West Vancouver Garbage Schedule Helper: Pickup Day, Collection Calendar, WestVanCollect and Bear-Safe Set-Out
This West Vancouver guide is built for the real resident moment: you need to know whether garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling or pink box recycling is due, and you do not want bears, missed pickup, holiday confusion or the wrong depot trip. Start with the official WestVanCollect schedule, then use the sections below for set-out times, weekly streams, every-other-week garbage, missed pickups and drop-off options.
Quick Answer: How to Check the West Vancouver Garbage Schedule
Use the District of West Vancouver collection schedule or the WestVanCollect app. Enter your exact address to see your garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling and pink box recycling schedule. Collection begins at 7:30 a.m., and materials should be set out after 5 a.m. on collection day, not the night before.
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West Vancouver has different collection days and a 2026 calendar map. Do not rely only on a neighbour’s bin or an old printed calendar. Use the official lookup or WestVanCollect.
What stream is due?
Green Can, yard trimmings and recycling are collected weekly. Garbage is collected every other week. Pink box recycling is collected every four weeks.
Set out bear-safe
Set materials out after 5 a.m. and before 7:30 a.m. Store containers in a wildlife-secure location during the week and bring them in by 9 p.m.
West Vancouver is not a “put it out the night before” municipality. Because of North Shore wildlife, the safest habit is morning set-out only: after 5 a.m., before 7:30 a.m.
What West Vancouver Residents Usually Need Today
Most residents searching for the West Vancouver garbage schedule need one action quickly. Choose the situation closest to yours.
I need my pickup day
Open the District collection schedule or WestVanCollect app, enter your address, and check whether garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling or pink box recycling is due.
I need set-out rules
Do not set material out the night before. Place it curbside after 5 a.m. and before 7:30 a.m. on collection day.
My pickup was missed
Garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings go through West Van Collect. Recycling goes through Recycle BC / Waste Control Services.
I have furniture or a mattress
Large items are not regular curbside garbage. Donate, recycle, or take approved material to the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre.
Official West Vancouver Collection Schedule and 2026 Calendar Map
The official District collection schedule and WestVanCollect app are the safest sources for your address. The 2026 curbside collection calendar map is useful for a fridge view, but the app is better for reminders, alerts and quick checks.
Use WestVanCollect and the schedule page
Enter your address to view collection dates. The app can also schedule reminders, provide service change alerts, and send alerts when a bear has been spotted in your area.
Open collection schedules and appUse the 2026 collection map
The 2026 map shows garbage days marked with “G” and helps residents understand collection areas. Use it together with the live schedule or app.
Open 2026 collection mapA PDF calendar is useful, but it can be less helpful during weather, holiday, roadwork or bear-related situations. Use WestVanCollect when you need the most practical answer for your address.
West Vancouver Set-Out Rules: Morning Only, Not the Night Before
West Vancouver’s set-out rule is one of the most important parts of this page. Collection begins at 7:30 a.m., but residents should set materials out after 5 a.m. on collection day, not the night before.
Pickup-ready setup
- Check your address schedule in WestVanCollect.
- Set material out after 5 a.m. on collection day.
- Make sure everything is out before 7:30 a.m.
- Place materials side-by-side in a straight line where collection crews can see them.
- Bring containers in by 9 p.m. and store them in a wildlife-secure location.
- Use the correct container for garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings and recycling.
Common missed-pickup triggers
- Putting waste out the night before.
- Using bungee cords, straps, rope or string to tie lids onto cans.
- Putting food scraps in garbage.
- Overweight bags or cans.
- Using garbage cans larger than the District allows.
- Leaving oversized items at the curb as regular garbage.
West Vancouver collection is shaped by wildlife realities. If you set food waste, garbage or Green Can material out the night before, you may be creating a bear attractant problem for your whole street.
Garbage, Green Can, Yard Trimmings, Recycling and Pink Box Schedule
West Vancouver residents should think in five streams. Some are District-collected, and recycling is provided by Recycle BC through Waste Control Services.
⚫ Garbage
Garbage is collected every other week on days labeled with “G” on the 2026 collection calendar. The District lists a limit of two 77-litre garbage bags in cans no larger than 121 litres, with a maximum weight of 20 kilograms per can or bag.
Garbage bags must be placed at the curb in lidded cans. Large loads of garbage should go to the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre.
🟢 Green Can and yard trimmings
Green Can and yard trimmings are collected every week. Food scraps and food-soiled paper go in a Green Can between 45 and 60 litres.
Grass clippings, leaves, small trimmings, plants and flowers can go in a lidded 77-litre can with a Yard Trimmings decal, or in kraft paper bags with folded tops.
🔵 Recycling and pink box
Recycling is collected every week and is provided by Recycle BC. Pink box recycling is collected every four weeks.
