White Rock yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go in White Rock?

White Rock, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In White Rock, yard trimmings are organics. The City collects them weekly in the Green Can (up to two) plus up to eight kraft paper bags, and the bylaw also allows tied bundles of twigs and small branches. Only properties zoned One, Two or Three Unit Residential are served. Extra goes to depots in Surrey.

Key facts

Curbside collection	Yes, with organics: collected weekly in the Green Can (up to two) and up to eight kraft paper bags; the bylaw also allows tied bundles of twigs and small branches. Only properties zoned One, Two or Three Unit Residential are served.Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084 (consolidated January 2025), ss. 25, 27; Waste Collection Service and Containers, Green Can · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording is entitled to have weekly collection of 10 bundles of twigs, or plastic or metal garbage cans with lids. up to two (2) Green Cans and up to eight (8) kraft paper bags weekly
How to set it out	Twigs and small branches up to 75 mm (3 in) thick may be tied in bundles no more than 1 m long, 0.5 m across and 23 kg; each bundle counts as one of the 10 weekly organics units. Each can or bag is limited to 110 litres and 22 kg (50 lb).Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084 (consolidated January 2025), s. 27; Organics and Food Scraps, Using the Green Can · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Twigs and small branches up to 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter each can be tied in bundles that do not exceed 50 pounds (23 kilograms) in weight, 3 feet (1 metre) in length and 1.5 feet (.5 metres) in diameter. Ensure any one Green Can or kraft paper bag does not exceed 22 kilograms / 50 pounds
Drop-off	The City runs no public drop-off depot for organics. Excess organics may go to Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre, 6711 154 Street, Surrey (604-681-5600), Revolution Resource Recovery, 19500 56th Avenue, Surrey (604-539-1900), or the City of Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72 Street, Delta (604-873-7000).Keep Our Community Clean, Prevent Illegal Dumping; Organics and Food Scraps, Alternate Recycling Facilities · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording nor does it operate public drop-off Depots for Containers, Glass, Mixed Paper, Organics, and/or Trash. Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre, 6711 – 154 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 7C6, 604-681-5600 Revolution Resource Recovery, 19500 56th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 6K4, 604-539-1900
Cost	No separate charge for curbside organics; it is covered by the annual solid waste collection service fee ($429 a year per property in the Jan 2025 bylaw schedule). Depot charges are not stated on City pages.Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084 (consolidated January 2025), Schedule A; s. 25 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Solid Waste Collection Service $429 must pay the solid waste collection service fee specified in Schedule A
Not accepted	Plastic bags, including "compostable" plastic, are not accepted: wrap food scraps in newspaper, paper towel or kraft paper. Garbage, banned materials and deposit beverage containers may not go in organics. Bundled branches thicker than 75 mm are not covered.Waste Collection Service and Containers, Green Can; Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084 (consolidated January 2025), ss. 31, 32 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Use kraft paper bags (no plastic) to dispose of organics and food scraps. No recycling or organic waste put out for collection by the City may contain any garbage,
Bylaw	Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw, 2015, No. 2084Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084 (consolidated January 2025), citation clause · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw, 2015, No. 2084

How it works

The City of White Rock collects yard trimmings with organics every week, under its Solid Waste Bylaw 2084. Use your Green Can (up to two) and up to eight kraft paper bags. Twigs and small branches up to 75 mm (3 in) thick may be tied in bundles no more than 1 m long, 0.5 m across and 23 kg. Each bundle counts as one of the 10 weekly organics units. The City's pages do not mention bundles, so confirm with the City. Only properties zoned One, Two or Three Unit Residential are served.

Good to know

Each can or bag is limited to 110 litres and 22 kg (50 lb).
Not accepted: plastic bags, including "compostable" plastic. Wrap food scraps in newspaper, paper towel or kraft paper. Garbage, banned materials and deposit beverage containers may not go in organics. Bundled branches thicker than 75 mm are not covered.
Green Can stickers are free (maximum two per unit).
The City runs no public drop-off depot for organics. Excess may go to Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre, 6711 154 Street, Surrey (604-681-5600), Revolution Resource Recovery, 19500 56th Avenue, Surrey (604-539-1900), or the City of Vancouver Landfill, 5400 72 Street, Delta (604-873-7000). Depot hours and rates are not on City pages; contact the depots.
Burning yard waste is not allowed. See the backyard fire answer.
Questions: Engineering and Operations, 604-541-2181, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.