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Disposal Facilities
Six transfer stations, a waste-to-energy facility (where waste is incinerated) and the Cache Creek Landfill and Vancouver Landfill are the main components of the disposal portion of the Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Management Plan. Within the region there are also private solid waste facilities which handle demolition, land clearing and construction debris in addition to the public disposal facilities. |
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Transfer stations
Residents, businesses and garbage collection contractors can bring their waste to transfer stations where it can be dropped off for a fee. All transfer stations have a green waste (yard trimmings) area and a recycle depot nearby.
At these stations, garbage is screened for hazardous wastes, prohibited, banned and recyclable materials, loaded into large trucks and hauled to the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility, Vancouver Landfill or Cache Creek Landfill.
Disposal rates and acceptable disposal/recyclable items for each of the transfer stations are listed below. Payments can be made with cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Debit.
- Loads not tied, tarped, covered or otherwise contained will not be permitted to enter any Metro Vancouver Transfer Station facility.
- A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges of 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned recyclable materials.
Effective May 1, 2012 - The tipping fee for Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste at the North Shore Transfer Station will increase to $71/tonne with a $7/load minimum. See the North Shore Transfer Station rate table for further details or click here for a copy of the 2012 bylaw. |
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The Matsqui waste transfer station in Abbotsford remains closed because of flooding, so residents and businesses won’t be able to drop off their garbage there.
The Metro Vancouver facility, located at 33621 Valley Road, has to shut down for at least 24 hours because both Valley Road and parts of the transfer station are covered with two to three feet of water.
The facility is not expected to reopen until the City of Abbotsford reopens Valley Road. When the facility reopens, its operating hours may need to be reduced.
Abbotsford residents can still put out garbage at the curb, for pickup on regular collection dates.
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| Coquitlam Transfer Station- 1200 United Blvd. Coquitlam BC 604-521-1715 operated by Wastech Services Ltd. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 am - 5 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8 am - 6 pm
Stat holidays 8 am - 5 pm
Closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day
| Waste | Garbage
Minimum charge 10am - 2pm weekdays
All other times | $107 per tonne
$20 per load
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Blue box
• Plastic bottles, newsprint, metal cans, paper
Other items
• Lead acid batteries
• Oil filters (max 5 per load)
• Metal appliances and other metals(no larger than 1.8m x 1.8m x 0.9m)
• Propane tanks
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted
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No charge for residents if separated and placed in appropriate bins
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses). |
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Gypsum
As of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum.
Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to: New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C. 604-520-6647 |
$150 per tonne
$15 per load |
| Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste
• includes grass, shrub and tree branches, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes food waste and Agricultural Waste.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
• sod is not accepted in quantities exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load.
Minimum charge
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| | Prohibited/banned materials | A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
 For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here.
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| Langley Transfer Station- 1070 - 272 Street, Aldergrove BC 604-856-3225 operated by SSG Holdings Ltd.
Hours of operation:
Mon. - Sun. 8 am - 5 pm
Closed on all statutory holidays
| Waste | Garbage
Minimum charge
| $107 per tonne
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Blue box
• Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic bottles, metal containers
Other items
• Lead acid batteries
• Propane tanks
• Metal appliances and other metals (no larger than 1.8m x 1.8m x 0.9m)
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted |
No charge if separated and placed in appropriate bins
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses) |
| Gypsum
As of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum.
Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to: New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C. 604-520-6647 |
$150 per tonne
$15 per load
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Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste
• includes grass, shrub and tree branches, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes food waste and Agricultural Waste.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
• sod is not accepted in quantities exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load.
Minimum charge |
$63 per tonne
$6 per load |
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| | Prohibited/banned materials |
A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here. |
| Maple Ridge Transfer Station - 10092 - 236 Street, Maple Ridge BC 604-466-9277 operated by SSG Holdings Ltd
Mon. 8 am to 5 pm
Tues. & Wed. 8 am to 7 pm
Thurs. - Sun. 8 am. to 5 pm
Closed all statutory holidays | Waste | | $110 per tonne
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted
All other recycable items are accepted at the Ridge Meadows
Recycling Depot, next door.
604-463-5545 |
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses). |
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Gypsum
As of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum.
Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to:
New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C.
604-520-6647 |
$150 per tonne
$15 per load |
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Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste
• includes grass, shrub and tree branches, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes food waste and Agricultural Waste.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
• sod is not accepted in quantities exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load.
Minimum charge | $63 per tonne
$6 per load
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| | Prohibited/banned materials |
A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here. |
| Matsqui Transfer Station- 33621 Valley Road, Abbotsford BC 604-853-0508 operated by Wastech Services Ltd
Mon - Sat. 8 am to 6 pm
Sun. 8 am to 5 pm
Stat Holidays 8 am to 5 pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Good Friday | Waste | |
$108.45 per tonne
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Recyclables
• Lead acid batteries
• Oil filters
• Metal Appliances and other metals (no larger than 1.8m x 1.8m x 0.9m)
• Other recyclables
Blue box
• plastic bottles, newsprint, metal cans
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted |
No charge if separated and placed in the appropriate bins.
