Bi-weekly garbage, kitchen waste & recycling collection is automatically provided for all residential property owners (excludes single family homes on private streets). This service is included in resident's yearly tax payments and all residential property owners pay the same amount of $210. The residents on the kitchen waste test program pay $212.50. The recycling programs in Oak Bay and throughout Greater Victoria are coordinated  by the Capital Regional District. 

Hazardous Materials should be disposed of appropriately, do not let dangerous materials go down the drain! There is a regional source control program in place.

Additional hazardous material and recycling is also provided through several 3rd-party organizations. 

• Collection Service & Schedule
• Garbage, recyclables and garden waste drop off depot
• Recycling & Organics
• Hazardous Materials
• Compost Sales
• Garden Waste and Leaf Collection
• Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information:

Schedule and Service Information
Oak Bay Public Works
1771 Elgin Road
250-598-4501
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays

Recycling General Information
CRD Hotline 250-360-3030
hotline@crd.bc.ca
www.crd.bc.ca/recycling

Recycling Pickup Information
Emterra
Phone: 250-385-4399
www.emterra.ca

Access the Garbage, Recycables, and Garden Waste Depot - A How to Video:
Are you wanting to access the Garbage, Recyclables, and Garden Waste Depot at the Oak Bay Municipal Yard, but are not sure how? Watch this helpful video to learn who is eligible for a decal and how to access the facilities.