The Central Okanagan uses automated cart collection where an arm on the truck lifts and tips the carts. Some vehicles in this fleet have a split hopper, with separate areas for different collection materials.
Each single family dwellings in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, Electoral Area East and Electoral Area West is provided a 120 L garbage cart (grey lid), a 240 L yard waste cart (green lid) and a 240 L recycling cart (blue lid). All carts should be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
- Garbage collection is weekly
- Recycling collection is every other week (alternating with yard waste)
- Yard waste collection is every other week (alternating with recycling), from March 1 to December 31
Pickup schedules
- View or print the 2-page At a Glance schedule and maps
- View the full Living Greener calendar
- Use Recycle Coach online or on your mobile device
What goes in the carts?
How to position your curbside cart |
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Carts in the winter months |
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Missed collection due to snow storms |
Large accumulations of snow may delay collection due to poor road conditions. If your collection is missed during a snow event, leave your cart(s) out for collection and they will get picked up as soon as possible. (Do not bring your carts back in until they have been emptied to ensure your collection is not missed). |
Cart upgrade information |
There are several options for increasing the size of your garbage, recycling and yard waste carts or ordering additional yard waste carts. Changes in cart sizes must be done through your local government. City of KelownaCurbside cart change request form or call the City of Kelowna Revenue Department at 250-469-8757 City of West KelownaCurbside cart change request form or call the City of West Kelowna Utility Billing Department at 778-797-8850 District of Lake CountryCurbside cart change request form or call the District of Lake Country Customer Service at 250-766-5650 District of PeachlandCurbside cart change request form or call the District of Peachland Public Works and Engineering Department at 250-767-2108 Electoral Areas of the Regional District of Central OkanaganCurbside cart change request form or contact the Regional Waste Reduction Office by email or call 250-469-6250. |
Collection assistance application |
If you need extra help with your curbside cart collection due to a medical condition/disability, please fill out an application for service level change form (assisted service). Please return the completed form by email |