Accepted across the street at the Abbotsford-Mission Recycling Depot. 604-850-3551.
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses). |
| Gypsum
As of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum.
Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to:
New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C.
604-520-6647
| $150 per tonne
$15 per load |
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Clean Wood Waste
As of January 1, 2011 clean woodwaste is accepted at the Matsqui Transfer Station.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
Minimum charge
All forms of green waste are accepted across the street at the Abbotsford-Mission Recycling Depot. 604-850-3551. |
| | Prohibited/banned materials |
A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here. |
| North Shore Transfer Station- 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver BC 604-929-5471 operated by Wastech Services Ltd
Mon. - Fri.
Nov 1 to Mar 31 - 8 am to 5 pm
Apr 1 to Oct 31 - 8 am to 7 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm
Stat Holidays 8 am to 5 pm
Closed Christmas Day & New Year's Day
| Waste | Garbage
Minimum charge 10am - 2pm weekdays
All other times | $107 per tonne
$20 per load
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Recyclables
• Metal appliances and other metals (no larger than 1.8m x 1.8m x 0.9m)
• Other recyclables
• Paints, pesticides, solvents and gasoline
Blue box
• Plastic bottles, newsprint, metal cans
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted |
No charge if separated and placed in appropriate bins. No charge if separated and placed in the appropriate bins at the North Shore Recycling Depot, across the street from the transfer station. 604-984-9730
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses) |
| GypsumAs of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum. Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to:
New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C.
604-520-6647 |
$150 per tonne
$15 per load
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Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste
Effective May 1, 2012
The tipping fee for Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste at the North Shore Transfer Station increased to $71/tonne with a $7/load minimum. The purpose of this rate increase is to recover the cost of site upgrades including a new organics storage facility, site paving, electrical and drainage improvements.
• Green Waste includes grass, shrub and tree branches, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes food waste and Agricultural Waste.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
• sod is not accepted in quantities exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load.
| $71 per tonne
$7 per load
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| | Prohibited/banned materials |
A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here. |
| Surrey Transfer Station- 9770 - 192 Street, Surrey BC 604-513-2409 operated byWastech Services Ltd
Mon. - Fri. 8 am. to 5 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8 am to 6 pm
Stat Holidays 8 am to 5 pm
Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday | Waste | Garbage
Minimum charge 10am - 2pm weekdays
All other times | $107 per tonne
$20 per load
$10 per load
| | Recycled on site or disposed of safely |
Recyclables
• Lead acid batteries
• Metal appliances and other metal ( no larger than 1.8m x 1.8m x 0.9m)
• Other recyclables
Blue box
• Plastic bottles, newsprint, metal cans
Mattresses
As of January 1, 2011 mattresses are accepted |
No charge if separated and placed in appropriate bins.
$20 per mattress (maximum 4 mattresses) |
| Gypsum
As of January 1, 2011 there is a half tonne gypsum maximum.
Minimum charge
Restrictions apply click here for more information .
Gypsum loads can also be taken to: New West Gypsum, 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C. 604-520-6647 |
$150 per tonne
$15 per load |
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Green Waste and Clean Wood Waste
• includes grass, shrub and tree branches, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, brush and tree stumps with a maximum diameter of 30 centimetres and maximum length of 120 centimetres, but excludes food waste and Agricultural Waste.
• maximum length for clean woodwaste is 2.5 metres.
• sod is not accepted in quantities exceeding 0.5 cubic metres per load.
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$63 per tonne
$6 per load
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| | Prohibited/banned materials |
A $50 minimum surcharge, plus the cost of removal, clean-up or remediation will be applied to loads containing prohibited materials. Surcharges up to 50% of the tipping fee will be applied to loads containing banned materials.
For details on prohibited or banned materials please click here. |
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Cache Creek Landfill
The Cache Creek landfill accepts about 500,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, most of which comes from the Greater Vancouver region. This facility has been operated by Wastech Services Ltd under contract to the GVRD, and in co-operation with the Village of Cache Creek since 1989. The GVRD is exploring alternatives to replace the Cache Creek Landfill.
Waste-to-Energy Facility
The Waste-to-Energy Facility (WTEF) is located in the commercial/industrial area of south Burnaby. It receives waste from Burnaby, New Westminster, and the North Shore and is responsible for the environmentally safe disposal of over 20 per cent of the region’s waste.
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Commercial Accounts
Businesses can apply for credit accounts at Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Disposal Facilities. This can speed up processing time and provide businesses with one convenient monthly bill. An account application for and vehicle registration form are required to be completed. |
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