Richmond Garbage Collection Helper: 2026 Calendar, Zone Map, Green Cart, Blue Box and Large Item Pickup
This Richmond guide is built for the real resident question: “Is my garbage cart week, where is my zone calendar, can I put this in Blue Box or Green Cart, and what if I have a mattress, extra bag or depot item?” Start with the City’s official collection schedule and free reminder tool, then use the local cards below for curbside timing, multi-family service, large item pickup, depot drop-off, garbage tags and banned materials.
Quick Answer: How to Check Richmond Garbage Collection Day
Use the City of Richmond collection schedule page, zone map or free reminder tool. The schedule applies to single-family homes and townhomes with curbside collection. Garbage is collected every other week, while Green Cart and Blue Box recycling are collected weekly on your designated collection day.
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Find your collection zone
Use the official Richmond map and 2026 zone calendars. Richmond calendars are organized by weekday and Zone A / Zone B.
Which stream goes out?
Green Cart and Blue Box go weekly. Garbage cart is every other week, so the zone calendar matters most for garbage.
Set out before 7:30 a.m.
Put carts and recycling out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before, and return containers by 9 p.m.
If your Green Cart and Blue Box are out every week but your garbage cart is not, that is normal. The big mistake is putting garbage out on the wrong Zone A / Zone B week.
What Richmond Residents Usually Need Today
Most visitors need one fast decision before collection morning, after a missed cart, during a move-out, or before driving to the depot.
I need my pickup day
Open the City schedule page, find your weekday and Zone A / Zone B calendar, then confirm whether it is garbage week.
I keep forgetting garbage week
Sign up for free email, text or phone reminders if you are in a single-family home or townhome with curbside collection.
I have furniture or an appliance
Use Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program. Eligible households can schedule up to six large household items per year.
I have batteries, paint or electronics
Use the Richmond Recycling Depot or Metro Vancouver recycling options. Do not put hazardous or banned items in garbage.
Official Richmond Collection Schedule, Zone Map and Free Reminders
The City of Richmond schedule page provides the map, 2026 calendars for Monday through Thursday Zone A and Zone B, free reminders, missed collection contact information, and notes for townhomes and multi-family properties.
Collection Schedule page
Use this page to find your collection zones, download the right 2026 calendar and check schedule notes for curbside collection.
Open Richmond scheduleEmail, text or phone reminders
Single-family home and townhome residents with curbside collection can sign up for free recycling and garbage pickup day reminders.
Open reminders hubThis map is local context only. It is not your live Zone A / Zone B calendar. For your exact Richmond garbage collection day, use the City’s official schedule page or free reminder tool.
Richmond Cart Cycle: Garbage Cart, Green Cart and Blue Box
Richmond’s curbside system is easiest when you separate the three streams. The same day of the week can include different streams depending on whether it is your garbage week.
🗑️ Garbage Cart
Garbage is collected biweekly, every other week. Use the correct Zone A or Zone B calendar to decide if your garbage cart goes out.
Extra garbage requires a visible garbage tag on each additional garbage can or bag.
🟢 Green Cart
Green Cart food scraps and yard trimmings are collected weekly. Curbside residents should place Green Cart at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on their designated day.
Extra yard trimmings can use accepted paper bags, Green Cans with decals or bundles that follow the City’s size and weight rules.
🔵 Blue Box / Blue Cart
Blue Box and Blue Cart recycling are collected weekly. Recyclables are not permitted in the garbage.
Sort glass, containers and mixed paper correctly so material can be recycled instead of rejected as contamination.
Green and blue weekly. Garbage every other week. Large items only after booking. Depot items never belong hidden in the garbage cart.
Richmond Set-Out Rules: Before 7:30 a.m., Not Before 8 p.m.
A correct calendar is not enough. Richmond’s rules also cover timing, sidewalks, container return time, extra tags and material safety.
Pickup-ready setup
- Check your official weekday and Zone A / Zone B calendar.
- Place items out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day.
