West Vancouver Garbage Schedule 2026: Find Today’s Pickup, Your Map Zone and the Right Collection Stream
Start with your exact address or the dark/light colour shown on the District’s 2026 map. Garbage is every other week, Green Can and yard trimmings are weekly, regular recycling is weekly, and pink-box flexible plastics follow a separate four-week address schedule.
Quick Answer: How to Check the West Vancouver Garbage Schedule
Use the District’s address schedule or WestVanCollect first. The live property result is the safest place to confirm garbage, Green Can, yard trimmings, recycling, flexible plastics and holiday changes.
Search the civic address
Address lookup avoids mistakes near dark/light map boundaries and provides personalized reminders.
Confirm the stream
Weekly collection does not automatically mean garbage. Look for Green Can, recycling, garbage “G,” or pink-box service.
Set out collection morning
Keep wildlife attractants secured overnight and place eligible material outside during the morning window.
Save your address in WestVanCollect. The tool can provide collection reminders, service-change alerts and local bear-sighting alerts.
West Vancouver Garbage Schedule Today: 2026 Colour-Zone Helper
Find your colour on the official map, then choose it below. The helper follows the printed 2026 garbage pattern and the major holiday shifts. Verify the final result through your exact address.
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Leave uncollected streams accessible
District and Recycle BC crews may arrive separately. One emptied container does not mean every truck has passed.
Keep material indoors tonight
Do not create an overnight wildlife attractant. Prepare containers, but move them outside on collection morning.
Use exact-address lookup
Each weekday recycling area is divided into four rotating sections. Map colour alone cannot identify the monthly pink-box date.
District garbage and organics may be placed outside after 5 a.m. Recycle BC’s curbside guide uses 5:30–7:30 a.m. A simple one-trip window for all eligible streams is 5:30–7:30 a.m.
West Vancouver Garbage Schedule 2026 Map and PDF Calendar
The official map has eight curbside zones. Monday is yellow, Tuesday blue, Wednesday pink and Thursday green. Each weekday has a dark and light area that follows the opposite biweekly garbage pattern.
Dark or Light Yellow
Match the shade covering the address, not only the weekday label.
Dark or Light Blue
The two blue zones receive garbage on opposite weeks.
Dark or Light Pink
Some midweek holidays move Wednesday service to Thursday.
Dark or Light Green
When a holiday affects Thursday, replacement collection can occur Friday.
The coloured background identifies the zone. A black “G” means garbage joins the weekly collection streams. A red diagonal line identifies a no-collection holiday.
West Van Garbage Schedule 2025 vs 2026
A West Vancouver garbage schedule 2025 file may still appear in search results, but it should be used only for historical dates. Use the 2026 District calendar for current collection decisions.
Useful for past dates only
The archived guide may contain limited early-2026 information, but it is not the best source for the full current year.
Use for present service
The current map contains the complete 2026 garbage pattern, colour zones, holiday markings and January 2027 preview.
Holiday shifts can break the expected weekday. Recycling guidance and pink-box details may also differ from older files.
West Vancouver Garbage Collection Holiday Changes in 2026
The official map marks holidays with a red diagonal line. Check WestVanCollect during each holiday week in case weather or operational alerts add another change.
The calendar also marks Christmas Day and January 1, 2027 as no-collection dates. Verify the exact address schedule before the final collection week of the year.
West Vancouver Garbage Collection Frequency by Stream
Every other week
Put garbage outside only when the current calendar date contains a “G” for your colour zone.
Every week
Food scraps and food-soiled paper belong in Green Can rather than ordinary garbage.
Every week
Recycle BC provides weekly paper, container and glass collection through Waste Control Services.
Every four weeks
The pink-box date is address-specific within the regular Monday–Thursday recycling area.
The District publishes garbage, Green Can and yard-trimmings information. Recycle BC publishes the separate residential recycling guide.
West Vancouver Set-Out Rules: Make Every Stream Collection-Ready
Check the address
Confirm garbage “G,” weekly streams, pink-box date and holiday shift.
Prepare containers
Follow the size, weight, lid and sorting rules for each stream.
Line material up
Place containers side-by-side in a straight, visible curbside line.
Use morning set-out
Keep attractants secured overnight and be ready by 7:30 a.m.
Garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings
- Set material out between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
- Use lidded cans of the permitted size.
- Place material side-by-side in a straight line.
- Keep each item accessible to collection crews.
- Do not tie lids with bungee cords, rope, straps or string.
Blue box, grey box, yellow bag and pink box
- Set recycling outside during the published morning window.
- Place the yellow bag between the boxes, not on top.
