{"title":"Mackenzie garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","question":"When is garbage collected in Mackenzie, and what are the rules for carts, limits, and extra bags?","slug":"garbage-collection","place":{"path":"ca/bc/mackenzie","name":"Mackenzie","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 Mackenzie","url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca"},"short_answer":"In Mackenzie, the District collects garbage weekly or, by request, bi-weekly, from one District cart per property. Set the cart out by 8 a.m. on collection day. The yearly fee is $215.92 for weekly or $182.91 for bi-weekly collection, billed on the property tax notice.","aliases":["garbage pickup mackenzie","garbage day mackenzie bc","garbage cart mackenzie","extra garbage bags mackenzie"],"cost":"Single-family, two-family and secondary-suite units: $215.92 a year weekly, $182.91 a year bi-weekly, on the property tax notice. A 10% penalty applies to amounts unpaid after the tax due date.","how_long":"Collection is weekly or bi-weekly; the schedules are posted on the District's Garbage Collection page.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Garbage Collection page (weekly and bi-weekly calendars)","value":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/"},{"type":"phone","label":"Public Works (missed pick-up)","value":"250-997-3761"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Garbage Collection page","url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/"},{"title":"Bylaw No. 1533, amending the Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw (PDF)","url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Mackenzie yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Mackenzie bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"secondary-suite","title":"Mackenzie secondary suite and carriage house rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/secondary-suite/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/chetwynd","name":"Chetwynd","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hudsons-hope","name":"Hudson's Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/tumbler-ridge","name":"Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-james","name":"Fort St James","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vanderhoof","name":"Vanderhoof","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/garbage-collection/"},{"place":"ca/bc/prince-george","name":"Prince George","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/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 is collected weekly or, by request, bi-weekly. The District pages describe no curbside recycling or organics collection; recycling is dropped off at the Mackenzie Transfer Station and other local locations, which the District arranges with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.","short":"Garbage weekly (every other week on request)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/","title":"Waste & Recycling, District of Mackenzie","section":"Waste & Recycling","quotes":["Everything you need to know about trash! Find schedules and details on residential and commercial pick-up.","with recycling drop off now available on site.","This is in addition to current recycling drop off locations within the community."]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"Bi-Weekly Garbage Pick-Up","quotes":["Residents may choose to have their garbage picked-up on a bi-weekly basis."]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 51(g), Schedule A","quotes":["For one collection per week","For one collection every two weeks"]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/recycling/","title":"Recycling, District of Mackenzie","section":"Recycling","quotes":["The District works closely with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to provide various recycling opportunities within the community."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"collection_day":{"label":"Finding your day","value":"Weekly and bi-weekly collection schedules/calendars are posted on the District's Garbage Collection page (Weekly Pick-up and Bi-Weekly Pick-Up 2026 Calendar). For a missed pick-up call Public Works at 250-997-3761.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"Collection Schedule","quotes":["Weekly Pick-up Bi-Weekly Pick-Up - 2026 Calendar","Contact us directly at 250-997-3761"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"carts":{"label":"Carts","value":"Each property has one District-supplied garbage cart (240 L / 64 gallon). Carts stay with the property. The District replaces carts damaged through normal use. Residents with an approved secondary suite permit may ask for an extra cart by December 1 of the previous year.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 16, 17, 52","quotes":["Collection Carts are assigned to a specific Property and shall remain with that Property at","The municipality shall replace Collection Carts that are damaged through normal use or","Property Owners who have an approved permit for a Secondary Suite in their building"]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Only bagged garbage in the one (1) District supplied garbage cart will be collected."]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/new-automated-garbage-pick-up/","title":"New automated garbage pick-up, District of Mackenzie","section":"Tell me more about these new bins","quotes":["The 240 L/64 gallon bin is equivalent in size to that of two (2) standard garbage bins."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"set_out":{"label":"Setting carts out","value":"Place the cart against the curb (or sidewalk) between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on collection day (not before 5:00 a.m.); the District page says by 8 a.m. Remove it from the collection spot and store it on the property within 24 hours.