{"title":"Township of Langley yard waste collection and drop-off","question":"Where does yard waste and brush go in the Township of Langley?","slug":"yard-waste","place":{"path":"ca/bc/langley-township","name":"Township of Langley","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":"Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca"},"short_answer":"In the Township of Langley (not the City of Langley), yard waste goes in the Green Cart, collected every week. Extra trimmings can go in paper bags, 80 L cans marked \"Green Can\" or \"Yard Trimmings\", or tied bundles of twigs and branches up to 1 m long. Rural properties outside the collection area do not get this service.","aliases":["yard waste township of langley","green cart langley township","brush pickup langley township","branch bundles langley township"],"cost":"Green Cart collection is included in the annual garbage utility charge. Free \"Green Can\" decals at most Township facilities. Backyard composters $25. Metro Vancouver centres may charge a minimum fee.","how_long":"Weekly with the Green Cart; see the collection calendar for your day.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Green Cart","value":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx"},{"type":"online","label":"Collection calendar (enter your address)","value":"https://www.tol.ca/calendar"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx"},{"title":"2026 Collection Map and Calendars (PDF), Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/garbage-recycling-and-green-cart/2026-Collection-Map-and-Calendars.pdf"},{"title":"Waste Services for Rural Properties, Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/waste-services-for-rural-properties.aspx"},{"title":"Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200 (PDF), Township of Langley","url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-2016-(No.-5200).pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Township of Langley garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/garbage-collection/"},{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Township of Langley backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Township of Langley unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/unsightly-property/"},{"slug":"noise-rules","title":"Township of Langley noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/noise-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/langley","name":"Langley City","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/surrey","name":"Surrey","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/white-rock","name":"White Rock","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-coquitlam","name":"Port Coquitlam","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/yard-waste/"}],"topic":{"title":"Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste/"},"facts":{"curbside":{"label":"Curbside collection","value":"Yes, in the Green Cart, collected every week (food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, twigs). Extra yard waste can go in paper bags, 80 L cans marked 'Green Can' or 'Yard Trimmings', or tied bundles of twigs and branches. Properties outside the garbage collection area do not get Green Cart service.","short":"Yes, weekly in Green Cart","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx","title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","section":"Green Cart","quotes":["Your Green Cart is for food scraps, yard trimmings, and soiled paper products.","Extra organic waste can be set out in paper bags, or in 80L cans marked with"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/garbage-recycling-and-green-cart/2026-Collection-Map-and-Calendars.pdf","title":"2026 Collection Map and Calendars (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"2026 Calendar","quotes":["Green Cart and Recycling collected every week"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/waste-services-for-rural-properties.aspx","title":"Waste Services for Rural Properties, Township of Langley","section":"Organics","quotes":["Properties located outside the municipal garbage collection area"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"preparation":{"label":"How to set it out","value":"Bundles tied with string or twine (no plastic or wire): up to 1 m long and 0.5 m across, no piece over 7.5 cm thick. Maximum 20 kg per bundle, container or bag. Cart limit under the bylaw: 80 L 33.3 kg, 240 L 101.6 kg (the web page says 36 and 109 kg).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx","title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","section":"Extra green waste?","quotes":["Individual branches: 1 m (3 ft) long and 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter","Bundles: 1 m (3 ft) long and 0.5 m (1.5 ft) in diameter","Maximum bundle, container or bag weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)"]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-2016-(No.-5200).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"s. 4.4.2, 4.7.1","quotes":["80 litres                33.3 kg (73.5 lbs)","240 litres               101.6 kg (224 lbs); or"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"drop_off":{"label":"Drop-off","value":"Compostable organics are banned from garbage at Metro Vancouver Recycling and Waste Centres. The Langley and North Surrey centres accept self-hauled material; hours and minimum charges are on Metro Vancouver's facilities page.","short":"Metro Vancouver Langley or North Surrey centres","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/waste-services-for-rural-properties.aspx","title":"Waste Services for Rural Properties, Township of Langley","section":"Organics","quotes":["Self-haul to a Metro Vancouver Recycling and Waste Centre. Minimum charges may apply."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"cost":{"label":"Cost","value":"Green Cart collection is included in the annual garbage utility charge. Free 'Green Can' decals at most Township facilities. Metro Vancouver centres may charge a minimum fee. Backyard composters are sold for $25.","short":"Curbside in annual utility charge","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx","title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","section":"Green Cart","quotes":["*Free Green Can decals are available at most Township facilities."]},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/waste-services-for-rural-properties.aspx","title":"Waste Services for Rural Properties, Township of Langley","section":"Organics","quotes":["The township sells backyard composters at a subsidized cost of $25 each."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"not_accepted":{"label":"Not accepted","value":"Green Cart: no plastic bags (including compostable or biodegradable ones), rocks, sod or soil; pet waste not accepted. Branches must be within the size and weight limits.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx","title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","section":"What goes inside","quotes":["No plastic bags*, rocks, sod, or soil.","No, pet waste is not accepted at local composting facilities"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200 (Part 4, Municipal Organics Collection Service).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-2016-(No.-5200).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200 (PDF), Township of Langley","section":"Title","quotes":["TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW 2016 NO. 5200"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nYard waste goes in the Green Cart, collected every week with food scraps, grass clippings, leaves and twigs, under Part 4 of the [Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200](<https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-2016-(No.-5200).pdf>). Properties outside the garbage collection area do not get Green Cart service. The Township of Langley is a separate municipality from the City of Langley.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Put grass, leaves and twigs in your Green Cart.\n2. For extra, use paper bags, 80 L cans marked \"Green Can\" or \"Yard Trimmings\", or tied bundles of twigs and branches.\n3. Tie bundles with string or twine (no plastic or wire): up to 1 m long and 0.5 m across, with no piece over 7.5 cm thick.\n4. Keep each bundle, container or bag to 20 kg at most.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Cart weight limits under the bylaw: 80 L cart 33.3 kg; 240 L cart 101.6 kg. The Green Cart web page says 36 kg and 109 kg, so confirm with the Township.\n- Not accepted: plastic bags (including compostable or biodegradable ones), rocks, sod or soil, and pet waste.\n- Self-haul: compostable organics are banned from garbage at Metro Vancouver Recycling and Waste Centres. The Langley and North Surrey centres take self-hauled material; hours and minimum charges are on Metro Vancouver's facilities page.\n- Rural properties can backyard compost. Backyard composters are sold for $25.\n- Burning is a separate permit; see the backyard fire answer.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/green-cart.aspx","title":"Green Cart, Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/waste-services-for-rural-properties.aspx","title":"Waste Services for Rural Properties, Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/garbage-recycling-and-green-cart/2026-Collection-Map-and-Calendars.pdf","title":"2026 Collection Map and Calendars (PDF), Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.tol.ca/en/services/resources/bylaw-services/bylaws/Popular-Bylaws/Solid-Waste-Management-Bylaw-2016-(No.-5200).pdf","title":"Solid Waste Management Bylaw 2016 No. 5200 (PDF), Township of Langley","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/yard-waste/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/yard-waste.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/yard-waste.json"}}