- Do not place items out earlier than 8 p.m. the night before collection.
- Return garbage and recycling containers to storage by 9 p.m. on collection day.
- Keep access to the sidewalk clear.
- Keep Green Cart lids closed and secured.
- Use garbage tags for each additional can or bag.
Common missed-collection triggers
- Putting garbage out on the wrong Zone A / Zone B week.
- Putting items out after the truck has passed.
- Putting items out too early and leaving clutter overnight.
- Blocking sidewalks with carts or large items.
- Putting recyclables, food scraps or yard trimmings in garbage.
- Putting banned or hazardous materials in garbage.
- Assuming a multi-family central collection building follows curbside calendars.
The City’s schedule page says to make sure items set out for collection do not impede sidewalk access. This is especially important on narrower streets, corner lots and townhouse frontages.
Waste Collection by Property Type in Richmond
This is the section that prevents wrong-calendar mistakes. Richmond’s curbside schedule and reminder service are for single-family homes and townhomes with curbside collection. Townhomes and multi-family dwellings with central blue cart or garbage collection should contact property management for pickup schedules.
Use City curbside schedule
Use the official schedule page, zone map, calendars and reminder tool for curbside garbage, Green Cart and Blue Box collection.
Curbside or central service?
Some townhomes use curbside collection, while some use central collection. If your complex has shared carts or a garbage room, ask the strata or property manager.
Central collection rules apply
Multi-family complexes with central garbage, Blue Cart or Green Cart collection usually follow building-specific instructions arranged by property management.
A Richmond address does not automatically mean curbside Zone A / Zone B service. If your building uses central carts, the public curbside calendar may not be your pickup schedule.
Richmond Large Item Pickup: Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances and Big Household Items
Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program provides collection of up to six large household items per year for eligible households. It is available to single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage collection and/or Blue Box recycling service, and to multi-family complexes with City garbage collection. Some condos, apartments and multi-family complexes are exempt.
Contact Sierra Waste Services
Schedule collection through the City’s service provider, Sierra Waste Services, at 604-270-4722 or by using the online form.
Open large item pickupBook by Thursday 4 p.m.
Arrangements must be made by 4 p.m. on the Thursday the week prior to your next garbage collection day.
Only on confirmed pickup date
Put items out before 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled pickup date, or no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before, at the curb or the location specified by Sierra Waste Services.
Mattresses and box springs must be dry, wrapped in plastic and securely sealed. Upholstered furniture must be kept dry curbside. Wet or unsealed items can be refused.
Richmond Recycling Depot: Address, Hours and When to Use It
The Richmond Recycling Depot is the official local drop-off point for many materials that should not go in curbside garbage. It is also a practical place for extra recycling, special material and recycling supplies.
5555 Lynas Lane
The City lists Richmond Recycling Depot at 5555 Lynas Lane, Richmond, BC. Phone: 604-276-4010.
Open Recycling DepotOpen 7 days a week
The City lists regular depot hours as 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The depot is closed on statutory holidays.
Do not queue on Lynas Lane
The City asks residents not to queue on Lynas Lane before the Recycling Depot opens at 9:00 a.m.
Batteries, paint, solvents, pesticides, gasoline, propane tanks, electronics, light bulbs, smoke alarms, motor oil, antifreeze, appliances, tires and similar materials need the correct depot or take-back route. Do not hide them in household garbage.
Extra Garbage Tags, Disposal Vouchers and Landfill Options
If you have more garbage than your cart can handle, Richmond offers garbage tags and limited disposal voucher options. Use these only for the right material; recyclable, hazardous and banned items still need proper drop-off or take-back programs.
$2 per tag
The City lists garbage tags at $2. One garbage tag must be visible on each additional garbage can or bag.
Open extra garbage options$5 voucher option
The City lists disposal vouchers at $5. They are good for up to $25 in disposal charge value at the City of Vancouver Landfill and are limited in number.
