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Waste & recycling in Surrey, BC

Use this guide to check Surrey collection service, large-item pickup, local recycling and waste centres, and requirements for placing a construction bin on public property.

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At a glance

  • City: Surrey, British Columbia
  • Region: Metro Vancouver
  • Residential collection: City service depends on property type and eligibility
  • Drop-off: Central Surrey and North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centres
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What can go into a dumpster in Surrey?

Private bin companies and receiving facilities set material rules, weight limits and fees. Describe the whole load to the hauler before delivery, especially for renovation or mixed waste.

Separate recyclable and restricted material before loading. Use Metro Vancouver Recycles to find an appropriate location for a specific item.

Common loads (confirm first)

  • Household junk and non-recyclable cleanout material
  • Furniture and bulky material not suitable for curbside carts
  • Construction debris such as wood, flooring and cabinetry when the hauler accepts it
  • Clean wood, yard trimmings, gypsum and mattresses when separated for the appropriate facility

Keep out unless specifically approved

  • Hazardous chemicals, fuels, asbestos and other regulated material
  • Batteries, electronics, propane tanks, paint and used oil
  • Food scraps and recyclable material banned from garbage under regional rules
  • Gypsum, mattresses and tires mixed into a general load

Some restricted items have free stewardship or depot options; they should not be hidden in a mixed load.

Who handles curbside collection?

Eligible single-family homes receive City garbage, recycling and organics service. Townhomes must confirm whether their complex uses City or private service. Apartment and commercial arrangements are different.

Single-family collection frequency

The regular City schedule is:

  • Organics every week
  • Recycling every two weeks
  • Garbage every two weeks, alternating with recycling

Apartments may receive City recycling and organics but arrange garbage privately. Surrey does not collect from commercial, industrial or institutional properties; those properties need a private hauler.

Schedules, reminders and bulky-item service

Use the City tools for address-specific dates and collection instructions.

Collection schedule
Look up dates and the current sorting calendar.
View schedule
Rethink Waste app
Get reminders, alerts and material lookups.
Get app details
Large Item Pickup
Book eligible items before placing them out.
Check eligibility

Recycling and waste centres in Surrey

Metro Vancouver operates two facilities in Surrey with free recycling areas plus paid recycling and garbage services. Accepted materials, customer limits and fees differ by material and facility.

Sort materials before arrival and check the official facility page for current hours, fees, preparation rules and vehicle restrictions.

Facility staff may direct residential-only and commercial materials differently.

Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre

A Metro Vancouver facility serving small vehicle customers with free recycling, paid recycling and garbage areas.

  • Address: 6711 154 Street, Surrey, BC
  • Separate free recyclables by material type
  • Paid streams include selected bulky, organic and construction materials
Facility details

North Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre

A Metro Vancouver facility with separate areas for free recycling, paid recycling and garbage.

  • Address: 9770 192 Street, Surrey, BC
  • Free recycling is separated into designated bins
  • Confirm current limits for mattresses, gypsum and other paid materials
Facility details

Large-item pickup, dumpster rental or junk removal?

Choose the service based on eligibility, load size, timing and whether you can load the material yourself.

City Large Item Pickup

Scheduled curbside service

Eligible households with City collection may book up to six items per year, or eight for a registered secondary suite. Apartment limits and booking rules differ.

Review accepted items and book

Private bin or junk removal

For larger or time-sensitive jobs

A bin suits loads you can fill yourself. A junk-removal crew loads and transports items for you. Confirm disposal, weight and restricted-material charges in writing.

Check regional disposal facilities

Permits for dumpsters and moving containers

A request is required before placing a construction waste bin, moving container or storage container on a Surrey roadway, boulevard or other public property. Private property is the preferred location.

Apply at least five working days ahead. If approved, placement on City property requires a Traffic Obstruction Permit.

Public-property requirements

  • Provide at least $5 million liability insurance naming the City as additional insured.
  • The service company needs a valid Surrey business licence; construction work also requires a WorkSafeBC number.
  • Maintain at least four metres of unobstructed roadway and keep traffic lanes, cycle paths and sidewalks clear.

Placement and visibility

  • Bins need approved high-visibility reflective markings or delineators and a flashing barricade.
  • Distance rules apply near crosswalks, intersections, lanes and driveways.
  • Road placement is not allowed in the bulb of a cul-de-sac.
Official resources:Surrey construction waste bin requirementsSurrey waste collectionMetro Vancouver recycling and waste facilities

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