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Waste & recycling in Pitt Meadows, BC

Pitt Meadows uses separate service providers for household waste streams. Waste Management collects City garbage and food/yard waste, while Recycle BC is responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling through GFL Environmental.

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At a glance

  • Municipality: City of Pitt Meadows
  • Region: Metro Vancouver
  • Garbage: Every other week through the City contractor
  • Food and yard waste: Weekly through the City contractor
  • Recycling: Weekly through Recycle BC and GFL Environmental
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What can go into a dumpster in Pitt Meadows?

A private hauler and the receiving facility determine which materials a rented bin can contain. Confirm the load type, destination and preparation requirements before delivery.

Keep reusable, recyclable, compostable and regulated products separate. Metro Vancouver disposal bans and surcharges apply to garbage delivered in the region.

Common loads (confirm first)

  • Non-reusable household junk
  • Furniture accepted by the selected hauler and facility
  • Construction debris approved for the selected facility
  • Clean wood, metal, gypsum and yard trimmings separated when required

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Asbestos, chemicals, fuels and biomedical waste
  • Batteries, electronics, propane cylinders, paint and used oil
  • Food scraps and recyclable materials banned from garbage
  • Tires, mattresses, gypsum and appliances mixed into general waste

Do not conceal restricted material in a mixed load. Search by exact item or ask the receiving facility before loading.

Who handles residential collection?

Waste Management of Canada collects garbage and food/yard waste under the City program. Recycle BC, not the City, manages residential packaging and paper recycling; GFL Environmental is its Pitt Meadows collection partner.

Collection frequency and set-out

For properties receiving curbside service:

  • Garbage is collected every other week
  • Food and yard waste is collected weekly
  • Separated recycling is collected weekly
  • Set recycling out by 7 a.m.; follow the City schedule and wildlife-safe timing for garbage and organics
  • Extra tagged garbage or green-waste bags are limited to two on a regular service day

Store garbage, recycling and green-waste carts securely until collection day. Never place plastic, including products labelled compostable or biodegradable, in the green cart.

Schedules, sorting and service help

Use the correct provider for the material and service issue.

City collection information
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Drop-off and disposal near Pitt Meadows

The principal nearby disposal site is the Maple Ridge Recycling and Waste Centre. A recycling depot operates next door, and the Pitt Meadows Return-It depot accepts selected products.

Confirm accepted materials, preparation rules, customer eligibility, hours and fees before travelling. The waste centre and recycling depot are separate operations at the same address.

Loads at the Maple Ridge waste centre must be unloaded by hand; self-tipping vehicles are not permitted.

Maple Ridge Recycling and Waste Centre

Metro Vancouver facility for residential garbage and listed paid recycling streams.

  • Address: 10092 236 Street, Maple Ridge, BC
  • Accepts garbage and separately prepared streams such as food scraps, yard trimmings, clean wood, gypsum, tires and mattresses
  • Material limits, preparation requirements and fees vary
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Recycling depots

Use the adjacent Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot or a suitable Pitt Meadows depot for accepted separated products.

  • Match the depot to the exact material before visiting
  • Keep packaging, electronics, paint, batteries and other product streams separated
  • Do not leave material outside a depot or at an unapproved location
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Bulky-item pickup, dumpster rental or drop-off?

Pitt Meadows does not advertise a general free municipal bulky-item collection. Choose a depot, paid recyclable-item pickup or private removal based on the item and load size.

Depot or paid large-item pickup

For separated items and recyclable bulky goods

Ridge Meadows Recycling offers fee-for-service pickup in Pitt Meadows for accepted large items. Furniture, mattresses and garbage may need a different confirmed option.

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Private bin or junk removal

For renovations and larger loads

Confirm included weight, loading labour, prohibited materials, disposal destination and surcharges. Keep regulated and recyclable streams separate.

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Placing dumpsters and storage bins

Keep a rented container fully on suitable private property when possible. Pitt Meadows lists a Bin Permit among the activities requiring a Highway Use Permit.

Apply before placing a bin on a City street, lane, sidewalk, boulevard or other public highway. The City advises allowing up to 15 business days for review, and fees, inspections and security may apply.

Plan the placement

  • Ask the hauler to confirm the container fits entirely on private property.
  • Keep sidewalks, sightlines, hydrants, driveways and travel lanes clear.
  • Document the proposed location, dates, dimensions and public-space impacts.

Public-highway placement

  • Submit a complete Highway Use Permit application for a bin permit.
  • Budget for the current permit and inspection charges and any required security.
  • Follow every permit condition and request the required completion inspection.
Official resources:Pitt Meadows Highway Use PermitMetro Vancouver disposal bansPitt Meadows wildlife safety

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