The City of Courtenay’s solid waste collection service is aimed at reducing the volume of landfill waste by diverting reclaimable materials at the curb. Curbside collection includes garbage, recycling, and yard waste.

Households are permitted one (1) garbage container per week.

Important Changes to Garbage Collection:

No Loose Items

To protect waste collection workers, all waste for roadside pickup must be bagged and securely tied - no loose items should be placed in curbside garbage containers. Your garbage will not be collected if there are loose unbagged items. Please properly bag items and place your garbage back out on your next garbage collection day.

For further information about missed collection call Public Works Services at 250-338-1525.

For more information on changes to regional waste service during the COVID-19 pandemic visit www.cswm.ca/covid19

Please note: Recycling and Yard Waste are not affected by this change.

Extra Garbage Bag Stickers

Normally up to four (4) extra garbage bags with stickers are permitted at the curb each week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Courtenay and our collection contractor Emterra are requesting that households temporarily limit extra bags to one (1) each week to reduce impacts on our collection crews and the landfill. Thank you for your understanding.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City Hall is temporarily closed for the purchase of additional garbage tags.  Please call  Public Works Services at 250-338-1525 for additional garbage tag inquiries. Payment may be made via cheque or Electronic Fund Transfer, and stickers will be sent by Canada Post.

Courtenay Collects

Schedule

Curbside collection is scheduled by area, from Tuesday through Friday. Garbage and yard waste are collected weekly, while recycling occurs on bi-weekly basis. Please consult the City’s Residential Waste Collection Program pamphlet for details.

New! June to December 2020 Waste Collection Guide [PDF - 1 MB]
Comox Strathcona Waste Management is planning changes to landfill operation on statutory holidays in 2021, which may affect curbside collection schedules. The City of Courtenay will release an updated collection calendar in late 2020 when details are finalized.