Kelowna Garbage Schedule 2023 (Bulk Pickup, Holidays, Map)

We’re here to help you find the Kelowna garbage pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.

The City of Kelowna is in British Columbia, Canada with Kamloops to the north, Vancouver to the west, Penticton to the south, Calgary to the east.

If there’s a change to your normal garbage collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.

Kelowna Garbage Collection Calendar 2023

For normal garbage collections schedules, visit https://www.kelowna.ca/city-services/waste/garbage-recycling-yard-waste

Garbage Pick Up Holidays

Check your Collection Schedule 2023

Visit the News section of Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) Waste & Recycling website for updates on holiday curbside collection changes.

Kelowna Trash Collection Map

Kelowna Garbage Pickup Schedule Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023

To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.rdco.com/en/living-here/garbage.aspx

Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

EXTRA GARBAGE: Purchase a “tag-a-bag” sticker for up to two additional bags/containers of garbage.

Regular household garbage, Kitchen waste, Containers with food or residue, Diapers, Broken window glass, dishes, mirror, ceramics, Soiled or waxed cardboard (food or oil soaked), Animal waste, loose grit/sawdust (must be bagged), Styrofoam peanuts or chips, Tissue, napkins, paper towel

Please check Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Waste Reduction Office website for more information on what goes where.

Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

  • No liquids
  • No hot ashes
  • No wood, drywall, metal, concrete, bricks or renovation waste
  • No hazardous materials (motor oil, paint, chemicals, pesticides) – take to depot
  • No batteries, electronics, small appliances, power tools – take to depot
  • No beverage containers – take to depot
  • No light bulbs, tubes or light fixtures – take to depot
  • No recyclables including cardboard, paper, plastic containers, tin cans 
  • No yard/garden waste – put in yard waste cart or take to depot
  • No Styrofoam, glass jars – take to depot

Please check Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Waste Reduction Office website for more information on what goes where.

Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.

If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.

Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.

There are a number of junk removal services in Kelowna and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.

Recycling Collection Calendar 2023

Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.rdco.com/en/living-here/recycling.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions

When is bulk pickup in Kelowna

To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.rdco.com/en/living-here/garbage.aspx

What day is trash pickup?

To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.rdco.com/en/living-here/pick-up-schedule-and-maps.aspx?mid=39926

What time does trash collection start?

Trash collection starts at 7:00am. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.

How can I contact the Kelowna Services?

City Hall:
Tel: 250-469-8500
Email: [email protected]
Mon – Fri:
8:00 am-4:00 pm

1435 Water Street
Kelowna BC
V1Y 1J4

Regional Waste Reduction Office:
Phone: 250-469-6250

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