Port Moody Garbage Schedule Helper: Pickup Day, Waste Calendar, Green Cart, Recycling and Glass Weeks
Use this Port Moody garbage schedule guide like a local collection dashboard. Check your 2026 pickup day, know which carts go out, set them out between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., unclip bear locks, watch for glass weeks, and use the official City links for service issues, cart repairs, large item pickup, business collection and depot drop-off.
Quick Answer: How to Check the Port Moody Garbage Schedule
To check the Port Moody garbage schedule, use the City of Port Moody’s 2026 Waste Collection Schedule or the PoMobile reminder app. On collection day, place carts at the curb between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., make sure lids close completely, and unclip bear locks so crews can empty the carts.
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Use the official calendar
Port Moody’s waste schedule is organized by collection zones and calendar dates. Use the official 2026 schedule rather than guessing from a neighbour’s carts.
Check what goes out
Green waste is weekly, garbage and recycling are every other week, and non-refundable glass is collected monthly. The app can remind you if it is a glass week.
5:30–7:30 a.m.
Carts should be at the curb between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. Trucks begin collection at 7:30 a.m., and pickup times can vary by neighbourhood.
In Port Moody, the big mistake is not only forgetting pickup day. It is putting out the right cart with the bear lock still clipped, placing glass in the wrong position, or leaving carts too close to fences, trees or parked cars.
What Port Moody Residents Usually Need Today
Most people open a garbage schedule page because something is happening today or tomorrow. Use the closest path below and avoid the mistake that causes missed pickup.
What carts go out?
Open the 2026 schedule or PoMobile app and confirm whether it is green waste, garbage, recycling, glass or a combination week.
Did I set it out right?
Place carts out between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., wheels toward the curb, lids closed, bear locks unclipped, and space on all sides.
My cart was missed
Check for locked clips, overfilled lids, blocked access, wrong week, snow, hills, construction or service alerts before reporting the issue.
I have furniture or a mattress
Port Moody uses a pay-per-use large item process through Waste Connections of Canada. Do not set big items out without booking.
Port Moody Collection Calendar and Zone Map: Use the 2026 Schedule First
Port Moody’s official 2026 Waste Collection Schedule includes collection zones, a zone map, set-out instructions, cart rules, glass weeks and reminder app information. The map below is for local context only; the official PDF and PoMobile app are the final schedule sources.
2026 Waste Collection Schedule
The official schedule shows Port Moody’s Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday collection zones and calendar dates for garbage, recycling, green waste and glass.
Open 2026 schedule PDFPoMobile alerts
The PoMobile app can send email or push notifications the night before collection day and remind you what carts to place out, including glass weeks.
Open Port Moody waste pageThis map is not a live collection-zone lookup. Use the official City calendar or PoMobile app for your actual pickup day, glass week and service alert.
Port Moody Cart Cycle: Garbage, Recycling, Green Waste and Glass
Port Moody uses three carts and one glass bin. The fastest way to avoid confusion is to remember the frequency first, then use the official calendar for your zone.
🟢 Green waste
Collected every week. Accepted green waste includes food waste, food-soiled paper, yard waste, branches up to 4 inches round, leaves, weeds, grass clippings, meat, bones, seafood shells, tea bags and coffee grounds.
No plastic bags are allowed in the green waste cart, including bags labelled compostable or biodegradable.
âš« Garbage
Collected every other week. Use the garbage cart for accepted general household waste that does not belong in recycling, green waste or glass.
No extra bags are collected. Waste must fit in the City-provided cart with the lid fully closed.
🔵 Recycling
Collected every other week. Place clean, loose recycling directly in the recycling cart. Do not bag recycling and do not nest items inside each other.
No plastic bags, film, overwrap or flexible packaging should go in the cart. Take those to a depot.
🫙 Glass bin
Collected monthly. Use the glass bin for clean, non-refundable glass bottles and jars only. Put glass directly in the bin, not in bags.
On glass weeks, place the glass bin where the driver sees it first when approaching your house.
Green waste is weekly. Garbage and recycling alternate every other week. Glass is monthly and should only be set out when needed or on the correct glass week.
Set-Out Rules: What to Do on Port Moody Collection Morning
Port Moody’s set-out rules are strict because of bear safety, truck access and narrow streets. A cart can be on the correct day and still be missed if it is locked, blocked, overfilled or placed incorrectly.
Pickup-ready setup
- Set out carts between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m.
- Unclip bear locks before collection.
- Make sure cart lids close completely.
- Point wheels toward the curb or just off the roadway.
- Leave at least one arm’s length of space around carts.
- Keep 3.5 metres of clearance above carts.
- Re-lock and secure carts after pickup.
Missed-cart triggers
- Leaving bear locks clipped on collection day.
- Overfilling carts or forcing lids open.
- Putting extra bags beside the cart.
- Placing carts against fences, trees, parked cars or under balconies.
