When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials Management Bylaw No. 7660, 2015 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Fee: residential 120L $515.85/yr; 240L $796.99/yr (Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 4). Accepted or banned: recyclable material must go to Recycling Facility (s.4.2); prohibited from disposal in landfill unless plan submitted (s.4.1). Container or bag limit: City-supplied 120L or 240L carts; additional bags at $5/tag (Part 5).
| sorting required | yes | s.4.1, s.4.2 |
| accepted or banned | recyclable material must go to Recycling Facility (s.4.2); prohibited from disposal in landfill unless plan submitted (s.4.1) | s.4.1, s.4.2 |
Requires diversion and recycling of construction and demolition waste; sets minimum diversion rates for renovation projects.
| sorting required | yes | s.7.1a |
| container or bag limit | City-supplied 120L or 240L carts; additional bags at $5/tag (Part 5) | Part 5 |
| accepted or banned | food scraps and recyclables accepted; must not deposit special waste, construction/demolition waste, hazardous materials | Part 5 |
| fee | residential 120L $515.85/yr; 240L $796.99/yr (Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 4) | Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 4 |
Governs residential and commercial solid waste and recycling collection, sorting requirements, and disposal standards.