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Garbage, recycling and collection in Delta
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Delta, British Columbia: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Delta lists weekly garbage, recycling and Green Can collection. Its usual garbage limit is two cans or bags. Holidays and severe snow can change the pickup date, so use the live schedule rather than a remembered weekday.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How often is garbage collected? | Weekly. The normal limit is two standard cans or bags on the designated collection day. |
| How large can a standard garbage can be? | The listed limit is 100 litres, with a maximum height of 75 centimetres and width of 60 centimetres. |
| Can loose household items sit beside the bags? | No. Accepted ordinary garbage must be contained in cans or bags. Bulky disposal has a different route. |
Sources: Garbage | City of Delta · Collection Schedule | City of Delta
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 is garbage collected?
Weekly. The normal limit is two standard cans or bags on the designated collection day.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
How heavy can each can or bag be?
The maximum is 25 kilograms, or 55 pounds.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
Sorting and special services
How large can a standard garbage can be?
The listed limit is 100 litres, with a maximum height of 75 centimetres and width of 60 centimetres.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
Can I leave a bungee cord on the can?
No. The city says ties and bungee cords are not permitted on cans.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
What if I have more than two bags?
Each extra can or bag needs a garbage sticker. The page lists six stickers for $7.50 through City Hall and North or South Delta recreation centres.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
Problems, exceptions and help
Can loose household items sit beside the bags?
No. Accepted ordinary garbage must be contained in cans or bags. Bulky disposal has a different route.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
How do statutory holidays change collection?
The schedule page says collection moves one day later for the rest of that week, then returns to the regular weekday the next week.
What happens during hazardous snow or ice?
The contractor tries later that day or the following day. Keep containers accessible and clear of snow; inaccessible material waits until the next scheduled pickup.
Where do bulky items go?
The city points to Vancouver Landfill for oversized disposal. Check its accepted items, route and fees before travelling.
Source: Garbage | City of Delta
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Delta guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Garbage | City of Delta · Collection Schedule | City of Delta