Use this guide for curbside collection, separate glass pickup, bulky-item service, nearby drop-off and permits for disposal bins in a City right-of-way.
Private haulers and receiving facilities set load-specific rules. Tell the provider about every material before ordering a bin, especially renovation debris.
Use stewardship programs and designated drop-off sites for restricted products. Never conceal hazardous material in a mixed load.
The City provides curbside garbage, recycling, glass, and yard-trimmings and food-scraps service. It also provides recycling and food-scraps collection for most multi-family buildings; residents should confirm arrangements with their building manager.
For homes receiving City curbside service:
Put carts out by 7:00 am, leave space around each cart and do not leave carts out overnight. Statutory holidays can change collection days.
Use official City tools for the current collection calendar, material instructions and special-pickup quote.
The closest full Metro Vancouver facility is the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre in Coquitlam. Local and nearby depots accept selected packaging and deposit products.
New Westminster residents can take eligible residential food scraps and yard trimmings to United Boulevard at no charge within City program limits; bring proof of residency and keep the streams separate.
Metro Vancouver recycling and garbage facility just east of New Westminster.
Use City guidance to find depots for materials not accepted in curbside carts.
Start with the City’s paid service for an eligible bulky item; use a private service for renovations, larger loads or loading labour.
The City accepts listed household appliances, furniture and mattresses for a fee. Submit the form for a quote, disclose bedbugs, pay before the deadline and wait for a confirmed Thursday pickup before setting items out.
Review current items and ratesA bin is practical when you can load material yourself. Junk removal includes labour. Confirm accepted materials, weight allowance, disposal destination and surcharges before booking.
Find regional recycling optionsA Street Occupancy Permit is required when a disposal bin occupies any part of a City street, lane, sidewalk, path or other right-of-way. Keep the bin entirely on private property when practical.
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