Surrey Curbside Garbage Collection Schedule

Public Health and Welfare British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published February 12, 2026 Flag of British Columbia

This guide explains curbside garbage collection in Surrey, British Columbia, including how to check your pickup schedule, what to set out, and how enforcement and complaints work. Use the City of Surrey schedule lookup to confirm your street's collection day, follow container and set-out rules to avoid missed pickups, and contact By-law Enforcement for compliance or complaints. The article covers penalties, common violations, action steps to report missed service, and official contacts for forms and appeals.

Curbside collection basics

Surrey provides curbside collection for garbage, recycling and organics on scheduled days. Property owners and occupants must follow set-out times, container types and material rules listed by the city. For the most accurate pickup day, consult the city schedule lookup tool below.[1]

  • Place containers at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day unless the city specifies otherwise.
  • Use approved containers and bags as described on the city collection pages.
  • Avoid placing prohibited materials (hazardous waste, electronics in regular bins) with curbside garbage.
Check the official schedule lookup before assuming your pickup day.

Preparing for pickup

Set materials in separate containers for garbage, recycling and organics where applicable. Bulky items, electronics, and hazardous materials may require special pickup or drop-off at a designated facility; consult the city pages for options and booking information.[2]

  • Follow seasonal changes to collection schedules and statutory holiday adjustments.
  • Label or secure lids to prevent wildlife disturbance and wind scattering.
  • For bulky or special collections, check whether pre-booking or an extra fee is required.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement of curbside collection rules is managed by the City of Surrey By-law Enforcement and related city departments. Specific fines, escalation procedures and non-monetary orders are documented by the city on enforcement pages or specific bylaw texts when available. If a precise fine amount or escalation schedule is not shown on the cited pages, this article notes that the detail is not specified on the cited page and directs you to the enforcement contact for confirmation.[3]

  • Fines: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first offence and repeat/continuing offence amounts not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: the city may issue orders to remove or correct set-outs; details not specified on the cited page.
  • Enforcer and complaints: By-law Enforcement Services and the city waste operations team handle inspections and complaints via the official contact pages.
  • Appeals and reviews: time limits and formal appeal routes are not specified on the cited page; contact the enforcement office for process and deadlines.
Contact By-law Enforcement promptly if you receive a notice to learn appeal steps and deadlines.

Applications & Forms

The city provides online tools and request forms for special pickups or additional services where applicable; specific form names and fees are listed on the city service pages. If no form is published for a particular request, the city’s service pages instruct who to contact for assistance.[2]

How-To

  1. Find your curbside collection day: use the city schedule lookup on the official site to enter your address and confirm pickup days and service types.
  2. Prepare set-out: separate garbage, recycling and organics and place approved containers at the curb by the required time.
  3. Report missed pickup: use the city service request or report-a-concern page to log a missed collection or service issue.
  4. Request special collection or disposal: check the city pages for bulky item pickup procedures or drop-off facilities and follow booking instructions.
Reporting missed pickups online speeds up response and creates an official record.

FAQ

How do I find my curbside garbage day?
Use the City of Surrey curbside collection schedule lookup tool on the official city website to enter your address and confirm pickup days and materials collected.[1]
What do I do if my pickup is missed?
Report missed pickups through the city’s report-a-concern or service request page; include your address, collection day and a brief description.
Are there fines for incorrect set-out?
Fines and enforcement measures are managed by By-law Enforcement; specific fine amounts are not specified on the cited pages and should be confirmed with the enforcement office.[3]

Key Takeaways

  • Always confirm your pickup day with the city schedule lookup to avoid missed collections.
  • Separate recyclables, organics and garbage and use approved containers to ensure service.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Surrey - Garbage, Recycling and Organics
  2. [2] City of Surrey - Curbside collection schedule
  3. [3] City of Surrey - By-law Enforcement

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