Chilliwack Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026: Collection Day, Carts, Recycling, Compost, Glass, Pink Bin and Landfill Guide
Chilliwack’s 2026 garbage collection changed in a big way on May 1, 2026. The City moved to a new automated curbside collection program with Environmental 360 Solutions, standardized carts, bi-weekly garbage, bi-weekly recycling, weekly compostables, and monthly glass plus flexible plastics. The fastest way to avoid a missed pickup is to use the official schedule or app, then match the calendar symbol to the right carts.
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Quick Answer for Chilliwack Residents
From May 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, Chilliwack residents should follow the new City curbside calendar symbols. A star means compost, recycling, flexible plastics and glass. A triangle means compost and recycling. A circle means compost and garbage. Collections continue Tuesday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and materials must be curbside by 7 a.m.
Green cart
Compostable waste, including food waste, food-soiled paper and yard waste, continues every week.
Black cart
Garbage is collected bi-weekly and alternates with recycling. Extra garbage needs a Tag-a-Bag sticker.
Blue cart
Recycling is collected bi-weekly and alternates with garbage. Everything must fit inside the cart with the lid closed.
Grey + pink bins
Glass and flexible plastics are collected manually once per month, at the same time.
For missed collection or service questions, call E360S at 778-860-3864. If your materials are not collected within three business days after reporting to E360S, contact the City curbside line at 604-793-2787. Environmental Services / Engineering can be reached at 604-793-2907.
How to Find Your Chilliwack Garbage Collection Day
Do not use an old Zone A / Zone B calendar for May–December 2026. Chilliwack’s new program says Zones A and B are no longer in effect, but your collection day continues Tuesday through Friday. The exact schedule comes from the new May–December 2026 calendar, the Chilliwack Curbside Collection App or the Waste Wizard.
- Open the official schedule page. Use the City’s Collection Schedule page, not an old screenshot.
- Download the correct 2026 calendar. Jan–Apr 2026 used the old system; May–Dec 2026 uses the new cart and symbol system.
- Check your collection day. Chilliwack collections run Tuesday through Friday, and crews collect between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Read the symbol. Star, triangle and circle tell you which cart or bin goes out.
- Set app reminders. The app is the easiest repeat-visit tool because it can notify you before the right collection day.
Chilliwack 2026 Pickup Tools: Symbol, Item and Missed Collection Helper
These helpers are built for the real Chilliwack problem: you know it is collection week, but you are not sure whether garbage, recycling, glass or the pink bin should go out.
Bookmark this page and check the symbol helper before collection morning. If the symbol says circle, the black garbage cart goes out. If it says triangle, the blue recycling cart goes out. If it says star, add grey glass and pink flexible plastics too.
What Changed in Chilliwack on May 1, 2026?
Chilliwack’s 2026 change is not a small calendar edit. It is a new curbside collection program with a new contractor, standardized carts, different recycling frequency, monthly glass and a new pink bin for flexible plastics.
| Before May 1, 2026 | After May 1, 2026 | What residents should do now |
|---|---|---|
| Older Zone A / Zone B logic used for garbage and glass. | Zones A and B are no longer in effect under the new May–Dec calendar. | Use the new schedule symbol, not the old A/B label. |
| Residents used older garbage/recycling containers. | Residents are provided standardized carts: green compost, black garbage and blue recycling. | Use City-provided carts for automated collection. |
| Recycling frequency was different under the old program. | Recycling is bi-weekly and alternates with garbage. | Do not put recycling out every week unless the calendar symbol says recycling. |
| Flexible plastics were mainly depot material. | Flexible plastics are collected monthly in a 57L pink bin, at the same time as glass. | Keep plastic bags, overwrap and crinkly wrappers out of the blue cart. |
| Multiple trucks could collect different streams. | A single truck with four compartments can collect up to four commodities at once. | Do not worry if one truck collects more than one stream; the compartments are separate. |
There were service-transition updates in May and June 2026. For live missed-collection issues, use E360S first and then the City curbside line if the issue is not resolved within three business days after reporting.
Chilliwack Set-Out Rules: Time, Spacing, Lids and Missed Pickup Prevention
The new automated program depends on clean set-out. If carts are late, overfilled, locked, too close to cars or too close to each other, collection can fail even when the day is correct.
