Garbage & recycling — Chilliwack, British Columbia
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2026, No. 5541, verified 2026-08-28. Fee: Fee set out in Schedule "C" based on cart sizes, billed quarterly. Collection schedule: Compostable Waste weekly, Garbage and Mixed Recycling Bi-weekly, Glass Packaging and Flexible Plastics monthly. Container or bag limit: one Garbage Cart, one Green Cart, one Recycling Cart, ten Kraft Bags of Yard Waste weekly, one Pink Bin monthly; extra bags require Tag-a-bag.
Compostable Waste weekly, Garbage and Mixed Recycling Bi-weekly, Glass Packaging and Flexible Plastics monthly
s. 49
sorting required
yes
s. 89
container or bag limit
one Garbage Cart, one Green Cart, one Recycling Cart, ten Kraft Bags of Yard Waste weekly, one Pink Bin monthly; extra bags require Tag-a-bag
s. 36; s. 107
accepted or banned
Recyclables and Compostable Waste prohibited in Garbage. Hazardous Waste, bio-medical waste, flammables, construction materials prohibited from curbside.
s. 14; s. 110
fee
Fee set out in Schedule "C" based on cart sizes, billed quarterly
s. 131; s. 137
scout note
Governs collection, disposal, and management of solid waste in Chilliwack.