When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Garbage Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 9233, verified 2026-08-28. Fee: Solid Waste Services fee $194.13 per year; garbage container $41.16-$61.74 per year; extra bag $3.00. Container or bag limit: Regulation container required; extra bags max 25kg. Accepted or banned: Household hazardous waste, demolition waste prohibited. Only certified compostable bags for organics.
Garbage Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 9233
adopted bylaw
sorting required
yes
s. 10.1(a)
container or bag limit
Regulation container required; extra bags max 25kg
s. 2.3; s. 4.1
accepted or banned
Household hazardous waste, demolition waste prohibited. Only certified compostable bags for organics.
s. 9.1; s. 10.1(c); s. 11.1
fee
Solid Waste Services fee $194.13 per year; garbage container $41.16-$61.74 per year; extra bag $3.00.
Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organic waste in Saanich, including set-out rules and acceptable materials.