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Garbage, recycling and collection in Abbotsford
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Abbotsford, British Columbia: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Abbotsford uses a weekly green compost cart and alternating blue recycling and grey garbage weeks. Keep material inside the cart with its lid closed. A sticker can explain a collection problem and should be checked before reporting a missed pickup.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How often are the three carts collected? | Green compost is weekly. Blue recycling and grey garbage are collected every second week on alternating weeks. |
| What does a cart sticker mean? | It explains an issue such as spacing, contamination, wrong week or material outside the cart. Correct the issue for the next scheduled pickup. |
| How clean should recycling be? | Empty, clean and dry. A quick rinse is normally enough; food, grease and liquids should be kept out. |
Sources: Recycling, Compost & Garbage | City of Abbotsford · Missed Collection | City of Abbotsford · What Goes Where | City of Abbotsford
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
How often are the three carts collected?
Green compost is weekly. Blue recycling and grey garbage are collected every second week on alternating weeks.
Should recycling be bagged?
No. Put recycling loose in the blue cart. The missed-collection guidance identifies bagged recycling as a common problem.
Can I leave extra bags beside a cart?
No. Extra bags and loose curbside material are not collected. All material must fit in the cart with the lid closed.
Sorting and special services
What does a cart sticker mean?
It explains an issue such as spacing, contamination, wrong week or material outside the cart. Correct the issue for the next scheduled pickup.
What if the cart was missed without a sticker?
Report it through the city services app, a Request for Service or 604-864-5640, option 1.
How do I prepare cardboard?
Flatten it. Cut large pieces to fit the blue cart or take them to a recycling depot.
Problems, exceptions and help
How clean should recycling be?
Empty, clean and dry. A quick rinse is normally enough; food, grease and liquids should be kept out.
Can dirty paper go in recycling?
Keep food-soiled paper out of blue-cart recycling. The city directs accepted soiled paper to the green compost cart.
Where do I find weather disruption notices?
Use the Abbotsford Curbside Collection App and city service notices. Severe snow and ice can disrupt safe access.
How do I find an unusual item’s destination?
Use Waste Wizard. If the item is missing, the tool has a Suggest as a New Item option.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Abbotsford guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
- Recycling, Compost & Garbage | City of Abbotsford
- Missed Collection | City of Abbotsford
- What Goes Where | City of Abbotsford
Sources: Recycling, Compost & Garbage | City of Abbotsford · Missed Collection | City of Abbotsford · What Goes Where | City of Abbotsford