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Garbage & Recycling

The City of Coquitlam provides garbage, recycling and Green Can collection for City residents. Follow the links listed below to find out more information on: general garbage, recycling and Green Can 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.

Winner of National Waste Reduction Week competition!

Congratulations to Yvonne Javorovic, winner of the City of Coquitlam's waste reduction and recycling competition during National Waste Reduction Week!

Curbside Collection Schedule

Garbage, Recycling & Green Can 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.

Green Can Program

The Yard Trimmings Program has been expanded and is now the “Green Can” Program. Food scraps can now be recycled along with your yard trimmings!

Large Item Pick Up Program (replacing Spring Clean-up)

Coquitlam's "Large Item Pick Up" program.

Christmas Tree Recycling

This holiday season, reduce waste by recycling your natural Christmas tree at one of the following Christmas tree chipping sites.

Zero Waste Challenge

Zero Waste Challenge

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 Green Can 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

FAQ's - Garbage, Recycling & Green Can

Coquitlam's garbage and recycling FAQs.

Alternative Disposal & Recycling

A list of Coquitlam recycling depots and locations

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

Coquitlam's composting and rain barrel information

Bylaws

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

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