# VanCollect

> Vancouver waste collection schedules and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Vancouver.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Vancouver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345550017)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews.md

## What is VanCollect?

Garbage, Green Bin and Recycling collection schedules and reminders for City of Vancouver. View your upcoming collection schedule, and receive weekly collection reminders within this app.

## Key features

- Collection schedules
- Weekly reminders
- Garbage pickup
- Green bin pickup
- Recycling pickup

## What do users think of VanCollect?

Overall sentiment: mostly positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Handy reminders for collection days
- 👍 Useful waste wizard/lookup feature
- 👍 Accurate and speedy information
- 👍 Helps organize garbage, recycling, compost
- 👍 Good for busy individuals
- 👍 Reminders for holidays and special pickups
- 👍 Educational content on waste sorting
- 👍 App is essential for many users
- 👍 Convenient for multi-unit buildings
- 👍 Keeps users informed about changes
- 👍 Good for remembering pickup days
- 👍 Useful for checking bin collection
- 👍 App is very helpful
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good accessibility to resources

**Cons**

- 🐛 Notifications not working reliably
- 🐛 Inaccurate collection schedules
- 🐛 App does not meet accessibility standards
- 🐛 Some users prefer email/text notifications
- 🐛 Design is a bit dated
- 🐛 Text can be small
- 🐛 Inconsistent pickup information
- 🐛 App logic sometimes incorrect
- 🐛 Green bin not picked up on time
- 🐛 Service reduction concerns (food scraps)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications stopped working
- Schedule is not correct
- Inaccurate dates and info
- Not getting notifications on older iOS versions
- App logic incorrect for garbage pickup frequency
- Green bin pickup consistently late
- Incorrect pickup dates for specific neighborhoods

**Most requested features**

- Enable multiple reminder notifications for one address
- Allow multiple properties for one user
- Update app design with illustrations
- Add platform enhancements like widgets
- More visual notifications
- Provide earlier notifications (first thing in the morning)
- Add backyard compost to search function
- More customization for notification alarms
- Option for text message reminders
- Option for email reminders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews.md

### 3/5 — notifications now work most of the time

*2026-01-22*

Please fix it! It’s on, tried already to switch off and back on , no luck

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, please submit your complaint at: resident-support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider. We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 2/5 — No notification !

*2025-10-16, version 2025.8.27*

Please fix it! It’s on, tried already to switch off and back on , no luck

### 5/5 — Reminder

*2025-06-13*

Very handy, I can never remember which day is for green bin only or garbage bin

### 5/5 — Handy

*2025-06-10*

Accurate and speedy. it really helps when there is a holiday or multiple holidays! it is much appreciated year round!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-06-03*

PLEASE don’t ruin this app like you did when your replaced VanConnect with Van311.

### 1/5 — Not a proper replacement for the old text base notification method

*2025-05-29*

This app does not meet Apple accessibility standards, it is totally unuseable for blind users zero rating

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, please submit your complaint at: resident-support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider.  We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 5/5 — Collection date reminder

*2025-05-23*

Very helpful 👍

### 3/5 — Suggestions for improvement

*2025-05-20*

This app could be more useful to me if it: Enabled multiple reminder notifications for one address
Allowed multiple properties for one user.
Thanks!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, please submit your complaint at: resident-support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider.  We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 5/5 — A good-neighbour essential

*2025-05-20*

If you live in a multi-unit building, this app plus a sturdy box-cutter are all you need to recycle without stressing yourself or your neighbours. You’ll never be unpleasantly surprised by over-stuffed bins again.

### 4/5 — It’s ok

*2025-05-19*

I wish we had the one like before where it emails and texts you about what days and what needs to be put out

## Frequently asked questions about VanCollect

### What is VanCollect?

VanCollect provides garbage, green bin, and recycling collection schedules and reminders specifically for the City of Vancouver. It helps residents stay on top of their waste collection days.

### Is VanCollect free to use?

Yes, VanCollect is completely free to download and use. It does not require any payment or subscription.

### What devices does VanCollect support?

VanCollect is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is VanCollect updated?

The app was last updated on June 2, 2026, with version 2026.6.1. This indicates regular updates to ensure schedule accuracy and app performance.

### What is the user rating for VanCollect?

VanCollect has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars based on 63 reviews, indicating high user satisfaction with its functionality and reliability.

### Does VanCollect have ads?

No, VanCollect is ad-free. Users can access all its features without encountering any advertisements.

### What age rating is VanCollect suitable for?

VanCollect has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages who need to manage waste collection information.

### Who developed VanCollect?

VanCollect was developed by the City of Vancouver, ensuring that the information provided is official and accurate for its residents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.7.30 — 2026-07-31

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2026.7.27 — 2026-07-30

Fix issues related to empty special collection requests

### 2026.6.26 — 2026-07-27

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2026.6.1 — 2026-06-02

What's New:
- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2026.4.24 — 2026-05-01

Fixed issues in report missing pickup feature

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