Garbage Cart

The Township of Langley offers garbage collection to those properties within our garbage collection area . If your property is outside of the garbage collection area, see Waste Services for Rural Properties.

What Goes Inside

Garbage carts should only contain items that are not accepted in the Green Cart, curbside recycling program, or cannot be taken back to a recycling depot. Individual garbage items must not exceed 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) in length or 1.2 metres in width. Wondering where a specific item goes? Try our What Goes Where? tool.

If Your Garbage Wasn't Picked Up or is Delayed

Call the Township's garbage contractor, Sierra Waste Services Ltd., at 604-530-3939.

Extra Garbage?

Garbage cart lids must fully close in order to be collected. Overfilled carts may not be collected. If you have more garbage than can fit in your garbage cart(s):

Purchase Extra Garbage Stickers

Households that occasionally produce extra garbage can purchase Extra Garbage stickers for $3/bag or can. Extra garbage will only be picked up on days designated for garbage pick-up (see your collection calendar). Stickers are available for purchase at these participating locations:

• Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre
• Civic Facility
• IGA Marketplace 
• George Preston Recreation Centre
• Langley Centennial Museum 
• Operations Centre
• Walnut Grove Community Centre
• W.C. Blair Recreation Centre
• Willoughby Community Centre

Request a Larger or Additional Garbage Cart

Households that regularly produce extra garbage may exchange their cart for a larger size or order up to two (2) additional garbage carts. Only a registered property owner may request changes to carts. Additional fees will be added to the garbage collection utility fee on your annual taxes:

• Exchange a 120L garbage cart for a 240L = $80 more per year (2019 rates)
• 120L garbage cart = $80 more per year (2019 rates)
• 240L garbage cart = $160 more per year (2019 rates)

Order online or call 604-532-3533. A $50 per cart administration fee may apply.

Large Item Pick Up

Residents with municipal garbage collection may have up to four large items picked up by appointment at any time throughout the year. Call 604-530-3939 to schedule a pick up.

Examples of Accepted Items:

• Furniture - couches, coffee tables, chairs, desks, dressers, TV stands, cabinets, tables, cribs, high chairs, bed frames, mattresses and box springs, etc.
• Appliances - stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers, hot water tanks, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, etc.
• Miscellaneous household items - treadmills, BBQs, area rugs, etc.

Mattresses Now Accepted

Mattresses and/or box springs set out for Large Item Pick Up will not be accepted unless they are wrapped separately and taped and sealed within a mattress bag, or completely enclosed in plastic with ends and edges completely sealed with tape.

Mattresses and/or box springs not completely sealed will not be collected. One mattress and one box spring per property will be accepted per year.

Where Can I Purchase Mattress Bags or Plastic Film Wrap?

Banned Materials

Certain materials are banned from Metro Vancouver disposal facilities.  Bans are in place on items that are:

• recyclable
• hazardous to collection workers, the public, and the environment  

If banned materials are found in your garbage, it will not be collected.

Pet waste can be hazardous, and is listed as prohibited. However, small quantities may be double-bagged (with air removed) and disposed of in the garbage. To see preferred options for disposing of waste from dogs, cats, and other pets, visit Metro Vancouver’s website .

Household hazardous waste can be disposed of year-round at various facilities. 

Public Garbage Drop-Off Facilities

To personally dispose of extra garbage, there are two Metro Vancouver Transfer Stations located nearby. For locations, hours of operation, and materials accepted, refer to Metro Vancouver's Disposal Facilities  web page. 

Can I Use Plastic Bags to Contain Waste in my Garbage Cart?

Yes, plastic bags are permitted in the garbage cart. Remember that plastic bags are not permitted in the Green Cart, including those labelled as 'compostable.'