Parksville Garbage Dump: Church Road Drop-Off and Today’s Pickup Help
Need the Parksville garbage dump now? Use the Church Road Transfer Station at 860 Church Road. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays. Need your home pickup instead? Use the RDN address calendar because Parksville collection dates depend on your route.
Start Here: Dump Visit or Curbside Collection?
“Parksville garbage dump” and “Parksville garbage collection schedule” are two different services. Pick the path that matches your task.
Use Church Road Transfer Station
- Address: 860 Church Road, Parksville.
- Normal hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Open seven days except statutory holidays.
- Check the material and fee before loading.
- Secure the load to avoid a surcharge.
Use the RDN address calendar
- Enter the exact service address.
- Open “More information about my service.”
- Confirm the route and cart type.
- Choose “Get a calendar” or “Get a reminder.”
- Check service alerts before holiday weeks.
The place residents commonly call the Parksville city dump is officially the Church Road Transfer Station. Garbage is received there and transferred to the RDN Regional Landfill; Church Road is not the region’s final landfill.
Parksville Garbage Dump Hours, Phone, Address and Open Status
Normal hours
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Seven days a week during normal operations.
Address
860 Church Road
Parksville, BC
Facility phone
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Payment
Cash, debit and credit are accepted. Debit or credit is preferred.
Church Road closes on provincial and federal statutory holidays, with Easter Monday treated as an exception on the RDN hours page. Always verify before travelling on a holiday weekend.
What Are You Throwing Away? Parksville Disposal Finder
Select the item. The result gives the likely route, preparation step and exact official action.
RDN’s What Goes Where directory covers hundreds of materials and drop-off options. Location hours, quantity limits and accepted materials can change, so call the listed depot before a large trip.
Parksville Dump Fee Estimator
Use this for planning only. The scale weight, RDN material classification and current official fee determine the final charge.
Small municipal solid-waste load.
Rates shown are based on the RDN fee table effective April 1, 2026. Verify before travelling.
Before Driving to the Parksville Garbage Dump
Name every material in the load
Separate garbage, yard waste, metal, wood, cardboard, drywall, mattresses and appliances. Mixed material may be treated differently from a sorted load.
Search the item officially
Open What Goes Where and type the exact item. Do this for batteries, electronics, foam, paint, chemicals, motor oil, propane cylinders and unusual renovation waste.
Search an item nowCheck the fee category
Confirm the minimum fee, per-tonne rate and any mattress, appliance or special-handling surcharge.
Check official feesKeep categories easy to unload
Place separate materials where staff can direct you without unloading the whole vehicle twice.
Cover and strap the load
Use a tarp, tie-downs or an enclosed vehicle. RDN lists a $25 surcharge for unsecured loads.
Confirm the station is open
Check the live RDN hours page if it is a statutory holiday, severe-weather day or unusual operating period.
Verify before leaving- Possible asbestos or drywall from an older building.
- Unknown, leaking or mixed chemicals.
- Paint, fuel, pesticides or hazardous liquids without approval.
- A large commercial or controlled-waste load.
- An item not found in What Goes Where.
- An unsecured trailer or pickup load.
Hazardous Waste, Paint and Chemicals: Appointment Steps
Household hazardous waste is not a normal walk-in garbage load. Unscheduled drop-offs can be rejected.
List the products
Write the exact product names and quantities. Keep labels visible.
Take clear photos
Photograph the front label, container condition and any warning symbol.
Email the RDN team
Send product names, photos, your name, phone number and preferred drop-off area to hhw@rdn.bc.ca.
Wait for approval and a drop code
Allow about one week for processing. Do not arrive until the RDN schedules the appointment and issues instructions.
Transport safely
Keep products upright, separated and in original containers when possible. Never mix chemicals.
Parksville Garbage Collection Schedule Today
Parksville does not have one pickup date for every home. The correct answer comes from the service address and assigned RDN route.
Open the RDN curbside calendar
Open official calendarEnter the exact service address
Use the property address, not only the neighbourhood or postal code.
