The City supports a variety of programs to help residents manage waste responsibly and keep our community clean.
Maple Ridge residents are responsible for managing their own waste disposal, as the City does not offer municipal curbside waste collection. Following a 2018 plebiscite, the community voted against city-funded waste collection services, opting instead for residents to make their own arrangements.
Recycling Collection Transition to Recycle BC—Effective Jan. 1, 2025
The City does not provide curbside recycling – it is a service provided at no cost to residents by Recycle BC, a non-profit organization funded by businesses that supply packaging and paper to residents in British Columbia (not by municipal taxes or utility fees).
Historically, Maple Ridge has partnered with Ridge Meadows Recycling Society (RMRS) to provide curbside recycling and environmental stewardship services. Ridge Meadows Recycling Society (RMRS) decided to transition the collection of household curbside recycling to Recycle BC. RMRS continues to operate the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot and its Supported Work Program.
Key Changes with Recycle BC Service:
Service Providers and Contact Information:
Recycle BC has contracted Remple Disposal for curbside recycling and Waste Control Services for multi-family residences.
Learn what goes where:

Collection Types and Frequency:

Download RecycleBC App

Who to Call for Missed Pick-Ups or Service Requests
For more information about the transition, visit: Recyclebc.ca/MapleRidge or contact Recycle BC’s resident support at 778-588-9504 or Info@RecycleBC.ca .
Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot
FREE recycling drop-off is available at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot (10092 – 236th St.). Items accepted include: electronics, small/large appliances, motor/cooking oil, styrofoam, textiles, batteries, light bulbs, scrap metal, and more. Contact: 604-463-5545 or Info@RMrecycling.org.
Waste Disposal Options
Maple Ridge residents can dispose of household waste and recyclables at the Maple Ridge Recycling and Waste Centre.
Location: 10092 236 Street, Maple Ridge, BC
Contact: 604-681-5600
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm (Oct. to March), 8:00 am–6:00 pm (April to Sept)
- Sunday and Holidays: 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Closed on New Year’s Day and Christmas Day )
Residents may also contract private waste disposal services. A list is available at Ridge Meadows Recycling Society webpage.
Community Programs
The City supports the following programs.
Organics Disposal Ban
In line with Metro Vancouver's Organics Disposal Ban, Maple Ridge residents are required to compost food scraps and other organic materials, reducing waste sent to landfills. The ban, introduced in 2015, aims to transform food and yard waste into valuable compost, benefiting the environment. Learn more at Ridge Meadows Recycling Society website.