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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
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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