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Garbage Collection & Recycling
2010 (April - Dec) Recycling Schedule
The following regulations are to apply:
- Road-Side Service
We request that all garbage cans be placed on the road-side by the customer by 8:00 a.m. on the day of your pick up.
If you live in Upper Lantzville (lying north & west of the Island Highway) your garbage pick up day is Wednesday.
If you live in Lower Lantzville (lying south and east of the Island Highway) your garbage pick up day is Thursday.
- Garbage Can Regulations
A garbage container must not be more than two and one-half (2 ½) cubic feet capacity (.23 cubic metres), of not more than fifty (50) lbs. gross weight when filled and have a waterproof cover.
In addition, plastic bags may be placed on the road-side but bags being used must not be less than 2 mil. in thickness and not weigh more than fifty (50) lbs. when filled.
- Extra Garbage Tags
Extra garbage collection tags may be purchased at the District Office at a cost of $3 each.
- Recycling Program
The District of Lantzville contracts this service in conjunction with the Regional District of Nanaimo. Recycling schedules may be picked up at the District Office. If your home is newly built or you are new to the area and require recycling bags or a blue box, bags may be obtained from the District Office at no charge, however, blue boxes are not available but may be purchased through Suncoast Waste (recycling contractor) or purchased from a hardware store.
In addition, recyclables are collected every two weeks within the District of Lantzville with no restriction on amounts that can be put out.
Recyclable materials include, household plastic containers, glass containers, food & beverage cans, foil and trays, household paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogues, clothing, linens and cardboard. Consult your Curbside Recycling Guide for instructions on how to prepare your recyclables for pick up.
There are a number of brochures on topics such as backyard composting, preventing illegal dumping, etc., please contact the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Environmental Services to obtain a copy of these materials. The RDN may be reached at the following toll free number 1-877-607-4111.