West Van Garbage Schedule Helper: Pickup Day, WestVanCollect App, Recycling, Green Can and Depot Rules
Use this West Vancouver garbage collection guide like a local resident dashboard. Find your address schedule, set materials out after 5 a.m. and before collection starts at 7:30 a.m., keep wildlife attractants secure, remember garbage is every other week, Green Can and yard trimmings are weekly, recycling is weekly, and pink box flexible plastics are collected every four weeks.
Quick Answer: How to Check the West Van Garbage Schedule
To check the West Van garbage schedule, use the District of West Vancouver collection schedule page or the WestVanCollect app and enter your address. Garbage is collected every other week, Green Can and yard trimmings are collected every week, recycling is collected every week, and pink box flexible plastics recycling is collected every four weeks.
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Use your exact address
West Vancouver’s schedule is address-based. Use the District schedule lookup, the 2026 Collection Map, the 2026 Collection Brochure, or WestVanCollect to confirm your day.
Set out after 5 a.m.
Set materials out after 5 a.m. on collection day, not the night before. Collection begins at 7:30 a.m., so do not wait until you hear the truck.
Secure it by 9 p.m.
Bring materials back in by 9 p.m. and store garbage and Green Can containers in a wildlife-secure location during the week.
For normal pickup, start with WestVanCollect. For recycling boxes, bags or missed recycling, use Recycle BC’s contractor support. For garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings or missed District pickup, use West Van Collect at 604-925-7176.
What West Vancouver Residents Usually Need Today
Most people searching this page need a fast answer before collection morning. Use the lane that matches your problem.
What goes out?
Open WestVanCollect or the address schedule and confirm whether it is garbage week, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling, or pink box flexible plastics week.
When can I put it out?
Put materials out after 5 a.m. and before collection begins at 7:30 a.m. Night-before set-out is discouraged for wildlife safety.
Where do I store it?
Keep garbage and Green Can material in a garage, basement or wildlife-secure location during the week. Bring containers in by 9 p.m.
My pickup was missed
Check weather, holiday changes, roadwork, blocked access, late set-out and collection guidelines before calling the correct support line.
West Vancouver Collection Schedule: Address Lookup, 2026 Map and WestVanCollect App
West Vancouver publishes collection information through an address lookup, the WestVanCollect app, the 2026 Collection Map and the 2026 Collection Brochure. New Garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings guides are mailed in December, while Recycle BC mails a separate recycling guide in June.
Address lookup first
Enter your address on the District collection schedule page. This is the safest way to confirm your garbage week, yard trimmings day and Green Can pickup.
Open collection schedulesWestVanCollect
The WestVanCollect app lets residents view schedules, schedule reminders, receive service change alerts, and receive bear-sighting alerts in the area.
Get WestVanCollect detailsThis map is for local orientation only. It does not show your exact collection day. Always use the District address lookup, WestVanCollect app, official map or official brochure for your final schedule.
West Vancouver Set-Out Rules: 5 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.
West Vancouver set-out timing is not just about convenience. The timing is connected to wildlife safety, especially bears and other attractants on the North Shore.
Pickup-ready set-out
- Set materials out after 5 a.m. on collection day.
- Have everything ready before collection begins at 7:30 a.m.
- Use the correct container, box, bag or pink box for the correct stream.
- Store garbage and Green Can material in a wildlife-secure place during the week.
- Bring containers back in by 9 p.m.
- Use WestVanCollect reminders for holiday and service changes.
Common missed-pickup triggers
- Putting carts or cans out the night before.
- Putting material out after 7:30 a.m.
- Leaving food scraps in garbage instead of Green Can.
- Putting yard trimmings in garbage.
- Setting out material blocked by cars, roadwork, snow or filming crews.
- Using the wrong week for garbage or pink box collection.
