{"title":"Dawson Creek garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/dawson-creek","name":"Dawson Creek","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Dawson Creek","url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca"},"short_answer":"Dawson Creek collects garbage every week and recycling every two weeks. Put your City-supplied cart out on collection day before 7:00 a.m. and bring it in by 7:00 p.m. Look up your day on the City's Waste Wizard or the Dawson Creek City App. The 2026 garbage fee is $24.28 per cart.","aliases":["garbage day dawson creek","garbage pickup schedule","garbage cart rules","extra garbage bags","missed garbage pickup"],"cost":"2026, plus applicable taxes: garbage $24.28 and recycling $16.78 per cart, billed every second month on the utility bill. A second cart is the same per-cart fee. Fees rise each January 1.","how_long":"Weekly garbage, recycling every two weeks. Schedules stay the same all year, except December 25 and January 1, when pickup moves forward one day.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Waste Wizard and collection schedule","value":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/collection-schedule/"},{"type":"phone","label":"Missed pickup (City line)","value":311,"note":"The collection schedule page says call 311 and dial"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw 4380 (PDF)","url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542"}],"related":[],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/pouce-coupe","name":"Pouce Coupe","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-john","name":"Fort St. John","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chetwynd","name":"Chetwynd","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/tumbler-ridge","name":"Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hudsons-hope","name":"Hudson's Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mackenzie","name":"Mackenzie","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection/"}],"topic":{"title":"Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection/"},"facts":{"frequency":{"label":"How often","value":"Garbage every week; recycling every two weeks. The schedule stays the same all year, including statutory holidays, except December 25 and January 1, when pickup moves forward one day. The City service is not available for apartments and some townhouses.","short":"Garbage weekly; recycling every other week","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.1","quotes":["The City shall provide garbage collection to each curbside pickup account owner once per week and recyclable material collection once every two weeks in accordance with the schedule determined by the City."]},{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/collection-schedule/","title":"Collection Schedule, City of Dawson Creek","section":"Schedule","quotes":["Pick-up schedules remain the same throughout the entire year, including on Stat Holidays, with the exception of two days: December 25 and January 1. When your pick-up day falls on one of these days, it will move forward by one day."]},{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Dawson Creek","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Our pick-up services are not available for apartments and some townhouses."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"Enter your address in the Waste Wizard on the City website, or use the Dawson Creek City App / Dawson Creek Waste App to see your schedule and set weekly reminders. A collection schedule map is also posted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/collection-schedule/","title":"Collection Schedule, City of Dawson Creek","section":"Collection Schedule","quotes":["Use the Dawson Creek City App or the Waste Wizard to view your schedule.","to view your schedule and set up weekly reminders on your phone.","Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule Map"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"The City supplies one 180-litre garbage cart and one 360-litre recycling cart per address; they are assigned to the address and stay with the home. A second cart can be bought at cost plus 15%. A damaged cart must be replaced by the owner or occupier at the fee in the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Contact the Utilities Clerk.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Dawson Creek","section":"Garbage and Recycling","quotes":["The City provides a 180-litre garbage cart and a 360-litre recycling cart for each address.","You can purchase an additional cart for cost +15%.","contact our Utilities Clerk."]},{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 3.8, 3.9, 3.11","quotes":["the City will provide a second cart subject to the applicable fees set out in the City of Dawson Creek Fees and Charges Bylaw","shall replace any Collection Carts that have become so damaged that they are no longer water-tight"]},{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/136171","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932, Schedule Q (PDF)","section":"Schedule Q","quotes":["Purchase of additional carts Cost + 15% Cost + 15% Cost + 15% Cost + 15%"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Put carts out on collection day before 7:00 a.m. (the City page says by 7:00 a.m.) and bring them in by 7:00 p.m. that day. Place them on the street with wheels against the curb, at least 1 metre from other carts, parked cars or obstructions, with lids closed. Store carts on your property the rest of the time.