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Squamish garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits

When is garbage collected in Squamish, and what are the rules for set-out and extra bags?

Squamish, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-09

Short answer

Squamish requires garbage, recycling and organics totes at the curb by 7:15 a.m. on collection day. Enter your address on the District collection page to see the schedule or sign up for reminders.

Key facts

How oftenEvery other week, alternating with recycling. Organics are weekly from spring to fall and every other week on recycling days during the rest of the year.Curbside Collection, Curbside collection, collection schedule · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
Official wording
District of Squamish provides curbside collection for garbage, recycling, and organics through a contract with GFL Environment.
Garbage and recycling are collected on alternating weeks. Organics are collected weekly from Spring to Fall and biweekly on recycling days during the rest of the year.
Finding your dayUse the address lookup for reminders or download the District’s curbside calendar.Curbside Collection, Never miss another collection day! · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
Official wording
Sign up for a free reminder email, iPhone app notification or phone call. Just enter your address below, and click on 'Get a reminder!'  The app has recently been removed by Google Play and we are working to have it restored. Download the 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar.
CartsFor curbside service, use the collection contractor’s containers. Keep approved receptacles clean and free of conditions that could endanger public health.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015, Schedule V, Solid Waste Bylaw sections 3.3, 3.4(d) and 4.11(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
Official wording
District of Squamish Solid Waste Bylaw No. 2870, 2021
3.3 Fail to use an Approved $500.00 $450.00 $550.00 No Waste Receptacle 3.4 (d) Fail to ensure Approved $200.00 $180.00 $220.00 No Waste Receptacle does not become noxious, offensive or dangerous to public health.
4.11 (d) Fail to use Collection $200.00 $180.00 $220.00 No Containers supplied by the Collection Contractor, for Curbside collection.
Setting carts outSquamish requires garbage, recycling and organics totes at the curb by 7:15 a.m. on collection day.Curbside Collection, All totes must be curbside by 7:15 a.m. on collection day. · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
Official wording
## All totes must be curbside by 7:15 a.m. on collection day.
Limits and extra garbageNot confirmed. Checked Curbside Collection - District of Squamish; not found there.
FeeThe annual solid waste charge depends on the garbage tote size and includes garbage, recycling and organics service.Curbside Collection, Curbside collection, choice of tote size · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09
Official wording
Residents have a choice of garbage tote size. Annual Solid Waste Utility charges vary based on the size chosen. The annual Solid Waste Utility charges include garbage, recycling and organics collection. The single solid waste fee also covers the cost of collection and processing of recycling and organics. There is no additional charge for a recycling or organics tote.
BylawNot confirmed. Checked Curbside Collection - District of Squamish; not found there.

How it works

Find the service for the actual address before setting anything out. A collection schedule, a set-out time and the amount the collector will take answer three separate questions about the same pickup. Every other week, alternating with recycling. Organics are weekly from spring to fall and every other week on recycling days during the rest of the year.

Steps

  1. Use the service information in Curbside Collection. Locate the address on the service schedule or confirm the arrangement for the household. Check that you are reading the garbage instructions for the correct day or route.
  2. Check the permitted container and sort out anything that must go to a different service. Use the set-out instructions for the property, especially where wildlife or shared bins are a concern.

Good to know

  • Use the address lookup for reminders or download the District’s curbside calendar.
  • For curbside service, use the collection contractor’s containers. Keep approved receptacles clean and free of conditions that could endanger public health.
  • The annual solid waste charge depends on the garbage tote size and includes garbage, recycling and organics service.
  • For a missed pickup, have the address, collection date, set-out time and container details ready when contacting the service provider.
  • For a question about the service address, collection date and type of cart or bag, call the Municipal Hall at 604-892-5217.
  • Read the applicable provisions in Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF).

The same question in other places

Lions Bay · Bowen Island · West Vancouver · Gibsons · District of North Vancouver · North Vancouver

Garbage collection in British Columbia: frequency, limits and fees by municipality →

Sources

  1. Curbside Collection (read 2026-11-09)
  2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2418, 2015 (PDF) (read 2026-11-09)
  3. Squamish municipal office contact information (read 2026-11-09)

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