Campbell River Garbage Dump Hours, Fees and Collection-Day Help
Going to Argonaut Road? The Campbell River Waste Management Centre normally operates from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week and closes on statutory holidays. Waiting for home pickup? Use the City’s address lookup because Campbell River garbage collection days vary by property.
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🚙 I am taking waste myself
- Destination: 6700 Argonaut Road
- Normal hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Open seven days under the regular schedule
- Closed on statutory holidays
- Sort and secure the load before driving
🏠 I need home collection
- Collection weekday varies by address
- Garbage, recycling and organics are weekly in 2026
- Place material out near 7:30 a.m.
- Do not place it out before midnight
- Bring containers back by 8 p.m.
The landfill reached capacity and closed in 2022. The Argonaut Road property remains open as a waste transfer station and recycling facility.
Campbell River Garbage Dump Hours Today
Normal Campbell River garbage dump hours are 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily. This page can compare the current Pacific time with normal hours, but only CSWM can confirm a statutory-holiday, emergency or temporary closure.
Monday through Sunday
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Statutory holidays
The waste management centre closes on all statutory holidays.
HHW uses different hours
Hazardous products are accepted only when a qualified technician is available.
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Campbell River Garbage Dump Address and Directions
The Campbell River Waste Management Centre is at 6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River, BC V9H 1P1. From Campbell River, follow Highway 28 toward Gold River and turn left onto Argonaut Road.
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- Address: 6700 Argonaut Road
- Phone: 250-287-8530
- Normal hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Statutory holidays: closed
Maximum material length
The Campbell River transfer station does not accept solid waste over six feet long. Cut suitable material to less than six feet before arriving.
Controlled waste is generally routed to the Comox Valley facility in Cumberland and requires advance arrangements.
How to Prepare for a Campbell River Garbage Disposal Trip
Follow these micro-steps before loading the vehicle. They reduce rejected loads, surcharges and unnecessary return trips.
List every item in the load
Separate garbage, yard waste, clean wood, metal, drywall, mattresses, electronics, paint and chemicals.
Use the item finder before loadingCheck special approval first
Drywall, asbestos, controlled waste and household hazardous waste have extra rules or restricted hours.
Open official waste applicationsKeep recyclable material separate
Selected commodities may be accepted free when clean and placed in the correct container. Mixed garbage containing too many recyclables can be surcharged.
Review CSWM recycling optionsCut oversize material
Solid waste delivered to the Campbell River transfer station must be under six feet long.
Call before bringing an unusual or oversize itemCover and secure the load
Use a tarp and tie-down equipment. Improperly covered loads are subject to a $20 charge.
Check current fee and surcharge rulesFollow the scale-house instructions
Tell staff exactly what you have. Keep pets and small children safely inside the vehicle and unload only in the assigned area.
Open official facility detailsAllow time to weigh in, receive directions, unload safely and leave the facility before 5:30 p.m.
Campbell River City Dump Fees and Common 2026 Rates
The scale-house classification decides the final charge. Use these published rates for planning, then verify them before a large cleanout or renovation load.
Loads containing more than 10% recyclable material can receive a 150% surcharge. Prohibited material can also trigger special-handling costs.
Campbell River Garbage Disposal Item Finder
Choose an item to see the likely route, preparation step and direct official verification link.
Regular garbage and separated recyclables
Confirm the facility is open, keep recyclable commodities separate and secure the load.
Drywall, mattresses and appliances
These items can have per-item fees, documentation requirements or stewardship rules.
Asbestos, controlled or oversize waste
Do not load the vehicle until the receiving facility confirms preparation and approval.
Campbell River Household Hazardous Waste Hours and 2026 Dates
Household hazardous waste at 6700 Argonaut Road is accepted from 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and on selected Saturdays. The programme closes for lunch from 12:30–1:00 p.m.
Before leaving home
- Residential products and quantities only
- Labelled, sealed and not leaking
- Keep containers upright
- Containers under 25 litres
- Original container preferred
Products handled through HHW
Paint, stains, household cleaners, motor oil, filters, antifreeze, old gasoline, pesticides, pool chemicals, bulbs, alarms, cooking oil and bear spray may qualify.
Do not bring these as ordinary HHW
Business hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, needles, ammunition, marine flares and some compressed gases require another receiver.
A qualified technician must be present. The official 2026 brochure also lists the service as closed on statutory holidays and December 24.
Drywall and Asbestos Disposal: Stop Before You Load
Drywall acceptance depends on its age, date stamp, joint compound and testing documents. Use this decision path before driving to Campbell River’s waste centre.
CSWM says application pre-screening may take up to two business days after all required documents are submitted. Loads with insufficient reports can be refused.
Campbell River Garbage Collection Schedule Today
There is no single citywide Campbell River garbage collection day. Enter your exact address in the official schedule to see the next garbage, recycling and organics collection date.
Open the official schedule
Use the City of Campbell River curbside collection page.
Open address lookupEnter the street number and name
Choose the exact matching property from the address suggestions.
Read the next collection date
Confirm the date shown for garbage, recycling and organics instead of relying on a neighbourhood guess.
View or download the calendar
Open the full collection calendar or download the printable version for the property.
Turn on reminders
Register for email, text or telephone notifications, or install the Campbell River Recycles app.
Download for iPhone • Download for AndroidRecheck a holiday week
Statutory holidays move weekday collections forward by one day. Weekend statutory holidays do not change the schedule.
