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# Garbage Collection
## Garbage
### Solid Waste Disposal
Solid waste is collected once weekly for residential and twice weekly for commercial. After the purchase of a new garbage lift system and garbage truck the Village of Burns Lake implemented a new bylaw requiring all residents and businesses to utilize the new bins compatible with the new truck. This will speed up the collection process and ensure the health and safety of the Public Works employees during this process. The new cans are extremely durable and require a one-time purchase from the Village of Burns Lake unless they are damaged in some way.
### Garbage Collection
**Residential:** Every Wednesday - be sure to have your garbage can at the curb by 7:00am
**Commercial:** Tuesday and Friday
Please note: due to some statutory holidays, the schedule may change
Waste Collection Bylaw No 938 2013
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is responsible for solid waste and the transfer station. Information can be obtained on the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website www.rdbn.bc.ca or by calling their **office at 250-692-3195.**
## FAQs
### What time should I put my garbage out?
Please place your bin, with the lid opening facing the street by 7:00 am on collection day. Please make sure your lid is closed.
### What kinds of things can I throw in the garbage bin?
Only household waste that is contained in garbage bags will be collected. Do not include yard waste or recyclables in your bin.
The following will NOT be collected: animal carcasses, used oil or oil filters, paints, solvents or other liquids, propane tanks, tires, electronics, construction materials, compostable yard waste or cardboard etc.
Please recycle your bottles, paper and other items at the Burns Lake Bottle Depot or the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako's transfer station.
### How am I charged for garbage collection?
Your household will receive an annual utility bill from the Village of Burns Lake, garbage collection costs for the year will be included on the invoice. For a single-family residential pick-up, the cost is $118.45 annually. Seniors are exempted from the garbage collection fee.
### What type of garbage can is allowed?
Residents must purchase a Village of Burns Lake refuse container. The containers are available in two sizes. Large bin $135.00 Medium bin $83.00 plus applicable taxes.
Garbage must be contained in garbage bags, not leave trash loose in your container.
### What days are residential and commercial garbage collection?
Residential - Wednesday
Commercial and Tuesday and Friday
If collection falls on a statutory holiday, an alternate day will be determined by the Director of Public Works and will be publicized on the Village of Burns Lake Facebook page and website or call the office, 250-692-7587.
### Can I place extra garbage in bags or other bins out for pick-up?
No. Only one garbage bin per household will be collected each week. Extra bags/boxes at the curbside will not be collected. If you have additional garbage, you may want to consider taking it to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako's transfer station on Babine Lake Road.
### Transfer Station Hours
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako manages the transfer station located on Babine Lake Rd. For transfer station and recycling hours.
View Burns Lake Transfer Station Hours