Cart Sizes and Rates - Townhome

Standard cart sizes were chosen based on experience from other municipalities as well as tests carried out in 5 neighbourhoods across the Township.

Green Cart

Extra yard trimmings may be put out in paper bags, or 80 L cans marked with a “Green Can”* or “Yard Trimmings” decal. Twigs and branches can be bundled using garden string or twine (no wire, nylon rope, or plastic strapping).

• Maximum branch size: 1 m (3 ft) in length and 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter
• Maximum bundle size: 1 m (3 ft) in length and 0.5 m (1.5 ft) in diameter
• Maximum bundle, container, or bag weight: 20 kg (44 lbs)

Additional Green Carts are not available, with exception of properties with an authorized secondary suite, coach house, or temporary mobile home, who may apply for a second (80L) Green Cart for their property. Administration fees will apply. Contact our Cart Information Line at 604.532.3533.

*Free Green Can decals are available at Township facilities

Garbage

Most properties can avoid additional fees by maximizing use of their Green Cart and recycling programs. 60-70% of household waste can be recycled or composted. If your property is still generating too much garbage for your cart, you can choose from the following options:

1) Extra garbage stickers

Properties that occasionally produce extra garbage may purchase extra garbage stickers. Excess garbage must display an Extra Garbage sticker per bin or bag in order to be collected. Stickers are available for purchase at these participating retail locations at a fee of $3 per sticker:

• Lee’s Market (23320 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley)
• IGA 2410 (200 Street, Brookswood)
• FreshCO (27566 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove)
• IGA 88 Avenue (20159 - 88 Avenue, Walnut Grove)

Extra Garbage stickers are also available by mail. To order, call Township Customer Service at 604-534-3211.

Important Note: Extra garbage will only be collected on the weeks designated for garbage collection.

2) Additional Carts

Properties that regularly produce excess garbage may obtain up to two (2) additional garbage carts for their property. Additional fees will be applied to your annual tax notice.

The 80L size provided is the smallest size that will fit on the semi-automated collection truck. Your Green Cart should be put out regularly, even if it isn't full.

Additional carts and exchanges can be requested online at tol.ca/exchangecarts or by phone at 604-532-3533. All requests will be subject to a $50 administration fee per cart delivered or exchanged.