Correct set-out checklist
- Place materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Expect routes between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Leave at least 1 metre or 3 feet of clearance around carts and bins.
- Keep carts away from parked cars, fences, trees, streetlights and utility poles.
- Close cart lids fully and do not overfill.
- Unlock green carts with twist locks before placing them at the curb.
- Keep the pink bin lid fully closed so materials do not blow away.
Common missed pickup causes
- Using the old Zone A / Zone B calendar after May 1.
- Putting recycling out on a garbage week.
- Leaving flexible plastics in the blue cart instead of the pink bin.
- Using plastic bags in the green cart.
- Overfilling carts so lids cannot close.
- Placing extra garbage without a Tag-a-Bag sticker.
- Putting materials out overnight in a wildlife issue area.
Chilliwack Garbage Pickup: Black Cart, Extra Bags and Tag-a-Bag Stickers
Garbage is collected bi-weekly and alternates with recycling. The black cart is for regular residual garbage after food waste, recyclables, glass and flexible plastics have been separated.
Bi-weekly garbage
Place the black garbage cart out only when the official calendar says compost plus garbage.
$4 Tag-a-Bag
Extra garbage bags need a current Tag-a-Bag sticker and each bag must be no more than 22.5 kg or 50 lb.
Size up instead
If your household often has extra garbage, the City recommends considering a larger cart instead of relying on repeated tags.
| Garbage situation | Best Chilliwack path | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Normal household garbage | Black cart on garbage week | Use the calendar circle week and keep lid closed. |
| One extra bag | Tag-a-Bag sticker | Buy a sticker and keep bag at or below 22.5 kg / 50 lb. |
| Frequent overflow | Larger cart or waste sorting review | Separate food scraps, recycling, glass and flexible plastics first. |
| Mattress, renovation waste or large cleanup | Landfill or spring large-item pickup route | Do not force large items into the black cart. |
Compostables and Yard Waste: Green Cart Every Week
The green cart is the most important reason garbage can stay bi-weekly. Food waste, food-soiled paper and yard waste are collected weekly, which reduces odour and keeps garbage volume down.
Green cart materials
- Food scraps.
- Food-soiled paper.
- Yard waste.
- Leaves, grass and garden waste.
- Paper liners such as Kraft bags or newspaper if you choose to line the cart.
Keep these out
- Plastic bags.
- Compostable or biodegradable plastic bags.
- Overfilled or force-packed green carts.
- Locked twist-lock carts at the curb.
- Contaminants that reduce compost quality.
Residents may set out up to 10 extra paper yard waste bags or bundled branches per week, year-round. Branch bundles should be no longer than 1.25 metres, bundle diameter no more than 600 mm, and each branch up to 15 cm in diameter.
Chilliwack Recycling: Blue Cart Rules and Contamination Checks
Recycling is bi-weekly and alternates with garbage. The new blue cart can be large, but Chilliwack’s rule is strict: all recyclables must fit inside the cart with the lid closed. Do not leave cardboard bundles beside the cart.
Blue cart basics
- Empty and rinsed containers.
- Paper and cardboard that fits inside the cart.
- Cardboard flattened and cut to maximum 1.25 m / 4 ft.
- Shredded paper in a paper bag or small box inside the cart.
- Caps and lids removed and placed loose in the cart.
Common rejection items
- Flexible plastics that belong in the pink bin.
- Recyclables in blue bags or plastic bags.
- Styrofoam packaging at curbside.
- Food-contaminated items.
- Cardboard left outside the cart.
If your blue cart is full, crush recyclables to maximize space, hold material until the next collection day, drop accepted material at a depot for free, upgrade to a 360L cart at no extra monthly cost, or add a second recycling cart for a monthly fee if you already have a 360L cart.
Glass and Flexible Plastics: Grey Bin and Pink Bin Collection
Chilliwack’s 2026 program separates glass and flexible plastics from the blue recycling cart. Both are collected manually once per month at the same time. The calendar star is the key signal for glass and pink bin week.
| Stream | Container | Frequency | How to prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass packaging | 27L grey bin | Monthly | Use the grey bin. Replacement/additional grey bins are available through City Hall Finance for a fee. |
| Flexible plastics | 57L pink bin with fitted lid | Monthly, same time as glass | Put clean flexible plastics inside a reused clear plastic bag, then place that bundle in the pink bin. |
| Extra flexible plastics | Depot route | As needed | Drop off excess flexible plastics at a recycling depot that accepts them. |
| Styrofoam | Depot route | As needed | Styrofoam is not accepted at curbside but may be accepted at depots. |
Wildlife Issue Areas: Bear-Safe Set-Out Rules
Chilliwack includes designated wildlife issue areas such as hillside neighborhoods. In those areas, garbage, recycling, compostable waste and containers must be stored to prevent wildlife access, and materials cannot be placed out until after 5 a.m. on collection day.
