When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Demolition Waste and Recyclable Materials - Bylaw 9516 (2016) and 3 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. Fee: non-refundable application fee and the waste disposal and recycling services fee. Accepted or banned: recyclable material is not sent to a disposal facility. Collection schedule: one garbage cart every two weeks.
| accepted or banned | recyclable material is not sent to a disposal facility | s. 2.5(c) |
| fee | non-refundable application fee and the waste disposal and recycling services fee | s. 4.1 |
Requires diversion of recyclable materials from demolition and renovation projects in Richmond; sets waste management plan requirements.
| accepted or banned | prohibiting the donation of items that may create a safety hazard, including but not limited to paint, garbage, soiled rags, propane | s. 2.2.4(f) |
| fee | applicable annual permit fees set-out in the Consolidated Fees Bylaw No 8636 | s. 2.1.3 |
Regulates placement and operation of charitable donation bins on public and private property in Richmond.
| accepted or banned | Prohibits sale or provision of Polystyrene Foam Food Service Ware, Plastic Straws, and Plastic Checkout Bags by Businesses. | 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 |
Restricts distribution of single-use plastics and other disposable items by businesses in Richmond.
| collection schedule | one garbage cart every two weeks | s. 1.3.1 |
| sorting required | yes | s. 2.4.1 |
| container or bag limit | one garbage cart... may request a second garbage cart | s. 1.3.1 |
| accepted or banned | City will not arrange for the collection... recyclable materials; yard and garden trimmings and food waste | s. 1.6.1 |
| fee | Annual City garbage collection service fee... specified in Schedule A... 80L container $ 91.94 | s. 1.1.1; Schedule A |
Regulates collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials in Richmond, including bin requirements, collection schedules, and prohibited disposal.