Select the matching address
Click “More information about my service” to confirm the assigned route.
Check which cart symbol appears
- Grey/black: garbage and organics.
- Blue: recycling and organics.
- Holiday marker: collection may move ahead.
Save the answer
Choose “Get a calendar” to print or add it to a calendar app. Choose “Get a reminder” for email or automated phone reminders.
Check alerts before collection morning
Weather, equipment or road conditions can affect the normal route.
Organics
Food waste and accepted light yard trimmings are collected weekly.
Garbage
Garbage alternates with recycling. Everything must fit inside the cart with the lid closed.
Recycling
Recycling is collected on the alternating cycle from garbage.
RDN collection days bump ahead for statutory holidays. Do not use a neighbour’s memory or last year’s calendar during a holiday week.
Open the 2026 route calendar PDFs
Find your route with the address tool first. Then open the matching PDF.
Check the Parksville Schedule on Any Device
iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store listing.
- Install RDN Curbside.
- Add your Parksville address.
- Allow notifications.
Android
- Open Google Play.
- Install RDN Curbside.
- Add the service address.
- Turn reminders on.
Desktop or laptop
- Open the RDN calendar.
- Enter the address.
- Select “Get a calendar.”
- Print or add it digitally.
No smartphone
- Use the website on any browser.
- Choose phone-call reminders.
- Request a mailed calendar if needed.
- Call RDN for help.
Parksville Cart Setup: Do This Before 8 a.m.
- Roll carts out between 5 and 8 a.m.
- Have carts ready by 8 a.m.
- Keep 1 metre between carts and obstacles.
- Leave 3 metres of clearance overhead.
- Point arrows on the lid toward the street.
- Close every lid completely.
- Unlock the green organics lid.
- Bring carts in by 10 p.m.
- Cart placed out after the truck passed.
- Wrong cart presented for the alternating week.
- Organics lid left locked.
- Cart facing backwards.
- Car, pole, snowbank or fence blocking access.
- Lid open or material sticking out.
- Loose bags or large items beside the cart.
- Restricted material inside the cart.
Do not place carts out the night before. Keep carts secured until collection morning. During windy weather, close lids fully and put heavier material at the bottom.
Clear snow and ice from the cart, keep it away from the travelled road and snowbank, and leave it available throughout the 8 a.m.–6 p.m. collection window.
Missed Parksville Garbage, Recycling or Organics Pickup
Wait until the collection window ends, then use the path that matches what happened.
Leave the cart out until 6 p.m.
The regular collection window runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The truck may still be working.
Check both neighbouring properties
If neighbours on both sides were also missed, the route may be delayed. Check the RDN calendar alert first.
Check route alertInspect your cart
Check the date, cart type, lid, lock, arrows, spacing, contamination tag and set-out time.
If only your cart was missed
After 6 p.m., contact Waste Connections of Canada.
If the whole route was missed
Keep watching the RDN service alert. Weather or mechanical issues may delay the neighbourhood.
What Goes in Parksville’s Green, Blue and Grey Carts?
ORGANICS
Food waste and light yard trimmings
- Fruit and vegetable scraps.
- Meat, bones, fish and dairy.
- Bread, pasta, grains and eggs.
- Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags.
- Food-soiled paper and plain pizza boxes.
- Leaves, grass and light trimmings.
Branch limit: maximum 60 cm long and 1.5 cm diameter.
RECYCLING
Accepted loose recyclables
- Printed paper and cardboard.
- Newspapers and magazines.
- Aluminum containers and foil.
- Paper cartons for liquids.
- Hard and rigid plastic containers.
- Non-hazardous empty aerosol cans.
- Metal containers and lids.
Rinse, flatten and keep items loose. Do not nest containers.
GARBAGE
True landfill garbage
- Diapers.
- Personal-hygiene products.
- Plastic squeeze tubes.
- Bagged and tied pet waste.
- Yard-waste paper bags after emptying.
Before using garbage, ask whether the item can be donated, repaired, recycled or composted.
