Garbage, Recycling , Yard & Organic Waste Collection
The municipal waste collection service provides once-a-week, curbside collection of mixed refuse, of garbage, recycling and yard waste to all residential properties that are eligible for curbside collection. Containers must be placed out for collection by 7:00 am on scheduled collection days either Monday if your property is located north of Fairview Road and Park Drive or Friday if your property is located south of Fairview Road and Park Drive (see map included with calendar below).
Additional garbage bags can be placed out for collection provided they are tagged with special garbage tags. These tags may be purchased for $1.50 each at Oliver Buy-Low Foods and the Town Office.
Collection is provided by Waste Connections of Canada Inc., under contract to the Town. If you have mechanical problems, your garbage was not collected or your carts have been stolen, please contact the contractor, Waste Connections of Canada, at 250-498-4888.
For more information on collection in your neighborhood or for further information, complaints, suggestions, etc. please call the Utility Clerk at 250-485-6253.
The Bear Aware program has changed names. It is now called WildsafeBC.
Automated waste collection is becoming the standard for curbside garbage pick up and it is an efficient and safe program. Carts have proven to be a clean and convenient way to roll your waste to the curb.
Be Cart Smart
Place your carts to the curb properly for collection by 7:00am. Carts improperly placed may not be emptied.
Park it
On the street, with the wheels against the curb, or on the shoulder (if no curb)
Point it
Point the arrows on the cart lid towards the road
Space it
Leave at least an arm's length distance on all sides.
If you have mechanical problems, your garbage was not collected or your carts have been stolen, please contact the contractor, Waste Connections of Canada, at 250-498-4888.
Cart configuration not meeting your needs? Cart sizes can be changed and are subject to additional fees (see cart change-out form below for fees) along with a $32 administrative.
2025 **BULKY ITEM PICK-UP** - to be announced
The Large or Bulky item pickup, held on a specific day each year, allows each home to place out two items per year for residential pickup. For the annual pickup date for your area please consult your curbside calendar (see top of page).
- Place out at regular garbage collection area by 7am on Monday morning on scheduled week in a safe area at the curb.
- Maximum of 2 items will be accepted.
Large or bulky items accepted:
- Dish washers, microwaves, stoves, washing machines, and dryers (please remove door and shelves and place them beside the unit for safer pickup)
- Couches, desks, and chairs
- Barbecues (all drip trays, hoses and propane tanks removed)
Mattresses and boxsprings (remember placing out a mattress and a box spring would count as 2 items!)
Items NOT accepted
- NO TVs or Computer Monitors. Please take computers, monitors and TVs directly to free recycling depots. Click here for information and depot locations. The Campbell Mountain, Oliver and Keremeos Landfills will also take all residential electronic waste free of charge. These items will not be collected.
- NO home renovation/demolition waste, automotive parts, toilets, hot water tanks, plumbing, other bathroom fixtures, carpet, heat pumps, furnaces or doors.
- NO items containing Freon such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.
The hours of operation can be found on the Oliver Landfill website.
The Oliver and District Landfill is a jointly funded facility, operated by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Information is provided on this web site for public convenience. For further information, call the RDOS directly at 250-492-0237 or visit the RDOS website.
The Oliver Landfill is located off Black Sage Road, approximately 7 km south of Oliver. This facility is open six day a week all year long. It is closed on Sundays, statutory holidays and Boxing Day. The Oliver Landfill can be contacted directly at 250-498-3316.
Yard waste composting is also offered at the Oliver Landfill. Yard waste is free of charge under 500kg per load.
All loads delivered to the Oliver Landfill must be covered by a tarp, canopy or container to confine the load to the vehicle. All uncovered loads will be charged a double tipping fee
Besides burying residual waste, this function also supports a community composting operation, recycling and public education on solid waste issues. The solid waste disposal service in Oliver and district is funded through a combination of landfill tipping fees and tax subsidy. The percent of funding through the tax subsidy is decreasing, as the function moves towards a user-pay philosophy. Taxes are collected from all properties in Oliver and Area C based on assessed property values of land and improvements.
