Garbage Services
What Goes in the Garbage? Not Much!
The more we recycle, the less we need to throw in the garbage. Richmond's Garbage Cart program provides residents with convenient options for waste disposal.
- Curbside garbage collection for residents in single-family homes and some townhomes are picked up biweekly.
- Centralized garbage collection is provided to some multi-family complexes.
- Multi-family complexes with private garbage collection, this information may not apply. Please contact your strata or property manager for information.
Accepted & Not Accepted Items
Accepted Items
- Broken ceramics & broken glass
- Compostable & biodegradable bags
- Diapers & baby wipes
- Disposable masks & gloves
- Foil-backed paper
- Garden hoses
Not Accepted Items
The following items are not accepted as part of the City's garbage collection program because they are either prohibited or banned from regional disposal facilities.
| Not Accepted | Alternate Disposal Options |
|---|---|
| Asbestos | See WorksSafe BC Asbestos - What You Need to Know (Homeowners) for details. See Vancouver Landfill Asbestos Disposal information. |
| Auto metal parts | Richmond Recycling Depot |
| Batteries | |
| Beverage containers | Return-It facilities for deposit cash-back |
| Cardboard | Flatten, cut into smaller pieces and put in yellow Mixed Paper bag or Mixed Paper cart |
| Clean or treated wood exceeding 2.5 m in length |
Ecowaste Industries Phone: 604-277-1410 Address: 15111 Williams Road Vancouver Landfill Address: 5400 72nd Street Delta Phone: 604-873-7000 For $5 Garbage Disposal Voucher, ($25 value at Vancouver Landfill) - see Extra Garbage Disposal Options |
| Construction and demolition waste | |
| Dirt, rock, concrete or bricks | |
| Electronics | Richmond Recycling Depot
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| Gypsum (Drywall, plasterboard, sheetrock, gyproc and wallboard) |
New drywall - bring to Vancouver Landfill or Vancouver Transfer Station. Used drywall - bring to Vancouver Landfill. Restrictions apply, see Metro Vancouver Gypsum Guidelines for details. |
| Flammable liquids, gasoline, paint, pesticides and solvents | |
| Fluorescent lights | |
| Hazardous wastes | Visit Metro Vancouver Hazardous Wastes page for details. |
| Lead-acid (car) batteries | |
| Mattresses |
Vancouver Landfill For $5 Garbage Disposal Voucher ($25 value at Vancouver Landfill) -see Extra Garbage Disposal Options Large Item Pick Up program |
| Medications and pharmaceuticals | See Health Products Stewardship for drop off locations near you. |
| Metal household appliances |
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| Motor oil, oil filters and empty oil containers | |
| Propane tanks | |
| Smoke and CO Alarms | |
| Vehicle tires | |
| Yard trimmings and food scraps | Put in Green Cart |
| White Expanded Polystyrene (e.g. Styrofoam) |
Additional Information
Tips to Prepare Your Garbage and Reduce Odours
- Tightly wrap or secure garbage to prevent loose materials from being scattered by wind or animals.
- Do not overstuff garbage carts as they cause difficulty for crews collecting and could result in cart damage.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda in the bottom of the cart or on garbage to absorb odours, and it also helps with removing odours when rinsing out the cart.
More Information for Curbside Collection
One cart per household
Carts are provided by the City and annual fees for curbside garbage collection are based on cart size.
Biweekly Garbage Pick-Up
Place garbage at the curb by 7:30am on your collection day, every other week. Please ensure your garbage cart does not impede access to the sidewalk. Visit Collection Schedule for details.
Richmond Recycling App
For weekly reminders about your curbside collection, download the Richmond Recycling app in the Apple or Android app stores.
Additional Garbage Tags
- Extra Garbage Disposal Options - $2 Garbage Tags and $5 Garbage Disposal Vouchers ($25 value at Vancouver Landfill) are available for purchase at all City facilities.
- Large Item Pick Up Program - Curbside pick-up of securely, fully sealed, mattresses, upholstered furniture and more.
Garbage Cart Exchange
- $25 cart exchange fee
- Garbage carts are not available for exchange at the Recycle Depot
- To request an exchange, please call the Environmental Programs Office at 604-276-4010 or email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca.
More Information for Centralized Collection
- Collection details are arranged between the City and the Strata Council or Property Manager. Garbage carts are located in central collection area, residents do not have to set the carts out for pick up.
- Please use small bags to contain your garbage and maximize space in your shared garbage carts.
- $5 Garbage Disposal Vouchers (value up to $25 at the Vancouver Landfill) are available for purchase at all City facilities. For address and phone number, visit Extra Garbage Disposal Options for more details.
- Large Item Pick Up Program - This service is available to dispose of bulky items such as mattresses, large appliances, furniture, etc.
Missed Collection
Contact Environmental Programs at 604-276-4010 or email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca