The City of Colwood, British Columbia, announced on March 10, 2026, that it is looking into new ways to handle local waste collection. Currently, households in the community have to hire their own private companies to pick up garbage, but the city is investigating if a coordinated system would work better for residents.
The move follows a 2024 decision by Colwood City Council to have staff study how a city-led service might work. The city is now working with the City of Langford to see if both communities can hire a provider together to save money and reduce the number of large trucks driving through local streets.
Even though changes are being considered, a survey from late 2025 shows most people are okay with how things are now. Out of 248 residents who took part, 85.5 per cent said they were neutral, satisfied, or very satisfied with their current private garbage service.
No final decisions have been made yet as staff continue to look at potential cost savings and environmental impacts. Council will review more details as collaborative discussions with Langford continue.
