Services

Garbage Collection

Collection Schedule

Garbage is collected every other week.

  • Zone 1: Wednesday
  • Zone 2: Thursday
  • Zone 3: Wednesday
  • Zone 4: Thursday

Containers must be placed curbside by 7:00 am on your designated collection day.

What’s Permitted?

  • Each household is permitted one waterproof container of heavy plastic or lightweight galvanized sheeting with a close-fitting lid and a maximum capacity of 98 litres.
  • The maximum permitted weight when filled with garbage is 20 kilograms.
  • Uncontained plastic bags are not allowed; all garbage must be in wildlife-resistant containers.
  • The Town bylaw also stipulates that, in order to minimize wildlife conflicts, garbage containers must be placed at the curb between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.

Is it really garbage?

Before you trash it, search it using our Waste App! It might be a recyclable or compostable item.

Frequently Asked Questions

While it’s rare, waste collection in Gibsons can occasionally be cancelled due to severe weather or mechanical issues.

First, check our News & Notices page to see if there was a widespread issue.

If not, and your household garbage or organics waste pick-up was missed, please contact Salish Soils:

  • 604.885.5383
  • office@salishsoils.com

We do our best to notify residents as soon as possible. You can stay informed in the following ways:

  • Gibsons Waste App – download and enable notifications
  • Social Media – follow us on Facebook and Instagram
  • Contact us – 604-886-2274 / info@gibsons.ca

Never store garbage that has an odour outside unless it is in a bear-resistant container. Find certified bear-resistant products on the IGBC bear-resistant product list.

Never leave garbage on your balcony or porch, even if it is screened. Bears are good climbers and can easily break into porches, garages and even unsecured homes.

Do not put garbage out until 7:00 am on collection day.

Use containers with locking lids, or use a bungy cord to secure it.

Stash food scraps, especially meat, fish, bones, and fruit by-products in the freezer or in an airtight container until you can dispose of them properly.

More resources:

Managing Garbage and Attractants — Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Bear Resistant Garbage Enclosure (DIY) — Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance

Visit our Wildlife/Nature page for more information.

The Town sells garbage tags for those who live within Town of Gibsons boundaries.

Residents may use garbage tags to ensure the collection of garbage in excess of the weekly limit.

The tags may be purchased for $4.40 each at Town Hall, 474 South Fletcher Road. Please be advised that drivers will not accept cash.

Bylaw No 1252 defines collectible garbage as garbage capable of being contained in a Wildlife wildlife-resistant container, but shall not include the following:

  • collectible organics
  • recyclable materials as mandated by RecycleBC, including beverage containers, packaging and printed paper, cardboard, and aluminum cans
  • grass cuttings
  • tree or hedge clippings or other garden refuse
  • hazardous (including pathogenic and radioactive wastes)
  • explosive or flammable substances
  • chemicals which may create hazardous working conditions
  • material hot enough to start combustion
  • waste oil or petroleum by-products
  • paint, tires, lumber, demolition materials, rocks, gravel or soil, stumps or timber
  • fish feed bags
  • batteries
  • undigested septic sludge

No. Residents must purchase their own garbage container.