{
 "title": "Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality",
 "description": "What the bylaws of 151 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.",
 "region": {
  "code": "bc",
  "name": "British Columbia"
 },
 "country": {
  "code": "ca",
  "name": "Canada"
 },
 "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/garbage-collection/",
 "columns": [
  {
   "key": "frequency",
   "label": "How often"
  },
  {
   "key": "limits",
   "label": "Limits and extra garbage"
  },
  {
   "key": "fee",
   "label": "Fee"
  }
 ],
 "states": {
  "stated": "the short form of a fact that is sourced and quoted on the place page",
  "none": "the bylaw that was read sets no such rule",
  "unknown": "could not be confirmed from the official sources"
 },
 "rows": [
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/100-mile-house",
   "name": "100 Mile House",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit 240 L container, lid closed; excess not collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Tax levy on Class 1 properties; amount not stated"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/abbotsford",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; compost weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit cart, lid closed; no extra-bag tags found"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$420 a year with 240 L garbage cart"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/alert-bay",
   "name": "Alert Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage Tuesdays; recycling Wednesdays or Thursdays"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Extra garbage needs $3.50 sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/anmore",
   "name": "Anmore",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics, recycling weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit cart with lid closed; excess not collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$407 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/armstrong",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; food waste weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Only what fits in 240 L cart; excess to landfill"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$14.50 a month"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ashcroft",
   "name": "Ashcroft",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; no recycling or organics collection"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Cart lid must close; waste bagged; no extra collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$157.50 a year (240 L cart)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/barriere",
   "name": "Barriere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling on alternating weeks"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container plus 2 bags; extra bag needs $2 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$19.65 a month ($13.80 for pensioners 65 and older)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/belcarra",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No curbside collection; depot open Thursday to Tuesday"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Depot: max 2 bags in 4 days; large items $50 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$706 a year per parcel (plus $706 per suite)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/bowen-island",
   "name": "Bowen Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 bagged can, max 18 kg; second can decal $175 or $10"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$650 per parcel (parcel tax)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burnaby",
   "name": "Burnaby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; recycling, organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 cart per property; lid must close; extra by approval"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$73 to $447 a year by cart size"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burns-lake",
   "name": "Burns Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 bin per household; extra bags not collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$118.45 a year (seniors exempt)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cache-creek",
   "name": "Cache Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage once a week per dwelling (bylaw)"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/campbell-river",
   "name": "Campbell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Weekly: garbage, recycling and organics"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "One 80 L can under 20 kg; extra needs $4 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$342 a year in 2026"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/canal-flats",
   "name": "Canal Flats",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No curbside collection; use transfer station"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No charge (transfer station)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/castlegar",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Cart only; no weight limit or extra tags stated"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage $160.07, organics $156.47, recycling $4.65 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/central-saanich",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No garbage collection; recycling bi-weekly (CRD)"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chase",
   "name": "Chase",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage and recycling same day; recycling weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Amount not stated; billed quarterly with utilities"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chetwynd",
   "name": "Chetwynd",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit District cart; not filled within 5 cm of top"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$185.20 to $212 a year by cart size"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chilliwack",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; compost weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid must close; extra bags need $4 Tag-a-bag sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$27.15 to $34.80 a month by cart size"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coldstream",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No garbage collection; recycling via Recycle BC"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/colwood",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No garbage collection; private operator; CRD recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage limits set by private provider"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "None; private operator rates differ"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/comox",
   "name": "Comox",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Not more than cart holds; lid closed; no extra-bag tags"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By cart size; garbage 120 L $129.54 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coquitlam",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; green cart weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid closed, no overflow; no extra-bag tags found"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$287 to $534 a year by garbage cart size"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/courtenay",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Extra waste not collected; extra 120 L cart $140.20 a year"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$359.50 a year (single dwelling or duplex)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cranbrook",
   "name": "Cranbrook",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit 240 L cart; no extra-bag tags mentioned"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$10.50 a month plus $12.00 a month landfill fee"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/creston",
   "name": "Creston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; food waste weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container or 2 bags; extra bags need $2 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$157 a year (residential)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cumberland",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container per unit; extra needs $2 bag tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$68.40 a quarter"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/daajing-giids",
   "name": "Daajing Giids",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (regional district); recycling at depot"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to 2 receptacles; extra needs $2 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$30 a month per dwelling"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/dawson-creek",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Max 2 garbage carts, 50 kg each; City carts only"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage $24.28 and recycling $16.78 per cart"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/delta",