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 18, 20, 22","quotes":["between 5:00 am and 8:00 am on the day scheduled for","must not place Collection Carts out for Garbage Collection prior to 5:00 am on the scheduled collection day.","Property within twenty-four (24) hours of Garbage Collection."]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"FAQ","quotes":["The garbage cart is to be placed up against the curb with lid opening facing the street and wheels facing your residence by 8 am on collection day."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"limits":{"label":"Limits and extra garbage","value":"Only bagged garbage in the one District cart is collected; extra bags at the curb are not collected. The lid must close and latch, or the cart will not be emptied. No additional bins are available for purchase or rent at this time.","short":"1 cart, bagged; extra bags not collected","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"FAQ","quotes":["Extra bags at curbside will not be collected.","No additional bins are available for purchase/rent at this time.","Overloaded bins will not be emptied."]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 12","quotes":["To the extent that the lid does not close and latch;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":"Single-family, two-family and secondary-suite units: $215.92 per year for weekly collection or $182.91 per year for bi-weekly collection, billed on the annual property tax notice; a 10% penalty applies to amounts unpaid after the tax due date.","short":"$215.92 a year weekly; $182.91 bi-weekly","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A (Bylaw 1533, 2026)","quotes":["For one collection per week $215.92 per year","For one collection every two weeks $182.91 per year"]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 51(a), (f)","quotes":["A 10% penalty will be applied to any outstanding amount after the tax due date"]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"Bi-Weekly Garbage Pick-Up","quotes":["The residential waste service charges for 2024 will be: - Weekly Pick-up: $199.75 - Bi-Weekly Pick-up: $169.21","- Weekly Pick-up: $199.75 - Bi-Weekly Pick-up: $169.21 Service charges are billed on your Annual Property Tax Notice. A 10% late penalty will be applied to any outstanding amount after the tax due date on the annual property tax billing notice for single-family and two-family dwellings. Other consumers whose payment is received 42 days after the billing date will receive a 10% penalty."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"The Garbage Collection page still shows the 2024 rates ($199.75 weekly, $169.21 bi-weekly), which later amending bylaws (Nos. 1523 and 1533, adopted April 27, 2026) replaced; the value follows the bylaw. Change of service (weekly/bi-weekly) is allowed once a year by December 1 for January 1."},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487, 2022 (amended by Nos. 1497, 1514, 1523, 1533).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","section":"Current Garbage Bylaws","quotes":["Garbage Rates and Regulations - Bylaw No. 1487, 2022 - Amended by 1497, 1514, 1523, 1533"]},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","section":"s. 61","quotes":["This Bylaw may be cited as “Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487, 2022”"]}],"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\nThe District of Mackenzie collects garbage under its Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487, as amended by [Bylaw No. 1533](https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf). Collection is weekly or, by request, bi-weekly. The District pages describe no curbside recycling or organics collection. Recycling is dropped off at the Mackenzie Transfer Station and other local locations, arranged with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Find your weekly or bi-weekly calendar on the District's [Garbage Collection page](https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/). For a missed pick-up, call Public Works at 250-997-3761.\n2. Put the cart against the curb (or sidewalk) between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on collection day, not before 5:00 a.m.\n3. Bring it back and store it on your property within 24 hours.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Each property has one District cart (240 L, 64 gallon). It stays with the property, and the District replaces carts damaged through normal use.\n- Only bagged garbage in the cart is collected. Extra bags at the curb are not collected, and the lid must close and latch. No additional bins are available to buy or rent at this time.\n- Not allowed in carts: recyclables, yard trimmings, hazardous material, trade waste and construction waste.\n- Keep 1 m clear on each side of the cart.\n- A property with an approved secondary suite permit may ask for an extra cart by December 1 of the previous year. You can change between weekly and bi-weekly once a year, by December 1 for January 1.\n- The District's page still shows older rates ($199.75 weekly, $169.21 bi-weekly). The bylaw rates above are the later ones, so confirm with the District.","sources":[{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/garbage/","title":"Garbage Collection, District of Mackenzie","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bylaw-No.-1533.pdf","title":"Bylaw No. 1533, 2026, amending Garbage Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1487 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/","title":"Waste & Recycling, District of Mackenzie","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/recycling/","title":"Recycling, District of Mackenzie","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://districtofmackenzie.ca/public-services/public-works/waste-recycling/new-automated-garbage-pick-up/","title":"New automated garbage pick-up, District of Mackenzie","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/mackenzie/garbage-collection/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/garbage-collection.json"}}