Surrey offers free disposal services to help combat illegal dumping
Illegal dumping costs the City of Surrey approximately $750,000 annually, which could be better spent on community amenities and services.
Surrey, BC – Illegal dumping costs the City of Surrey approximately $750,000 annually, which could be better spent on community amenities and services. In 2023, there were 7,570 illegal dumping sites recorded. To combat the issue, the City is continuing with two-week Clean-Up Blitzes across the city and is enhancing patrols and enforcement. Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of the Free Waste Drop-off Program underway and the Large Item Pickup Program.
"Illegal dumping is not only costly, but also harmful to our environment and our community's well-being,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “By taking advantage of our free disposal services and reporting illegal dumping, we can work together to reduce the financial burden on our city and create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Let's all do our part and rethink waste – for a cleaner, greener Surrey."
Free Disposal Options for Residents
- Large Item Pickup Program: Schedule up to six free pickups per year (eight for registered secondary suites). Book online at surrey.ca/largeitems or call 604-590-7289 (press 3).
- Free Waste Drop-off: Drop off up to 100kg of waste and four mattresses for free at Metro Vancouver’s Central Surrey and North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centres until September 25. Learn more at surrey.ca/wastecentres.
City Efforts
- Seasonal Clean-up Blitzes: During the two-week Spring Clean-Up Blitz, 1,598 trash bags of litter and 1,833 illegally dumped items were cleaned up across Surrey. The next one is scheduled for later this summer.
- Increased Enforcement: Patrols and surveillance cameras are being used to stop illegal dumping with fines of up to $10,000.
The City of Surrey is asking residents to do their part in maintaining a clean, safe, and beautiful community. For more information, visit surrey.ca/illegaldumping.