Each May, the Town of Valleyview offers a week-long Large Item Pick Up Program to residents within the Town. During this event, Public Works crews will pick up items curbside from residential addresses only. Please check this website and the Town of Valleyview Facebook page near the end of April for the dates of this event and instructions on how to register.

What Items Qualify for this Program?

Examples of items that qualify for this program are typically items that homeowner(s) or occupant(s) cannot transport to an acceptable landfill or transfer station on their own, such as:

  • Large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, etc.)
  • Household furniture (sofas, loveseats, dining tables, chairs, headboards, etc.)
  • Mattresses
  • Small Equipment (lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc.)
  • Barbecues
  • Bicycles
  • Exercise Equipment (must be dismantled)
  • Tires (not on rims)
  • Metal
  • Wood (must be bundled)

What Items Do Not Qualify?

Some examples of items that do not qualify for the Large Item Pick Up Program are:

  • Electronics
  • Domestic garbage or compost
  • Cardboard
  • Styrofoam
  • Small or light items that can be easily transported (planters, empty propane tanks, etc)
  • Construction and home demolition materials such as drywall and insulation
  • Items filled with waste (ie, appliances or furniture filled with yard waste, recyclables, garbage)
  • Items located in or around homes – crews cannot enter homes or yards to retrieve items, they must be left curbside.

More Questions? We Have Answers…

How will I know when the Large Item Pick Up Program is scheduled to take place?

The Public Works Department will announce program details in April on the Town of Valleyview website and Facebook page. Please check these sites periodically for the scheduled dates.

How do I register for the Large Item Pick Up Program?

When the dates and details of the program are announced, please call the number provided and be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your phone number
  • Your civic address
  • Description of the items you wish to be picked up.

Where do I place my large items for pick up?

Place large items for pick up curbside, on your property. Please ensure their placement does not obstruct the roadway or the sidewalk.

I have items that do not qualify for the Large Item Pick Up Program. How can I dispose of them?

The Town of Valleyview offers several avenues for residents to dispose of items not accepted through the Large Item Pick Up Program.

  • Electronics and Small Appliances are accepted materials at the Valleyview Recycle Centre. Click here for more information on the Recycle Centre.
  • Yard waste, such as trees, stumps, branches, and root balls can be taken to the Valleyview Landfill. Visit the Waste Management page for the location, hours, and acceptable items.
  • Grass clippings and leaves: every Thursday from mid-May to September, the Public Works Department offers curbside collection of grass clippings and leaves from residential addresses. Clippings and leaves must be in clear bags and free of animal droppings. For more information on the Residential Yard Waste Program, click here.

I placed several items curbside for pick up, but crews didn’t take it all. Why?

There are a couple reasons your items may not have been picked up.

Firstly, it is more efficient to load like items (metal, wood, or furniture, etc.) together. This waste sorting method ensures quicker, more efficient disposal at the landfill or transfer station. Crews may do a second run before all your items are collected.

Secondly, it may also be possible your items don’t qualify for pick up. Please review the above list of items and if you are still unsure, call the Public Works Department at (780) 524-5154 or (780) 524-5155 to confirm.