Garbage Services


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Richmond's Garbage Cart program provides residents with convenient options to 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.

What Goes in the Garbage? Not Much!

The more we recycle, the less we need to throw in the garbage. The following are examples of some remaining household items that go into the garbage.

Items Accepted

  • Diapers & baby wipes
  • Broken ceramics & broken glass
  • Plastic cling wrap
  • Plastic cutlery
  • Garden hoses

Items Not Accepted

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 Bring to Richmond Recycling Depot
Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Opens 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm
Batteries
Beverage containers Bring to Return-It facilities for deposit cash-back
Cardboard Flatten, cut into smaller pieces and put in yellow Mixed Paper Recycling bag or Mixed Paper Recycling 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

(You could purchase $5 Garbage Disposal Voucher, value up to $25 at Vancouver Landfill - see Extra Garbage Disposal Options for details)
Construction and demolition waste
Dirt, rock, concrete or bricks
Electronics Drop off at Richmond Recycling Depot

Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Open 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm
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

Drop off at Richmond Recycling Depot
Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Opens 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm
Fluorescent lights
Hazardous wastes Visit Metro Vancouver Hazardous Wastes page for details.
Lead-acid (car) batteries

Drop off at Richmond Recycling Depot
Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Opens 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm
Mattresses

Vancouver Landfill
Address: 5400 72nd Street Delta
Phone: 604-873-7000

(You could purchase $5 Garbage Disposal Voucher, value up to $25 at Vancouver Landfill - see for details)

or use Large Item Pick Up program
Medications and pharmaceuticals See Health Products Stewardship for drop off locations near you.
Metal household appliances

Drop off at Richmond Recycling Depot
Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Opens 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm
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)

Drop off at Richmond Recycling Depot
Address: 5555 Lynas Lane
Opens 7 days per week from 9am to 6:15pm

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 theRichmond Collection Schedule app at the Apple or Android app stores.

Additional Garbage Tags

  • $2 Garbage Tags and $5 Garbage Disposal Vouchers (value up to $25 at 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 - Curbside pick-up of securely, fully sealed, mattresses, upholstered furniture and more. See "Large Item Pick-Up" for details.

Garbage Cart Exchange
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  • $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.

Helpful Links and Resources

 

Missed Collection

Contact Environmental Programs at 604-276-4010 or email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca