News Flash

COQUITLAM, B.C., December 20, 2024 – Coquitlam City facilities and services have adjusted schedules over the winter holidays through to early January.

• Recreation centres and other civic facility hours can be viewed at coquitlam.ca/HolidayHours.  
• If you stay local over the holidays, our recreation centres offer all-ages drop-in activities, and pools, arenas, sports and active play options are available. Visit coquitlam.ca/StayAndPlay for details.
• You can also enhance your Lights at Lafarge experience at free, outdoor, pop-up events in Town Centre Park. Visit coquitlam.ca/ParkSpark for dates and times.

Curbside Collection Schedule Changes 

Garbage, Green Cart and recycling collection dates change over the holidays due to the statutory holidays on December 25, 26 and January 1. The collection schedules will be adjusted as follows: 

• Wednesday, December 25 collection will occur on Friday, December 27
• Thursday, December 26 collection will occur on Saturday, December 28
• Wednesday, January 1 collection will occur on Thursday, January 2
• Thursday, January 2 collection will occur on Friday, January 3

Download the Curbside Collection app to receive notifications and service updates like holiday schedule changes to your phone or email, or create your own personalized Collection Calendar online at coquitlam.ca/recollect. 

• For questions about curbside garbage collection, please contact Waste Connections of Canada at 604-636-3520 or email CityofCoquitlam@WasteConnections.com. 
• The City does not manage recycling collection; that service is provided by Recycle BC. For questions, visit recyclebc.ca/coquitlam or contact GFL Environmental at SRrecycle@GFLenv.com or 604-529-4011.
• Town Centre Recycling Depot has adjusted holiday hours and will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31, as well as January 1. Visit coquitlam.ca/recycling for information on other recycling drop-off options including the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.

City Service Contacts 

• Many online services are available 24/7 at coquitlam.ca/EServices.
• An online service request tool is available24/7 for ease of convenience to ask a question, report a problem, or request service at coquitlam.ca/ServiceRequest. 
• The City’s Snow Response Request Tool at coquitlam.ca/SnowResponse is available during extreme weather events to report an area of concern or missed garbage collection.
• To immediately report a spill in a creek or waterway call 604-927-3500 (monitored 24/7) or EPW@coquitlam.ca
• Other contacts for immediate assistance include: 
  • Engineering and Public Works 24/7 at 604-927-3500 or EPW@coquitlam.ca for emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads.  
  • Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services at 604-927-3580 or BylawEnforcement@coquitlam.ca.  

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Media Contact:

Kathleen Vincent 
Senior Manager Communications and Civic Engagement
media@coquitlam.ca

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.