The District of Squamish is a Recycle BC collection partner.
Through a contract with Carney's Waste Systems, the District of Squamish provides bi-weekly curbside collection for:
Questions? Check out the Curbside Collection Frequently Asked Questions
Garbage tote size-based fee
The costs of each garbage tote size are outlined below for 2018. The single solid waste fee, as determined by the size of your garbage tote, also covers the cost of collection and processing of recycling and organics. There is no additional charge for recycling and organics totes. Garbage tote sizes can be exchanged once per year - learn more.
At this time, the District only has the medium size (65 gal/246 litre) recycling totes available. The majority of organics totes are also the medium size, however a limited number of small organics totes (32 gallon/120 litre) have been provided to townhouse residents.
Solid Waste Utility fees cover the full year of organics, recycling and garbage collection, the landfill operations and sets aside reserve funds for future costs of waste disposal and landfill closure. The Solid Waste Utility is revenue neutral – fees are set in order to cover the costs of providing solid waste services.
Solid Waste Utility 2018 Annual Fee
(Annual fee includes Garbage, Recycling, and Organics collection)
Garbage Tote Size |
Volume | 2018 Annual Fee |
Small | 35 gal/132 litre | $195 |
Medium | 65 gal/246 litre | $270 |
Large | 95 gal/356 litre | $415 |
Multi-year comparison
Year | Garbage Fee |
2018 | $195/$270/$415 Based on small, medium or large garbage tote, and includes recycling and organics tote |
2017 | $190/$263/$405 Based on small, medium or large garbage tote, and includes recycling and organics tote |
2016 | $190/$239/$352 Based on small, medium or large garbage tote, and includes recycling and organics tote |
2015 | $185/$212/$289 Based on small, medium or large garbage tote, and includes recycling and organics tote |
2014 | $160 Includes garbage and recycling totes, and seasonal yard waste collection |
2013 | $145 Includes garbage and recycling totes only |
Curbside Collection FAQs
Collection schedule and electronic reminders