Garbage & recycling — Powell River, British Columbia
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, collection schedule: weekly organics; bi-weekly garbage and recyclables; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: 1 garbage cart (120L); 1 organics cart (120L); 1 recycling cart (240L or 360L); max 4 extra garbage bags with tag; accepted or banned: hazardous waste, bulk liquids, dead animals, animal feces, plastics, metals, construction materials prohibited. Source: Municipal Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 2784, 2025, verified 2026-06-08.
Municipal Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 2784, 2025
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
weekly organics; bi-weekly garbage and recyclables
s. 2(b)
sorting required
True
s. 3(d)
container or bag limit
1 garbage cart (120L); 1 organics cart (120L); 1 recycling cart (240L or 360L); max 4 extra garbage bags with tag
s. 3.3, 4.2
accepted or banned
hazardous waste, bulk liquids, dead animals, animal feces, plastics, metals, construction materials prohibited
s. 2(o)
fee
$245.35/year (2026); billed on property tax notices, due first working day after July 1
Schedule A
scout note
Governs curbside solid waste, recycling, and organics collection for residential and commercial properties in the City of Powell River.