Garbage & recycling — Vanderhoof, British Columbia
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the District Municipality of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Bylaw No. 1162, 2016 (consolidated 2019-07-08), verified 2026-10-26. Fee: Schedule A rates: 120L $94.25; 240L $196.50; 360L $251.00; annual billing; seniors 65+ pay 85% of normal residential rate. Collection schedule: one (1) pick up a week. Container or bag limit: one (1) 240 L bin supplied; additional bins can be acquired by paying an additional fee.
one (1) 240 L bin supplied; additional bins can be acquired by paying an additional fee
s. 7(a)
accepted or banned
Restricted materials (not accepted at transfer station) prohibited in bins; no liquids in bins.
s. 2(a) definition of Restricted materials; s. 9(a); s. 6(f)
fee
Schedule A rates: 120L $94.25; 240L $196.50; 360L $251.00; annual billing; seniors 65+ pay 85% of normal residential rate
Schedule "A"; s. 11(d)-(f)
scout note
Residential customers get one pickup a week from municipal wheeled bins (120 L, 240 L or 360 L; one 240 L bin supplied); bins at the street by 8:00 a.m. and within 1.0 m of the roadway; restricted materials not collected. Schedule A annual rates $94.25 / $196.50 / $251.00 by bin size, rising by at least CPI; seniors pay
Garbage, Sewer and Water Bylaws (civicweb folder)
Folder listing Bylaw 1162 and utility rate bylaws.