Refuse (Garbage, Recyclables, Compost) Collection
Garbage Must be Out by 8:00 a.m.
Due to the change in contractors, scheduling of collection services may have changed for one or all curbside collection materials. In order to ensure pickup, please have garbage, compost and recycling at the curb at 8:00 a.m. on collection day. It is not safe to assume that materials that were collected mid-morning or in the afternoon in the past will continue to be collected at that same time. Materials that were put out late may be left behind.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2010 Curbside Collection Calendars 
The 2010 curbside collection calendar should now have arrived at your home. If you haven't received it, please pick up a copy at City Hall or call 604-820-3736.
Collection from Single-family & Duplex Dwellings
All single-family and duplex units within Mission's urban core receive weekly three-stream collection of:
The garbage collection limit for single-family and duplex dwellings is two bags (26" x 36") or two 80-litre cans (22"in diameter x 19" in diameter) per unit, per week. The total weight of each container may not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs). Effective June 1 st , 2009, garbage may only be set out in 80-L bins with a secure lid, with the exception of extra garbage featuring a sticker. Bins may be lined with a bag, but do not need to be, as long as garbage is contained in smaller bags (i.e. not loose). The purpose of this change is to reduce the amount of litter caused by animals interfering with garbage in bags.
The District of Mission encourages all residents to take advantage of the comprehensive curbside composting and recycling opportunities, which generally makes it easy to meet the two-container garbage limit. Residents who generate more than two containers of garbage per week can purchase " extra garbage stickers ," available at City Hall at a cost of $3.00 per sticker.
Three-stream collection services are contracted to Remple Disposal Ltd. Concerns about missed pickups and other service issues should be reported directly to Remple Disposal at 604-820-6487 .
Collection and Drop-off Details (printable brochure)
2010 Curbside Collection Schedule At a Glance (printable)
2010 Zoomable Curbside Collection Area Map
Collection from Multi-family & Rural Residences
Multi-family complexes receive recyclables and compost collection services, but must make their own arrangements for refuse pickup ( printable brochure ).
Recyclables and compost collection services are contracted to Remple Disposal Ltd. Concerns about missed pickups and other service issues should be reported directly to Remple Disposal Ltd. at 604-820-6487 .
Rural residents receive no municipal collection services, but have full access to all drop-off facilities and can make private collection arrangements ( printable brochure ). Please refer to "Recycling Centres & Services" or "Rubbish Removal" in the Yellow Pages for a list of local collection service providers .
Cancellation of Curbside Collection Services Due to Bad Weather
If it becomes necessary to cancel garbage/recyclables/compost collection, residents are advised that where entire areas are missed, double the regular garbage amount will be allowed on the next scheduled collection day . For detailed information, please see Announcements.
Opportunities to Donate Unwanted, Useable Items to Charity
Do you have any reusable or resellable items too good to be discarded? Why not try one of the charitable organizations in our area to see if your trash may be someone else's treasure? Please keep in mind that the items must be clean, in working condition and actually reusable.
Fraser Valley Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan
The provincial government mandated all Regional Districts to complete Solid Waste Management Plans (SWMP) by the end of 1995. These plans indicate the state of waste management in all regional districts and provide guidance on reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. The initial goal was to reduce waste by at least 50% by the year 2000.
The District of Mission contributed to the design and content of the Fraser Valley Regional District's (FVRD) original Solid Waste Management Plan . The Fraser Valley Regional District is now embarking on a review of the Plan. If you are interested in participating in this review, please see the attached newspaper ad . |