When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
City of New Westminster has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.
| sorting required | True | s.4.1, s.4.2 |
| accepted or banned | recyclable material must go to Recycling Facility (s.4.2); prohibited from disposal in landfill unless plan submitted (s.4.1) | s.4.1, s.4.2 |
Requires diversion and recycling of construction and demolition waste; sets minimum diversion rates for renovation projects.
| sorting required | True | s.7.1a |
| container or bag limit | City-supplied 120L or 240L carts; additional bags at $5/tag (Part 5) | Part 5 |
| accepted or banned | food scraps and recyclables accepted; must not deposit special waste, construction/demolition waste, hazardous materials | Part 5 |
| fee | residential 120L $515.85/yr; 240L $796.99/yr (Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 4) | Engineering Fees Bylaw 7553 Part 4 |
Governs residential and commercial solid waste and recycling collection, sorting requirements, and disposal standards.