- Putting glass behind the carts on glass weeks.
- Placing plastic bags in recycling or green waste.
Port Moody collection crews cannot empty locked carts. If you forget to unclip the bear locks, the cart may be missed even if it was outside on the correct day.
Bear Locks, Odour Control and Wildlife-Safe Garbage in Port Moody
Port Moody’s waste rules are shaped by wildlife safety. The City requires carts to be kept clean, locked and stored securely, but drivers cannot empty carts that are still locked on pickup morning.
Unclip it
On collection day, unclip bear locks and clip them to the cart handles. This keeps the cart ready for the automated truck and prevents missed service.
Re-lock it
After collection, lock clips and secure carts as soon as possible. This is especially important for green waste carts with food scraps.
Freeze or wrap smelly food
Freeze smelly food scraps, wrap food in newspaper or paper bags, rinse carts often and keep lids closed to reduce odours and wildlife attraction.
Missed Pickup in Port Moody: What to Check Before Reporting
If your cart is still full, first check whether collection is still in progress. Port Moody notes that pickup times can vary, and in operational constraints collection may not happen until 8 p.m.
Before you report
- Was today your correct zone and collection date?
- Was the right cart placed out?
- Was it out between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m.?
- Were bear locks unclipped?
- Did the lid close fully?
- Was there space on all sides and overhead clearance?
- Was collection delayed by snow, construction, parked cars or service alerts?
Contact Operations
For collection issues, contact the Port Moody Operations Division at 604.469.4574, use the report-a-problem form, or email the City’s waste team if the official page directs you there.
Keep the cart accessible if you are instructed to leave it out for follow-up collection.
Report a problem onlinePort Moody has steep streets, tight corners and winter access issues. Snow, ice, blocked lanes, construction and parked vehicles can affect collection even when the calendar is correct.
Holiday Delay Guidance for Port Moody Waste Collection
Port Moody posts holiday service updates when collection changes. For the 2025–2026 holiday period, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day had no waste collection, with Thursday-zone collection shifted to the following Friday. Always check current City notices and PoMobile alerts before holiday weeks.
Use PoMobile alerts
Holiday weeks are where screenshots and old calendars cause mistakes. The app reminder is safer because it can show service alerts and glass week information.
Christmas and New Year’s
Do not assume regular Thursday collection if it falls on a major holiday. Check the current City notice and the official schedule before setting carts out.
Large Item Pickup in Port Moody: Furniture, Mattresses and Bulky Items
Large item collection in Port Moody is handled through a pay-per-use system. Do not leave furniture, mattresses, appliances or bulky items at the curb unless you have booked the pickup and followed the instructions.
Contact Waste Connections
Port Moody’s 2026 schedule directs residents to contact Waste Connections of Canada at 604.525.2072, identify themselves as a Port Moody resident, and request a large item pickup.
Before 7 a.m.
Booked large items should be placed out on the scheduled pickup date before 7 a.m. Follow the instructions provided when booking.
Pay as directed
The pay-per-use process requires payment as directed by Waste Connections staff at the time of booking. Confirm item eligibility before you pay.
Leaving a mattress, couch, appliance or renovation item at the curb without booking can create a missed pickup, a bylaw issue, or a neighbourhood dumping problem.
Depot and Drop-Off Options Near Port Moody
Not everything belongs in Port Moody carts. Electronics, drywall, hazardous materials, wood and some banned items are not accepted in regular garbage. Many items should go to a depot or the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.
United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre
The City points residents to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard in Coquitlam, about 1 km west of the old Coquitlam facility.
Plan your visitRefundable containers and electronics
Refundable beverage containers, many electronics, small appliances and other specialty materials often need a depot route instead of curbside carts.
Find Return-It optionsDo not force them into garbage
Electronics, drywall, hazardous material, wood and food waste are banned from the garbage cart by Metro Vancouver bylaw. Search the item before disposal.
House, Townhouse, Apartment, Condo or Business: Which Port Moody Rule Applies?
The correct pickup path depends on how your property receives waste service. Port Moody provides collection services to many properties, but apartments, stratas, townhouses and businesses may have building-specific or approved-service rules.
Use City carts and schedule
Use the 2026 schedule, set out City-provided carts only, and leave carts with the property if you move.
Confirm collection setup
Some strata properties follow shared storage, private instructions or City service rules. Ask the strata manager before placing bulky items or changing carts.
Use building instructions
Residents in multi-family buildings should follow the property manager’s garbage room, bin room, recycling and large-item instructions.
Contact Operations
To set up service to a new property or stop service for a property with a demolition permit, contact Port Moody Operations.
Ask about pack-out service
If you cannot move carts because of physical challenges and do not have anyone to help, contact the City about pack-out service.
Apply for approved service
Port Moody can provide waste collection services for businesses, but applications are reviewed and charges may apply through the property utility bill.
