2016 Curbside Collection Calendar

January
Su

3
10
17
24
31

Mo

4
11
18
25

Tu

5
12
19
26

We

6
13
20
27

Th

7
14
21
28

Fr
1
8
15
22
29

Sa
2
9
16
23
30

April

February

Su Mo
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

Tu
2
9
16
23

We
3
10
17
24

Th
4
11
18
25

Fr
5
12
19
26

Sa
6
13
20
27

Su

3
10
17
24

Mo

4
11
18
25

Tu

5
12
19
26

We

6
13
20
27

Th

7
14
21
28

Fr
1
8
15
22
29

Sa
2
9
16
23
30

Mo

4
11
18
25

Tu

5
12
19
26

We

6
13
20
27

Th

7
14
21
28

Fr
1
8
15
22
29

Sa
2
9
16
23
30

October
Mo

3
10
17
24
31

Tu

4
11
18
25

We

5
12
19
26

Su Mo
1 2
8 9
15 16
22 23
29 30

Th

6
13
20
27

Fr

7
14
21
28

Sa
1
8
15
22
29

Su Mo

6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28

Tu
1
8
15
22
29

We
2
9
16
23
30

Th
3
10
17
24
31

Fr
4
11
18
25

Sa
5
12
19
26

Fr
3
10
17
24

Sa
4
11
18
25

June

Tu
3
10
17
24
31

We
4
11
18
25

Th
5
12
19
26

Fr
6
13
20
27

Sa
7
14
21
28

Su

5
12
19
26

Mo

6
13
20
27

Tu

7
14
21
28

August

Su Mo
1
7 8
14 15
21 22
28 29

March

May

Su

3
10
17
24
31

Su

2
9
16
23
30

July

If your items were at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and were not picked up
by 4:00 p.m., please call our contractor, Progressive Waste Solutions at 250-490-3888.

We
3
10
17
24
31

Th
4
11
18
25

Fr
5
12
19
26

Sa
6
13
20
27

November

Su Mo

6 7
13 14
20 21
27 28

Tu
1
8
15
22
29

We
2
9
16
23
30

Th
3
10
17
24

Fr
4
11
18
25

Sa
5
12
19
26

Su Mo

4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26

September

Tu
2
9
16
23
30

We Th
1 2
8 9
15 16
22 23
29 30

Tu

6
13
20
27

We

7
14
21
28

Th
1
8
15
22
29

Fr
2
9
16
23
30

Sa
3
10
17
24

Fr
2
9
16
23
30

Sa
3
10
17
24
31

December

Su Mo

4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26

Tu

6
13
20
27

We

7
14
21
28

Th
1
8
15
22
29

Please have your items to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day
Garbage Only

Garbage & Recycling

Garbage & Yard Waste

PRINTED PAPER

paper envelopes and notepads

milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent ,

fabric softener, cleaning solutions, body
care products, windshield washer fluid
Plastic bottles for food, dish soap,
mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and other
personal care products such as pill and vitamin
bottles, household and automotive
cleaners
Plastic bottles that have screw caps;
spray; pump or pull-up tops
Plastic jars with screw-top lids
for peanut butter, jam, nuts,
condiments, etc.
Plastic tubs and lids for margarine and spreads, and
dairy products such as yogurt,
cottage cheese, sour cream, ice
cream, etc.
Plastic pails for laundry detergent,
ice cream, etc.
Microwavable bowls and cups
Plastic clamshells (containers are clear
with hinged or click-closed tops) for baked
goods, fruit, produce, eggs
Plastic trays and tops (containers are
clear or have black bottom trays
with clear domes) for deli chicken,
single-serve meals, prepared
foods, baked goods, housewares
and hardware
Plastic garden pots and trays
Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take-out
beverages

Plastic jugs with screw tops used for

PLASTIC

juice concentrate, potato chips, cookie

dough, coffee, nuts, baby formula, etc.

Yard waste is collected ten times per year (see calendar)

There is no limit on the number of bags/containers placed at the curb
The maximum weight for each bag/container is 25kg (55 pounds)
Yard waste can be placed in containers marked with a Yard Waste Only decal that can be obtained for free
from Municipal Hall or Works and Utilities, or yard waste can be placed in kraft paper bags
Branches and prunings may be bundled together up to 1 metre in length and tied with twine or string

CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION

Items such as glass, styrofoam packaging, plastic bags, paint cans, computers, small and large appliances, just to name a
few, can ONLY be recycled at the Summerland Landfill Recycling Depot located at 17202 Bathville Road, open Monday to
Saturday 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. Visit the District of Summerlands website at www.summerland.ca for a complete list of
recyclable items. If you cant find an item on our website that you think is recyclable, please call the Recycling Council of
BC (RCBC) hotline at 1-800-667-4321 or visit www.rcbc.ca to find out if that item can be recycled at another location.

air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant,

hairspray

Empty aluminum aerosol cans used for food,

plates, food trays, baking and roasting pans

Aluminum foil wrap

Foil containers including pie

seafood, cat food

Aluminum cans and lids used for food, soup,

ALUMINUM

PAPER PACKAGING
Non-wax corrugated cardboard boxes used for
shipping and packing
Non-corrugated cardboard and boxboard
boxes for cereal, shoes, tissues, frozen
entrees, detergent, paper towel and toilet
paper rolls
Carrier trays for bulk bottled water, soft
drinks, food cans, etc.
Moulded boxboard packaging for egg
cartons, take-out beverage trays, paper
-based flower pots
Paper bags and envelopes
Paper and paper layered pet food bags with no foil
or plastic lining
Paper cups for hot or cold drinks
Gable-top cartons for milk,
cream, milk-type beverages,
substitute eggs
Aseptic boxes or cartons for
milk, milk-type beverages,
cream, soup, broth, sauces
Frozen dessert boxes for ice
cream, frozen yogurt, etc.

Paper gift wrap & greeting cards

Miscellaneous printed paper

Spiral wound cans and metal lids for frozen

chocolate, candies, etc.

Steel cans and lids for food, soup, dog food

Metal tins and lids for cookies, tea,

STEEL

Recycling is collected bi-weekly on your regular scheduled day (see calendar)

There is no limit on the number of recycling bags placed at the curb
The maximum weight for each bag is 25kg (55 pounds)
Use clear or clear blue bags, no sorting necessary; all recyclables can be mixed in one bag
Please ensure all recyclable items are empty, dry and free of debris
Multiple pieces of flattened cardboard may be bundled together and tied with twine or string
and must not exceed 2 x 3

CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION

Garbage is collected weekly on your regular scheduled day (see map)

There is a two bag limit per household per week
The maximum weight for each bag is 25kg (55 pounds)
Garbage shall not contain hazardous waste, recyclable items or yard waste
If you have additional garbage over the two bag limit you may purchase garbage tags at
Municipal Hall or Works and Utilities for a cost of $2.50 per tag

Newspapers, inserts and flyers

Magazines, catalogues
Telephone books
Writing and home office paper,

CURBSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION