Extra Garbage Disposal Options

Richmond residents may purchase a Garbage Tag or Garbage Disposal Voucher to dispose of extra garbage items.

​Temporary Notice: Garbage Tags and Garbage Vouchers are only available for purchase at the Richmond Recycling Depot located at 5555 Lynas Lane (Tue - Sun, 9:00 am - 6:15 pm)

 

$2.00 Garbage Tags
One garbage tag must be present on each additional garbage can or bag.  Please ensure the tag is visible for the collection crew.  Garbage Tags may be purchased at the locations listed below. 

$5.00 Garbage Disposal Vouchers
Garbage Disposal Vouchers may be purchased at any location where $2.00 garbage tags are sold.

These vouchers are good for up to $25 in disposal charge value at the City of Vancouver Landfill, and are valid during their regular operating hours. Only a limited number of vouchers are available each year, and they are limited to one per household.

To encourage recycling, fees apply for disposal of mattresses and box springs. Clean wood waste is accepted at a reduced rate.

For disposal rates, please see the City of Vancouver Landfill Rates page. For a list of items not accepted or which can be recycled at the landfill, please see the City of Vancouver prohibited wastes and recyclable materials page.

Locations to Purchase Garbage Tags and Disposal Vouchers

City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road	604-276-4000

Community Centres
5151 Granville Avenue, Thompson Community Centre	604-238-8422
12800 Cambie Road, Cambie Community Centre	604-233-8399
7140 Miller Road, Sea Island Community Centre	604-718-8000
4111 Moncton Street, Steveston Community Centre	604-238-8080
9180 No. 1 Road, West Richmond Community Centre	604-238-8400
5140 Smith Drive, Hamilton Community Centre	604-718-8055
8880 Williams Road, South Arm Community Centre	604-238-8060

Libraries
11590 Cambie Road Unit 150, Cambie Library	604-273-2223
7700 Minoru Gate, Brighouse Library	604-231-6402
4111 Moncton Street, Steveston Library	604-274-2012
11688 Steveston Highway Unit 8200, Ironwood Library	604-231-6468

Other City Facilities
5555 Lynas Lane, Richmond Recycling Depot	604-276-4010
7551 Minoru Gate, Minoru Arena	604-238-8465
7560 Minoru Gate, Minoru Aquatic Centre	604-238-8020
14140 Triangle Road, Richmond Ice Centre	604-448-5366
14200 Triangle Road, Watermania	604-448-5353

Please call the location nearest you for operating hours.

Landfill Location and Hours
Richmond residents may dispose of oversized garbage or other garbage that is not suitable for curb side collection at the City of Vancouver Landfill, located off River Road in Delta.

To reach the landfill from Richmond, travel south on Highway 99, take Exit 26 for South Fraser Perimeter Road and stay left.  Take Exit 13A to the Vancouver Landfill and turn right on 72nd Street.

Please visit the City of Vancouver Landfill website or call 604-873-7000 for information on hours of operations and rates.