2019 Collection Calendar JANUARY 2019 – JANUARY 2020
RECYCLING
GREEN CAN
GARBAGE
Message from Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta City Council Delta has a strong and thriving community with great people that care deeply about our environment. Waste diversion and reduction initiatives continue to be a priority in Delta DQG ZH DUH FRPPLWWHG WR FRQWLQXLQJ WR RĆŞHU comprehensive programs that help residents reduce their waste. Thanks to your continued support and participation, we will ensure Delta remains a vibrant place to live, work and play.
COLLECTION SCHEDULE 96 Ave
Garbage, recycling, green can and yard trimmings are collected every week. Please place all materials at the curb by 7 am. r ive
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68 St
80 Ave
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112 St
104 St
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Annacis Island
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Westham Island
Deltaport Way
56 St
Collection Days
S 5 12 19 26
3 10 17 24
FEBRUARY 2019 M T W T F 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28
S 2 9 16 23
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JUNE 2019 T W T F
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
6 13 20 27
S
S 6 13 20 27
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
OCTOBER 2019 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31
S 1 8 15 22 29
S 5 12 19 26
Tuesday
16 Ave
17
Wednesday Thursday
Tsawwassen
Holiday (no collection)
56 St
JANUARY 2019 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31
S
Monday
S 3 10 17 24 31 S 7 14 21 28
S 3 10 17 24
Spring Clean-Up
MARCH 2019 T W T F 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 M
M 1 8 15 22 29
JULY 2019 T W T 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 30 31
S 2 9 16 23 30
F 5 12 19 26
S 6 13 20 27
NOVEMBER 2019 M T W T F 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
S 7 14 21 28
M 1 8 15 22 29
APRIL 2019 T W T F 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30
4 11 18 25
AUGUST 2019 M T W T F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30
S 1 8 15 22 29
DECEMBER 2019 M T W T F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31
S
S 6 13 20 27
MAY 2019 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30
S
M
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
S 3 10 17 24 31
S 1 8 15 22 29
SEPTEMBER 2019 M T W T F 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30
S 7 14 21 28
S 7 14 21 28
S
JANUARY 2020 M T W T F 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31
S 4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
F 3 10 17 24 31
S 4 11 18 25
OTHER PROGRAMS Free Mattress Recycling Voucher Mattresses and box springs are recyclable and are banned from garbage disposal in Metro Vancouver. A $15 per unit recycling fee is FKDUJHG WR UHF\FOH D PDWWUHVV DW WKH 9DQFRXYHU /DQGȴOO D XQLW LV HTXDO to one mattress or one box spring). To waive the recycling fee, Delta residents can apply for a mattress recycling voucher at City Hall or the North Delta Recreation Centre and take up to two mattress units to the 9DQFRXYHU /DQGȴOO IRU UHF\FOLQJ IRU free. One voucher per household per year. Proof of residency is required.
Gardening and Sustainable Living Workshops Sign up for free workshops to learn about vegetable gardening, backyard composting, water wise gardening and more. Workshop dates are announced in the spring. Visit delta.ca/greenliving for more information.
Events Free Compost Week Delta residents can pick up one cubic metre of compost for free from WKH 9DQFRXYHU /DQGȴOO IURP Saturday, March 9 to Sunday, March 17, 2019. Maximum one pick up per vehicle. Proof of residency is required. )UHH 3HVWLFLGH 'URS 2 'D\ Safely dispose of unused or leftover pesticides at the Engineering Works Yard (6404 64 St) for free on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 am to 1 pm. Pesticides can be disposed of for free year-round at the Scott Road Bottle Depot (12111 86 Ave).
Contact Collection Service Issues Remple Disposal | 604-580-3379 General Program Information City of Delta | delta.ca/recycle Service Requests, Questions or Feedback City of Delta | 604-946-4141 | delta.ca/talkdelta
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
YES
Blue Boxes are available for $5 from City Hall, Ladner Leisure Centre and North and South Delta Recreation Centres
Paper Cups & Cartons
Glass Jars & Bottles
NO
Foil & Metal Containers
Foam Food Containers
Empty Aerosol Containers
Bundled Plastic Bags
Bundle all plastic bags inside one bag and tie at the top
Keep these out! Unaccepted items may result in all material being left behind
• Bagged containers (place containers loose in Blue Box) • Loose plastic bags • Packaging foam blocks
YES
Plastic Containers Numbered 1-7
• Glassware, dishes, pots & pans • Paper & cardboard • Unnumbered plastics • Scrap metal items
Yellow Bags are available free of charge from City Hall and any recreation centre 1m
1m
0.1 m
Mixed Paper & Boxboard
NO
Shredded Paper Put shredded paper in a sealed paper or clear plastic bag, or cardboard box
Flattened Boxes Excess cardboard must be cut down & tied into bundles (1 m x 1 m x 0.1 m)
Keep these out! Unaccepted items may result in all material being left behind
• Newspaper & inserts • Metallic wrapping paper
YES
Cardboard
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Blue Bags are available free of charge from City Hall and any recreation centre
NO Newspapers
Inserts & Flyers
Keep these out!
