The Esquimalt Public Works Department manages garbage collection in the Township 
of Esquimalt.
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- Click to obtain a printable copy of the 2022 north side route garbage collection schedule
- Click to obtain a printable copy of the 2022 south side route garbage collection schedule
- Find out about our yard and garden waste facility
Starting in 2014, the Township began participating in the Regional Kitchen Scraps Strategy. Please visit our kitchen scraps page for more information on the program.
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 Emterra Environmental to request a new or replacement CRD blue box or blue bag at 250-385-4399.