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2026 Waste Collection Schedule

The 2026 Waste Collection Schedule is now available online and in the Sechelt Citizen App.

Online/Printable Version

Find the schedule and print it off here.

App Version

The schedule is automatically added to your app. 

The BEST way to receive interruption notices in time is to download the Sechelt Citizen App to your mobile phone. We can send out notifications instantly and directly to your phone, so that you have the information right away. 

The app also allows you to alert us about burnt out street...

Municipal Hall Holiday Closure

Sechelt Municipal Hall will be closed from afternoon December 24 to January 1. Regular operating hours will resume on January 2, 2026. 

Report a Bylaw Infraction

To report a general complaint to our bylaw officers, you can 

• report an issue online
• email the bylaw department
• put through a notice using your Sechelt Citizen App. 

After Hours District emergency (roads, flooding, sewer, parks or facilities): Phone: 1.866.951.7450

Report a Crime (RCMP)

• Report suspicious activity, call the RCMP's non-emergency line...

Holiday Waste Collection Schedule

Christmas Day - No collection

If your regular collection day is:

• Thursday, your collection will be Friday, December 26th. (Recycling week)
• Friday, your collection will be Saturday, December 27th. (Recycling week)

New Years Day - No collection

If your regular collection day is:

• Thursday, your collection will be Friday, January 2nd. (Garbage week)
• Friday, your collection will be Saturday, January 3rd. (Garbage week)

ECEs Wanted

YMCA BC daycare locations on the Sunshine Coast are hiring! Great news - they have approved a 7% wage increase too!

Openings:

(click on one of the following links to be taken directly to that job posting)

Gibsons

ECE/ECE-IT, Part-Time 10-20 hours
ECE/ECE-IT, Part-Time 20-25 hours

Sechelt

ECE, Full Time

West Sechelt

ECE/ECE-IT, Part-Time 10-20 hours
ECE/ECE-IT, Part-Time 20-25 hours
ECE-IT, Full Time
ECE, Full Time

Sunshine Coast Management

Manager, EY CC Operations, Full time
Supervisor, EY, Full Time

For all...

Info on new supportive housing

BC Housing has announced the land purchase and plans to build to new housing facilities in downtown Sechelt. Here is an overview presentation of the two projects. In the project page links below, you will find detailed information about each project as well as documents including a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Information - direct links to the project pages

• Lot 1 - Hightide Avenue
• 5680 Ebbtide Street

Other links to information

• BC Housing News Release Oct. 27, 2025
• BC Government News Release