Required from May 1, 2026
Designated wildlife issue areas receive wildlife-resistant carts for compost, recycling and garbage.
No overnight material
Residents in wildlife issue areas must wait until after 5 a.m. on collection day before placing materials out.
Back by 10 p.m.
Containers must be returned to storage no later than 10 p.m. the same day.
Freeze smelly food waste until collection morning, rinse recycling containers and keep all lids tight. Wildlife-resistant carts are resistant, not wildlife-proof.
Property Type: Houses, Suites, Townhomes and Apartments
Collection rules can change by property type. A detached home, secondary suite, coach house, townhouse, apartment and private-hauler property may not have the same cart setup.
One set of carts
Most curbside homes use the City-provided green, black, blue, grey and pink containers.
Shared carts
A single detached dwelling with a secondary suite, garden suite or coach house generally shares one set of carts and pays for one service.
Two services may apply
Properties with three to four units may share two sets of carts and pay for two services.
The City provides curbside service for single detached dwellings and some multi-family complexes. Apartments are normally served by private haulers and still need to separate compostables and recycling from garbage.
Large Items, Mattresses and Spring Cleanup
Chilliwack does not treat every sofa, mattress or renovation load as normal curbside garbage. Large items may need the annual Spring Cleanup pickup by nonprofit groups, Bailey Landfill, donation or private hauling.
Donation-based pickup
Nonprofit groups pick up bulky items by donation. The City lists a minimum suggested donation of $40 per pickup or truck load.
Not accepted by groups
Building materials are not accepted in Spring Cleanup pickup loads because of asbestos and landfill safety requirements.
Landfill fee route
Mattresses and box springs can be taken to Bailey Landfill, with disposal fees based on weight.
Bailey Sanitary Landfill: Address, Hours, Fees and Holiday Closures
When an item does not belong in your cart, Bailey Sanitary Landfill is the main official disposal route. The landfill is located at 5940 Matheson Road, off Bailey Road. Normal hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, but it closes on several 2026 holidays.
| Landfill detail | What residents should know | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 5940 Matheson Road, Chilliwack, BC. | Check route and wait times before self-hauling. |
| Hours | Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Do not arrive close to closing with a complicated load. |
| Minimum charge | Many items can be disposed of for the minimum rate listed by the City. | Use the City’s cost estimator before loading. |
| 2026 closures | New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, B.C. Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day. | Check holiday closures before hauling. |
Recycling Depots and Drop-Off Options Near Chilliwack
Use a depot when your curbside container is full, when the item is not accepted at curbside, or when you have material like Styrofoam, electronics, bottle deposits or excess flexible plastics.
| Depot / location | Best for | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Chilliwack Bottle Depot | Beverage containers and depot recycling. | 45934 Trethewey Avenue. |
| Sardis Bottle Depot | Beverage containers and depot recycling. | 305-7592 Vedder Road. |
| Emterra Recycling Depot | Residential drop-off recycling. | 44255 Yale Road; call ahead for commercial or institutional loads. |
| Bailey Landfill Recycling Depot | Residential drop-off and landfill-linked recycling. | 5940 Matheson Road. |
| London Drugs | Selected electronics and stewardship materials. | Cottonwood Mall location; confirm accepted items before drop-off. |
Helpful Video: Where Chilliwack Garbage Goes
The City’s garbage page links to a video explaining what happens to curbside garbage after it is taken to the landfill. This is useful for residents who want to understand why sorting, composting and keeping recyclable material out of garbage matters.
Official Chilliwack Links and Contacts
Use the right link for the job. Schedule, missed pickup, pink bin, landfill, recycling and wildlife rules are different tasks.
