Smithers garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

When is garbage collected in Smithers, and what are the rules for carts and limits?

Smithers, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Smithers, the Town collects garbage biweekly, alternating with biweekly recycling. Use the Collection Schedule calendar and route map on the Town website to find your day. Put your green cart out before 8:00 a.m. on collection day. A cart over 45 kg (100 lbs) will not be emptied.

Key facts

How often	Garbage is collected biweekly, alternating with recycling, which is also biweekly. No curbside organics collection is described; the bylaw's basic service is garbage and recycling only. No collection on statutory holidays; the missed pickup is collected as shown on the annual calendar.Garbage, Collection Schedule; Recycling, Collection Schedule; Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Frequency of Collection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Garbage is collected biweekly alternating with recycle collection. Recycling is collected biweekly alternating with garbage. There will be no collection of Solid Waste on a statutory holiday as observed by The basic service offered by the Municipality for Residential Dwellings is the bi- The basic service offered by the Municipality for Residential Curbside Recycling
Finding your day	Use the 2026 Collection Schedule calendar and the Curbside Collection Route Map on the Town's Collection Schedules page. Residents are responsible for finding their street's collection day.Collection Schedule, Collection Schedules; Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Dwelling Type Cart Location · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Please view the collection map and schedule for details. 2026 Collection Schedule Curbside Collection Route Map The occupant or owner of each Dwelling shall be responsible for ascertaining the
Carts	Residential garbage uses a green dwelling cart (up to 0.24 m³) bought from the Town at manufacturer's cost plus shipping and taxes. A blue recycling cart is given once to eligible owners; replacements are bought through the Town.Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Definitions; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2003, Schedule K, Purchase of Carts · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording means a rigid plastic container having a capacity of no more than 0.24m3 (0.32yd3) Green Garbage Carts must be purchased outright from the Town. Blue Recycling Carts will be given to eligible property owners one time only. Replacement Green or Blue Recycling carts are to be paid by the property owner and purchased through the Town
Setting carts out	Put carts at the curb before 8:00 a.m. on collection day, lid or handle facing the street, away from trees and vehicles, not blocking the sidewalk. The bylaw allows setting out no more than 12 hours before collection and requires removal within 12 hours after emptying.Garbage, Collection Schedule; Recycling, Collection Schedule; Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Containers · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Place your garbage cart at the curb prior to 8:00 a.m. on your day of collection. Please do not block the sidewalk with your cart. Recycling carts are required to be at the curb prior to 8:00am on your day of collection or the night before. no more than 12 hours prior to collection and removed within 12 hours of being emptied
Limits and extra garbage	One dwelling cart per home is collected biweekly. A cart and contents over 45 kg (100 lbs) will not be emptied. Carts with restricted materials (e.g. grass clippings, dirt, liquids, construction waste) may not be collected.Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Container Sizes and Quantity; Garbage, Materials Not Accepted · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The Municipality shall not collect more than one (1) Dwelling Type Cart, per premise No Dwelling type Cart with a combined weight of Cart and Garbage in excess of 45 Your garbage may not be collected if any of the following items are found in your cart:
Fee	Single-family dwelling: $184 a year in 2026 ($190 in 2027, $196 in 2028), billed on the property tax notice. Secondary suite: $156 in 2026 (85%).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2003, Schedule K, Solid Waste Collection Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Single Family Dwelling $184 $190 $196 All Annual solid waste collection rates specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice.
Bylaw	Bylaw No. 1859 - Solid Waste Collection (consolidated to January 23, 2020); fees in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2003, Schedule KSolid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Citation; Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), General Regulations · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Bylaw No.1859 – Solid Waste Consolidated to January 23, 2020 Every owner or occupier of a Premise shall pay for the collection of Garbage as set

How it works

The Town of Smithers collects residential garbage and recycling under the Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23. Garbage is collected biweekly, alternating with recycling, which is also biweekly. No curbside organics collection is described. There is no collection on statutory holidays; the missed pickup is collected as shown on the annual calendar.

Steps

Find your day on the 2026 Collection Schedule calendar and the Curbside Collection Route Map on the Town's Collection Schedule page. Residents are responsible for finding their street's day.
Put your cart at the curb before 8:00 a.m. on collection day, lid or handle facing the street, away from trees and vehicles, and not blocking the sidewalk.
Bring it back within 12 hours after it is emptied. The bylaw allows setting out no more than 12 hours before collection.

Good to know

Carts: a green dwelling cart (up to 0.24 m³) is bought from the Town at manufacturer's cost plus shipping and taxes. A blue recycling cart is given once to eligible owners; replacements are bought through the Town.
One dwelling cart per home is collected. A cart and contents over 45 kg (100 lbs) will not be emptied.
Carts with restricted materials (for example grass clippings, dirt, liquids, construction waste) may not be collected.
Fee: $184 a year in 2026 ($190 in 2027, $196 in 2028) for a single-family dwelling; $156 in 2026 for a secondary suite. Set in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2003 and billed on the property tax notice.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Garbage, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
Collection Schedule, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
Recycling, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 1859 (consolidated to January 23, 2020), Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2003, Town of Smithers (read 2026-11-06)

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