Christmas Holiday Collection Schedule
- Wednesday, December 25 collection will be picked up on Friday, December 27
- Thursday, December 26 collection will be picked up on Friday, December 27
- Friday, December 27 collection will picked up on Monday, December 30
- Wednesday, January 1 collection will be picked up on Thursday, January 2
- No other routes will be affected
The Esquimalt Public Works Department manages garbage collection in the Township 
of Esquimalt.
2024 north side route garbage collection schedule
2024 south side route garbage collection schedule
2025 north side route garbage collection schedule
2025 south side route garbage collection schedule
- Find out about our yard and garden waste facility location and hours
- Read our kitchen scraps page for details on food waste disposal
- Do you need assistance with your bins? Read more about our Residential Solid Waste Assistance Program and download an application form here.
- Check Twitter and Facebook in the event of service interruption information.
Get garbage reminders sent to your phone
Extra garbage drop off locations
The Hartland Landfill is open Monday through Saturday. When dropping off residential waste there is a $10 user fee and a charge of $110 per metric tonne. Two bags of residential garbage generally range between $15-17 depending on the weight of the contents. A mattress and a box spring ranges between $18-20.
Ellice Recycling is open seven days a week and accepts recycling and garbage drop offs. Residential waste drop off prices start at approximately $20 for up to 90 kg.
CRD Curbside Blue Box Program
Find out more about the CRD'S Blue Box Program, including up-to-date schedules and acceptable materials, go to www.crd.bc.ca/bluebox. At the site you can also download a smartphone app to sign up for text, email and phone reminders.
You can also phone the CRD Recycling Hotline at 250-360-3030 for more information.
The Capital Regional District manages residential pick-up of blue box recycling in Esquimalt. Contact GFL Environmental to request a new or replacement CRD blue box or blue bag at 236-470-0186.