Port Moody’s solid waste collection is now an automated system where trucks use a mechanical arm to empty garbage, recycling, and kitchen & yard waste. The City’s goal is to reduce the amount of garbage going into our landfills.
Single family homes have weekly curbside garbage pick-up and biweekly recycling and kitchen & yard waste service. Multi-family homes and apartments use three-stream toters for recycling. Multi-family residences may use the City’s waste contractor or have an arrangement with their own contractor.
Fast Facts
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120L garbage carts are the standard size issued by the City. Residents who upgraded to a 240L cart for a fee have seen the charge on their utility bill.
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On your collection day, set your carts at the curb by 7:30am. Cart lids must close completely.
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Remember to unclip the bear-resistant locks on this cart.
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Metro Vancouver Banned Items
Port Moody needs everyone to recycle. As of January 1, 2008, Metro Vancouver has released a new list of items that are banned from disposal
Snow and ice service cancellations
During snowy and icy conditions, the city may find it necessary to temporarily cancel collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste.
If this happens and your regular collection day is missed, collection may occur on the following day if weather conditions permit. In some circumstances collection may be deferred to your regular day the following week.
Slippery roads, especially in our hilly neighbourhoods, are unsafe for large collection vehicles and workers. The goal is for residents not to have to go for more than 10 working days without garbage collection, subject to the duration of adverse weather conditions.
January 1, 2008: New disposal regulations in effect
New regulations will prohibit throwing recyclable materials into the garbage. The regulations, part of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Challenge, are to reduce solid waste going to our region’s landfills and increase recycling.
Trucks dumping waste at one of the region’s waste transfer stations will be charged a 50% surcharge if the load contains more than 5% recyclable material. We will not collect your garbage if an excess amount of recyclable material is noticed. Instead, your bin will be tagged with a note requesting the contents be properly recycled.
Links and Resources
- City of Port Moody: General info, 604-469-4537; or Environmental Services (composters, bears, etc.), 604-469-4572.
- Automotive fluids disposal: Canadian Tire, 2850 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam. Motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, oil filters and the empty containers. www.usedoilrecycling.com
- Batteries (rechargeable): Includes rechargeable batteries found in cordless power tools, cell phones, laptops, etc. Drop off locations at many area stores. Visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle for complete list.
- Beverage containers: Most points-of-purchase accept returns (grocery store, liquor store, etc.). Return-It depots accept all deposit containers, www.encorp.ca
- Blue boxes, and blue & yellow bags are available for delivery by IPI at 604-520-3157 or at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive.
- Carts (semi-automated) can be purchased through Century Plastics 604-271-1324 or Schaefer Toter 1-800-774-8262. Animal resistant carts are available through BN Waste, 403-678-6304.
- Composter bins are available for $25 at the Port Moody Works Yard, 604-469-4572.
- Computers/electronics: New provincial program starts June 1, 2007. www.encorp.ca
- Construction waste contact 604-526-6570.
- Fluorescent light bulbs (tube & compact) can be taken to the Works Yard for disposal. Cost is $1 per bulb. Call 604-469-4572.
- Household hazardous waste: Biggar Bottle Depot, 2577 Kingsway Ave., Port Coquitlam. This depot takes items such as paint, pesticides, solvents, etc. 604-945-3313 or www.productcare.org
- Medications: Expired or unused medicines should be returned to your pharmacist for environmentally responsible disposal. www.medicationsreturn.ca
- Propane tanks Wastech Transfer Station, 1200 United Blvd, Coquitlam, 604-521-1715 (the fire department no longer accepts these)
- Special waste materials: Recycling Council of B.C., 604-732-9253 or www.rcbc.bc.ca
- Yard waste (large quantities): Wastech Transfer Station, 1200 United Blvd, Coquitlam, 604-521-1715.
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