Collection Schedule

The City of Dawson Creek works with a local contractor to facilitate the residential garbage and recycling pick-up service.

Schedule

Garbage pick-up service happens weekly. Recycling pick-up service happens bi-weekly. Use one of the following methods to view your schedule:

Dawson Creek City App

Download the ‘Dawson Creek City App' to view your schedule and set up weekly reminders on your phone. Download on Google Play  Download from Apple

Waste Wizard

Enter your address into the Waste Wizard below to view your collection schedule online.

Holiday pick-up schedules

Garbage and Recycling schedules will remain the same on every statutory holiday except for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Check your December schedule on the Waste Wizard to view any changes to holiday pick-up times.

Missed pick-up

Report a missed pick-up by reporting a concern below or contact our Utilities Clerk by email. Please wait until the end of your pick-up day to notify our clerk, as daily pick-up times may vary.

Report a Concern

Common reasons for missed pick-up

• Snow delays
• Carts were not set out by 7:00 AM on collection day
• Carts were placed improperly at the curb
• Carts contained unacceptable items

Learn more about curbside placement or acceptable materials.