Use Vancouver Landfill route
Richmond residents may dispose of oversized garbage or garbage not suitable for curbside collection at the City of Vancouver Landfill in Delta, following landfill hours and rates.
Tag, voucher, landfill and special-material fees can change. Check the live official page before buying tags, using a voucher or driving to a landfill.
Blue Box, Blue Cart, Glass and Mixed Paper Sorting in Richmond
Richmond’s recycling system depends on correct sorting. Blue Box and Blue Cart programs cover household containers, paper products and glass bottles/jars, but some items must be separated or taken to the Recycling Depot.
Keep glass separate
Glass bottles and jars should be placed in the correct glass recycling bin/cart. Broken glass, ceramics, dishes, window glass and mirrors are not accepted as glass bottle/jar recycling.
Open Blue Box rulesEmpty and rinse
Plastic bottles, tubs, jars, metal cans and paper cartons must be empty and prepared correctly. Containers with food residue are not accepted.
Flatten and cut cardboard
Flatten cardboard and cut it down so it fits the collection system. Shredded paper should be placed inside a paper bag to avoid scattering.
Green Cart Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings in Richmond
Richmond’s Green Cart program handles food scraps and yard trimmings. Curbside residents place Green Cart at the curb each week on the designated collection day, while centralized Green Cart service for multi-family complexes is arranged through strata or property management.
Use kitchen container first
Collect food scraps in your kitchen container, empty them into Green Cart, and close the lid. Keep lids secured to reduce odours and pests.
Plastic-labelled bags are not accepted
Plastic bags labelled biodegradable or compostable are not accepted at local composting facilities. Empty contents into Green Cart and place the plastic bag in garbage.
Use accepted bags, cans or bundles
Extra yard trimmings must follow size and weight rules. Green Can containers cannot exceed 80 L or 20 kg, and bundles must be no larger than 3 feet by 2 feet with branches under 4 inches diameter.
Banned and Prohibited Materials: Do Not Put These in Richmond Garbage
Metro Vancouver disposal facilities inspect loads for banned and prohibited materials. The City warns that loads with prohibited materials can face surcharges, removal costs, clean-up or remediation costs, and banned-material tipping fee surcharges.
Paint, solvents, pesticides and propane
Paint products, solvents, flammable liquids, pesticides, propane tanks, hazardous waste and similar materials need depot or take-back disposal.
Batteries, electronics, lights and oil
Batteries, electronics, fluorescent lights, motor oil, antifreeze, thermostats, smoke alarms and lead acid batteries do not belong in regular garbage.
Food scraps, yard trimmings and recyclables
Food scraps, yard trimmings, recyclable containers, corrugated cardboard and recyclable paper should use Green Cart, Blue Box/Cart or depot routes.
Open banned materialsMissed Collection, Road Work and Service Problems in Richmond
If your garbage, recycling or Green Cart was not collected, check the basics first: correct zone week, set-out time, sidewalk access, blocked carts, road work, central-collection property rules and banned materials.
Quick self-check
- Was it your correct collection day?
- Was it your garbage week?
- Were items out before 7:30 a.m.?
- Were they set out no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before?
- Did carts block sidewalk access?
- Was the property central collection instead of curbside?
- Was road construction affecting the route?
Call or email the City
The City schedule page says to report a missed collection by calling 604-276-4010 or emailing Garbage and Recycling.
Open schedule pageConstruction can affect collection
The City notes that garbage, recycling, food scraps and yard trimmings collection can be affected by road construction activities.
New Richmond Resident Checklist: Set Up Garbage Collection Once
If you just moved to Richmond, do this before your first collection week. It prevents wrong-zone calendars, untagged extra garbage, missed large-item booking deadlines and depot mistakes.
Set your curbside routine
- Open the City collection schedule page.
- Find your weekday and Zone A / Zone B calendar.
- Sign up for email, text or phone reminders if eligible.
- Save missed collection contact: 604-276-4010.
- Check whether your home is curbside or central collection.
- Bookmark the Richmond Recycling Depot page.
