, loading labour, prohibited materials, destination and surcharges. Multi-family and commercial properties must arrange appropriate private service for non-recycling streams.

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Placing dumpsters and storage containers

Keep a rented bin fully on suitable private property when possible. Occupying a District road, lane, sidewalk, boulevard or other municipal property requires an approved Street Occupancy Permit.

Apply before delivery. The March 2026 request form requires a site plan, traffic-control details when applicable, and proof of at least $2 million liability insurance naming the District as an additional insured.

Plan the placement

  • Ask the hauler to verify that the container fits on private property.
  • Keep sidewalks, sightlines, hydrants, driveways and travel lanes clear.
  • Document the proposed location, dimensions, dates and public-space impacts.

Municipal-property placement

  • Submit the Street Occupancy Request and supporting documents before placement.
  • Arrange any required traffic-control plan and protective measures.
  • Keep the approved permit on site and follow all conditions, dates and restoration requirements.
Official resources:West Vancouver Street Occupancy RequestMetro Vancouver disposal bansWest Vancouver garbage and recycling

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