Fernie garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits
When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?
Short answer
The City of Fernie collects organics weekly, and garbage and recycling carts on alternating weeks. Find your day on the City's Area Map and 2026 Collection Calendar. Set carts out by 7 a.m. but not before 5 a.m. on collection day. The fee is $17.99 a month for a single-family home in 2026.
Key facts
| How often | Organics are collected weekly. Garbage and recycling carts are collected on alternating weeks.Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection, Curbside Collection Program · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingOrganics carts are collected weekly, while recycling and garbage carts are picked up on alternating weeks. |
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| Finding your day | Use the City's Area Map and the 2026 Collection Calendar on the City waste page (Area 1 and Area 2 colour-coded). Contact SRP at 250-946-8370 with questions.Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection, Curbside Collection Program; 2026 Curbside Collection Schedule · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe City of Fernie provides collection of waste, recycling and organics to eligible households as part of our automated curbside collection program. Organics carts are collected weekly, while recycling and garbage carts are picked up on alternating weeks. Important Resources Area Map 2026 Collection Calendar ## Curbside Organic Collection Important Resources Area Map 2026 Collection Calendar ## Curbside Organic Collection The City's curbside organics program launched on in September, 2024 adding weekly collection of organics to our curbside program. This new service is the first step towards the City's goal of redirecting all organics from the landfill, which will extend the lifespan of our landfill, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and the compost produced will reduce the need to import topsoil into the valley for City projects. For all inquiries, please contact SRP at 250-946-8370 |
| Carts | Three carts per home: organics 120-L (bear-resistant), garbage 120-L (animal-resistant), recycling 240-L. For a missing or damaged cart call or text SRP at 250-946-8370 or email ferniebins@srpprojects.ca. Cart repair $120; garbage or recycling cart replacement $220; organics cart replacement $330.Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection, Cart and Bin Information; Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19), Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThe organics carts are 120-L and bear-resistant The garbage carts are also 120-L The recycling cart is 240-L call or text SRP at 250-946-8370, or email ferniebins@srpprojects.ca Cart Repair $120.00 Garbage or Recycling Cart Replacement $220.00 Organics Cart Replacement $330.00 |
| Setting carts out | Put carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, and not before 5 a.m. Store them in an inaccessible place (such as a locked garage or shed) between collections. Keep lids closed.Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection, Automated Waste, Recycling & Organics Collection; Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19), s. 4.5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingmust be stored in an inaccessible place between collection days and until 5 AM on the day of collection Please ensure carts are placed at the curb by 7 AM on the day of collection to ensure pick-up. No person shall place any wildlife attractant on any highway in a residential area before 5:00 a.m. on the day designated by the City of Fernie as the collection |
| Limits and extra garbage | Bylaw s. 9.4 still says garbage collection is limited to 75 litres per dwelling unit per week, but the City supplies 120-L garbage carts collected every other week and states no volume limit. Cart lids must close fully. Hazardous waste, tires, tree pruning, logs, scrap lumber, metal, stone, brick, concrete and car batteries may not be set out.Sources differ: The 75-litre limit was added in 2017 and is smaller than the 120-L garbage cart now supplied, so treat it as unclear. No extra bag or tag price found in the bylaw (old "tag a bag" labels no longer appear in Schedule A). Bear-resistant dumpsters for public use are at the Max Turyk Centre, Aquatic Centre and City Hall.Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19), s. 9.4, 4.8, 5.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingGarbage collection shall be limited to a maximum of 75 litres of garbage per residential dwelling unit per week. cover cannot be securely fastened and completely closed. No hazardous waste, tires, tree pruning, scrap lumber, logs, metal, stone, brick, Each dwelling unit will be provided with 3 standardized carts |
| Fee | $17.99 a month for each single-family home in 2026 (also $17.99 per unit for multi-family up to 4 units). Billed quarterly; 5% is added to unpaid balances after the due date.Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19), Schedule A; s. 9.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCurbside Single Family Residential $13.58 $17.40 $17.99 Curbside Multi-Family residential, per unit The monthly rates will be billed quarterly. A five (5%) percent shall be applied |
| Bylaw | Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19), Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTHE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE CONSOLIDATED WASTE REGULATION BYLAW BYLAW No. 1845 Consolidated to Bylaw: 1864, Amendment No. 1 1909, Amendment No. 2 CONSOLIDATED WASTE REGULATION BYLAW BYLAW No. 1845 Consolidated to Bylaw: 1864, Amendment No. 1 1909, Amendment No. 2 1953, Amendment No. 3 |
How it works
The City of Fernie runs automated curbside collection with a contractor, SRP. Each home has three carts: a 120 L bear-resistant organics cart, a 120 L garbage cart and a 240 L recycling cart. Organics are collected weekly; garbage and recycling carts alternate weeks. Collection is for eligible households only.
Steps
- Find your area and collection days on the City's Area Map and 2026 Collection Calendar (Area 1 and Area 2 are colour-coded).
- Set the cart out by 7 a.m. on collection day, and not before 5 a.m. Keep lids closed.
- Store carts in a place animals cannot reach, such as a locked garage or shed, between collections.
- For a missing or damaged cart, call or text SRP at 250-946-8370.
Good to know
- Limits: the Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 (s. 9.4) still says garbage collection is limited to 75 litres per dwelling unit per week. The City supplies 120 L garbage carts collected every other week and states no volume limit, so the two do not match. Ask the City what applies. Lids must close fully.
- Hazardous waste, tires, tree pruning, logs, scrap lumber, metal, stone, brick, concrete and car batteries may not be set out. No extra bag or tag price was found in the bylaw.
- Occupants pay for damage to carts beyond normal wear and tear.
- Bear-resistant dumpsters for public use are at the Max Turyk Centre, the Aquatic Centre and City Hall.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Waste, Recycling and Organics Collection, City of Fernie (read 2026-11-05)
- Consolidated Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 1845 (PDF), City of Fernie (consolidated to Bylaw 2512, amended 2024-08-19) (read 2026-11-05)
- 2026 Curbside Collection Schedule (PDF), City of Fernie (read 2026-11-05)
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