When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

Garbage & recycling — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia: Solid Waste Bylaw, 2015, No. 3900

In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste Bylaw, 2015, No. 3900, verified 2026-10-26. Fee: Annual rates under Schedule "A": One Dwelling Unit $333.00; Two Dwelling Units $666.00; payable by owners whether or not occupied or used. Collection schedule: Garbage and recyclable material collection every other week. Container or bag limit: 2 carts per waste stream per parcel; only waste fitting in collection cart with lid closed.

Solid Waste Bylaw, 2015, No. 3900 adopted bylaw

collection schedule	Garbage and recyclable material collection every other week.	s. 4.1(a)-(b)
sorting required	yes	s. 6.1(a)-(c)
container or bag limit	2 carts per waste stream per parcel; only waste fitting in collection cart with lid closed.	s. 9.2; s. 6.1(j)
accepted or banned	Recyclables, food scraps/yard trimmings, and garbage must go in separate carts; special waste, hazardous waste, construction/demolition waste, animal feces/carcasses, car parts, furniture banned.	s. 6.1(a)-(c); s. 2 (Garbage, Special Waste)
fee	Annual rates under Schedule "A": One Dwelling Unit $333.00; Two Dwelling Units $666.00; payable by owners whether or not occupied or used.	Schedule "A"; s. 5.1

scout note

City-owned automated carts for garbage, food scraps/yard trimmings and recycling (240L or 360L sets by dwelling type, s.4.2); carts out 5:30-7:30 a.m. on collection day and returned by 7:00 p.m.; prohibited items, wildlife attractant and locking rules; multi-family/ICI service; Schedule A rates amended through 2026 (single dwelling $333/yr).

Solid Waste Bylaw (City page)

City bylaw page for Bylaw 3900.