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Environmental Quality

Coquitlam supports environmental stewardship and provides educational opportunities through programs and events like the ones listed below. These programs and events are great ways for residents who like to help the environment in their own community, enjoy the outdoors and meet new people along the way! Many City programs also help preserve Coquitlam beauty for future generations.

Garbage & Recycling Services

Find out how to recycle as much as you can by using the City’s recycling services.

Environmental Events & Programs

Coquitlam has many environmental events year round and offers many programs for the whole family to be part of.

Water Conservation

Water supplies are not endless. Everyone can play a part, at home, at school or in the community, to protect and to conserve our water so that it will be sustained for future generations.

Invasive Plants

Invasive plants are non-native plants that spread and take over the natural environment. Learn about Coquitlam’s Bad Seed program and what steps residents can take to stop the spread of invasive species into natural areas.

Climate Action Progress

The City of Coquitlam has agreed to address climate change by signing the Climate Action Charter in 2007, committing to become carbon neutral by 2012 and to reduce energy consumption and associated corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from City operations by 30% by 2015.

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