See holiday and cancellation rulesCampbell River Garbage Collection Day Rules and Limits
Near 7:30 a.m.
Place containers at the curb as close to 7:30 a.m. as possible.
Midnight
Do not place garbage outside before midnight on collection day.
By 8 p.m.
Return containers to the property to reduce bear and wildlife conflicts.
80 L / 20 kg
One garbage container per household each week, under 20 kg or 44 lb.
Mark the 80-litre line
For a 121- or 133-litre container, mark the 80 L level about 8–10 cm below the rim. Waste must stay below the line and under 20 kg.
Open official garbage-can-size PDFWhere to buy it
The City lists $4 single-use garbage tags at City Hall, the Sportsplex and the Community Centre.
Verify tag price and locationsHoliday Delays and Cancelled Campbell River Garbage Collection
Move collection one day forward
There is no curbside collection on statutory holidays. Remaining weekday collections move forward by one day.
If the statutory holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, the City says there is no schedule change.
Wait for the next regular day
Unexpected cancellations do not move every zone forward. Uncollected waste is collected on the next regularly scheduled collection day.
You may place one additional 80 L garbage container, maximum 20 kg, at no charge on that next day.
Turn on CR Recycles reminders and service notifications because weather cancellations can occur with limited notice.
Missed Campbell River Garbage Collection: Exact Next Steps
Check the cause before reporting the missed pickup. Then call the correct contractor with the address and waste-stream details ready.
Confirm the address date
Open the City schedule and verify that today was the listed collection day.
Check address scheduleCheck the holiday or cancellation rule
A statutory holiday may move the day forward. Weather cancellation normally means waiting for the next regular collection day.
Inspect the container
Check the 80 L and 20 kg garbage limits, organics contamination, loose recycling, glass or a rejection notice.
Bring food-attracting waste back
Return garbage, recycling and food-containing organics to secure storage by 8 p.m. Yard-waste-only bags may remain curbside.
Call Emterra
For a singular missed garbage, recycling or organics pickup, call 250-286-0211.
Call Emterra now“My address is [address]. My scheduled collection date was [date]. The missed stream was [garbage, recycling or organics]. It was at the curb by [time], and there was no rejection notice.”
Does Your Property Receive City Curbside Collection?
City curbside programme
- Single-family homes
- Duplex homes
- Triplexes and fourplexes that opted into service
Private or property-managed service
- Apartments
- Townhouses and strata properties
- Condominiums
- Trailer parks
The current collection system continues through the remainder of 2026. New carts are expected in late 2026 before the early-2027 automated-service transition. Follow City alerts for final cart placement and schedule instructions.
Campbell River Garbage Collection Zone Map
The City’s official zone PDF is useful for geographic context, but it is dated April 2024. Do not use the colour alone to decide today’s pickup—use the live address lookup for the current collection date.
Open the official collection-zone map
The map shows five geographic collection zones. Its road boundaries can help identify the general service area, but current schedules and holiday changes must be confirmed by address.
Campbell River Garbage Dump and Collection FAQs
What are Campbell River garbage dump hours today?
Normal Campbell River Waste Management Centre hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week. The centre closes on statutory holidays. Check the official CSWM facility page or call 250-287-8530 before a holiday or possible disruption.
Where is the Campbell River garbage dump?
The Campbell River Waste Management Centre is at 6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River, BC V9H 1P1. Follow Highway 28 toward Gold River and turn left onto Argonaut Road.
Is the Campbell River city dump still a landfill?
No. The landfill reached capacity and closed in 2022. The site remains open as a solid-waste transfer station and recycling facility.
How much does Campbell River garbage disposal cost?
Fees depend on material type, weight and minimum charges. CSWM lists municipal solid waste at $170 per tonne with a $10 minimum charge for loads up to 100 kg. Check the current official fee page before travelling.
How do I find my Campbell River garbage collection day?
Open the City’s curbside collection schedule, enter the exact home address and select the matching property. The tool displays the next collection day, full calendar, printable schedule and reminder options.
What time should garbage be at the curb in Campbell River?
Place garbage at the curb as close to 7:30 a.m. as possible, but no earlier than midnight on collection day. Bring containers back to the property by 8 p.m.
What is the Campbell River curbside garbage limit?
The basic weekly limit is one 80-litre garbage container per household. The container must weigh less than 20 kg or 44 lb. One $4 tag covers one additional eligible 80-litre, 20 kg container.
When can I bring household hazardous waste to Argonaut Road?
HHW is normally accepted from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and on selected Saturdays. The programme closes from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Verify the current schedule before travelling.
Can glass go in Campbell River curbside recycling?
No. Glass is not collected curbside because it can break, contaminate other recycling and create a safety hazard. Take deposit and non-deposit glass to a participating depot.
Who do I call for a missed Campbell River garbage pickup?
Call Emterra Environmental at 250-286-0211. First verify the address schedule, holiday change, container limit and any rejection notice. Bring food-attracting containers back to secure storage by 8 p.m.
Campbell River Waste Checklist
Going to Argonaut Road: verify the hours, identify the material, check fees or approval, cut oversize items, sort recyclables and secure the load.
Using curbside collection: enter the exact address, set material out near 7:30 a.m., follow the 80 L / 20 kg garbage limit and call Emterra at 250-286-0211 for a confirmed missed pickup.
Independent resident guide. Details were checked against City of Campbell River and Comox Strathcona Waste Management sources on July 21, 2026. Live schedules, closures, fees and accepted materials can change.