West Vancouver says improperly managed waste is a major cause of human-bear interactions on the North Shore. Freeze smelly food scraps, wrap food scraps in newsprint, wash containers with mild soap or vinegar-water, and never use night-before set-out as a shortcut.
West Van Collection Streams: Garbage, Green Can, Yard Trimmings, Recycling and Pink Box
The fastest way to avoid mistakes is to remember the collection frequency first, then use the address schedule for the exact date.
Every other week
Garbage is for items that cannot go in Green Can, yard trimmings or recycling. Many materials are banned or should go to a depot instead.
Weekly
Green Can collection is for food scraps, food-soiled paper and small amounts of yard trimmings prepared under the District rules.
Weekly
Grass clippings, leaves, weeds, brush, branches and prunings can be collected weekly when within the accepted size and preparation limits.
Weekly
Recycle BC is responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling collection in West Vancouver, with Waste Control Services as the contractor.
Every four weeks
Flexible plastics are collected curbside in the pink box every four weeks, according to the Recycle BC guide and schedule.
The District does not provide collection bins for garbage, Green Can or yard trimmings. Residents purchase bins locally. District guidance lists 77 L or 121 L bins for garbage, 77 L bins for yard trimmings, and 46 L containers for Green Can.
West Vancouver Garbage Rules: What Belongs in Garbage and What Does Not
Garbage is collected every other week, but it is not a catch-all stream. West Vancouver asks residents to check if items can be recycled, composted or taken to a drop-off depot before putting them in garbage.
Non-recyclable, non-compostable waste
Use garbage only after you have ruled out Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling, Recycle BC, depot drop-off, Return-It, hazardous waste, batteries and electronics options.
- Check WestVanCollect Wizard for confusing items.
- Use the Recycle BC guide for packaging and paper.
- Use North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre for many depot items.
Keep banned items out
District guidance lists items not accepted or collected at the curb as garbage, including batteries, construction materials, dirt, rocks, sod, electronics, explosives, food scraps, medications, oversized items, paint, pesticides, recyclables, small appliances, tires, used oil and antifreeze, and yard trimmings.
Green Can and Yard Trimmings in West Vancouver
Green Can and yard trimmings are collected every week. The goal is to keep food scraps and yard material out of garbage while also preventing wildlife attractants around homes.
Food scraps and food-soiled paper
Accepted Green Can materials include all food scraps, food-soiled paper such as napkins, paper towels and newspaper, wooden chopsticks, popsicle sticks, and small amounts of yard trimmings.
Leaves, brush and branches
Yard trimmings can include grass clippings, leaves, weeds, brush, branches, plants, flowers, prunings, cut Christmas trees without decorations, and broken-up pumpkins.
No plastic bags
Plastic bags are not allowed, even if labelled biodegradable or compostable. Also keep out garbage, pet waste, garden hoses, flower pots, treated wood, rocks, dirt, sod, parchment paper and invasive plants needing special handling.
West Vancouver guidance lists plant, tree and hedge prunings as accepted only when under the size limits and tied properly. Oversized branches, treated wood, dirt, rocks, sod and invasive plants can create rejection or disposal problems.
Official Video Help: West Vancouver Is Bear Territory
West Vancouver’s wildlife set-out rule matters because garbage and food scraps can attract bears, coyotes and other wildlife. Use this official-style safety message as a reminder to store attractants securely and avoid night-before set-out.
Watch this before collection season, then use WestVanCollect for your exact pickup day and service alerts.
West Vancouver Recycling: Weekly Blue/Grey/Yellow Collection and Monthly Pink Box
Recycle BC has been responsible for West Vancouver residential packaging and paper recycling collection since July 2020. Recycling is collected weekly, while pink box flexible plastics are collected every four weeks.
Blue box, grey box and yellow bag
Recycle BC collection includes the sorted packaging and paper streams shown in the West Vancouver recycling guide. Keep materials clean, sorted and prepared according to the guide.
