When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste Collection and Recyclable Materials Disposal Bylaw No. 2016-29, verified 2026-08-28. Fee: Charges deemed current taxes, placed on tax roll. Tag-a-Bag fees collected at purchase. Collection schedule: Garbage: once each week. Recyclable Materials: once every two weeks. Container or bag limit: Base Cart Program: 120 Litre Garbage Cart, 240 Litre Recyclables Cart, 240 Litre Yard Waste Cart. Excess bags require Tag-a-Bag.
Hazardous Waste, Special Waste, Biomedical Waste prohibited. Food waste banned in Yard Waste.
s. 12.3, s. 13.2, s. 6.6
fee
Charges deemed current taxes, placed on tax roll. Tag-a-Bag fees collected at purchase.
s. 15.1, s. 7.10.4
scout note
Governs curbside garbage and recycling collection service, approved containers and set-out rules for residential and commercial properties in the City.