Recycling and Garbage Services Overview

Please do your part to keep our waste collection staff and others, safe. COVID-19 related hygiene materials, such as used tissues, disposable wipes, face masks and gloves should be placed into garbage bags, tied securely and disposed of in the garbage.

Thanks to Richmond Residents, we are now diverting close to 80% of household waste. Click here to read the 2019 Annual Report: Continuous Improvement for Sustainable Waste Management.

​Thank you for your patience as the  Recycling Depot undergoes renovations from June - September to better serve Richmond Residents.  The Recycling Depot will continue to operate 6 days per week (Tuesday to Sunday) from 9 am - 6:15 pm. Note there will be traffic control in place to ensure social distancing and safety. 

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Sign-Up for Free Recycling and Garbage Reminders
Single-family home residents can sign-up for free recycling and garbage pick up day reminders. Residents can set up how they want to receive reminders, which are available by email, text message or a phone call. The tool is simple and easy to use. Just enter your address below and click on "Find."


This service does not apply to townhomes and multi-family dwellings with private garbage pickup or Blue Carts. Please contact your property management company for your pickup schedule.

Related Links and Resources

•  Recycling and Garbage Curbside Collection Guide
•  Recycling and Garbage Centralized Collection Guide
•  Report 2019: Continuous Improvement for Sustainable Waste Management
• Metro Vancouver Recycling Directory
• Recycling Council of BC Hotline - 604-732-9253
• Report missed garbage and recycling, call 604-276-4010 or email Garbage and Recycling

Please point your mouse on Recycling & Garbage section in the main menu on the left of this page to see the list of topics in the fly-out menus.