Flexible plastics monthly
As of 2025, Recycle BC launched monthly curbside flexible plastics collection in West Vancouver. Use the pink box schedule and guide for bag-in-bag preparation and accepted flexible plastics.
Waste Control Services
For missed recycling, replacement recycling boxes or bags, contact Waste Control Services, Recycle BC’s collection contractor, at 778-589-3223.
West Vancouver recycling materials should also be set out between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day. Use the current Recycle BC guide and WestVanCollect app to avoid wrong-week pink box set-out.
Missed Pickup in West Vancouver: What to Check Before Calling
A missed pickup is not always a route mistake. West Vancouver lists several common reasons collection may not happen, including weather disruptions, statutory holiday changes, roadwork, construction, parking or filming crews blocking access, late set-out, or material not meeting the guidelines.
Before reporting
- Was it your correct address schedule?
- Was it garbage week or recycling/pink box week?
- Was material set out between 5 and 7:30 a.m.?
- Was there snow, ice, holiday delay or service alert?
- Was access blocked by parked cars, roadwork, construction or filming?
- Did the material meet the collection guidelines?
- Was the issue recycling or District-collected garbage/Green Can/yard trimmings?
Use the correct support line
For missed garbage, Green Can or yard trimmings, call West Van Collect at 604-925-7176. For missed recycling, replacement recycling boxes or bags, call Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223.
Do not report recycling to the garbage support path unless the District page specifically directs you to do so.
West Van Garbage Dump Search: North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre and Local Depots
If you search “West Van garbage dump,” you probably need a drop-off depot or transfer station, not curbside pickup. West Vancouver points residents to the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30 Riverside Drive West in North Vancouver, plus local Return-It and bottle depot options for specific materials.
North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
This facility provides one-stop service for recycling, yard trimmings and waste disposal. Fees may apply for some materials, but many recyclables are accepted at no charge.
30 Riverside Drive West
The facility is located in North Vancouver. Use the Metro Vancouver page for live conditions, fees, hours, vehicle restrictions and accepted materials.
Materials can change
West Vancouver notes that staff reserve the right to refuse materials and that materials and regulations are subject to change. Call before bringing unclear items.
If a facility is closed or does not accept your item, do not leave waste at gates, parks, trails, roadsides, municipal receptacles, apartment bins or commercial dumpsters. West Vancouver states it is illegal to dump household, business, construction or garden waste in parks or municipal receptacles.
What to Take to a Drop-Off Depot Instead of Curbside Garbage
Many items are better handled through depots or product stewardship programs. West Vancouver’s depot page lists common drop-off materials and points residents to RCBC and the WestVanCollect Wizard for item-specific help.
Batteries, electronics and paint
Depot lists include antifreeze, batteries, electronics, light bulbs, fixtures, medications, paint, pesticides, flammable liquids, small appliances, power tools, tires, oil and antifreeze.
Cardboard, containers and foam
Large quantities of mixed paper, cardboard, containers, plastic bags and overwrap, foam packaging and refundable drink containers may have depot routes.
Clean and sort materials
Depot materials must be clean and sorted. Use facility signage and staff directions, especially when using the recycling drop-off area near the main entrance.
House, Apartment, Condo, Strata or Business: Which West Van Rule Applies?
The correct pickup schedule depends on your property type. West Vancouver’s District collection is not the same for every home, multi-family property or commercial address.
Use District schedule
Use the address lookup, 2026 Collection Map, 2026 Collection Brochure and WestVanCollect app for garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings.
Ask property management
The District does not provide garbage, recycling or organics services to multi-unit residential homes. Ask your strata, landlord or property manager about the private collection service your building receives.
Use commercial service
The District does not provide garbage, recycling or organics services to commercial properties. Businesses should use private waste collection or appropriate depot and recycling options.
Do not pile items curbside
Furniture, mattresses, renovation debris, electronics, paint, tires, oils, appliances and oversized items need depot, private hauler or product stewardship routes.
