Multi-Family & Commercial

The City of White Rock provides weekly garbage and recycling collection service to multi-family and commercial complexes.

2013 Multi-Family / Commercial Holiday Garbage Schedule

The City of White Rock Operations Department will be closed on the following statutory holiday thereby affecting service.

  • Victoria Day - Monday May 20

Regularly scheduled Multi-family/Commercial Monday garbage and recycling will be collected on TUESDAY MAY 21. Tuesday to Friday collection service will not be affected.

For more information contact the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department (604) 541-2181 Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Collection Schedule


In the event of inclement weather, please visit the City of White Rock website or call the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department (604) 541-2181 for updated collection information as crews may be re-deployed to expedite snow removal.

Collection Information

  • Please have your garbage and recycling ready for collection by 8:00 a.m. on your collection day
  • Recycling collection times may vary week to week
  • During statutory holiday weeks your collection day maybe changed so please double-check the collection schedule
  • Multi-Family and Commercial Properties are required to provide their own roll-out bins to be purchased at a cost of $145.00 each (includes applicable taxes). For more information contact the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department at (604) 541-2181.
  • Owners must place containers for collection at curbside as required by City Bylaw. Contact the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department for further information at (604) 541-2181.

Multi-Family and Commercial Garbage Collection

What is banned from commercial garbage?

  • Electronic and electrical products (including battery operated devices) toasters, radios, televisions, stereos, etc.
  • Computers or computer related items such as printers and copiers
  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Construction waste such as drywall, sinks, carpet, tiles, 2 x 4's, insulation
  • Automotive items such as car batteries, oil & filters, tires
  • Medications/pharmaceuticals
  • Paint, solvents, flammable liquids, gasoline and pesticides
  • Barbeques, lawn mowers
  • Mattresses
  • Furniture and bulky items

For options on the recycling or safe disposal of these items, please contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at (604) REC-YCLE (604-732-9253) or visit them online.

For more information on this and other waste reduction initiatives, visit Metro Vancouver online or call the Metro Vancouver Information Centre at (604) 432-6200.

Multi-Family/Commercial Recycling Information

The City of White Rock separates Recyclables into 3 distinct categories:
  • Newspaper - Mixed Paper - Containers

Newspaper 

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • Regular newsprint
  • Accompanying newspaper inserts

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • Anything that is Not made of newspaper

PREPARATION

  • Place loosely in the roll out tote

Mixed Paper

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • Magazines
  • Junk mail
  • Office paper
  • Cereal & shoe box type cardboard
  • Telephone books
  • Paperback books
  • Paper egg cartons
  • Detergent boxes

UNACCEPTABLE MIXED PAPER ITEMS

  • Pizza Boxes
  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Styrofoam egg cartons
  • Frozen food boxes
  • Hardcover books

PREPARATION

  • Place loosely in the roll out tote
  • Flatten boxes
  • Remove any liners, food residue or any plastic/metal attachments

Containers - Rigid Containers

ACCEPTABLE CONTAINER ITEMS

  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Plastic containers imprinted with the Recycle Triangle containing the number 1, 2, 4 or 5
  • Aluminum or tin cans

UNACCEPTABLE CONTAINER ITEMS

  • Containers with no Recycle Triangle are considered regular garbage
  • Containers imprinted with a Recycle Triangle Number other than the 4 listed above
  • Light bulbs
  • Mirrors
  • Dish or glassware
  • Aerosol cans
  • Paint cans
  • Tetra Pak containers
  • Window glass
  • Plastic bags
  • Coat hangers
  • Beverage containers where a deposit has been made
  • Scrap metal
  • Styrofoam

PREPARATION

  • Rinse containers and place loosely in the blue roll out tote
  • Flatten

What needs to be done on Collection Day?

  • Ensure that your recycling is curbside by 8 a.m. on your scheduled day(s)
  • Do not place the totes behind parked vehicles or any other obstructions that will make it difficult for the drivers to recognize your pick up
  • Be aware of upcoming statutory holidays and check the 2013 Multi-Family/Commercial Holiday Collectionh Schedule on-line or the "What's New" section of the City website or the City page in the local newspapers for the latest updates

How do we obtain Commercial Recycling Blue Roll out Totes?

Multi-family/commercial recycling roll out totes can be ordered at a cost of $145.00 each (includes applicable taxes) by contacting the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department at (604) 541-2181 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Pre-payment is required for the delivery of new roll outs…

  • Over the telephone using a MasterCard or Visa
  • In person with cash, cheque, MasterCard or Visa at 877 Keil Street, White Rock, BC V4B 4V6
  • Via the mail with a cheque made out to the City of White Rock mailing address 877 Keil Street, White Rock, BC V4B 4V6

For more information contact the Engineering and Municipal Operations Department at (604) 541-2181 between the hours of
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Recycling Irregular Items

From paint to electronics, solvents to appliances, your answer to the closest depot can be found here: