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Garbage & Recycling

The City of Coquitlam provides garbage, recycling and yard trimmings collection for City residents. Follow the links listed below to find out more information on: general garbage, recycling and yard trimming collection services; public drop off locations (Wastech and City depots); the new Large Items Pick-up Program;  where you can bring your old/unused Construction materials; and for additional recycling options.

City Wide Garage Sale

Register for Coquitlam's City Wide Garage Sale

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge is a program developed by Metro Vancouver that focuses on minimizing solid waste in the region and maximizing reuse, recycling and energy recovery from solid waste.

Collection Schedule Zone Map Calendar

Garbage, Recycling & Yard Trimmings collection days are determined based on four different zones throughout the City. Please Note: your collection day may change when there is a statutory holiday for that week.

Collection Guidelines

Information on set out times, container requirements, pick up zones, banned materials and collection service during snow/ice conditions.

Requesting Service

How to request services related to garbage, recycling and yard trimmings collection.

Blue Box Recycling Program

Find out about Coquitlam's Blue Box Recycling Program

Multi-Family Recycling Program

Setting up service and recycling guidelines for multi-family complexes

Yard Trimmings Program

Coquitlam's year round yard trimmings collection service

Large Item Pick Up Program

Residents who receive the City’s curbside garbage collection service may participate in the “Large Item Pick Up” program.

FAQs - Garbage, Recycling & Yard Trimmings

Alternative Disposal & Recycling

A list of Coquitlam recycling depots and locations 

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste or "HHW".

Wildlife, Bears & Bear Resistant Bin Program

Residential garbage is one of the main attractants for bears and other wildlife.  Learn how to control your attractants and where to purchase a bear resistant bin.

Composting, Composters & Rain Barrels

Learn more about composting and how to purchase a backyard composter or rain barrel.

Food Scraps Recycling Demonstration Project

The City of Coquitlam, in partnership with Metro Vancouver, is participating in a curbside Food Scraps Recycling Demonstration Project.

Bylaws

The City has bylaws in place to guide garbage and disposal practices and management.

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