Please find detailed information about the implementation of Oliver's organic waste collection program here: Organic Waste Collection
Participation in the municipal garbage collection service is mandatory for the following types of properties. Billing will be added automatically to Utility Bills.
- Properties containing one single family dwelling
- Properties containing one duplex dwelling
- Properties containing residential complexes of not more than four dwelling units in total
Optional Service Properties
- Several classes of residences may also participate in the municipal waste collection service on an optional basis. Alternately, they may haul their own garbage or contract with a licensed private contractor. These include:
- Mobile home parks
- Townhouse developments with direct entry from outside to individual townhouses
- Bareland strata subdivision developments
To participate, entire properties must be included. No partial service will be provided. Final decision on eligibility will be determined by municipal staff with consideration given to traffic efficiency and safety as well as whether or not collection service is available on the adjacent street.
Those properties qualifying for this optional service are billed a quarterly flat fee on their utility bill. Optional service properties may contact the Town office to discuss being added or deleted from this service.
Properties Ineligible for Service
The following properties are not billed for this service and are free to contract with any licensed contractor or haul their own waste to the landfill:
- Vacant properties
- Industrial operations
- Commercial and institutional operations
- Apartment buildings
The type of service on these sites is diverse, possibly including bulk bin collection either once per week or more often, or hand dump containers at a central location. Because of this diversity, these properties were excluded from the municipal service in favour of custom service arranged directly with a contractor.
For more information, contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email. Call Toll Free: 1-800-667-4321.
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Download the Recycling Guide here.
What Stays Out Of Recycling
- Soft and stretchy plastic bags and overwrap, foam containers and packaging (eg. Styrofoam), Glass Jars and Bottles. Bring to T2 Market at 5980 Sawmill Road or Oliver Landfill Recycle Station.
- Crinkly, non-stretchy cellophane wrappers and bags, e.g. for cereal, salad, tea, candy, chips, floral arrangements, etc. Place into the garbage.
- Mirror/window glass, drinking glasses, ceramics, non-packaging plastics, hardcover books, clothing and other textiles. Please donate if reusable or place into the garbage.
- Batteries, electronics, light bulbs, and paint cans (including aerosol paints). Bring to T2 Market at 5980 Sawmill Road or Oliver Landfill Recycle Station.
- Household hazardous waste (pesticides and flammable materials). Bring to Oliver Landfill Recycle Station.
- None of the above is accepted in recycling.
The Town of Oliver, in cooperation with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, participates in a progressive solid waste management system. There is a strong emphasis on user pay, waste reduction, reuse or recycling, and for residual materials, efficient landfill operation.
The RDOS has an informative video of recyclable items.
What Goes in Your Yard Waste Cart?
Accepted Items
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Weeds
- Plant trimmings
- Pruning and branches up to 5 cm (2″) in diameter and less than 1 m (3ft) long.
- Pine needles and cones
- Fruit dropping
Not Accepted
- Plastic or compostable bags
- Animal feces or kitty litter
- Dirt, sod, rocks and tree stumps
- Kitchen or food waste
- Tissue or paper towels
- Construction or renovation materials
- Plastic plant or flower pots (recyclable)
- Landscape fabric or plastic edging
Fall chipping services will be available to residents during the week of October 15th-18th. Our public works crews will be collecting branches with diameters ranging from ½ inch up to 4 inches.
To efficiently manage time, crews will allocate a maximum of 10 minutes of chipping per residence. Residents are advised to make their own arrangements for disposing of large volumes of chipping items.
To assist our crews, please neatly bundle materials to maximize the volume that can be chipped within the designated time limit. Bundles should be placed exclusively on the boulevard as crews will not enter private property.
Please pay special attention that all materials are free from dirt, metal (such as nails or wire) and plastic. Contaminated items will not be collected for chipping.
Please ensure branches are placed curbside by 7:00am on Tuesday, October 15th.
For further inquiries, contact the Public Works Office at
250-485-6213.