Recycling

Collection Guides

New Garbage, Green Can, and Yard Trimmings guides are typically mailed in December. Recycle BC mails a separate recycling collection guide in June.

Recycle BC has been responsible for recycling collection in West Vancouver since July 2020. For more information about recycling, visit the Recycle BC website.

Download the WestVanCollect app (available for iPhone and Android devices) and receive instant service change alerts, collection reminders, and personalized collection calendars straight to your phone.

Need replacement blue boxes, grey boxes or bags?

Recycle BC is responsible for recycling in West Vancouver. Recycle BC’s selected collection contractor is Waste Control Services (WCS). Contact Waste Control Services to request delivery of replacement boxes or bags:

Items not collected?

Information on missed pick-ups

Thanks to Provincial Take-Back programs, there are recycling drop-off locations available for materials such as:
- antifreeze
- batteries
- beverage containers
- electronics
- light bulbs
- medications
- paint
- pesticides and flammable liquids
- plastic bags and overwrap
- plastic foam packaging
- small electrical appliances and power tools
- tires
- used motor oil, filters and bottles
Learn more about these Provincial Take-Back Programs and recycling locations

Want to recycle even more?

That’s great! The Recycling Council of British Columbia’s online Recyclepedia provides a list of many different items, where to recycle them and what to do with the ones you can't recycle.

For more information, contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email.