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 3.13","quotes":["place all Collection Carts containing materials to be collected by the City before 7:00 a.m. and remove all Collection Carts from the street by 7:00 pm on their collection day.","with the wheels against the curb, at least one (1) metre from other carts, parked cars or other obstructions.","must ensure that all collection cart lids are closed.","shall store all Collection Carts on his or her property."]},{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/collection-schedule/","title":"Collection Schedule, City of Dawson Creek","section":"Common reasons for missed pick-up","quotes":["Carts were not set out by 7:00 AM on collection day"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"Each cart must weigh no more than 50 kg. No more than two garbage carts and two recycling carts are collected per address per collection day. Only City-supplied carts are collected (plastic bags or other garbage cans are not). Wet or kitchen garbage, pet waste and sweepings must be in a plastic bag inside the cart.","short":"Max 2 garbage carts, 50 kg each; City carts only","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 3.19","quotes":["does not weigh in excess of 50 kilograms.","shall not collect more than two Garbage Collection Carts and two Recyclable Material Carts per collection day per Curbside Pickup Account address.","Only City supplied Collection Carts will be picked up. Plastic bags or other garbage cans will not be removed.","unless the waste is contained in a plastic garbage bag."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"2026: garbage $24.28 and recycling $16.78 per cart, billed every second month on the City utility bill, plus applicable taxes. Additional carts are charged the same per-cart fee. Fees rise each January 1.","short":"Garbage $24.28 and recycling $16.78 per cart","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/136171","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932, Schedule Q (PDF)","section":"Schedule Q, Solid Waste Fees and Charges","quotes":["COLLECTION FEES (BI-MONTHLY) 2025 FEE 2026 FEE 2027 FEE 2028 FEE","Garbage curbside - first collection cart $23.81 $24.28 $24.77 $25.26","Garbage curbside - additional collection carts $23.81 $24.28 $24.77 $25.26","Recyclable Material curbside - first collection cart $16.45 $16.78 $17.12 $17.46"]},{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Dawson Creek","section":"Garbage and Recycling, Cost","quotes":["These charges will show up on your City utility bill every second month.","Garbage curbside - first collection cart | $23.81"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"},"sources_differ":"The City's Garbage and Recycling page still shows the 2025 amounts ($23.81 and $16.45); the Fees and Charges Bylaw lists the 2026 amounts ($24.28 and $16.78), which is followed. Unpaid amounts after the due date get a 10% penalty (Solid Waste Bylaw s. 5.3)."},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018; fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932, 2007, Schedule Q","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIAL REGULATION BYLAW NO. 4380, 2018"]},{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/136171","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932, Schedule Q (PDF)","section":"title","quotes":["FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3932, 2007"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nIn Dawson Creek the City supplies one 180-litre garbage cart and one 360-litre recycling cart per address, under [Solid Waste Bylaw 4380](<https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542>). The carts stay with the home. A second cart can be bought at cost plus 15%. The service is not available for apartments and some townhouses. A damaged cart must be replaced by the owner or occupier at the fee in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; contact the Utilities Clerk.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Enter your address in the Waste Wizard on the City website, or use the Dawson Creek City App or Dawson Creek Waste App to see your schedule and set weekly reminders.\n2. Put the cart out before 7:00 a.m. on collection day, with the wheels against the curb, at least 1 metre from other carts, parked cars or obstructions, and the lid closed.\n3. Bring it in by 7:00 p.m. that day and store it on your property.\n4. If it was missed, call 311 and ask for the missed-pickup line.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Each cart must weigh no more than 50 kg. No more than two garbage carts and two recycling carts are collected per address per day.\n- Only City-supplied carts are collected. Plastic bags or other garbage cans are not. No bag tags or extra-bag fees are described.\n- Wet or kitchen garbage, pet waste and sweepings must be in a plastic bag inside the cart. Yard waste may not go in the garbage cart.\n- The City page still shows 2025 fees ($23.81 garbage, $16.45 recycling). The bylaw's 2026 rates are used here.\n- Unpaid amounts after the due date get a 10% penalty.\n- Putting non-approved materials in the recycling cart is a $150 bylaw notice; the City page says a contaminated cart may be left behind with a $100 fine.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Dawson Creek","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.dawsoncreek.ca/home-property-utilities/garbage-and-recycling/collection-schedule/","title":"Collection Schedule, City of Dawson Creek","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/112542","title":"Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulation Bylaw No. 4380, 2018 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://dawsoncreek.civicweb.net/document/136171","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3932, Schedule Q (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection.json"}}