We’re here to help you find the Vancouver BC trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Vancouver is in British Columbia, Canada, with Coquitlam to the east, Saanich to the south, Spokane to the southeast, and Prince George to the north.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Vancouver BC Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- Jan 2 – Bank holiday
- Family day
- Good Friday April 7th
- Easter Monday April 10
- Victoria day May 22
Enter your address here to get your pick-up schedule: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx
Vancouver BC Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
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 Vancouver BC 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:
Learn more about the green bin schedule change
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Vancouver BC?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/garbage-and-recycling-collection-schedules.aspx
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Vancouver BC Public Works Department?
GREEN BIN AND GARBAGE COLLECTION: Phone 3-1-1 TTY 7-1-1
Visit: vancouver.ca/collectionschedule Download: VanCollect app
RECYCLING COLLECTION: (by GFL Environmental)
Phone: 604-282-7966 Visit: recyclebc.ca/vancouver Email: [email protected]
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