Extra Garbage Disposal Options
Richmond residents may purchase a Garbage Tag or Garbage Disposal Voucher to dispose of extra garbage items.
$2.00 Garbage Tags
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.
