Langley, BC, experiences a warm and temperate climate with significant rainfall, especially during the winter months. The wettest month is November, with an average of 168 mm of precipitation, while the driest month is August, with around 12.9 mm of rain. To prevent rainwater from entering your roll-off bin and increasing its weight, consider tarping your dumpster before a rainfall event or renting one with a lid. Stay updated on weather conditions through Environment Canada's website or other local weather services.

Langley has several major roads and highways that can experience heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Key routes include Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway) and Highway 10. To avoid delays, schedule your bin drop-off and pickup during off-peak hours. Check DriveBC for real-time traffic updates and road conditions.

There are several waste disposal facilities in and around Langley. The Langley Recycling and Waste Centre, located at 1070 272 Street, Aldergrove, BC, is a primary facility for waste disposal and recycling. Additionally, Metro Vancouver Recycling and Waste Centres are available for public use. For specific locations, hours of operation, and accepted materials, refer to the Metro Vancouver Disposal Facilities web page.

Certain materials are banned from disposal in Langley and broader Metro Vancouver. These include recyclable, compostable, and hazardous materials. These materials such as pet waste, household hazardous waste, and biomedical waste must be disposed of according to specific guidelines. Surcharges and fines can apply. For a comprehensive list of prohibited items and disposal options, check out the Metro Vancouver Disposal Ban Program page.

Ensure that you keep clearance in front of and to the sides of a fire hydrant when placing a dumpster on public property to avoid fines. Langley City bylaws do not specify distances but do mention to keep hydrants clear.

If your property is in a rural area, especially outside of Langley City, ensure the road access can accommodate a hauling truck and clarify your address with the hauler to avoid additional surcharges.

Langley residents can schedule up to four large item pickups per year. This includes two mattresses per year. You can learn more about these services and check for up to date information on Langley Township Large Pickup page, and for Langley City on their page.