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City of Prince George
1100 Patricia Blvd.
Prince George, British Columbia
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The new 2019-2020 garbage collection schedule is now available online. Download the updated schedule and zone map or learn how to create reminders by text or email.
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  • Garbage Collection
    • Collection Instructions
    • Collection Schedule
    • Transfer Stations
    • Restricted Items
    • Garbage Cart RFIDs
    • Help for Physically Disabled Residents
  • Create an Online Collection Schedule or Reminders
  • Curbside Recycling
  • Garbage Cart Exchange and Cart Credit


Garbage Collection

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Keep a distance of two metres between recycling bins, garbage bins, and vehicles.

  • Keep a distance of two metres between carts and vehicles.
  • Do NOT overfill carts. Overloaded carts will not be emptied.
  • Make sure lids are completed closed.
  • Place cart out before 8:00am (no earlier than 4:00am) on collection day.
  • Remove carts and recycling carts from curbside by 7:00pm.

COLLECTION SCHEDULE

2019-2020 Garbage Collection Schedule

  • Download the 2019-2020 Collection Schedule and Zone Map [PDF]
  • View collection schedule and set reminders 

TRANSFER STATIONS

Some items - including yard and garden waste - may be dropped off at local transfer stations, recycle depots, and at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

  • Regional District Transfer Stations
  • Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
  • Vanway Transfer Station [PDF]
  • Quinn Street Recycling Depot [PDF]


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Restricted Items

The following items will not be collected for disposal:

  • Animal carcasses
  • Ashes
  • Automobile tires
  • Gypsum (drywall)
  • Hazardous materials (e.g. pesticides)
  • Lead-acid batteries (e.g. car batteries)
  • Paints, solvents, or any liquids
  • Propane tanks or cylinders
  • Televisions or computer monitors
  • Used oil or oil filters

For more information on disposing restricted materials and other items:

  • Download a list of waste disposal sites and accepted items [PDF]


Garbage Cart RFIDs

The City is using a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system on household garbage carts to improve customer service and to track broken, overflowing, or missing carts.

  • Download the Garbage Cart RFID Project brochure [PDF]
What is a RFID tag?

RFID tags use radio frequency technology to keep track of objects. These tags are often used on airline luggage, tickets, or retail store items. 

Once installed, the garbage cart RFID tags will not change how residents use their carts or alter the way the carts are put out on collection days.

RFID Benefits

Prince George has over 23,000 residential garbage carts in use throughout the city. RFID tag benefits include:

  • Helping increase collection route efficiency.
  • Lessening the city's carbon footprint.
  • Making sure no garbage cart is missed on collection day.
  • Helping keep recyclables out of landfills.
Privacy Concerns

The City collects photos of household garbage cart infractions such as overflowing carts, which do not meet the City of Prince George Garbage Collection Regulation Bylaw No. 7661, 2004. These photos are collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information collected through the RFID tags are stored by the City on a secure server and any captured personal content such as people or vehicles are blurred out to protect privacy.

If you have any questions about the collected photos please contact the Manager of Parks and Solid Waste Services.

Costs and Funding

Implementing the RFID system costs around $10 per cart. Project funding comes from the City's Capital Expenditure Plan.


Help for Physically Disabled Residents

Residents who have a permanent physical disability and have difficulty moving their cart to the collection point without help from another person may contact the City of Prince George to apply for the Set Out/Set Back service. City Crews will assist by moving carts to the collection point and return them once they have been emptied. Complete following the application form and return it to City Hall.

  • Apply to the Set Out/Set Back service now [PDF]


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Create an Online Collection Schedule or Reminders


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Curbside Recycling

The City of Prince George only provides garbage collection services and does not operate curbside recycling pick-up.

For more information on recycling, recycling schedules, and more:

  • Visit the Recycle BC website


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Garbage Cart Exchange and Cart Credit

There is a $30.00 container exchange fee to switch to a larger garbage cart. There is no fee to change to a smaller size. New home owners have a six month grace period to exchange containers without needing to pay the fee. 

Contact the Service Centre at 311 for more information on exchanging carts.

A cart credit will be issued for residents who do not want a cart physically stored on their property.

  • Apply now for a Cart Credit


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