# CivicInfo BC #PW 26-02 Yard and Garden Waste Transfer, Processing, and Disposal Services **Posted:** October 01, 2026 **Respond By:** October 22, 2026 **Identifier:** PW 26-02 **NAICS:** 562998, 562219, 562212, 325315 The Township of Esquimalt is seeking a contractor to manage yard and garden waste services for residents of Esquimalt and the Town of View Royal. - **Government buyer:** Township of Esquimalt, Engineering and Public Works. - **Services requested:** Provide and operate a transfer station; transport waste to a processing site; process the material; and dispose of processed material. - **Accepted materials:** Unsorted yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, soft garden materials, and wood or branches up to 75 mm in diameter. No quantities are specified. - **Operating requirements:** Operate year-round, Monday through Saturday, for at least eight hours per day; control access for eligible residents; maintain a safe, secure, clean site; and store waste at the transfer station for no more than 72 hours. - **Location and compliance:** The Township’s 605 Canteen Road facility is a possible transfer station location; a compliant alternative may be proposed. The processing site must meet applicable zoning requirements and be capable of processing material in accordance with CRD Bylaw No. 2736 and other applicable requirements. - **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, product manufacturers, or vendors are named. No products or part numbers are requested. - **Notice update:** The latest notice includes Addendum No. 1 and clarifies processing-site zoning and CRD Bylaw No. 2736 requirements. ### Description The Township of Esquimalt invites proposals for operating a transfer station and processing the yard and garden waste stream. The work includes operating the transfer site, hauling collected material to a processing site, processing the material, and disposing of it. The processing site must meet the applicable zoning requirements and be capable of processing material to the requirements of CRD Bylaw No. 2736. The RFP identifies the Township’s facility at 605 Canteen Road as a possible transfer station location. [View original listing](https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/bids?bidid=11035&type=ss&stext=&ntd=100&ob=newest®ion=&location=&btype=&tt=)