Port Moody Business Garbage, Recycling and Green Waste Schedule
Businesses should not copy household instructions without checking the business collection page. Port Moody’s business program has separate approval, service and billing requirements.
Weekly service
Garbage collection services for local businesses are available on a weekly basis when approved by the City.
Bi-weekly recycling
Port Moody offers bi-weekly recycling services for local businesses. Business recycling does not include glass collection.
Weekly green waste
Business green waste collection happens once per week when approved under the City’s program.
Waste collection service requests require approval from the property owner because charges apply directly to the utility bill. If the business owner is not the property owner, an owner/landlord authorization may be required.
Snow, Hills, Parked Cars, Trees and Port Moody Access Issues
Port Moody pickup can be affected by steep streets, snow, narrow access, parked vehicles, trees, balconies and construction. Correct calendar use is not enough if the truck cannot safely reach your carts.
Keep carts reachable
Do not place carts behind snowbanks or on unsafe slopes. Watch City service alerts during winter storms.
3.5 metres above carts
Avoid placing carts under trees, balconies, wires or structures. The 2026 schedule shows 3.5 metres of overhead clearance.
Cars and fences matter
Do not place carts against fences, behind parked cars or where the truck arm cannot safely access them.
New Port Moody Resident Checklist
If you just moved to Port Moody, set up your garbage routine once. It saves missed pickups, bear-lock mistakes and wrong-cart confusion.
Set your schedule
- Open the 2026 Waste Collection Schedule.
- Find your collection zone.
- Install or bookmark PoMobile reminders.
- Note garbage, recycling, green waste and glass weeks.
- Save Operations contact information: 604.469.4574.
Check your carts
- Make sure cart lids close fully.
- Confirm bear locks work and can be unclipped.
- Write your address on carts and glass bin.
- Keep City carts with the property if you move.
- Report lost, stolen or damaged carts quickly.
Official Port Moody Garbage Schedule Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because schedules, service alerts, fees, accepted items, depot rules and holiday changes can change.
Port Moody Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my Port Moody garbage pickup day?
Use the official City of Port Moody 2026 Waste Collection Schedule or the PoMobile app. The schedule includes zones and collection dates for garbage, recycling, green waste and glass.
What time should I put carts out in Port Moody?
Set out unlocked carts between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on your collection day. Trucks begin collection at 7:30 a.m., and pickup times can vary.
Is Port Moody green waste collected weekly?
Yes. Port Moody collects green waste every week. Do not put plastic bags in the green waste cart, including compostable or biodegradable plastic bags.
How often is Port Moody garbage collected?
Garbage is collected every other week. Use the official 2026 schedule or PoMobile app to confirm your zone and date.
How often is recycling collected in Port Moody?
Recycling is collected every other week. Place clean recycling loose in the cart; do not bag recycling.
How often is glass collected in Port Moody?
Non-refundable glass is collected monthly. Put clean glass directly in the glass bin and place it where the driver sees it first on glass weeks.
Why was my Port Moody cart not picked up?
Common reasons include the wrong collection day, wrong cart, clipped bear locks, overfilled cart, lid not closed, blocked access, poor spacing, snow, construction, parked vehicles or service alerts.
Who do I call for Port Moody collection issues?
Contact the Port Moody Operations Division at 604.469.4574 or use the City’s report-a-problem form for collection issues, cart problems or service questions.
Can I put extra bags beside my Port Moody garbage cart?
No. The 2026 schedule says the City only collects waste in City-provided carts and no extra bags are collected. Cart lids must close completely.
How do I book large item pickup in Port Moody?
Contact Waste Connections of Canada at 604.525.2072, identify yourself as a Port Moody resident, request a large item pickup, place booked items out before 7 a.m. on the scheduled date, and pay as directed.
Where do electronics, drywall, hazardous materials and wood go?
Those items should not be forced into regular garbage. Use the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, Return-It, Recycle BC, Metro Vancouver guidance or the correct official disposal route for the item.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent garbage-collection.org guide was prepared using official City of Port Moody garbage and recycling pages, the 2026 Waste Collection Schedule, green waste, recycling, garbage, glass collection, PoMobile app guidance, business collection guidance, Operations contact details, and Metro Vancouver disposal guidance.
Always verify live details with the City of Port Moody, PoMobile app, Operations Division, Metro Vancouver, your strata or property manager before setting out carts, booking a large item, reporting a missed pickup, paying fees or visiting a depot.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Port Moody Collection Morning
For the Port Moody garbage schedule, use the 2026 official calendar or PoMobile app first. Set carts out between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., unclip bear locks, close lids fully, leave proper spacing, and re-secure carts after pickup.
Remember the stream pattern: green waste is weekly, garbage and recycling are every other week, and glass is monthly. Large items require booking through Waste Connections, while depot-only items should go through United Boulevard, Return-It, Recycle BC or another official route.