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Find collection schedules, recycling tips, and waste reduction programs.
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Learn more about how to prepare and steps to take during an advisory.
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Property Taxes
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Find out how utility rates are calculated, as well as payment options.
Local Area Service Program
Cost sharing for neighbourhood infrastructure such as sidewalks and street lighting.
Water, Sewer & Drainage
Water quality, liquid waste, and stormwater management.
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Garbage & Recycling
Get the details on garbage, Green Can, recycling, North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre, and more.
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The Shipyards
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Parks & Greenways
Your home for everything related to City parks, greenways, and trails.
Recreation Facilities
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Piers & Docks
The City operates three wharves along the Burrard Inlet waterfront.
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Play CNV
PLAY makes positive improvements to public spaces, transforming them into people places.
North Vancouver City Library
A state-of-the-art facility offering a range of programs and services.
Cemetery
North Vancouver Cemetery Interment options.
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Business Licences
Every business & registered non profit society operating in the City needs a business licence.
Economic Development
Info on economic development strategy and business opportunities.
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Permits, inspections, and other approvals needed for your project.
Major Projects
Information on significant projects underway in the City.
Lonsdale Energy Corp (LEC)
LEC is a district energy system that provides energy to buildings in Lower/Central Lonsdale.
Filming
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Tourism
We have a spectacular natural backdrop for a scenic and active City.
Wireless Communication Facilities
Design and consultation guidelines for applications for wireless facilities in the City.
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Community & Environment
Community Wellbeing
We're developing a Community Wellbeing Strategy to create a City where everyone belongs.
Poverty Reduction Strategy
A joint North Shore initiative to understand what's needed to thrive.
Accessibility
The City is dedicated to enhancing universal access for all members of the community.
Housing
We want to be a City that individuals from all walks of life and at different stages of life can call home.
Active Design
The development of buildings that use architecture and urban planning to make daily physical activity more inviting.
Land Use
Land distribution and density can determine where people live, work, shop and play.
Youth
Information on volunteer opportunities, jobs, scholarships, awards, events & youth services.
Children, Youth & Families
An essential part of the community's demographic balance that makes it vibrant, resilient and complete.
Community Agencies
Providing residents with important information and links to resources available in the community.
Seniors
We strive to ensure seniors' access to a diverse range of social, recreational & leisure activities.
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City staff develop initiatives & policies that affect a wide range of residents.
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Open Streets in the City
Open Streets provides space for people to come out and feel safe and connected.
About the City
Learn about the City's neighbourhoods, demographics, history and culture.
Sustainability in the City
Learn about the City's vision to be a vibrant, diverse, and livable community.
Climate & Environment Strategy
The City is developing a Climate and Environment Strategy (CES).
Climate Action
Climate protection has been part of our core values, policies and programs for many years.
Environmental Protection
Protecting the health and safety of residents & the environment through policies.
Trees
Protecting and expanding the City's urban forest and tree canopy.
Living City Grants & Awards
Leadership in environmental sustainability & funding for environmental initiatives.
Energy Efficiency
The City actively works with other partners to support residents in saving energy at home.
Local Food
Eating locally grown food connects you with nature & your community, and decreases waste.
Waste Programs
The City is committed to a zero waste ethic in our community and corporate operations.
Water Conservation
How you can conserve water, including lawn watering regulations.
Help the Environment
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Streets & Transportation
Sustainable Transportation
Travel Demand Management encourages walking, biking, transit, and ride-share.
Transportation Projects
Projects to make functional and safety improvements to our transportation network.
Safe Mobility Strategy
Increasing the safety of City streets through proactive strategies and supporting actions.
Accessible Transportation
Improving how people with disabilities can conduct daily tasks and access services.
Roadwork Updates
Current City roadwork and construction map.
Driving & Traffic
Traffic control measures to protect road users and ensure an efficient road network.
Look Think Go
Encouraging safe travel practices, respect for all street & pathway users, and active transportation.
Streets & Sidewalks
Regulations and best practices for boulevards, bridge load ratings, street use & more.
Mobility Strategy
Our vision for planning and making decisions about our streets and how we get around.
Parking in the City
How the City manages our limited supply of on-street parking.
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Roadwork & Construction
Find out how roadwork is currently impacting streets in the City.
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Career Opportunities
Search job postings, apply online, and learn about working for the City.
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Search City bylaws and find out about enforcement policies.
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Learn about the City's commitment to reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion.
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Finances
Find City budgets, financial plans, financial statements, and reports.
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Get info about municipal elections and the election process.
Official Community Plan (OCP)
The OCP outlines the City's long-term vision for the kind of community we want to evolve into.
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How City Hall Works
Local government has the most impact on our day-to-day lives - learn how City Hall works.
City Departments
Learn about City departments and their responsibilities.
Corporate Business Plan
Our guide as we work to make our community the healthiest small City in the world.
Claims & Causes of Loss
Find help and relief if you suffer damage to your property or injury to your person.
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Home & Property
Garbage, Green Can & Recycling

Garbage, Green Can & Recycling

Learn how to manage your recycling and waste so that everything ends up in the right place.

garbage & recycling lined up curbside

Curbside Collection

Garbage is picked up every other week. Recycling, Green Cans & yard waste are collected weekly.

Green Can / Food Scraps

Use your curbside Green Can or multi-family Green bin to dispose of food waste.

Recycling

Learn which recycling goes where. The City's recycling is managed by Recycle BC.

Multi-Family

Recycling in apartments & townhomes has three blue carts: containers, glass, and paper.

photo of North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre's Recycling Drop-off Area

North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre

The depot accepts many items which can't be recycled in your regular pickup.

bear in meadow

Wildlife Awareness

Garbage is the number one wildlife attractant in residential areas.

Resource Documents

Contacts & Info

Download CityCollect App
Apple store | Google Play

Missed Garbage/Green Can Pickup
Contact City Operations | 604-987-7155

Missed Recycling Pickup / Get Bags or Bins
Contact Emterra Environmental | 778-589-3221 | Email NV.CSR@emterra.ca

Get Green Can decals
Contact City Engineering | 604-983-7333 | Email eng@cnv.org

Recycling Information
Recycling Council of BC
Website | 604-732-9253 | Email hotline@rcbc.ca

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