For missed recycling collection or replacement recycling boxes or bags, contact Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223 or recyclebcwvan@wastecontrolservices.com.
Green Can and regular recycling are weekly. Garbage is every other week. Pink box recycling is every four weeks. Use the app because “weekly” does not tell you the exact weekday for your address.
Bear-Safe Garbage Rules for West Vancouver
West Vancouver’s garbage schedule is not just about timing. The District says improperly managed waste is the cause of most interactions between humans and bears on the North Shore, so the set-out and storage rules matter.
Store waste securely
Keep garbage and Green Can material in your garage, basement, shed or wildlife-secure location during the week.
After 5 a.m. only
Set materials out after 5 a.m. on collection day, not the night before. Have everything out before collection begins at 7:30 a.m.
Bring containers in
Bring materials in by 9 p.m. and return containers to a wildlife-secure storage spot.
Freeze food scraps until collection morning, wrap scraps in newsprint, and wash containers with mild soap or vinegar and water to reduce odours.
Garbage Limits, Extra Garbage Tags and Landfill Bans
Before buying extra garbage tags, check whether the material can go in Green Can, recycling or a drop-off depot. West Vancouver bans many recyclable, compostable and hazardous items from curbside garbage.
Two 77-litre bags in cans
The District lists a garbage limit of two 77-litre garbage bags in cans no larger than 121 litres. Maximum weight is 20 kilograms per can or bag.
Tags for additional bags
If you have sorted properly and still have extra garbage, tags for additional 77-litre bags can be purchased. The District page lists extra garbage tags at $6, but residents should verify the current price before buying.
Use a depot route
Batteries, construction materials, electronics, food scraps, medications, paint, pesticides, tires, used oil, recyclables, yard trimmings and oversized items are not regular curbside garbage.
Recycling in West Vancouver: Recycle BC and Waste Control Services
Recycling in West Vancouver is provided by Recycle BC. Waste Control Services is the collection contractor residents contact for missed recycling collection or replacement boxes and bags.
Collected every week
Use the Recycle BC West Vancouver guide for accepted materials and the annual recycling calendar. Keep recycling properly sorted so collection crews can take it.
Open Recycle BC West VancouverCollected every four weeks
Pink box recycling is collected every four weeks. Check the WestVanCollect schedule and Recycle BC guide before putting it out.
Open District recycling pageGarbage, Green Can and yard trimmings missed pickups go to the District. Missed recycling goes to Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223 or recyclebcwvan@wastecontrolservices.com.
Missed Pickups in West Vancouver: Who to Contact
A missed pickup is not always the same department. The correct contact depends on whether the missed item was garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings or recycling.
Contact West Van Collect
For missed pickups of garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings, the District lists West Van Collect at 604-925-7176. Check first whether weather, holidays, roadwork, construction, parking or filming crews blocked access.
Open missed pickups pageContact Waste Control Services
For missed recycling, call Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223 or email recyclebcwvan@wastecontrolservices.com.
Open recycling pageConfirm your address schedule, set-out time, container type, weight, access, holiday changes and whether crews left a notice. If the issue was set-out related, fix the cause before the next collection.
Large Items, Extra Garbage and What Not to Leave at the Curb
West Vancouver does not treat mattresses, large appliances, furniture and oversized items as normal curbside garbage. Leaving bulky items outside without a proper disposal plan can create an illegal dumping issue and attract wildlife.
Donate if usable
If the item is still in good condition, donation or reuse may be the best option. Do not leave usable items on the curb unless you know a legal pickup is arranged.
Use depot or producer programs
Some appliances, electronics, batteries, paint, propane tanks, used oil and other materials have recycling or stewardship programs.
North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
Large loads of garbage and many non-curbside items should go to the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver. Fees may apply.
Drop-Off Depots Near West Vancouver
Use drop-off depots for large recycling loads, special materials, beverage containers, batteries, electronics, paint, pesticides, appliances, propane tanks, used oil, solvents, yard trimmings and other non-curbside items.
North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
The District lists the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver. It provides recycling, yard trimmings and waste disposal, with applicable fees for some materials.
Open District drop-off pageBottle depots and Return-It locations
The District’s drop-off page also lists locations such as Express and Go Return-It Depot at Park Royal South and North Shore bottle depot options.
Check depot listBefore driving over the bridge or across the North Shore, check current hours, lineups, fees and accepted materials. Depot rules can change by material type.
House, Duplex, Multi-Family or Commercial: Which West Vancouver Rule Applies?
West Vancouver’s regular curbside pages are mainly useful for homes using District collection. Multi-family buildings and commercial properties can have different arrangements, especially for garbage, organics and recycling rooms.
Use District schedule
Use WestVanCollect for garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings and collection reminders. Use Recycle BC guidance for recycling.
