Restricts single-use plastic checkout bags provided by retailers; sets standards for paper bags (min. 40% recycled content) and reusable bags (rated for 100+ uses) to reduce municipal waste.
Garbage & recycling — Rossland, British Columbia
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw No. 2723, 2020 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Fee: Rates per City's Fees and Charges Bylaw; Contractor Stickers for purchase. Container or bag limit: Bag no larger than approximately 80-100 litre equivalents; container not weigh more than 23 kilograms or 50 pounds. Accepted or banned: Garbage excludes Special Waste, recyclables, yard waste. No liquids, explosives, corrosive materials, or dangerous chemicals in containers.
| sorting required | yes | s. 8.1 |
| container or bag limit | Bag no larger than approximately 80-100 litre equivalents; container not weigh more than 23 kilograms or 50 pounds | s. 4.3; s. 4.4 |
| accepted or banned | Garbage excludes Special Waste, recyclables, yard waste. No liquids, explosives, corrosive materials, or dangerous chemicals in containers. | s. 7.1; s. 7.2; s. 6.1 |
| fee | Rates per City's Fees and Charges Bylaw; Contractor Stickers for purchase. | s. 4.1; s. 2(d) |
scout note
Requires garbage be bagged with a purchased 'Contractor Sticker' (max ~80-100L/23kg) and set at the curb for collection; separately addresses yard/garden waste and recyclables; bans illegal dumping; container placement must comply with the Wildlife Attractant Control Bylaw.