E360S collection service: 778-860-3864. City curbside line: 604-793-2787. Engineering / Environmental Services: 604-793-2907. City Hall address: 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
These related pages help with nearby Canadian schedules, BC-style depot sorting, holiday confusion and missed pickup troubleshooting.
Resident Intent Coverage: What This Page Solves
This guide is written for real searches like Chilliwack trash pickup schedule, Chilliwack garbage collection, garbage pickup today, recycling schedule, curbside collection calendar, black cart, blue cart, green cart, grey glass bin, pink bin, flexible plastics, E360S Chilliwack, missed pickup, Tag-a-Bag stickers, Bailey Landfill, large item pickup, yard waste, wildlife carts and trash pickup near me. Each search intent is answered with an action step, table, tool, checklist, map or FAQ.
Symbol-first answer
The page explains the star, triangle and circle system so residents know what goes out this week.
Old vs new program
The May 1 program change is separated from the Jan–Apr calendar so users do not mix old and new rules.
Reusable tools
The symbol decoder, item helper and wildlife set-out reminder give residents a reason to save the page.
Chilliwack Trash Pickup FAQ
How often is garbage collected in Chilliwack in 2026?
Under the new May 1, 2026 curbside program, garbage is collected bi-weekly in the black cart and alternates with recycling.
How do I find my Chilliwack garbage collection day?
Use the official Collection Schedule page, the May–December 2026 calendar, or the Chilliwack Curbside Collection App. Collection days remain Tuesday through Friday.
What does the star mean on the Chilliwack 2026 collection calendar?
A star means compost, recycling, flexible plastics and glass are collected that week.
What does the triangle mean on the Chilliwack collection calendar?
A triangle means compost and recycling are collected that week.
What does the circle mean on the Chilliwack collection calendar?
A circle means compost and garbage are collected that week.
What time should Chilliwack carts be out?
Materials should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. Crews collect between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Who is Chilliwack’s 2026 curbside collection contractor?
The City’s new curbside collection contractor is Environmental 360 Solutions, also called E360S. For missed collection or service inquiries, call 778-860-3864.
Can I still use old garbage and recycling bins in Chilliwack?
The new curbside program uses City-provided standardized carts and bins. Residents may keep old garbage or recycling bins for personal use, but curbside collection follows the new container system.
Can I put plastic bags in Chilliwack recycling?
No. Flexible plastics such as plastic bags, overwrap, bubble wrap and crinkly wrappers belong in the pink bin, not the blue recycling cart.
Can I put compostable plastic bags in the green cart?
No. Plastic bags and compostable or biodegradable plastic bags are not accepted in the green cart. Use paper liners such as Kraft bags or newspaper if you want a liner.
What if I have extra garbage in Chilliwack?
Extra garbage bags require a Tag-a-Bag sticker and must weigh no more than 22.5 kg or 50 lb. If you regularly have extra garbage, consider a larger cart and improve sorting.
Where do I take large items or mattresses in Chilliwack?
Large items may be handled through the annual Spring Cleanup donation-based pickup or taken to Bailey Sanitary Landfill. Mattresses and box springs are charged by weight at the landfill.
What are the rules for wildlife issue areas?
Residents in designated wildlife issue areas must not place materials out until after 5 a.m. on collection day, must return containers by 10 p.m., and use the wildlife-resistant carts provided under the new program.
Who do I call for missed pickup in Chilliwack?
First call E360S at 778-860-3864. If materials have not been collected within three business days after reporting to E360S, contact the City curbside line at 604-793-2787.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Chilliwack?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. Use the official City of Chilliwack links on this page for live schedules, service alerts, fees, forms and final rules.
Final Chilliwack Resident Summary
For 2026, the important Chilliwack trash pickup change is the May 1 switch to the new curbside cart system. Compostables are weekly, garbage is bi-weekly, recycling is bi-weekly, and glass plus flexible plastics are monthly. Use the official May–December 2026 calendar or the Chilliwack Curbside Collection App, then follow the star, triangle and circle symbols.
Place materials out by 7 a.m., leave 1 metre of clearance, keep lids closed, unlock twist-lock green carts, and use the correct container: green for compost, black for garbage, blue for recycling, grey for glass and pink for flexible plastics. For missed pickup, call E360S first at 778-860-3864. For landfill disposal, use Bailey Sanitary Landfill at 5940 Matheson Road and check holiday closures before driving.
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