• Other types of paper or cardboard
GREEN CAN
YES
Green Can Stickers are available free of charge from City Hall and any recreation centre
Green Can
Food waste and yard trimmings material must be contained in lidded cans labelled with a Green Can sticker (up to 100 L in size), in Kraft paper bags or in tied bundles (maximum weight 25 kg each).
Meat, Bones, Fish & Seafood
Eggs & Dairy Products
Soiled Pizza Boxes & Paper Napkins
Wooden Cutlery
Plate Scrapings
Yard Trimmings
Fruits & Vegetables
Bread, Pasta & Grains
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Cooking Oil
Small amounts of cooking oil wiped up with a paper towel are accepted
Bundled Yard Waste
Branches up to 1 m in length and 15 cm in diameter may be placed in tied bundles
Oversized or Extra Yard Trimmings? 'HOWD UHVLGHQWV PD\ GURS R yard trimmings for free at Enviro-Smart Organics in Ladner (4295 72 St, 604-946-0201)
NO
Keep these out! Unaccepted items may result in all material being left behind
• Plastic (including compostable and biodegradable plastic) • Wax-coated cartons or containers • Wax paper or parchment paper • Hygiene items (e.g. tissues)
• Dirt, rocks, soil, or sod • Tree stumps or branches larger than 15 cm diameter • Wood • Animal waste
GARBAGE
YES
Make sure cans are visible from the street and not placed in front of parked vehicles.
Up to two 100 L cans or bags of household garbage are accepted (maximum weight 25 kg each). Ties and bungee cords are not permitted for the safety of collection crews.
Extra Garbage? Put one garbage sticker on each extra bag or can of garbage. Purchase additional stickers ($7.50 for six) from City Hall and the North and South Delta Recreation Centres. delta.ca
604-580-3379
NO
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Spring Clean-Up Spring Clean-Up is an annual program where households can put excess or bulky items out for garbage and scrap metal recycling collection. Restrictions apply and failure to comply may result in material not being collected. Visit delta.ca/springcleanup for full program guidelines including a list of accepted and non-accepted items.
LOCATION
REGULAR COLLECTION DAY
2019 DATE
Tsawwassen Ladner North Delta North Delta
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Monday, April 1 Tuesday, April 2 Wednesday, April 10 Thursday, April 11
Important:
• Amount of material cannot exceed a pickup truck load (2.5m x 1.2m x 1 m) • No loose material • Construction and demolition materials are not accepted
DROP-OFF RECYCLING These recyclable items are not allowed in the garbage and FDQ EH GURSSHG RÎ? for free at these Delta locations. Tsawwassen Return-It Centre 5636 12 Ave 604-943-7661
Electronics & E-Toys
Ladner Bottle Depot 4930 Elliott St 604-946-0309
Light Bulbs & Lighting
Refundables
Small Appliances & Power Tools
Cardboard
Scott Road Bottle Depot 12111 86 Ave 604-543-0606
Scott Road Bottle Depot 12111 86 Ave 604-543-0606
Foam Packaging
Household Batteries
Paint
Drink Cartons
Also accepted at City Hall and any recreation centre in Delta
Delta’s Recycling App
Flammable Liquids, Pesticides & Gasoline
Search what goes where and get collection day reminders with Delta’s Recycling App. Download it for free or use it online at delta.ca/recycle.
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Propane Tanks
Large Appliances
Small Appliances & Power Tools
Automotive Batteries
Used Oil, Filters & Containers
Tires
Cardboard
Mattresses *Free with voucher
Scrap Metal
Foam Packaging
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• Call the Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253 or visit rcbc.ca • Download Delta’s Recycling App or visit delta.ca/recycle
For more information, visit delta.ca/recycle
Download it for free with our Recycling App, or use it on our website. Together, we can help keep unwanted items out of the garbage.
Find local recycling options for 1,500+ common, and not-so-common, household items with our What goes where? tool.
Unsure about what to do with paint cans? We’re not.
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