Residential Garbage Collection

Update October 30, 2026 - Temporary Curbside Collection Calendar & Landfill Update

The Summerland Landfill remains impacted by the Bald Range Wildfire, and crews continue to respond to an active fire at the site.

𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 for all residential properties.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝.

Temporary Collection Details (subject to change)

The District will continue to provide updates on repairs to the compost site and the reopening of the Summerland Landfill as information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as recovery efforts continue.

Accepted Material:

Regular garbage;
Kitchen waste;
Diapers;
Containers with food;
Broken window glass, mirrors, or ceramics (inside a bag/box for safety);
Animal waste (must be bagged); and
Styrofoam chips or peanuts, inside a box or bag, take all other styrofoam to the Landfill Recycling Depot

Materials Not Accepted:

Liquids;
Hot ashes;
Wood, drywall, metal, concrete, or bricks, take to Summerland Sanitary Landfill;
Batteries, electronics or small appliances, take to Summerland Landfill Recycling Depot;
Household hazardous waste, take to the Summerland Landfill Recycling Depot;
Recyclables, learn more about Curbside Recycling Collection here, or visit the Landfill Recycling Depot page, or
Yard & Garden waste, goes in your Yard & Garden Waste Collection cart.

Residential Garbage Collection Details

Residential garbage is collected as scheduled on your collection day.
Please ensure your carts are out by 7:00am, and your carts are properly placed.
Place garbage material in carts. Recyclables or Yard & Garden Waste is not accepted in your garbage cart.
All garbage material should be contained in bags within the cart. Bags outside garbage carts will not be collected.
Avoid over-packing your cart as tightly packed garbage carts may not empty in collection trucks when tipped. You should be able to close the lid of your garbage cart without difficulty.
Garbage carts are available in 120L (base size), 240L, and 360L sizes. Visit the Cart Change Out page to learn more about changing your cart size.

What do I do with the rest of my items if my carts are full?

You can upsize your cart(s), purchase tag-a-bags for extra garbage or yard waste ($2.50 each), and bring extra material to the landfill depot.

Interested in Changing your Cart Size(s)?

What Happens if I Don't Follow the Guidelines?

Failure to adhere to curbside garbage collection details will result in garbage carts being stickered by Waste Connections of Canada and not being collected. To ensure your garbage cart is emptied, please follow the guidelines above. If you believe collection has been missed for another reason, click here to learn more.

The District of Summerland reminds residents to be wildlife smart. Click here to learn more about wildlife attractants and how to avoid enticing wildlife.

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