Nelson, BC
Resources to make your life in Nelson smooth.
Garbage Collection/Storage
Garbage collection happenens twice a month, every second Monday. Your garbage bags MUST be in a bin with a lid on the hwy by the bus stop by 7am, you can not put it out the night before or the local wildlife will get into it. You must have City of Nelson garbage tags/stickers on the bags and they have to be less than 44 pounds or they won't get picked up. Please review ALL of the requirements for garbage collection on the City of Nelson Waste Management page.
Blue Bin Recycling Collection
The blue bin that you are provided when you move in will be collected the same day as garbage. This bin does not accept glass and everything in there must be clean. Please review ALL of the requirements for recycling collection on the City of Nelson Recycling page.
Waste Diversion Program
The City of Nelson has now rolled out thehir food ammendment program to help divert organic waste from the landfill. Traditional composting can be a problem in this area due to high numbers of wildlife. This program offers you a small appliance that helps ammend your organic waste rapidly and therefore reducing your garbage. There is no cost for this program and it may reduce your household garbage. City of Nelson Organic Waste Diversion page.
Bear & Wildlife Awareness
Bears are very prevalent in this area and we work hard to ensure that our property isn't contributing to the bear's frequet visits to our property. Garbage needs to be managed appropriately and food/garbage can not be left in vehicles. Please familiarize yourself with policies around being "Bear Aware" on the City of Nelson Bear Awareness page.