Garbage & recycling — Port Hardy, British Columbia

When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by District of Port Hardy Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 1027-2014 (consolidated July 2018), verified 2026-10-26. Collection schedule: Garbage: once bi-weekly; recycling: once bi-weekly during alternating weeks when garbage collection is not provided. Container or bag limit: Not more than two regulation garbage receptacles per eligible dwelling unit; up to three tag-a-bag labels/bags per collection day.

District of Port Hardy Garbage and Recycling Bylaw No. 1027-2014 (consolidated July 2018) adopted bylaw
collection schedule Garbage: once bi-weekly; recycling: once bi-weekly during alternating weeks when garbage collection is not provided. s. 13(a), s. 13(c)
sorting required yes s. 3(c)-(d)
container or bag limit Not more than two regulation garbage receptacles per eligible dwelling unit; up to three tag-a-bag labels/bags per collection day. s. 13(a), s. 13(b)
accepted or banned Prohibited: explosive, biomedical, radioactive, hazardous waste, petroleum products, industrial chemical waste, vehicle parts, burning refuse, construction/demolition waste, animal carcasses/hides. s. 8(a)
fee Fees in accordance with the District of Port Hardy User Rates and Fees Bylaw; 2.5% penalty on outstanding balances; fees apply to all eligible dwellings whether occupied or vacant. s. 9(a)-(b)
scout note

Bi-weekly collection of garbage and recyclables by contractor; carts/containers at curb 7 AM-5 PM on collection day; three-bag limit per dwelling with tag-a-bags; wildlife attractant rules; prohibited materials; fees under User Rates bylaw.

Machine-readable: garbage-recycling.json · Official website: https://porthardy.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Garbage & recycling across British Columbia · Garbage & recycling in other municipalities