COVID-19 Updates
To learn more about closures and our response to COVID-19, and for updates on District operations, visit westvancouver.ca/covid.
Garbage & Recycling
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our waste collection staff:
- ensure that all personal hygiene products, used tissues, cleaning cloths, face masks, gloves, and similar items are disposed of in garbage bags.
- securely tie garbage bags. Un-bagged or loose items will not be collected.
- sort materials correctly. Crews are taking extra precautions and will not be sorting through garbage or recycling at the curb.
Replacement boxes & bags
Need replacement blue boxes, grey boxes or bags?
As of July 1, Recycle BC is responsible for recycling in West Vancouver. Recycle BC’s selected collection contractor is Waste Control Services (WCS).
Contact Waste Control Services to request delivery of replacement boxes or bags:
Missed pick-ups
Garbage Pick-Up Schedule
Recycling Collection
Recycling is collected every week in your Blue Box, Grey Box and Yellow Bag. More Information
Green Can, Yard Trimmings & Compost
Green Can and Yard Trimmings are collected every week. Remember, food is not garbage. More Information
Garbage Collection
Garbage is collected every other week. Check your schedule here. More Information
Multi-family & commercial
The municipality does not pick up garbage, yard trimmings or food scraps from multi-unit buildings and businesses. More Information
Public Spaces
Please do your part to dispose of all waste responsibly. Whether you're in a park, municipal facility or on the sidewalk. More Information
Drop-off Depots
For large quantities of items accepted at the curb and much, much more. More Information
collection app & game
Never miss another collection day! Download the WestVanCollect app to get your collection schedule on your phone. Looking to test your knowledge of sorting materials? Play the waste-sorting game! More Information