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Curbside Collection Schedule

The City of Nanaimo’s online "My Schedule" reminder system offers a simple way to help you remember your waste collection day.  Using just your address, access your own personalized Curbside Collection Schedule. 

Remember to place your carts at the curb by 8 a.m. on your collection day.  On the same day, following collection, remove all empty carts from the curb. 

Carts are registered to the property and must remain at the assigned property.

If you live in the Regional District of Nanaimo (outside City limits), you can find your collection schedule here.

On the My Schedule tool:

  • Import your schedule to your online iCal, Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar.
  • Sign up for personalized reminders by email, voicemail, text message, or Nanaimo Recycles app notifications.*
  • View, download, or print your schedule.
  • Search the “What Goes Where” recycling directory to help you sort your waste.
  • Receive Service Alerts for curbside collection delays.

*Make sure your “push notifications” are turned on if receiving Nanaimo Recycles app notifications.

Sign up for Service Alerts to be directly informed of any updates to the curbside collection services: download the Nanaimo Recycles app on  Google Play or the  App Store, or use the directions below to sign up on our website.

  1. Input your address into the My Schedule tool.
  2. Select the "Get a Reminder" button.
  3. Pick which type of notification you would like to receive.
  4. Follow the directions to complete setting up the Service Alert or Reminder.

Contact Us

Public Works Department 250-758-5222
public.worksinfo@nanaimo.ca

Zero Waste 250-756-5390
Monday to Friday | 8:00 - 4:30
Zero.Waste@nanaimo.ca

Last updated: April 20, 2022

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