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Illegal Dumping

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Put Waste in its Place

Waste in It's Place

RECYCLE | DONATE | DISPOSE​

Abandoning household items on public or private property is considered illegal dumping. A desk left in a laneway, a mattress placed behind an apartment building, or bags of garbage dropped next to a public bin – it's all illegal and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year to clean up.​​​

Find large-item and trash disposal options and help keep your community clean:

 

 

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Additional resources

 

 

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 Related links

 

 

Bylaw 181 (solid waste facility licensing bylaw)https://metrovancouver.org/boards/Bylaws/GVSDD_Bylaw_181_Consolidated.pdf#search=bylaw%20181, Bylaw 181 (solid waste facility licensing bylaw)Bylaw 181 (solid waste facility licensing bylaw)
Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Acthttps://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03060_01, Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement ActLocal Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation (gov.bc.ca)https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/175_2004, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation (gov.bc.ca)Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation (gov.bc.ca)

Solid waste facilities temporary closure notices


Metro Vancouver has initiated a new service to provide real-time notice of any facilities temporary closures. To be notified, sign up for Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Facilities Temporary Closure Notices via SMS (text notification).

Text 778-655-9200 with the message JOIN

OR

Scan the QR code​

Solid Waste Facilities Temporary Closure Notice SMS - QR Code

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