Glass containers, flexible plastic, foam, textiles, electronics, appliances, batteries, light bulbs, paint, flammables, pesticides and motor-oil containers do not belong in the blue curbside cart.
Missing, Damaged or Wrong-Size RDN Cart
Report it online
There is no administration fee for replacing a missing cart. Renters should email RDN curbside support.
Report missing cartDescribe the damage
State whether the cart is unusable. Ordinary cosmetic wear may not qualify for replacement.
Report damaged cartProperty owner must apply
Garbage and organics exchanges normally have a $75 administration fee. Recycling exchanges do not have that administration fee.
Request exchange2026 cart sizes and annual utility costs
New starts and missing or damaged carts may take about two to three weeks. A regular exchange can take up to twelve weeks during busy periods.
Leave the cart visible from the end of the driveway. Do not hide it behind a gate, garage, shed or side yard. Continue using it on collection day unless it is unusable.
House, Condo, Apartment or Business: Which Schedule Applies?
Eligible residential property
Single-family homes, secondary suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and manufactured homes may receive mandatory RDN curbside service.
Check address serviceApartment or condo
RDN does not normally provide the same curbside service to apartments and condos. Ask the strata, landlord or property manager.
Business or institution
Commercial, industrial and institutional properties normally arrange private hauling and should confirm commercial acceptance before drop-off.
RDN carts are assigned to the property. Leave every cart at the address when moving out.
Where Does Parksville Garbage Go?
Church Road is a transfer station. Material is received, weighed and separated; garbage is then moved to the RDN Regional Landfill for final disposal.
Vehicle enters Church Road
Staff identify the material and direct the driver to the correct area.
Materials follow separate streams
Garbage, yard waste, wood, metal, food waste, cardboard, drywall and special items have different routes and fees.
Garbage moves to the landfill
Church Road consolidates waste before it is transported to the Regional Landfill near Nanaimo.
Official Parksville and RDN Action Links
Parksville Garbage Dump and Collection FAQ
What are the Parksville garbage dump hours?
Church Road Transfer Station normally operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. It closes on provincial and federal statutory holidays, with Easter Monday treated as an exception on the official hours page.
Where is the Parksville garbage dump?
The local facility commonly called the Parksville dump is Church Road Transfer Station at 860 Church Road, Parksville, BC.
What is the Church Road Transfer Station phone number?
Call 250-248-5254 for facility-specific questions about acceptance or operating conditions.
How do I check the Parksville garbage schedule today?
Open the RDN curbside calendar, enter the exact service address and select “More information about my service.” The result shows the assigned route and whether garbage, recycling or organics is scheduled.
Is Parksville garbage collected every week?
No. Garbage and recycling are collected every two weeks on alternating cycles. Organics are collected every week.
What time must Parksville carts be at the curb?
Roll carts out between 5 and 8 a.m. and have them ready by 8 a.m. Keep them 1 metre from obstacles, allow 3 metres of clearance overhead, face arrows toward the street and leave lids closed and unlocked.
What should I do when only my cart was missed?
Leave the cart out until 6 p.m. If neighbours on both sides were collected and your cart met the placement rules, call Waste Connections at 250-248-8109 or email CustomerService7312@WasteConnections.com.
Can I take a mattress to Church Road?
Mattresses, box springs and hide-a-beds are listed with a $25 per-unit surcharge in addition to applicable load charges. Verify the current fee before travelling.
Can I drop paint or chemicals at Church Road without an appointment?
No. Household hazardous-waste drop-offs require advance registration and approval. Email hhw@rdn.bc.ca with the product names, photos and contact details, then wait for a scheduled appointment and drop code.
Are apartments and condos on the RDN Parksville schedule?
Not normally. Apartments and condos often use private or property-managed collection. Ask the strata, landlord or property manager which schedule and sorting rules apply.
How do holiday weeks affect Parksville collection?
RDN collection days bump ahead for statutory holidays. Check the address calendar or reminder alert instead of relying on the normal weekday.
Where does garbage dropped at Church Road go?
Church Road is a transfer station. Garbage received there is consolidated and transported to the RDN Regional Landfill for final disposal.