- Keep approximately one metre from garbage and Green Can material.
- Flatten oversized cardboard to 76 cm × 76 cm or smaller.
- Avoid overfilling containers.
Garbage and food scraps can draw bears and other wildlife to the street. Store them inside a garage, basement, shed or wildlife-secure enclosure until collection morning.
Bear-Safe Garbage and Green Can Rules
The District says improperly managed garbage causes most human-bear interactions on the North Shore. Correct storage protects residents, collection crews and wildlife.
Store attractants securely
Keep garbage and Green Can containers inside a garage, basement, shed or secure enclosure.
Freeze and wrap food scraps
Freeze strong-smelling scraps, use newsprint to absorb liquid and wash containers with mild soap or vinegar solution.
Bring containers in by 9 p.m.
Do not leave empty or partly full food-waste and garbage containers at the curb overnight.
West Vancouver Garbage Limits, Extra Tags and Rejected Material
Two 77-litre bags
Place garbage bags inside lidded cans no larger than 121 litres.
20 kilograms maximum
Each garbage can or individual bag must remain within the 20-kilogram limit.
No lid tie-downs
Bungee cords, straps, rope or string attached to the lid can prevent collection.
Extra garbage tags
$6 for one additional 77-litre bag
Tags are sold at Municipal Hall, West Vancouver Community Centre and Gleneagles Community Centre.
Bundle of eight tags
The District’s automated application can be used to purchase an eight-tag bundle.
- Remove recycling, organics and depot-only material first.
- Attach one single-use tag to the extra eligible bag or can.
- Place it out only on the regular garbage date.
- Keep the extra item within the 77-litre and 20-kilogram limits.
- Use the North Shore facility for a large cleanout.
Keep batteries, construction material, dirt, rocks, sod, electronics, explosives, food scraps, medication, oversized items, paint, pesticides, recyclables, small appliances, tires, used oil, antifreeze and yard trimmings out of garbage.
Green Can and Yard Trimmings: Weekly Collection Rules
Food scraps and food-soiled paper
- Use a Green Can between 45 and 60 litres.
- Add raw and cooked food scraps.
- Add meat, fish, bones and dairy.
- Add napkins, paper towels and food-soiled newspaper.
- Add wooden chopsticks and popsicle sticks.
- Small quantities of yard material may be included.
Cans, kraft bags and branch bundles
- Use a lidded 77-litre can with a yard-trimmings decal.
- Kraft paper bags with folded tops are accepted.
- Maximum six cans, bags or bundles, including Green Can.
- Maximum 20 kilograms per can, bag or bundle.
- Use biodegradable twine for branches.
- Place branch bundles beside, not inside, the cans.
Not accepted in Green Can or yard trimmings
- Plastic bags, including compostable-labelled bags.
- Pet waste, droppings and kitty litter.
- Garden hoses and flower pots.
- Painted or treated wood.
- Parchment paper.
- Rocks, dirt and sod.
Pumpkins and Christmas trees
Break pumpkins into pieces. Remove tree stands, lights, decorations and tinsel, then cut the tree to meet the yard-trimmings limits.
Giant hogweed and knotweed should not be placed into ordinary curbside yard trimmings without checking the District’s invasive-plant disposal instructions.
West Vancouver Recycling and Pink-Box Flexible Plastics
Recycle BC manages residential packaging and paper recycling. Waste Control Services performs curbside recycling collection in West Vancouver.
Containers
Use it for accepted plastic and metal containers, cartons and paper cups.
Glass
Keep accepted non-deposit glass bottles and jars separate from other recycling.
Paper and cardboard
Use it for accepted paper, boxboard and appropriately prepared cardboard.
Flexible plastics
Collected on the address-specific four-week schedule.
How to prepare flexible plastics
- Use the supplied pink box as the curbside container.
- Gather clean flexible plastics inside a reused clear bread or produce bag.
- Tie or secure the clear bag before placing it in the pink box.
- Do not place loose flexible plastic directly into the pink box.
- Do not use an old pilot-program pink bag as the curbside container.
- Take foam packaging to a Recycle BC depot instead.
Each Monday–Thursday recycling area is divided into four rotating sections. One section receives flexible-plastic collection each week, so nearby homes can have different monthly dates.
Wait until the end of the collection day before reporting it as missed. Regular boxes, bags and flexible plastics may not be emptied together.
Missed West Vancouver Garbage, Green Can or Recycling Pickup
Identify the uncollected stream before reporting it. District collection and Recycle BC collection use different support contacts.
Garbage, Green Can and yard trimmings
- Confirm the address and holiday-adjusted date.