Plan special disposal
- Separate garbage, Green Cart, Blue Box/Cart, glass and paper.
- Buy garbage tags for extra cans or bags if needed.
- Book large item pickup by Thursday 4 p.m. the week prior.
- Use the Recycling Depot for accepted special materials.
- Use Vancouver Landfill guidance for oversized garbage.
- Check banned and prohibited materials before tossing.
Official Richmond Garbage Collection Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because schedules, fees, accepted materials, depot hours, large-item rules and service notes can change.
Richmond Garbage Collection FAQ
How do I check my Richmond garbage collection day?
Use the City of Richmond Collection Schedule page. Find your collection zone, download the correct 2026 calendar, or sign up for free reminders if you are in a single-family home or eligible townhome with curbside collection.
Is garbage collected every week in Richmond BC?
No. Garbage is collected biweekly, every other week. Green Cart and Blue Box recycling are collected weekly on the designated collection day.
What time should Richmond garbage be out?
Place garbage and recycling out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Do not place items out earlier than 8 p.m. the night before, and return containers to storage by 9 p.m. on collection day.
Who do I call for missed collection in Richmond?
To report missed collection, call 604-276-4010 or use the City’s Garbage and Recycling email contact path from the official collection schedule page.
Does the Richmond collection schedule apply to apartments and condos?
Not always. The City says the reminder service does not apply to townhomes and multi-family dwellings with central blue cart or garbage collection. Contact your property management company for your pickup schedule.
How many large items can Richmond residents book?
Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program provides collection service for up to six large household items per year for eligible households. Some condos, apartments and multi-family complexes are exempt.
How do I book large item pickup in Richmond?
Contact Sierra Waste Services at 604-270-4722 or use the City’s online form. Arrangements must be made by 4 p.m. on the Thursday the week prior to your next garbage collection day.
Where is the Richmond Recycling Depot?
The Richmond Recycling Depot is at 5555 Lynas Lane, Richmond, BC. The City lists regular hours as 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., seven days a week, closed statutory holidays.
How much are Richmond garbage tags?
The City lists garbage tags at $2 each. One visible garbage tag is required on each additional garbage can or bag.
Can compostable plastic bags go in Richmond Green Cart?
No. Richmond says biodegradable or compostable plastic bags are not accepted at local composting facilities. Empty the contents into the Green Cart and put the plastic bag in the garbage.
Where can Richmond residents take oversized garbage?
Richmond residents may dispose of oversized garbage or garbage not suitable for curbside collection at the City of Vancouver Landfill in Delta, following landfill rates and hours. Check the City’s extra disposal options page first.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent Richmond garbage collection guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official City of Richmond recycling and garbage pages, including Collection Schedule, Recycling & Garbage hub, Richmond Recycling Depot, Blue Cart & Blue Box, Green Cart Recycling, Large Item Pick Up, Extra Garbage Disposal Options, and Banned and Prohibited Materials.
Always verify live details with the City of Richmond, your Richmond collection calendar, your property manager, Sierra Waste Services, Metro Vancouver, the Richmond Recycling Depot or the City of Vancouver Landfill before setting out waste, booking large items, buying tags, reporting a missed pickup or driving to a disposal site.
Final Richmond Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Collection Morning
The safest way to check Richmond garbage collection is to open the City’s official schedule page, find your weekday and Zone A / Zone B calendar, then confirm whether it is your garbage week. Green Cart and Blue Box are weekly; garbage is every other week.
Put items out before 7:30 a.m., no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before, keep sidewalk access clear, and return containers to storage by 9 p.m. If your building uses central collection, ask property management instead of relying on curbside calendars.
If the item is extra garbage, a mattress, appliance, hazardous material, battery, paint, electronics, propane tank, tire, oil, antifreeze, yard trimming overflow or other special material, do not guess. Use Richmond’s large item pickup, extra garbage tags, Richmond Recycling Depot, Metro Vancouver directory or Vancouver Landfill route as directed by official pages.