   "name": "Delta",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Weekly: garbage, recycling and Green Can"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to 2 cans or bags; extra bags need a sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$222 a year, plus $22 for recycling"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver-district",
   "name": "District of North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 garbage cart per home; no extra-bag system"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$295.30 to $449 a year by cart set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/duncan",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid closed; extra can needs $5 sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$213.61 first unit; $186.22 each additional unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/elkford",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (Thursdays); no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Bagged, lid closed; no bag-tag program found"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$147 a year (250-litre cart)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/enderby",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (Tuesdays); recycling every other Monday"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 containers; extra needs $3 sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$116.25 a year per premise"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/esquimalt",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, organics every other week; recycling by CRD"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 bin per two weeks; extra bags $2 with sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "None; included in property taxes"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fernie",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid must close; bylaw says 75 litres per unit; carts 120-L"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$17.99 a month"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-james",
   "name": "Fort St James",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/garbage-collection.json",
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    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-john",
   "name": "Fort St. John",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
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     "status": "stated",
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    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fraser-lake",
   "name": "Fraser Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
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     "status": "stated",
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    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fruitvale",
   "name": "Fruitvale",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Each bag needs tag; max 23 kg per container"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Residential amount not stated"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gibsons",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container, 98 litres, 20 kg; extra needs $4.55 ticket"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$147 per 6 months (garbage and organics)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gold-river",
   "name": "Gold River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage on Wednesdays; recycling at depot"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Max 2 cans, 18 kg each; extra to depot"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$355.85 a year ($29.65 a month)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/golden",
   "name": "Golden",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 garbage bin only; no extra-bag program stated"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$133.79 a year (2026 base fee)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/grand-forks",
   "name": "Grand Forks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; food waste weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container up to 22 kg; extra bags $3 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$15.25 a month per unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/granisle",
   "name": "Granisle",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (Thursday); no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 tote per dwelling, max 60 kg"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$103.73 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/greenwood",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, organics weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Under 23 kg per can; each bag needs $3 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$3 RDKB tag per bag; organics free"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs",
   "name": "Harrison Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Organics weekly; garbage, recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container, 25 kg max; extra needs $2.50 sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$268.72 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hazelton",
   "name": "Hazelton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 bin per household; extra is occupant's responsibility"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$262.65 a year per family unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/highlands",
   "name": "Highlands",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No garbage collection; frequency not stated"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage limits set by private contractor"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hope",
   "name": "Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Bylaw: every other week; District page: weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Must fit cart, lid closed; extra not collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$408 a year per dwelling unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/houston",
   "name": "Houston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 cart, up to 60 kg; extra cart needs $5 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$168.13 a year (2026)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hudsons-hope",
   "name": "Hudson's Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Max 2 cans, 22 kg bags; no extra tag mentioned"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$118 a year per dwelling unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/invermere",
   "name": "Invermere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "One 120 L cart; extra to transfer station, free"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Monthly: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kamloops",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Extra garbage needs $5 Surplus Garbage Tag per bag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 to $340 a year by cart size (plus cart lease)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kaslo",
   "name": "Kaslo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage on Tuesdays; curbside recycling also collected"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Every bag needs orange tag, $4.75"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No annual fee stated; pay per garbage tag"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kelowna",
   "name": "Kelowna",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (regional curbside service)"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid closed; up to 2 extra bags with tag-a-bag stickers"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$2.50 per extra garbage bag sticker"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kent",
   "name": "Kent",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No garbage collection; use private contractor"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/keremeos",
   "name": "Keremeos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid must close; extra needs $2.50 tag-a-bag sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$241.00 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kimberley",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid closed; no extra-bag or tag system stated"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Standard rate not readable; recycling $0.00 a quarter"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kitimat",
   "name": "Kitimat",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage at least every other week; food waste weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to 3 garbage containers, 23 kg each"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$146 a year per dwelling unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ladysmith",
