Recycling
Thank you for helping us work towards our waste management long-term goal to maximize reuse, recycling and material recovery as outlined in the City's Environmental Sustainability Plan.
Important Reminder - No Hazardous Waste in Curbside Collection
Do not put hazardous items in your curbside collection carts and containers. Items such as motor oil, batteries, lighter fluid, paint and more, can cause fires or explosions and put drivers of waste collection vehicles and the public at significant risk. These materials can also damage the trucks and are not allowed at the landfill. Use the Waste Wizard tool below to find out where to properly dispose of these materials.
Curbside Recycling
Curbside recycling is a service provided at no cost to residents by Recycle BC, a non-profit organization funded by the businesses that supply packaging and paper to residents in British Columbia (not by municipal taxes or utility fees). Recycle BC contracts GFL Environmental to collect curbside recycling from single-family homes and select multi-family homes in Coquitlam.
Visit the Recycle BC website or contact Recycle BC by email or call 778-588-9504 if you have questions. If your curbside recycling was not collected, or if you require new or additional recycling boxes and/or bags, please contact GFL Environmental directly by email or call 604-529-4011.
Recycling Depots
Changes Coming to Town Centre Recycling Depot
The Town Centre recycling depot will permanently close on Sunday, February 1, 2026 to make way for upgrades coming to Town Centre Park including relocation and expansion of tennis courts, an expanded festival lawn and an energy-efficient support building. Details on these exciting improvements are on our Town Centre Park Upgrades webpage.
If you have extra curbside recycling or recyclable materials that aren’t accepted for curbside collection, you can drop them off at one of the locations below or use the Waste Wizard search tool to find your nearest depot. You can also consider donating items in good condition to a charitable organization. Please review our Local Recycling Facilities Listing (PDF) that is a summary of recycling location options and their accepted materials.
- United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre,995 United Boulevard
- Delivered by Metro Vancouver, this one-stop facility accepts a wide range of recycling, food scraps, yard trimmings and more at no cost to Coquitlam residents. This facility provides residents the most opportunities. Fees apply for garbage drop off.
- Coquitlam Return-It Depot, 104 - 2560 Barnet Highway
- Lougheed Return-It Depot, 1045A Lougheed Highway
- North Road Return-It Depot, Unit W - 435 North Road
- PoCo Return-It Depot, 2577 Kingsway Avenue
The above summary of local area recycling depots is for general information only, and is reviewed and updated quarterly - please contact each facility for specific information including material requirements and quantity limits.
You can also visit the Recycling Council of B.C. website and use their Recyclepedia search.
Donating Locally
If you have items in good condition to donate, use the Coquitlam Guide to Donating Locally (PDF), which we update twice a year, that lists charitable organizations that would be happy to hear from you.
Large Item Pick-Up
Do you have furniture or other large household items you no longer want and that can’t be donated? Residents who receive the City’s curbside collection service can have up to four large household items collected each year (July 1 to June 30).
Visit our large item pick-up page to complete an online registration form and for more information.