When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, collection schedule: Recyclable material every two (2) weeks; garbage every two (2) weeks on alternate weeks from recyclables; comingled organic waste every week; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Maximum four (4) collection carts per dwelling unit on collection day; additional garbage containers permitted with one garbage tag each, not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs); accepted or banned: Banned: batteries, electronics, biomedical waste, hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, styrofoam, construction waste, liquids; accepted: Recycle BC packaging and printed paper. Source: Curbside Collection Bylaw No. 3256, 2025, verified 2026-06-08.
Recyclable material every two (2) weeks; garbage every two (2) weeks on alternate weeks from recyclables; comingled organic waste every week
s. 6.3
sorting required
True
s. 13.1(a)
container or bag limit
Maximum four (4) collection carts per dwelling unit on collection day; additional garbage containers permitted with one garbage tag each, not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs)
s. 8.3; s. 9.1(c)
accepted or banned
Banned: batteries, electronics, biomedical waste, hazardous waste, pharmaceuticals, styrofoam, construction waste, liquids; accepted: Recycle BC packaging and printed paper
s. 12.1
fee
Rates set out in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw; mandatory for all residential properties with up to four dwelling units
s. 20.1
scout note
Governs curbside waste and recycling collection in the City of Duncan; adopted July 2025.