North Vancouver (District) disposal at a glance
Local drop-off & pickup details
Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.
- Large-item route
- Self-haul accepted household bulky waste to North Shore's regional facility. Use separate recycling and garbage entrances; check material restrictions and charges before loading. Municipal curbside arrangements are address-specific.
- Facility / address
- North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre, 30 Riverside Drive West, North Vancouver, BC.
- Phone / contact
- Metro waste information: 604-681-5600 (Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.).
- Hours / timing
- Garbage facility Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; recycling depot weekdays 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun/holidays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1.
- Local route
- The District of North Vancouver is a separate municipality from the City of North Vancouver. For oversized junk, the shared regional destination is the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre rather than treating large items as ordinary curbside garbage.
- Self-haul option
- North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre is at 30 Riverside Drive, North Vancouver. It has separate free-recycling and paid garbage/recycling areas.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Renovation debris; Yard waste / wood; Garbage / household junk
How to dispose of common items in North Vancouver (District)
Local disposal details for North Vancouver (District)
Metro Vancouver transfer stations and recycling/waste centres
Facility depends on community; Metro Vancouver operates regional sites including North Shore, United Boulevard (Coquitlam) and Central Surrey facilities.
Hours vary by facility, day and holiday. Check the selected facility page immediately before travel.
Garbage is charged under Metro Vancouver tipping fees. Many stewardship recyclables can have separate or free drop-off routes; minimum charges and special-item fees may apply.
Use Metro Vancouver Solid Waste facility pages for current contacts, webcam/queue notices and rates.
Choose a facility that accepts the material and vehicle type you are bringing; commercial rules can differ from household drop-off.
Drywall and renovation debris
New and used gypsum, clean wood, green waste and garbage all have distinct preparation and fee rules at the North Shore facility.
Mattress and box-spring disposal
Mattresses and box springs are accepted in the paid area for $20 each, with a maximum of four per visit under the current Metro Vancouver fee table.
Appliances and special items
Refrigeration appliances and scrap metal have dedicated recycling streams; separate them before arrival rather than mixing them into garbage.
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