New carts to be used for garbage and kitchen/yard waste collection will be rolled out to homes across North Cowichan beginning April 7.
The wheeled carts are required for the autocart collection service that will see new trucks use mechanical arms to lift and empty bins. The trucks using the new carts will begin operating during the week of June 2, 2025.
While you may have two sets of carts for a while, use your current bins until the end of May.
Carts will be delivered route-by-route, and they will be left at or near the end of driveways. If there is more than one house off a driveway, carts will grouped together.
Key highlights
- A delivery schedule for each route will be posted to connectnorthcowichan.ca/autocarts and notices will be sent via the MNC Curbside App.
- There is no change to recycling service at this time – residents will continue to use their current bins.
- There are many ways to repurpose old garbage and kitchen waste containers, but for those unable or uninterested in re-use, North Cowichan will host a collection day for old containers. Stay tuned for details and timing
Get the latest updates
Visit connectnorthcowichan.ca/autocarts to find the latest information about cart delivery and the new service.