Garbage

ADVISORIES

Waste disposal during COVID-19Waste disposal during COVID-19– Disposing of waste responsibly is as important now as always. Waste facilities are open and modifications have been made to ensure the safety of community members and facility staff.

Curbside garbage pick-up is not provided in Whistler, because open garbage causes significant problems for wildlife in our community. Many residents are also only here on weekends, and curbside collection is significantly more expensive than the current depot system.

Depots are open for single family residents and residential complexes of less than 12 units who pay the annual Operation Fee. The depots are maintained by a contractor on behalf of the RMOW and the hours are from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. daily.

Function Junction Depot - 1001 Lynham Road
Nesters Depot - 8010 Nesters Road

Whistler’s depots have an onsite attendant and operate from 7 a.m. 7 p.m. daily, including holidays. Find out more about waste facilities in Whistler.

The following items are not accepted at the depot sites and must be taken to the Waste Transfer Station in the Callaghan Valley:

Large Appliances
Construction waste
Drywall
Large items, including furniture and mattresses
Commercial waste
Yard waste is accepted only at the Nester's depot from April to November

Do not leave items outside the bins. Minimum fines of $2,000 are enforced for illegal dumping as per RMOW Bylaw 2139, 20 17. Please report incidents of illegal dumping to the RMOW at 604-932-5535.

Solid Waste Bylaw

To limit human-bear conflict, Whistler has a Solid Waste Bylaw. This bylaw provides definitions for wildlife attractants and imposes fines for improper storage, disposal, or dumping of garbage. Garbage and recycling must be stored indoors or in an approved wildlife proof container or wildlife proof storage area at all times, unless approved by the RMOW.

Learn about bears and garbage in Whistler.