|
|
|
|
 |
Garbage & RecyclingQuicklinks 
The City of Victoria provides weekly backyard garbage collection service. Victoria is divided into five collection zones. You can look up your zone colour on the colour-coded Garbage Collection Map by clicking on the garbage truck icon and then click on the map-link to get your schedule. To view PDF documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download it for free. You can also find out your collection zone colour by contacting Public Works at 250.361.0400. No Garbage Collection (January 18 and 19)Due to snow and ice, there will be no garbage pick-up on Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19 in Victoria. Next week, crews will collect two cans per household to make up for the missed days. Service Request We are committed to providing quality service to residents and businesses of the City of Victoria in the most efficient manner. If you have a service request, a question, or a comment, please make an online submission. We will attend to it as soon as possible. Kitchen Scraps & Garbage Program Survey
Separated kitchen scraps, along with garbage, will be collected from households starting in January 2013. We want your feedback! Compare the three collection options below and watch your mail for the survey. Return your survey by December 15, 2011 and the City of Victoria will implement the most preferred option. Garbage Collection ScheduleIn mid-November of each year Victoria residents will receive by mail, a copy of the following year’s Garbage Collection Schedule. Please keep this schedule handy as your garbage collection days may change throughout the year as statutory holidays occur. If you do not receive a schedule and would like one, please contact Public Works at 250.361.0400. You can also look up your garbage collection day online. Once you know your zone colour - [PDF 682KB], you can view your Garbage Collection Schedule by clicking on the appropriate colour link on the map or from the list below. 
2012 Garbage Collection SchedulesWhat You Need to KnowThe following information is designed to answer questions you may have about residential garbage collection in Victoria. Much of this information is also included on your Garbage Collection Schedule. Garbage Cans
Garbage Preparation Tips 
Extra Garbage
Not Accepted 
Garbage and Garden Waste Drop-offCity of Victoria residents can drop off their garbage and garden waste, year-round at the Public Works Yard at 417 Garbally Road, Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required in the form of a valid driver’s licence. This service is not for commercial use. For more information, call 250.361.0400. Garbage Drop-off Rates Garbage bag: $3 Maximum Vehicle size: 3/4 tonne pick-up truck Garbage not accepted: drywall, cardboard, and metal appliances such as microwave ovens, fridges, stoves (white goods), tires, and paper. Garden Waste Residents can drop off their garden waste for free at the Public Works Yard. Accepted: leaves, branches, vines, grass and compost Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes any leftover household product that is marked flammable, corrosive, explosive or poison, such as paints, varnishes, pesticides, and cleaners. HHW is dangerous to people, pets and the environment, and if placed in the garbage, can create environmental and public health hazards. You can dispose of your household hazardous waste at the Hartland Landfill's recycling area free of charge. To learn more, please see CRD's Waste Management section. Victoria residents can also drop off their household hazardous waste free of charge at Ellice Recycling, 524 David Street, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact the CRD Hotline at 250.360.3030 for details on quantity limits and material restrictions. Not All Waste is GarbageRecycling 
Curbside recycling service is provided to Victoria residents by the Capital Regional District (CRD). For more information, visit CRD Blue Box Program. To find out where to go to recycle items that are not accepted by the curbside blue box program, visit the CRD’s Online Recycling Directory or contact the CRD Hotline at (250) 360-3030 or email hotline@crd.bc.ca. For any other recycling information, contact the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at 1 (800) 667-4321. Composting Much of your household waste can be composted. Below are some services that can help you reduce your impact on the environment.
Annual December Food Drive
Help support those in need in your community by participating in the City's Annual Public Works Food Drive. From Monday, December 5 to Friday, December 9, 2011, Public Works crews will be collecting donated food items from Victoria households during the 12th Annual Public Works Food Drive. How to ParticipateTo participate, place non-perishable food items in plastic bags labelled "Food Drive" and set them next to your garbage can for pick up on your designated collection day that week. Special bins attached to City trucks will be used to collect the food, and donations will be delivered daily to the food bank. To look up your garbage collection day online, visit: www.victoria.ca/garbagecollection Our GoalOver the past decade, the City of Victoria Public Works Food Drive has collected more than $300,000 worth of food for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Last year, Victoria residents donated close to 14,500 pounds of non-perishable food items with an approximate value of $35,000. With your support, our goal is to collect 20,000 pounds this year. Please join us in ensuring that no one in our community has to go without during the holiday season. Special thanks to CUPE Local 50 for making the annual food drive possible. Thank you for your support. Contact UsFor more information, or if your garbage was not picked up on collection day, call 250.361.0400.
|
|
ABOUT TRUST ONLINE |