   "name": "Ladysmith",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 container every second week; extra tags $3 or 6 for $15"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$17.50 a month per dwelling unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-country",
   "name": "Lake Country",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling every other week"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Lid closed; max 2 extra bags with $2.50 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$174 a year"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-cowichan",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics at least that often"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 tote; extra totes need $12 prepaid tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$17.80 a month (80 L) or $26.70 (120 L)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langford",
   "name": "Langford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Not a City service; frequency not stated"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage limits set by private collector"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Set by private collectors"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley",
   "name": "Langley City",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics, recycling weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No weight limit; lid must close; large items 4 a year"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$432 for 2026 (single-family home)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lantzville",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Food waste weekly; garbage, recycling alternate weeks"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Not beyond cart capacity; no extra-bag system found"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$170 to $260 a year by garbage cart size"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lillooet",
   "name": "Lillooet",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (residential)"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 or 2 receptacles, 20 kg each; extra bag $4 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$283 a year per dwelling unit"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lions-bay",
   "name": "Lions Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; recycling, compost weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 containers; extra tags $5 (Village pages say $4)"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$443.66 a year (single-family residence)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/logan-lake",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly; recycling same day"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Max 2 carts, bagged; no extra-bag tags; $100 fine"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$163.65 a year (single dwelling)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lumby",
   "name": "Lumby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; food waste weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Cart 23 kg, lid closed; extra bags need $3 tag"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$77.84 a year plus $7.00 a year per cart"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mackenzie",
   "name": "Mackenzie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (every other week on request)"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "1 cart, bagged; extra bags not collected"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$215.92 a year weekly; $182.91 bi-weekly"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/maple-ridge",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No City garbage; recycling weekly via Recycle BC"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Bag or can max 20 kg; cans max 77 litres"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No City fee; recycling free, garbage private"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mcbride",
   "name": "McBride",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage weekly (Fridays); no curbside recycling"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "2 containers per week; max 100 lbs; no extra on street"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$256.17 a year (2026)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/merritt",
   "name": "Merritt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/garbage-collection.json",
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  {
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nelson",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/garbage-collection.json",
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     "short": null
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-denver",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/garbage-collection/",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/garbage-collection/",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-westminster",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
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  {
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    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/northern-rockies",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/garbage-collection/",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oak-bay",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oliver",
   "name": "Oliver",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/osoyoos",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/garbage-collection/",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/parksville",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/peachland",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/penticton",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pitt-meadows",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alberni",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alice",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-clements",
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     "status": "stated",
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    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-coquitlam",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-edward",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
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    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/garbage-collection.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pouce-coupe",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/powell-river",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/princeton",
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     "status": "unknown",
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    },
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    },
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/qualicum-beach",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/revelstoke",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/smithers",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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  {
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  {
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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  {
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ucluelet",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  {
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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  },
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
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  {
   "place": "ca/bc/whistler",
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   "place": "ca/bc/white-rock",
   "name": "White Rock",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Garbage every other week; organics, recycling weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to 2 bins; extra bags need $5.70 sticker"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$429 a year per property"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/williams-lake",
   "name": "Williams Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Same weekday for garbage, recycling; frequency not stated"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Excess beside cart not collected; lid closed"
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Amount not stated; on property tax notice"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/zeballos",
   "name": "Zeballos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zeballos/garbage-collection/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/zeballos/garbage-collection.json",
   "facts": {
    "frequency": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No curbside; community dumpsters picked up twice weekly"
    },
    "limits": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$85 a year ($7.10 monthly)"
    }
   }
  }
 ]
}