Following a year-long pilot program on selected routes to assess the feasibility, usability and effectiveness of bear-resistant organics carts, on June 25, 2024, Council authorized staff to move forward with community-wide implementation of bear-resistant organics and garbage carts on an as-requested basis.
On August 13, 2024, Council authorized an amendment to the Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Organics Bylaw formally outlining what the fees for bear-resistant solid waste carts will be. The cost will be an additional $20 per cart per year (billed as $5 quarterly), which will result in annual lease and collection fees of $32 for organics carts (120 L only), $105 for 120 L garbage carts, and $180 for 245 L garbage carts.
Interested residents can expect to see an update from the City in early 2025 about when and how to order a bear-resistant cart (please note: bear-resistant cart orders are not currently being accepted).
Residential Carts
Garbage collection fees are based on the size of your container.
To change the size of your garbage cart, please contact the Civic Operations Centre at 250-828-3461 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. There is NO fee to downsize your garbage cart, but there is a $50 charge to upsize.
Collection service charges apply to all residents, whether they lease or own. Lease rates do not apply to residents providing their own City compliant carts. All residents pay an annual collection fee for their carts.
For each garbage cart ordered, at least one recycling cart and an organics cart must also be ordered. There is no option to opt out of the recycling or organics programs.
2025 Rates
Garbage Cart Sizes and Annual Costs
| Size | Volume | Annual Collection Fee | Annual Lease | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 L | 1.5 bags | $78.00 | $7.00 | $85.00 |
| 180 L | 2.3 bags | $128.00 | $8.00 | $136.00 |
| 245 L | 3.2 bags | $174.00 | $10.00 | $184.00 |
| 360 L | 4.7 bags | $300.00 | $12.00 | $312.00 |
Recycling and Organics Cart Sizes and Annual Cost
| Size | Annual Collection Fee | Annual Lease | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling 245 L | $16.00 | $0.00 | $16.00 |
| Recycling 360 L | $24.00 | $0.00 | $24.00 |
| Organics 120 L | $12.00 | $0.00 | $12.00 |
Residential Cart Sizes and Costs Information Sheet - Monthly and Quarterly Breakdown
Multi-Family Containers
Garbage Bin Sizes and Monthly Rates
| Size (cubic yard - yd3) | Monthly Rental Cost (includes one tip per week) | Additional Garbage Tip (cost per) | Additional Compacted Garbage Tip (cost per) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd3 | $56.00 | $26.00 | $28.00 |
| 4 yd3 | $75.00 | $41.00 | $38.00 |
| 6 yd3 | $100.00 | $56.00 | $60.00 |
Recycling Bin Sizes and Monthly Rates
| Size (cubic yard - yd3) | Monthly Rental Cost (weekly collection) | Monthly Rental Cost (bi-weekly collection) | Additional Recycling Tip (cost per) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd3 | $25.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 4 yd3 | $38.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 6 yd3 | $50.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Garbage Cart Sizes and Rates
| Size | Volume | Frequency of Collection | Annual Collection Fee | Annual Lease | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 L | 1.5 bags | Biweekly | $78.00 | $7.00 | $85.00 |
| 120 L | 1.5 bags | Weekly | $156.00 | $7.00 | $163.00 |
| 180 L | 2.3 bags | Biweekly | $128.00 | $8.00 | $136.00 |
| 180 L | 2.3 bags | Weekly | $256.00 | $8.00 | $264.00 |
| 245 L | 3.2 bags | Biweekly | $174.00 | $10.00 | $184.00 |
| 245 L | 3.2 bags | Weekly | $348.00 | $10.00 | $358.00 |
| 360 L | 4.7 bags | Biweekly | $300.00 | $12.00 | $312.00 |
| 360 L | 4.7 bags | Weekly | $600.00 | $12.00 | $612.00 |
Recycling Cart Sizes and Rates
| Cart Size | Frequency of Collection | Annual Collection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 L | Biweekly | $16.00 |
| 245 L | Weekly* | $32.00* |
| 360 L | Biweekly | $24.00 |
| 360 L | Weekly* | $48.00* |
Commercial Containers
Garbage Bin Sizes and Monthly Rates
| Size (cubic yard - yd3) | Monthly Rental Cost | Garbage Pickup (per tip) | Compacted Garbage Pickup (per tip) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 yd3 | $56.00 | $26.00 | $30.00 |
| 4 yd3 | $75.00 | $41.00 | $40.00 |
| 6 yd3 | $100.00 | $56.00 | $60.00 |
Cardboard Bin Sizes and Monthly Rates
| Size (cubic yard - yd3) | Monthly Rental Cost | Cardboard Pickup (per tip) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 yd3 | $0.00 | $18.00 |
| 4 yd3 | $0.00 | $28.00 |
| 6 yd3 | $0.00 | $38.00 |
Garbage Cart Sizes and Annual Rates
| Size | Volume | Frequency of Collection | Annual Collection Fee | Annual Lease | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 L | 1.5 bags | Weekly | $234.00 | $7.00 | $241.00 |
| 180 L | 2.3 bags | Weekly | $339.00 | $8.00 | $347.00 |
| 245 L | 3.2 bags | Weekly | $450.00 | $10.00 | $460.00 |
| 360 L | 4.7 bags | Weekly | $900.00 | $12.00 | $912.00 |
Recycle Cart Sizes and Annual Rates
| Size | Frequency of Collection | Annual Collection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 L | Weekly | $200.00 |
| 360 L | Weekly | $300.00 |
For landfill disposal rates, please visit the Landfills web page.
