Waste and Recycling Pickup in Vancouver, BC

With WM, you’ll find a partner that is committed to improving our local environment, especially in Vancouver. We provide curbside garbage and recycling services to residents throughout British Columbia including areas like Burnaby, Richmond and Surrey. We offer a variety of different-sized totes and bins all at affordable prices for Vancouver area homeowners. Your "near me" search has brought you to the right place. Check for service availability now.

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Vancouver Area Waste Pickup

We can help you manage your home waste efficiently with reliable curbside garbage pickup service in Vancouver.

Vancouver Area Recycling Pickup

Recycling should be easy. As your home recycling partner in Vancouver, we help your mixed recyclables find their next best use.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Garbage Pickup in the Vancouver, BC Area

We are honored to be your neighbor - working, living and playing in the local Vancouver area. We go above and beyond to keep our towns and environment as clean and safe as possible.

The following hazardous household waste items should NOT be treated as everyday garbage and should NOT be disposed of curbside, in your totes, bins or carts:
Batteries
Electronics
Fluorescent light bulbs
Paint and paint cans
Used motor oil & filters
Prescription medications
Waste Management has drop off locations across Canada. Visit these locations to properly dispose of your aforementioned household hazardous waste.
The following items are included in everyday garbage. These items can be placed in your curbside totes, bins, cans or containers.
Diapers
Disposable razors
Cactus & palm branches
Cat litter & pet feces
Glassware & ceramic dishes/cups
Hoses & wire
Juice boxes/pouches
Non-fluorescent light bulbs
Sheet glass (windows, mirrors, etc.)
Foam cups or packing materials
Treated wood (painted, stained, etc.)
What about coronavirus-related items? Many people are purchasing N95 masks to combat COVID-19. Are you wondering if these masks can be recycled in your hometown of Vancouver? The answer is yes. Most masks are made of polypropylene and can be recycled. Latex gloves on the other hand, are generally not recycled. Biohazardous materials should always be disposed of in a proper manner, following the guidelines of your local health department. Even more importantly, make sure that disposal of any haul-off from your jobsite goes only to certified recycling centers and landfills, like those operated by Waste Management.
Organic or green waste refers to biodegradable items made of all-natural materials. Items included in this category include:
All meat, bones, dairy & eggshells
Bread, rice, beans & pasta
Coffee grounds, filters, tea leaves & bags
Food-soiled paper containers
Fruits, vegetables & leftovers
Paper towels, plates, napkins & cups
Shredded paper contained in paper bags
Waxed paper cartons (milk, ice cream, juice, etc.)
Yard Trimmings, such as:
-Branches & twigs
-Flowers, weeds & roots
-Leaves, grass & plant clippings
-Uncoated wood & chips
Scheduled bulk pickups are available to certain Waste Management customers. Terms, fees and conditions may apply. Learn more and easily schedule your “bulky” pickup from your My WM account. Items considered bulky include:
Appliances, TVs & electronics
Household furniture
Scrap metal
Tires – up to 4 car or light truck tires separated from rims
Yard trimmings – bundled for composting
Waste Management has a drop off location near you. Visit these locations to properly dispose of extra-large or bulky items that are too big or heavy for your regular garbage container or bin.
Some items are too hazardous for recycling or disposal in a landfill. Search for a drop off location that accepts these items and plan accordingly. Fees, terms, and conditions may apply.
Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives
Automotive products such as old fuel, anti-freeze, brake fluid, motor oil and oil filters
Household cleaners with ammonia or bleach
Aerosol cans
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps
Computer equipment
Dead animals
Garden products including pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
Propane tanks and fire extinguishers
Pool or photographic chemicals
Thermostats, thermometers and other items containing mercury
Expired prescriptions and non-prescription medications (no controlled substances)
Sharps (syringes, needles, etc.)*
Ammunitions, firearms**

*Waste Management has a mail-back service for sharps disposal. Contact us to arrange this service.

**Waste Management does not accept these items. Contact your local police or sheriff’s office for disposal instructions.

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Waste and Recycling Pickup in Vancouver, BC

WM | Residential Services Done Right in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver Area Waste Pickup

Vancouver Area Recycling Pickup

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Residential Garbage Pickup in the Vancouver, BC Area

When do I put my carts or bins curbside for weekly pick up?

What items do not go into the garbage?

What items can I put into the garbage?

What is organic or green waste?

Can I schedule a bulky pick up? How do I dispose of a used mattress, a dirty couch or old toilet?

How can the garbage containers, totes or bins be cleaned?

How do I order new containers, totes or bins?

What items can never be placed curbside as garbage or recycling?

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