Exploring options for City Waste Collection

Gathering input from the community about the idea of establishing a City waste collection service in Colwood.

The City of Colwood is exploring the possibility of managing residential garbage and organic waste collection through a single contracted service provider.

We are seeking community input to better understand how residents currently manage their household garbage, and will use that data in combination with research about the approach other communities take to propose an approach for Colwood.

The City's goals would be to support affordability for residents and to reduce the environmental impact of many trucks travelling throughout Colwood neighbhourhoods.

It's important to understand your needs and expectations with respect to waste collection.

The preliminary survey is now closed. Staff will present an engagement summary to Council and the public in the first quarter of 2026 to determine next steps.

Your feedback will help guide decisions about this initiative.