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MattersEnvironmentBYLAW NO. 2299First seen Sep 28, 2026Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

Residential garbage and organics collection

Adopted

Langford will provide contracted garbage and organics pickup for residential properties with up to six dwelling units; each 120-litre bin costs $140 per year, with 3% annual increases starting in 2028. The city expects coordinated collection to reduce truck traffic and nuisances and cost residents less on average than separate private subscriptions.

Where it stands: Three readings given Sep 28, 2026; bylaw adopted Oct 5, 2026, with a maximum rate of $280.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Dec 16, 2025

    Residential and public waste collection

    The city plans to collect public garbage bins more often, replace some bins and study whether to contract residential curbside garbage pickup for homes with one to four units. The report estimates up to $245,000 in short-term city costs for the increased bin service, replacements and study; no household charge or curbside service rollout is set out.

  2. Jun 15, 2026

    Waste management contract scope

    The City is exploring a contractor-run residential curbside garbage collection service, with the contractor handling equipment, customer service and household billing. Staff were directed to negotiate a request for proposals with Colwood for a possible phased rollout in 2027; participation options and treatment of larger strata buildings remain key questions for residents.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 5, 2026· Council

    Waste collection bylaw adopted with $280 maximum rate

    Adopted municipal solid waste collection rules, including a maximum rate of $280 for the specified service.

    Discussion

    Residents urged council to wait until after the election, citing opposition to mandatory collection, concerns about fees, local waste businesses and jobs, public engagement, and uncertainty about the eventual contract. Supporters argued that the city had spent 14 months reviewing the issue and that coordinated collection could reduce costs and illegal dumping. Yacucha said the service could generate savings for most households; other councillors said growth and waste-management problems warranted action. Staff clarified that the $280 figure was the maximum rate set in the bylaw, not the amount of a finalized contract.

    Decision: Adopted municipal solid waste collection rules and set the maximum service rate at $280.

    Adopted 5–0

  2. September 28, 2026· Council

    Three readings given to residential waste collection bylaw

    Council gave first, second and third reading to the Solid Waste Collection Bylaw No. 2299, 2026 despite recorded opposition from the Mayor and multiple public concerns noted in Public Participation.

    Decision: Gave first, second and third reading to the solid waste collection bylaw.

    Passed 4–1· Against: Scott Goodmanson

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