When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, sorting required: True; carts per dwelling: 3 (organics, garbage, recycling); max waste per week: 75L garbage per unit per week; collection fee: $17.99 per month (2026 rate). Source: Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, verified 2026-06-08.
Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845
adopted bylaw
sorting required
True
s.5.4, s.5.5
carts per dwelling
3 (organics, garbage, recycling)
s.4.2
max waste per week
75L garbage per unit per week
s.9.4
collection fee
$17.99 per month (2026 rate)
Schedule A
billing period
quarterly
Schedule A
late penalty
5% penalty overdue
Schedule A
scout note
Regulates waste collection and disposal within the City of Fernie.