Recycling and Garbage Services Overview

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Richmond delivers a wide range of recycling and waste management services for residents to ensure all waste is managed effectively and efficiently, and adheres to sustainability principles. The following are the key recycling and waste management services offered through out the City.

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Collection Schedule Items Not Accepted Extra Garbage Disposal Options  Large Item Pick Up Frequent Questions	Blue Box Blue Cart How to Recycle Correctly Beverage Containers Cash Back Large Quantity Drop Off	Green Cart Recycling Curbside Collection Multi-Family Green Cart Program  Frequent Questions Maintenance & Recycling Tips  Yard Trimmings Drop Off Composting at Home
Report Illegal Dumping Public Spaces Recycling Litter Prevention & Clean Up Recycling at Community Events	Recycling Depot Prohibited Materials Drop-Off Banned & Prohibited Materials Take Back Programs Reuse Programs Banned Materials	Free Workshops & Schedule Partnership Programs for Cleaner Schools

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, Twitter 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
• 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.