Curbside Collection Program Guidelines
The RDN introduced region-wide curbside recycling and residential garbage collection service in 1991. Green bin food and kitchen waste was added to the curbside program in October 2010, which now serves 26,500 households in the area stretching from Cassidy to Gabriola Island to Deep Bay.
The RDN garbage, recycling and food waste collection program is a mandatory service. Through its contractor, BFI Canada (formerly WSI Inc.), the RDN provides curbside collection services to single family homes to the following jurisdictions:
- RDN Electoral Areas A, B, C, E, F, G & H
Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Food and Kitchen Waste - City of Parksville
Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Food and Kitchen Waste - District of Lantzville
Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin Food and Kitchen Waste - Town of Qualicum Beach
Recycling and Green Bin Food and Kitchen Waste Only
Qualicum Beach residents receive garbage collection service from the Town's municipal works crew.
Your 2012-2013 Materials Preparation Guide
For detailed information on acceptable materials and how to prepare them, please refer to the 2012-2013 Guide.
GREEN BIN, GARBAGE AND RECYCLING PICKUPS
- The Green Bin containing food and kitchen waste is scheduled for weekly collection.
- One standard-size container of garbage is scheduled for collection every two weeks.
- Recyclables are scheduled for collection once every two weeks.
COLLECTION SCHEDULES
- RDN Electoral Areas, District of Lantzville, City of Parksville
Garbage, recycling and green bin collection schedules follow an add-a-day system. After each statutory holiday the collection day advances by one day. - Town of Qualicum Beach
Households located within the Town of Qualicum Beach receive bi-weekly garbage collection provided by the Town's municipal crews on fixed pick-up days. Food waste and recycling collection is provided by the RDN contractor, BFI Canada, on an add-a-day system.
RDN Electoral Areas, District of Lantzville, City of Parksville To download a schedule, click here or call toll free 1-866-999-8227 to have one mailed to you.Town of Qualicum Beach To obtain a replacement schedule, click here or contain the Town at (250) 752-6921.
GARBAGE LIMITS
Basic service provides for one container of garbage collected once every two weeks. The volume of garbage in the container may not exceed 100 litres or 22 gallons in volume (larger wheeled containers may be used but not filled to the top). Weight of garbage per container is limited to 23 kilograms or 50 pounds for the safety of collection crews.
EXTRA GARBAGE TAGS
Tags for extra containers of garbage may be purchased for $2 each. A maximum of two additional containers can be put out on your scheduled collection day, provided a garbage tag is attached to each additional container. Click here for sales locations for garbage tags.
RESTRICTED WASTES
Wastes not accepted for garbage collection include:
- Oversize items exceeding two feet in any dimension
- Highly flammable materials, hazardous wastes, containers of liquids such as cooking oil or motor oil
- Products such as batteries, paint, pesticides, and electronic equipment collected through Product Stewardship programs
- Grass clippings, yard and garden waste
- Food waste (place in the green bin)
- Construction or renovation waste
Many of the above materials can be recycled or safely disposed at locations throughout the regional district. Check our on-line Recycling Directory for a location near you.
Glass No Longer Accepted in the Blue Box
With the introduction of new two-compartment collection vehicles to support the Green Bin Program, glass food and beverage containers are no longer accepted in the Blue Box. Deposit or refundable glass containers such as pop, juice, wine, beer, and liquor bottles should be returned to Return-It Centre for refund. Non-deposit glass containers such as jars and condiment bottles can be placed in your regular garbage.
Please see Glass Disposal & Recycling Options for more information on the sustainability factors behind eliminating glass from the blue box and recycling opportunities.
Program Brochure
This guide provides comprehensive information on the green bin, garbage and recycling collection program. Click here to download a copy.
SNOW AND ADVERSE WEATHER SERVICE CANCELLATIONS
Severe winter weather, such as snowy and icy conditions or roads blocked by downed trees or power lines, may cause the garbage contractor to temporarily cancel garbage and recycling collection. Please see Snow and Adverse Weather Service Cancellations for details.
MISSED PICK-UPS, SERVICE QUESTIONS
To report missed green bin, garbage or recycling collection pick-ups or other service questions, please call BFI Canada at 250-248-8109 or toll free at 1-866-999-8227.
