British Columbia
Compost bin and mulch programs in British Columbia
8 programs in British Columbia pay residents for compost and mulch. 3 list themselves as open now, and the median maximum is $200 per household.
8 programs
- Open
Burnaby $30 Backyard Composter
City of Burnaby (Burnaby Eco-Centre)
Backyard composters for $30
- Open
Richmond $25 Backyard Compost Bin
City of Richmond (Richmond Recycling Depot)
Backyard compost bins for $25 plus tax
- Open
Vancouver $35 Backyard Composter
City of Vancouver (Compost Demonstration Garden, run by City Farmer)
Backyard composters for $35 including taxes; limit two per household
- Limited funds
Comox Valley Soil Amendment Rebate
Comox Valley Regional District
75% of the cost of soil, mulch or compost, up to $200, once a year
Up to $200 per household
- Seasonal
Sunshine Coast Home Composter Rebate
Sunshine Coast Regional District
Up to $100
Up to $100 per household
- Seasonal
Central Okanagan Subsidized Backyard Composter Sale
Regional District of Central Okanagan (Regional Waste Reduction Office)
Backyard composters sold at a subsidized price each March (price set for each sale)
- Seasonal
Saanich Free Leaf Mulch
District of Saanich
Free leaf mulch, first-come first-served, when available
- Out of funds
CVRD Soil Amendment (Compost and Mulch) Rebate
Cowichan Valley Regional District
50% of the cost of quality topsoil, compost or other organic mulch, including delivery, up to $300
Up to $300 per household
Other British Columbia programs
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Source: Sow, “Compost bin and mulch programs in British Columbia,” checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/compost-and-mulch
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