Buy the right containers
Garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings containers are purchased locally. Replacement decals for Green Can and yard trimmings can be requested or picked up at Municipal Hall.
Use Recycle BC support
Recycle BC handles residential packaging and paper recycling. Missed recycling or replacement recycling box/bag questions go to Waste Control Services.
Snow, Hills, Wildlife, Roadwork and West Van Access Problems
West Vancouver collection can be affected by snow, ice, steep roads, parked cars, construction, filming crews, blocked access and wildlife concerns. A correct schedule still needs a safe, reachable set-out location.
Watch service alerts
Weather-related disruptions such as snow and ice can suspend or delay collection. Use WestVanCollect alerts and the District page before reporting a missed pickup.
Roadwork, parking and filming
Unexpected disruptions such as roadwork, construction, parked vehicles or filming crews can block access to your address and cause a missed collection.
No attractants left out
Do not leave food scraps, garbage or Green Can material accessible overnight. Store containers in a wildlife-secure place and bring them in by 9 p.m.
Official West Vancouver Garbage Collection Links
Use official links for final decisions because collection dates, service alerts, depot materials, recycling guides, pink box schedules, fees and facility rules can change.
West Van Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my West Vancouver garbage pickup day?
Use the District of West Vancouver collection schedule page, enter your address, or download the WestVanCollect app. You can also use the 2026 Collection Map or 2026 Collection Brochure.
How often is garbage collected in West Vancouver?
Garbage is collected every other week for items that cannot go in Green Can, yard trimmings or recycling.
How often are Green Can and yard trimmings collected?
Green Can and yard trimmings are collected every week in West Vancouver.
How often is recycling collected in West Vancouver?
Recycling is collected weekly by Recycle BC’s collection system, and pink box flexible plastics are collected every four weeks.
What time should I put waste 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 materials out the night before because of wildlife safety rules.
When should I bring containers back in?
Bring materials back in by 9 p.m. and store garbage and Green Can containers in a wildlife-secure location during the week.
Who do I call for missed garbage, Green Can or yard trimmings?
For missed garbage, Green Can or yard trimmings, call West Van Collect at 604-925-7176.
Who do I call for missed recycling or replacement recycling boxes?
For missed recycling collection or replacement recycling boxes and bags, contact Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223.
Where is the West Vancouver garbage dump?
West Vancouver residents commonly use the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre at 30 Riverside Drive West in North Vancouver for waste disposal, recycling, yard trimmings and depot materials. Check the Metro Vancouver facility page before visiting.
Does the District collect garbage from apartments and commercial properties?
No. The District says it does not provide garbage, recycling or organics services to commercial properties or multi-unit residential homes. Ask your strata, landlord, property manager or private collection service for building-specific rules.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent garbage-collection.org guide was prepared using official District of West Vancouver garbage and recycling pages, collection schedules and WestVanCollect app guidance, 2026 collection information, garbage rules, Green Can and yard trimmings guidance, recycling guidance, missed pickup guidance, drop-off depot information, Recycle BC information, and Metro Vancouver North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre information.
Always verify live details with the District of West Vancouver, WestVanCollect, Recycle BC, Waste Control Services, Metro Vancouver, your strata or property manager before setting out waste, reporting missed pickup, replacing recycling boxes, taking material to a depot, or relying on holiday and weather-related service changes.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before West Van Collection Morning
For the West Van garbage schedule, start with the address lookup or WestVanCollect app. Garbage is every other week, Green Can and yard trimmings are weekly, recycling is weekly, and pink box flexible plastics are every four weeks.
The most important West Vancouver rule is timing: set materials out after 5 a.m., before collection starts at 7:30 a.m., and never the night before. Bring containers in by 9 p.m. and keep garbage and Green Can material wildlife-secure during the week. For dump-style questions, use the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre and other official depot options rather than forcing banned items into curbside garbage.