{"title":"Invermere garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected in Invermere, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/invermere","name":"Invermere","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":"District of Invermere","url":"https://invermere.net"},"short_answer":"In Invermere, the District collects garbage and recycling bi-weekly and organics once weekly, through its contractor. Each home gets three carts. Find your day on the Zone A or Zone B schedule. Put carts out after 7:00 a.m. on collection day.","aliases":["garbage day invermere","garbage collection invermere","invermere waste cart","missed garbage pickup invermere","recycling pickup invermere"],"cost":"Monthly per dwelling unit: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82. A 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates.","how_long":"Bi-weekly garbage and recycling (garbage in the same week as recycling); organics weekly.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Waste collection schedule and map","value":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/"},{"type":"phone","label":"Missed collection (GFL Environmental Inc.)","value":"250-417-3607 or 1-800-662-5744"},{"type":"phone","label":"District office","value":"250-342-9281","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/"},{"title":"Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere","url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/"},{"title":"Digital Collection Schedule, District of Invermere","url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/"},{"title":"Map and Schedule, District of Invermere","url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/"}],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Invermere yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Invermere bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Invermere backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/backyard-fire/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/canal-flats","name":"Canal Flats","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kaslo","name":"Kaslo","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/elkford","name":"Elkford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/kimberley","name":"Kimberley","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cranbrook","name":"Cranbrook","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/golden","name":"Golden","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/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 and recycling are collected bi-weekly (garbage in the same week as recycling). Organics are collected once weekly.","short":"Garbage, recycling every other week; organics weekly","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/","title":"Garbage, District of Invermere","section":"Garbage page","quotes":["This cart is collected bi-weekly, on the same week as your recycling collection."]},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/","title":"Recycling, District of Invermere","section":"Recycling page","quotes":["Recyclables are collected from households who are eligible for curbside collection bi-weekly."]},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 3(c)","quotes":["collection of residential organic waste shall be made once weekly"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"See the Zone A or Zone B schedule PDF on the District Waste Collection Schedule and Map page, or add the digital calendar (Google or iCal) for Zone A or Zone B. Paper copies at the District Office, 914 8th Avenue, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/","title":"Map and Schedule, District of Invermere","section":"Map and schedule page","quotes":["Want a paper copy? Visit the District Office at 914 8 Ave, Invermere, BC Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30"]},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/","title":"Digital Collection Schedule, District of Invermere","section":"Digital collection schedule page","quotes":["Click on the links below for Zone A or Zone B"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"Each eligible home gets three District-owned carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling and 120 L organics. A lost, stolen or damaged cart (not the District's fault) is replaced at actual cost; repair is $87.50 per occurrence plus taxes. Cart problems: municipal office 250-342-9281.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 4(a)","quotes":["a 120 litre residential waste collection cart that is wildlife resistant with a locking lid","a 240 litre residential recycling collection cart for residential recycling"]},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/","title":"Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"Schedule A items 7 and 8","quotes":["$87.50 per occurrence, plus applicable taxes (if any)"]},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/","title":"Recycling, District of Invermere","section":"Recycling page","quotes":["If you have an issue with a missing or damaged cart, please contact the Municipal Office, 250-342-9281"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Carts must not be put on the street before 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Place them adjacent to the front or side street. Between collections keep carts indoors where possible or securely stored so wildlife cannot reach them.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 3(g), 3(h), 4(d)","quotes":["Carts must not be put on the street for collection until 7:00am on the designated day of collection.","all carts must be placed adjacent to either the front or side street"]},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 3(h)","quotes":["Carts should be kept indoors where possible or otherwise securely stored so they are inaccessible to wildlife between collection days."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"One 120 L garbage cart. If a home makes more waste than the one cart bi-weekly allowance, the Invermere Transfer Station is open daily for free household waste drop-off. No extra-bag or tag system is described.","short":"One 120 L cart; extra to transfer station, free","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/","title":"Garbage, District of Invermere","section":"Invermere Transfer Station section","quotes":["If your household produces more waste than the 1 cart bi-weekly allowance, the Invermere Transfer Station is open daily for free waste drop off."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Monthly per dwelling unit: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82. A 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates. Charges are billed whether or not the service is used.","short":"Monthly: garbage $7.55, organics $11.50, recycling $6.82","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/","title":"Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"Schedule A items 1 to 3 and 5","quotes":["(a) Curbside collection: $7.55 per dwelling unit","$11.50 per dwelling unit.","$6.82 per dwelling unit.","A 5% late payment fee shall be added to unpaid rates after the due date."]},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 3(a)","quotes":["The charges under Schedule “A” will be billed regardless of if the resident(s) chooses to use the services or not."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025, as amended by Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025"]},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/","title":"Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nIn Invermere, garbage and recycling are collected bi-weekly (garbage in the same week as recycling), and organics once weekly, by contractor GFL Environmental for the District under the [Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/). Each eligible home gets three District-owned carts: 120 L garbage, 240 L recycling and 120 L organics. Multi-family complexes with communal bins are an exception.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find your zone on the [Map and Schedule](https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/) page, then use the Zone A or Zone B schedule PDF, or add the digital calendar (Google or iCal). Paper copies are at the District office, 914 8th Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.\n2. Put carts out after 7:00 a.m. on collection day, adjacent to the front or side street.\n3. Between collections, keep carts indoors where possible or securely stored so wildlife cannot reach them.\n4. For a missed collection, call GFL Environmental at 250-417-3607 or 1-800-662-5744. For cart problems, call the municipal office at 250-342-9281.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Monthly charges per dwelling unit are garbage $7.55, organics $11.50 and recycling $6.82 ([Bylaw 1688](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/)). Charges are billed whether or not you use the service, and a 5% late fee is added to unpaid rates.\n- The garbage limit is one 120 L cart. No extra-bag or tag system is described. For more waste, the Invermere Transfer Station (run by the Regional District of East Kootenay) is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for free household waste drop-off. It does not accept furniture, appliances, contractor waste or yard waste.\n- A lost, stolen or damaged cart (not the District's fault) is replaced at actual cost. Repair is $87.50 per occurrence plus taxes.\n- A 2025 District brochure also says carts should be out by 8 a.m. with 1.2 m (4 ft) clearance; the bylaw states no 8 a.m. deadline.\n- A cart on the street before 7 a.m. can bring a $75 ticket the first time and $150 after ([Bylaw No. 1673](https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/)).","sources":[{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/57578/","title":"Waste Management Bylaw No. 1671, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61143/","title":"Waste Management User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1688, 2026 (PDF), District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/digital-collection-schedule/","title":"Digital Collection Schedule, District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/map/","title":"Map and Schedule, District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/garbage/","title":"Garbage, District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.net/operations/waste/recyling/","title":"Recycling, District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.civicweb.net/document/61263/","title":"Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1673, 2025 (PDF), District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.rdek.bc.ca/departments/environmentalservices/garbage_recycling/invermere_transfer_station/","title":"Invermere Transfer Station, Regional District of East Kootenay","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://invermere.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-waste-collection-information-compressed.pdf","title":"2025 waste collection information brochure (PDF), District of Invermere","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","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/invermere/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/garbage-collection.json"}}