Garbage

Waste Collection Schedule Changes - FAQ

• I thought the Town of Comox had decided to proceed with garbage collection to transition from weekly to every other week? When is that change going to occur?

  In an effort to encourage increased organic waste collection (yard and kitchen waste) and thereby divert unnecessary organic waste from the landfill, the Town has decided to proceed to garbage waste being collected every other week, rather than weekly. The timing of the change is currently scheduled to begin in 2024.  

• Who do I contact if my waste pick up (garbage, yard/kitchen waste and recycling) is missed?

  Please call Emterra Environmental (250-336-8066) to alert them of the missed pick up by providing your address, and/or watch for status updates on the Town's website and social media channels including Facebook and Twitter.

• How often will my curbside collection day change in 2022 and in 2023?

  Residents and businesses that receive curbside collection will see their schedule start on a different day during the first full week of January 2022. The schedule will change nine (9) times throughout the year based on statutory holidays and collection schedules within the Comox Valley.  View and print the schedule (PDF).
  Please see the 2023 Curbside Collection Schedule.  

• How do I use the 2022 Curbside Waste Collection Schedule?

  To understand your 2022 schedule (PDF), find your Zone area and colour on the map, and look for the corresponding light colour (indicates collection of curbside garbage and organic pick up) and dark colour (indicates pick up of curbside garbage, organics and recycling) on the calendar. You will note that the pick up date started on a different day the first full week of January, and then will change nine (9) times throughout the year.

• Why is the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre closing on statutory holidays?

  Read the news release here from the Comox Valley Regional District.

• What if I manage a Strata Complex or am a Comox business?

  If you are a business or strata manager that receives frontend container collection services, you may need to reschedule an alternate date with Emterra Environmental, if you have pick up dates that fall on a statutory holiday, or wait until the next scheduled pick up date for collection. If you have questions or wish to address rescheduling that may be required, please contact Emterra Environmental (250) 336-8066.