- Check that material was outside by 7:30 a.m.
- Check weight, size, lid and branch preparation.
- Check weather, snow, roadwork, parked cars or filming access.
- Call 604-925-7176 if no common cause applies.
Blue, grey, yellow or pink recycling
- Confirm the correct weekly or four-week date.
- Wait until the end of the collection day.
- Check sorting, cardboard size and container placement.
- Look for an “Oops” or rejection tag.
- Call Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223.
Correct late set-out, overweight material, improper sorting, blocked access, tied lids or unsuitable containers before the next collection unless the provider gives another instruction.
Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances and Drop-Off Depots
Oversized items and special products are not ordinary West Vancouver curbside garbage. Choose reuse, stewardship recycling or an approved disposal facility.
Donate or reuse first
Furniture, clothing, books and working household goods may have a local donation or reuse option.
Use a designated depot
Batteries, electronics, paint, oil, tires, small appliances and propane require an approved take-back route.
North Shore centre
Use the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre for accepted waste, yard trimmings and sorted recycling. Fees can apply.
Before-you-go load checklist
- Separate free recycling from chargeable disposal material.
- Keep paint, oil, batteries, propane and electronics separate.
- Secure the vehicle load.
- Check whether mattresses, drywall, garbage or green waste have fees.
- Do not assume one depot accepts every stewardship product.
Does the West Vancouver Residential Schedule Apply to Your Property?
Use WestVanCollect
Eligible curbside properties use the District calendar for garbage and organics and Recycle BC for residential recycling.
Ask the property manager
The District does not provide garbage or organics service to multi-unit residential buildings. Recycle BC may provide building recycling.
Use private service
Commercial properties normally arrange garbage, organics and recycling through a private collection provider.
A condominium or commercial building beside curbside homes may have a completely different collection day, waste room and contractor.
New West Vancouver Resident Collection Setup
Confirm eligibility
Determine whether the property has District curbside or building/private service.
Save the address
Add the civic address to WestVanCollect and activate reminders.
Check containers
Buy approved garbage/organics cans and request missing recycling boxes or bags.
Learn the two contacts
District for garbage/organics; Waste Control Services for recycling.
The District does not supply garbage, Green Can or yard-trimmings cans. Residents purchase suitable cans locally. Waste Control Services handles eligible replacement recycling boxes and bags.
Official West Vancouver Collection Resources
West Vancouver Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check the West Vancouver garbage schedule today?
Enter the exact address on the District’s collection schedule page or WestVanCollect. You can also identify the dark or light colour zone on the 2026 map and use the helper above.
What is the West Vancouver garbage schedule for 2026?
Garbage is collected every other week. Green Can, yard trimmings and regular recycling are weekly. Pink-box flexible plastics are collected every four weeks on an address-specific schedule.
Can I use the West Van garbage schedule 2025 for current pickup?
Use the 2025 guide only for historical dates printed inside it. Use the 2026 map or live WestVanCollect address schedule for current service.
What time should West Vancouver garbage be set out?
District garbage and organics may be set out after 5 a.m. and must be ready by 7:30 a.m. Recycle BC uses a 5:30–7:30 a.m. curbside window, making that the simplest combined time for all streams.
Can I put West Van garbage outside the night before?
No. Keep garbage and food scraps in a wildlife-secure location overnight and place them outside on collection morning.
How much garbage can a West Vancouver home set out?
The regular limit is two 77-litre garbage bags inside lidded cans no larger than 121 litres. Each can or bag may weigh no more than 20 kilograms.
How do extra garbage tags work in West Vancouver?
A $6 single-use tag is required for each eligible additional 77-litre bag or can. Attach the tag and place the extra item outside on the regular garbage date.
Who handles a missed garbage or Green Can pickup?
Call District collection at 604-925-7176 after checking the date, set-out time, preparation, weather and road access.
Who handles missed recycling or a missed pink box?
Wait until the end of the collection day, then contact Waste Control Services at 778-589-3223.
Does the curbside schedule apply to apartments and businesses?
Not normally. Multi-unit residential and commercial properties use building-specific or private garbage and organics service. Ask the strata, landlord, property manager or private hauler.
Editorial and Schedule Verification Note
This independent guide was refreshed using the District of West Vancouver’s live collection-schedule page, 2026 colour-zone map, curbside brochure, garbage rules, Green Can and yard-trimmings guidance, missed-pickup page, drop-off-depot information, property-type guidance and Recycle BC’s current West Vancouver curbside programme.
Dates, holiday changes, accepted material, contractors, prices and facility operations can change. The exact WestVanCollect address result, current District PDF or Recycle BC schedule is the final authority.