Campbell River Garbage Collection

If you have any questions about your garbage, recycling and yard waste service, the collection schedule, or to report a missed pickup, please call Emterra at 250-286-0211.

The following document outlines what is allowed and not allowed with your weekly pick-up as well as alternatives for disposal and recycling.

Collection Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

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Garbage FAQs

What day is my garbage collected?

Please refer to the collection map to determine your collection day. Collection maps can be found on the City webpage and hardcopies are available at City Hall. Residents can also contact garbage contractor, Emterra at 250-286-0211. Please note, recycling and yard waste pick-up is also on the same day
What time should my garbage be at the curbside?

Please have your garbage out by 7:30 a.m
What about statutory holidays?

Garbage will be collected on statutory holidays with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when collection will be the following day.
How much garbage will be collected?

The basic weekly service is 80 litres (maximum 20 kg/44 lbs) per week per household.
Why did the City of Campbell River change to an 80 litre garbage collection limit?

It is imperative to reduce the amount of waste we are sending to the landfill, as it is nearly full. The cost of disposing garbage is also skyrocketing. The one-can limit together with increased recycling and the yard waste drop off centre are designed to encourage residents to reduce the amount of garbage they send to the landfill.
What if I have more than 80 litres of garbage?

Residents can purchase garbage tags for $2.50 at City Hall. Each single use garbage tag is good for one extra container (maximum 80 litres).
What can I do to reduce my garbage?

Make sure all recyclable items are in your blue bin. Consider taking other recyclables to a recycling depot or to one of the many multi-bin sites throughout the City. For more information visit: Recycle BC
Composting kitchen waste is also an effective way to cut down on garbage. To learn more, visit the Compost Education Centre at 228 S. Dogwood street (open from May until October).

You can also refer to your Yellow Pages EcoGuide for an extensive list of where you can recycle end of life products or, contact the Recycling Council of BC at 1-800-667-4321 online at: RCBC (Recycling Council of British Columbia).
Why is my home not included in the garbage collection program?
This program is for single-family and duplex homes. These homes pay an annual collection service fee. The following properties do NOT receive waste and recycling collection from the City:
- Multi-family or Strata properties (apartments, townhouses, and condos)
- Trailer Parks
- Triplexes/Fourplexes have optional service
What about Glass?

Deposit glass containers should be delivered to depots for deposit refund. Non-deposit containers will be accepted for recycling by MMBC at participating depots, including Island Return-It Centre on Willow Street, and the Campbell River Waste Management Centre on Argonaut Road. Glass will not be collected at the curbside as it can easily break during collection, which contaminates other recyclables and is a safety hazard.
How do I report illegal dumping?

To report illegal dumping, please see the Comox Strathcona Waste Management website.

Holiday Service Changes 2020 Only

Curbside collection on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 moves to Dec. 28 and Jan. 2.
An additional container of garbage will be collected at no charge the week of Dec. 28.
Unlimited amounts of recycling will be collected.

GARBAGE TAGS

The basic weekly service is one 80 litre can (maximum 20kg/44lbs).
Additional cans will be collected if a Garbage tag is attached.
Single use tags can be purchased for $2.50 at City Hall.

REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (Landfill)

The Campbell River Waste Management Centre is administered by the Comox Valley Regional District.

The Landfill is open from 8:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week and is located on Argonaut Road, just off the Gold River Highway (Hwy 28).

View Landfill Map

Garbage

Frequently Asked Questions

Garbage FAQs

Holiday Service Changes 2020 Only

GARBAGE TAGS

REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (Landfill)

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