Automated curbside collection for garbage and organics (food and yard waste) is coming to North Cowichan in 2025. It’s time to get ready! Follow along here for the latest updates and to ask questions.
*NEW CARTS ARE BEING DELIVERED between April 7 - May 14. Continue to use your existing carts until the new automated service begins the week of June 2.
About automated curbside collection
North Cowichan is getting new waste collection trucks – and the new trucks will be equipped for automated curbside collection. This means mechanical arms will lift carts and empty them into the collection truck.
In order for the arms to work, all residents will need uniform carts – provided by North Cowichan.
Frequently asked questions
We are posting answers to frequently asked questions. Here are some important points to note:
- We encourage people to reuse/repurpose their old carts once new carts are in use, but for those unable to, there will be a collection day for old carts in the spring or summer.
- There are no changes to your recycling service at this time.
- Carts will be delivered by route. See the Timeline on this page and the Autocart Delivery Schedule map (updated April 9, 2025) - in the Documents section for more information.
For more background on the automated collection program and how we got here, visit northcowichan.ca/automation.
Key dates
- April 7 - May 14, 2025 - new carts will be delivered to homes (see news release below)
- June 2025 - automated curbside collection begins
Questions
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