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Greenwood garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

When is garbage collected, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?

Greenwood, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Garbage and green bin organics are collected weekly in the City of Greenwood, and recycling every two weeks, through the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB). Most of Greenwood has Tuesday collection. Each garbage bag needs a $3 RDKB tag.

Key facts

How oftenGarbage weekly, organics (green bin) weekly, recycling every two weeks. Run through the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB).Garbage and Recycling, Garbage and Recycling page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Garbage and organics are collected weekly, while recycling is bi-weekly.
Greenwood residents receive curbside collection services through the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB).
Finding your dayTuesdays for most of Greenwood. Find your day on the RDKB curbside collection map and calendar for Area E / West Boundary, Midway and Greenwood, or call RDKB at 1-800-355-7352.Garbage and Recycling, Garbage section; 2025 West Boundary collection schedule (RDKB, PDF), Page 1-2, Curbside Collection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
(Tuesdays for most of Greenwood; check schedule for specifics)
Download the 2025 West Boundary collection schedule.
Garbage and green
bin collection service
RDKB if you need a green 800.355.7352
CartsNo cart sizes are stated. A green bin stays with the address it was issued to (leave it when you move); contact RDKB at 1-800-355-7352 if you need one.2025 West Boundary collection schedule (RDKB, PDF), Page 1-2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
RDKB if you need a green 800.355.7352
Green bins are meant to stay with the address to which they are
issued. If you move, please leave the bin behind for the next
Setting carts outPut out by 8:00 a.m. on collection day; not the night before. Bring bins back promptly after pickup.Garbage and Recycling, Garbage section · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Set-Out Time: Place bins curbside by 8:00 a.m. on collection day
Do not set out the night before.
Retrieve bins promptly after pickup to avoid attracting bears.
Limits and extra garbageGarbage in cans must weigh under 23 kg (50 lbs). Each garbage bag needs a $3 RDKB tag; for several bags in one can, tag only the top bag. No loose garbage. Tags are sold at City Hall, Greenwood Canco (General Store), Greenwood Groceries and West Boundary Landfill.Garbage and Recycling, Garbage section; 2025 West Boundary collection schedule (RDKB, PDF), Page 2, Garbage Bag Tags · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Each bag or container (up to 23 kg/50 lbs) requires a $3 RDKB garbage tag.
Note: Untagged garbage will not be collected.
Greenwood City Hall
bags can be used - only tag the top bag in your can! No loose garbage!
each garbage bag must be affixed with a $3 RDKB bag tag.
FeeGarbage: $3 RDKB tag per bag or container. Organics collection is free. Recycling: no charge stated.Sources differ: Conflict: the Public Works page says garbage rates are included in quarterly utility bills, while the Garbage and Recycling page (updated October 2025) says a $3 tag is needed per bag or container. The garbage page is newer.Garbage and Recycling, Garbage and Organics sections; Public Works, Public Works, Garbage Collection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
requires a $3 RDKB garbage tag.
Organics are collected weekly at no charge in Greenwood’s green bin program.
Rates are included in quarterly utility bills.
BylawNot confirmed. The City page refers to Greenwood bylaws for can requirements but does not name one.

How it works

Garbage is collected weekly, organics (green bin) weekly and recycling every two weeks, run through the RDKB. Collection is on Tuesdays for most of Greenwood. Find your day on the RDKB West Boundary collection calendar for Area E / West Boundary, Midway and Greenwood, or call RDKB at 1-800-355-7352. The calendar on file is for 2025.

Steps

  1. Put your garbage out by 8:00 a.m. on collection day, not the night before.
  2. Keep garbage in cans under 23 kg (50 lbs). Put a $3 RDKB tag on each bag; for several bags in one can, tag only the top bag. No loose garbage.
  3. Bring bins back promptly after pickup.

Good to know

  • Tags are sold at City Hall, Greenwood Canco (General Store), Greenwood Groceries and West Boundary Landfill.
  • No cart sizes are stated. A green bin stays with the address it was issued to, so leave it when you move; call RDKB at 1-800-355-7352 if you need one.
  • Organics collection is free. The City's Public Works page says garbage rates are included in quarterly utility bills, while the newer Garbage and Recycling page says a $3 tag is needed. Confirm with City Hall.
  • The City page tells residents to check Greenwood bylaws for mandatory can requirements but does not name the bylaw.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Garbage and Recycling, City of Greenwood (read 2026-11-05)
  2. 2025 West Boundary collection schedule (RDKB, PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Public Works, City of Greenwood (read 2026-11-05)

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