Automated Collection

Automated curbside collection has started!

With the new automated collection system, routes have been altered to accommodate drivers working in conjunction with each other so the trucks are collecting at different times. Please have your carts out by 8:00 am to ensure your collection is not missed!

City Curbside Cart Set-out Guidelines:

• Roll your carts out between 5:00-8:00 am on your scheduled collection day.
• Place your carts as close to the roadway as possible, without blocking traffic, sidewalks, and bike lanes.
• Leave at least 1 metre (3 feet) of clearance on all sides of the carts from any obstacles, such as parked cars, poles, fire hydrants, etc.
• Leave 3 metres of clearance above the carts.
• All material must be placed in the cart with the lid completely closed.
• Make sure the arrows on the cart lid are pointing toward the street
• In organics carts, biodegradable/compostable plastics and poly/cellulose lined paper bags are not accepted. Only unlined paper bags, newspaper and food-soiled cardboard are suitable for lining the cart or containing food waste.
• For garbage carts, tie or close garbage bags. Do not loop bags around top of cart, this can cause spillage when the bag does not release while being tipped into the truck.

Carts were accompanied by an automated collection guide that provides information on cart placement at the curb with tips on proper cart use. Click this link to view the Automated Curbside Cart Collection Guide. [PDF - 1 MB]. These frequently asked questions provide an overview of how the program works.

Each household with City curbside collection service receives three wheeled carts – garbage (black lid), organics (green lid) and recycling (blue lid). If your household requires additional carts please email solidwaste@courtenay.ca

The Cart Exchange Portal will open in fall 2024.

Collection of Used Curbside Collection Containers

This program has concluded.

A Guide for New Collection Carts in Courtenay

 Cart Sizing