Ask property management
Building managers may use private haulers or centralized waste rooms. Recycle BC has recycling resources, but residents should follow building instructions for access, storage and pickup.
Private hauler likely
Commercial and multi-family building managers are encouraged to contact private haulers to set up garbage, recycling and organics collection where needed.
Sorting: What Goes Where in West Vancouver
The right pickup day still fails if the wrong material goes in the wrong container. Use District pages, Recycle BC and depot guidance before guessing.
Use Recycle BC rules
Recycle BC provides recycling collection. Use the West Vancouver Recycle BC guide for blue box, grey box, yellow bag, glass, flexible plastics and pink box details.
No plastic bags
Plastic bags, even those labelled biodegradable or compostable, are not allowed in Green Can or yard trimmings.
Do not hide banned items
Batteries, electronics, food scraps, medications, paint, pesticides, recyclables, tires, used oil, yard trimmings and oversized items do not belong in curbside garbage.
If you are unsure, do not guess. Wrong material can create missed pickup, wildlife attractants, contamination or a depot fee surprise.
Snow, Rain, Hillside Streets and Blocked Access
West Vancouver pickup can be affected by winter road conditions, steep driveways, parked cars, construction, filming crews, roadwork and blocked lanes. A correct calendar does not help if crews cannot safely reach the material.
Keep material reachable
Do not bury cans or recycling behind snowbanks. Place material where collection crews can safely access it without blocking sidewalks or traffic.
Secure light material
Keep lids closed and follow recycling preparation rules so paper, plastics and light material do not blow across the street.
Parking and construction matter
Unexpected disruptions such as roadwork, construction, parking and filming crews can block access and cause missed collection.
Official West Vancouver Garbage Schedule Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because schedules, accepted items, set-out rules, contact paths, fees and depot hours can change.
West Vancouver Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my West Vancouver garbage pickup day?
Use the District of West Vancouver collection schedule page or the WestVanCollect app. Enter your exact address to view your garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling and pink box recycling schedule.
What time should I put garbage out in West Vancouver?
Set materials out after 5 a.m. on collection day and before collection begins at 7:30 a.m. Do not set material out the night before because of wildlife safety rules.
Is garbage collected every week in West Vancouver?
No. Garbage is collected every other week on days marked with “G” on the 2026 collection calendar. Green Can, yard trimmings and regular recycling are collected weekly.
What is pink box recycling in West Vancouver?
Pink box recycling is collected every four weeks. Check WestVanCollect, the 2026 collection calendar map or Recycle BC’s West Vancouver guide for your exact dates and sorting rules.
Who do I contact for missed garbage pickup in West Vancouver?
For missed garbage, Green Can or yard trimmings, contact West Van Collect at 604-925-7176 through the District’s missed pickups page.
Who do I contact for missed recycling in West Vancouver?
For missed recycling collection or replacement recycling boxes or bags, contact Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223 or recyclebcwvan@wastecontrolservices.com.
How many garbage bags can I put out in West Vancouver?
The District lists a limit of two 77-litre garbage bags in cans no larger than 121 litres, with a maximum weight of 20 kilograms per can or bag.
Can I put food scraps in garbage?
No. Food scraps and food-soiled paper belong in the Green Can. Organics are banned from being disposed of as garbage.
Where do I take large items in West Vancouver?
Large items such as mattresses, furniture and large appliances are not regular curbside garbage. Donate, recycle, or take accepted material to the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver. Fees may apply.
Do West Vancouver apartments and commercial buildings follow the same garbage schedule?
Not always. Multi-family and commercial properties may use private haulers or building-specific waste rooms. Ask your property manager and use District or Recycle BC pages for sorting guidance.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent West Vancouver garbage schedule guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official District of West Vancouver garbage and recycling pages, collection schedules and WestVanCollect guidance, 2026 curbside collection map information, garbage limits, Green Can and yard trimmings rules, Recycle BC / Waste Control Services contact information, missed pickup guidance, drop-off depot information and multi-family/commercial waste guidance.
Always verify live details with the District of West Vancouver, WestVanCollect, Recycle BC, Waste Control Services, your property manager or the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre before setting out material, reporting a missed pickup, buying extra garbage tags, visiting a depot or disposing of large items.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before West Vancouver Collection Morning
The fastest way to use the West Vancouver garbage schedule is simple: search your exact address in WestVanCollect, check whether garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling or pink box recycling is due, and set materials out after 5 a.m. but before 7:30 a.m.
Garbage is every other week. Green Can, yard trimmings and regular recycling are weekly. Pink box recycling is every four weeks. Missed garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings go through the District. Missed recycling goes through Waste Control Services.
Because West Vancouver is bear country, the best schedule habit is not just “right day.” It is “right day, right stream, morning set-out, wildlife-secure storage and correct contact if something is missed.”