Garbage & Recycling

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Vancouver is a clean and vital community. We care about our environment and strive to live more sustainably.

Join us in reducing, reusing and recycling, and disposing of wastes properly.  

Where do I .. How do I .. When do I ...???

Many of the answers to questions about recycling, reusing, reducing, rates and more can be found in the sections below and the links on the sides of this webpage. (Don't miss the link to our partners at Clark County for a guide to recycling hundreds of products and household items: www.recyclingA-Z.com.)

Wondering when the next special collections are? Have questions about tire and yard debris coupons? We've got that, too. Make Talking Trash a regular page to visit.

Get started now by checking the wide range of information, below.

What's Happening

Talking Trash - Latest news and events

Dispose of household hazardous waste (including medication), learn more about yard debris/tire disposal coupons, get recycling empowered and more!

Inclement Weather Information

Winter weather can interfere with your pickup.

Just Arrived? Welcome!

Helpful information about garbage and recycling services in Vancouver

Holiday Information

Some holidays may affect schedules

Recycling Cart Program

Cart Advice

Recycling cart instructions

Update on the Residential Recycling Cart Program

Put your new cart to use!

Frequently Asked Questions - Part I

What you should know about Vancouver's Garbage and Recycling Program

Frequently Asked Questions - Part II

Learn How Easy Recycling is with Carts!

Recycling Cart Sizes

Plan ahead to handle all your recycling needs

Scavenging: It's Against the Law!

Theft of recyclable materials is illegal and disruptive.

What Do I Do With It?

Recycling Refresher

Single Family Newsletter with info on what to recycle where

Household Hazardous Waste

Learn to safely dispose of dangerous or toxic materials.

What to Do With Your Old Computer

You can recycle your computer to reduce pollution and benefit the communty

Nursery Pot Recycling

Support reuse or recycling of pots

Service Options and Rates

2012 Rates - How do we compare?

Rates in English

At-a-glance list of garbage service options and rates for single-family residences

Servicios de desechos urbanos y reciclado

2012 Rates in Spanish for single-family residences

Варианты и расценки сбора мусора и утиля у частных лиц

2012 Rates In Russian for single-family residences

Commercial Rate Summary

Frequently requested service options and rates

Commercial Recyclers

These recyclers comply with City of Vancouver registration requirements

More Solid Waste and Recycling Resources

ABCs of PBTs

What are Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic substances? Why should we be concerned about them?

For Kids: Solid Waste and Recycling web page

From the Washington State Department of Ecology

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What a Trip! Follow the Travels of Your Recycling

Saving Little Pieces of Our Earth - Video

Recycling Articles

Interesting articles about recycling – great to include in your neighborhood newsletter and to fulfill participation in the Recyclingest Neighborhood Program!

Cobweb Corner - Historical Resources & References

Can Weight Study

Summary analysis of garbage, recycling and yard debris set-out weights for spring, summer and fall seasons in 2000

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Garbage by the Pound Study

Final report from November 2002

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