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Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Port Coquitlam junk-disposal & bulky-item guide

Before paying for junk removal in Port Coquitlam, check whether the municipality already offers a booked pickup or a low-cost self-haul option.

Hours. Primary route is booked curbside pickup through the City of Port Coquitlam. For items the program does not accept. Pickup requests are scheduled after City confirmation, typically within 2–5 business days. Place approved items at the curb by 7 a.m.

Contact details and disposal conditions may change; confirm current information with the linked official source before visiting.

Quick answer

Port Coquitlam disposal at a glance

Large-item routeEligible households that receive City waste service can book the City Large Item Pick-Up program: two free pickups of up to three items each, or one free pickup of four to six items, per calendar year. Wait for a confirmed date before setting items out.
Facility / addressPrimary route is booked curbside pickup through the City of Port Coquitlam. For items the program does not accept, use the City’s PoCo Sort & Report disposal finder or the appropriate Metro Vancouver/private drop-off route.
Hours / timingPickup requests are scheduled after City confirmation, typically within 2–5 business days. Place approved items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the confirmed pickup date; do not set them out early.

Local drop-off & pickup details

Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.

Large-item route
Eligible households that receive City waste service can book the City Large Item Pick-Up program: two free pickups of up to three items each, or one free pickup of four to six items, per calendar year. Wait for a confirmed date before setting items out.
Facility / address
Primary route is booked curbside pickup through the City of Port Coquitlam. For items the program does not accept, use the City’s PoCo Sort & Report disposal finder or the appropriate Metro Vancouver/private drop-off route.
Hours / timing
Pickup requests are scheduled after City confirmation, typically within 2–5 business days. Place approved items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the confirmed pickup date; do not set them out early.
Material routes covered
Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Renovation debris
LOCAL DISPOSAL OPTIONS

How to dispose of common items in Port Coquitlam

Appliances and special items

Check the Large Item list before booking an appliance. Regional facilities also separate scrap metal and refrigeration appliances into recycling streams.

Drywall and renovation debris

Construction and demolition debris is excluded from Port Coquitlam’s household large-item service and needs a facility/private-hauler route.

Mattress and box-spring disposal

Mattresses are accepted in the City program when booked and must be dry and sealed in plastic for pickup.

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Selected official disposal detail checked October 13, 2026: Port Coquitlam permits qualifying households either two free booked pickups of up to three items each or one free booked pickup of four to six items per year. This verifies only the stated detail—not every rule, fee, or operating hour in this guide. Recheck the linked authority before acting.

Official source links and limits

Contact details and disposal conditions may change; confirm current information with the linked official source before visiting. Other material guidance retains its earlier review scope; follow the linked operator instructions for current restrictions and fees.

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