Organic Collection

Organic waste in Ladysmith is collected every week on your scheduled garbage or recycling collection day.

Each household is allowed to place one organic container (no larger than 45 litres/10 gallons in size) at the curb.

All containers must have handles, waterproof lids and be set out on the curb by 8:00 am on collection day.

The Town of Ladysmith does not provide organic containers.

What goes in the organics container?

Figuring or what is and isn’t allowed in the organics container can be tricky. To help ease the confusion, we’ve complied a handy list of what’s acceptable to put in your organic container.

Acceptable items
  • All food items: fruit and vegetable scraps, meat and fish (including bones), pasta, bread, cereal, dairy products, eggshells, baked goods, coffee filters and grounds, tea bags
  • Some paper products: soiled paper towels, tissues, and food-soiled paper packaging
Unaccepted items
  • Construction waste including drywall
  • Pet waste or kitty litter
  • Plastic, metal, glass
  • Soiled diapers or sanitary products
  • Styrofoam or meat tray liners
  • Waxed paper products
  • Yard and garden waste
Peerless Road

Items not accepted at the curb may be taken to the Peerless Road Recycling Centre & Garbage Drop-Off Depot, located at 10830 Westdowne Road in Ladysmith.

For a full list of what is accepted at Peerless Road, please visit the CVRD’s website or call 250-746-2540.

Operating Hours (excluding holidays):

April 1 – October 31
Wednesday to Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

November 1 – March 31
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm