Garbage

Garbage is collected every second week in Courtenay. View collection zones and schedule for more information.

How to set out your cart

  • Place your garbage cart (black lid) at the curb between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on your collection day.
  • Position it close to the road, but do not block traffic, sidewalks or bike lanes.
  • Leave at least 1 metre (3 feet) of space around each cart.
  • Ensure there is 3 metres of clearance above the carts.
  • The lid must be completely closed, with the arrows pointing toward the street.
  • Secure all garbage in tied or sealed bags. Do not loop bags around the top of the cart.

For more details, including cart placement on streets with bike lanes or on-street parking, see the automated curbside cart collection guide. [PDF - 1 MB]

Important reminders

  • Use standardized carts. Personal carts will not be collected. (See collection carts for more information.)
  • Extra waste outside the cart will not be collected.
  • Tie or close plastic garbage bags. Do not loop the bag edges around the cart, as this may cause spillage when emptied.

Not accepted in the garbage cart

  • yard waste
  • recyclable materials
  • construction materials, wood waste
  • vehicle parts or scrap metal
  • large dead animals (e.g. deer, sheep)
  • batteries
  • compressed gas cylinders 
  • needles and sharps
  • pharmaceuticals 
  • paint

Not sure how to dispose of an item? Check our interactive Waste Wizard tool.

Missed collection

If your cart was not picked up, contact Operational Services.