National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (September 30) - Garbage collection schedule
- North side route regular scheduled Tuesday, September 30 collection will be picked up on Wednesday, October 1.
- No other routes will be affected by the holiday.
- Reminder to please have garbage and food waste carts placed at curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day.
The Esquimalt Public Works Department manages garbage collection in the Township 
of Esquimalt.
Garbage and organic waste are collected every two weeks from residential properties in Esquimalt. Please have your bins out at curbside and accessible by 7 a.m. on collection day.
2025 north side route garbage collection schedule
2025 south side route garbage collection schedule
- See the interactive garbage collection schedule and map
- 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.
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Recycling: CRD Curbside Blue Box Program
The Capital Regional District manages residential pick-up of blue box recycling in Esquimalt. Find out more about the CRD'S Blue Box Program, including up-to-date schedules and acceptable materials, at 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. Contact GFL Environmental to request a new or replacement CRD blue box or blue bag and to report missed recycling collection at 236-470-0186.
Extra garbage & recycling drop off locations
The Hartland landfill is owned and operated by the CRD. Many recyclable and reusable materials are accepted for free, and other materials are pay-by-weight. Learn more.
Ellice Recycling is located near Rock Bay and accepts recycling and garbage drop offs. Learn more.