PoCo Garbage Schedule Helper: Pickup Day, Five Collection Zones, Sort & Report App and Cart Lock Rules
Use this PoCo garbage schedule guide when you need your Port Coquitlam pickup day, 2026 collection calendar, zone map, green cart week, blue cart week, grey cart week, glass pickup, large item pickup, winter delay alerts or bear-safe set-out rules. Start with the official address lookup because Port Coquitlam uses five collection zones.
Quick Answer: How to Check the PoCo Garbage Schedule
Use the official City of Port Coquitlam Collection Schedule & Zone Map or the free PoCo Sort & Report app. Port Coquitlam is divided into five collection zones. Your zone determines your collection day. Green carts are collected weekly, while blue recycling carts and grey garbage carts are collected on alternating weeks.
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Start with the City’s official schedule page. Do not guess from a neighbour’s cart because nearby streets can fall in different zones or have different glass pickup details.
Check the cart stream
Green carts are weekly. Blue recycling and grey garbage alternate, so the weekday alone is not enough. Check whether this week is blue or grey.
Set out safely
Port Coquitlam has bear rules. Set carts out unlocked between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, then secure them again by 7 p.m.
For PoCo, remember the rhythm: five zones, green weekly, blue and grey alternating, statutory holidays bump collection by one day, and carts must be bear-secure outside the collection window.
What Port Coquitlam Residents Usually Need Today
Most people searching “PoCo garbage schedule” are trying to make one fast decision before collection morning. Pick the situation that matches your problem.
I need my collection day
Open the Collection Schedule & Zone Map and enter your address. The City also provides a 2026 collection calendar and zone map.
I do not know which cart
Use the Sort & Report app or the collection calendar to confirm whether it is green cart, blue cart, grey cart or glass pickup.
I want to avoid a bylaw problem
Keep garbage and food scraps in a wildlife-resistant enclosure or locked cart, set out only between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., and re-secure by 7 p.m.
I have furniture or an appliance
Use PoCo’s Large Item Pick-Up Program. Do not place items out until your confirmed pickup date or it can be treated as illegal dumping.
Port Coquitlam Collection Zone Map and 2026 Pickup Calendar
PoCo’s schedule is zone-based. The City says Port Coquitlam is divided into five collection zones, and your zone determines your collection day. The official page lets residents enter an address, view the 2026 Collection Calendar and Zone Map, and use the Sort & Report app for reminders.
Address schedule lookup
Use the City’s collection schedule page when you need the exact day for your home. This is the safest answer for Citadel, Mary Hill, Riverwood, Downtown, Oxford Heights, Glenwood, Lincoln Park and other PoCo neighbourhoods.
Open Collection Schedule & Zone Map2026 Collection Calendar
The 2026 collection calendar shows waste collection dates and the zone map. It also includes useful notes such as glass pickup details and holiday adjustments.
Open 2026 Collection CalendarThis embedded map is for local context only. It does not replace the City’s live address lookup, zone map or Sort & Report app. Use official tools for the final collection-day answer.
PoCo Cart Cycle: Green Cart, Blue Cart, Grey Cart and Glass Pickup
The most common PoCo collection mistake is knowing the weekday but forgetting the stream. Green is weekly. Blue and grey alternate. Glass has its own calendar note, especially for single-family versus multi-family homes.
🟢 Green cart
Port Coquitlam provides year-round curbside collection of yard trimmings, food scraps and food-soiled paper for single-family homes and participating multi-family homes and businesses.
All green waste must fit in the cart and the lid must close completely. No extra material will be collected. Do not include plastic bags or containers.
🔵 Blue cart
Blue cart recycling is collected on alternating weeks with grey cart garbage. Use the City’s recycling page, Sort It Right guide or Sort It Right search tool when an item is confusing.
Holiday recycling can fill carts quickly, so use the Sort & Report app and official holiday notices for extra pickup information when available.
⚫ Grey cart
Port Coquitlam provides biweekly grey cart garbage collection. Everything in the grey cart goes to landfill, so the City encourages households to use green cart, blue cart, depots and take-back programs first.
The City notes that about 75% of typical throwaway material can often be diverted if sorted correctly.
The 2026 calendar says glass bin pickup shown on the calendar is for single-family homes only. For multi-family homes, glass pickup for all zones is on the Zone 5 day. Check the calendar before assuming your glass day.
Bear-Safe Set-Out Rules in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam is bear country. The waste schedule is not only about the truck; it is also about keeping attractants secure so bears do not learn to check carts along your street.
Collection morning checklist
- Check your zone and stream before set-out.
- Set unlocked carts out only between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on collection day.
- Put carts out as close to 7:30 a.m. as practicable.
- Return carts to storage by 7 p.m. on collection day.
- Re-lock wildlife-resistant containers by 7 p.m.
- Keep garbage and food scraps inaccessible to wildlife outside the collection window.
Common bylaw and missed-pickup risks
- Putting carts out the night before.
- Leaving food scraps or garbage accessible to wildlife.
- Leaving latching devices locked when the truck arrives.
- Leaving carts at the curb after 7 p.m.
- Overfilling carts so lids do not close.
- Putting yard trimmings in the grey garbage cart.
The City warns residents and businesses that they can help prevent bear conflict and avoid fines by securing garbage and food scraps, setting carts out only during the allowed morning window, and re-securing carts by evening.
PoCo Stat Holiday Collection Changes and Extra Holiday Pickup
Port Coquitlam’s schedule page says collection days get bumped by one day after a statutory holiday. That means holiday weeks should always be checked through the official calendar or Sort & Report app instead of relying on memory.
Collection bumps by one day
If a statutory holiday affects the week, your normal collection day may move. Use the app or calendar for the current week.
Holiday recycling can differ
The City has provided extra holiday recycling pickup in some years. Do not assume the same date every year; use the current official notice.
Green cart or tree chipping
PoCo residents can use official Christmas tree chip and disposal guidance. Trees must be prepared correctly if placed in the green cart.
Any time a statutory holiday is involved, check the Sort & Report app, official schedule or City notice before rolling carts out.
Large Item Pick-Up in Port Coquitlam
PoCo’s Large Item Pick-Up Program is useful for mattresses, furniture, appliances and other big household items, but it has qualification and scheduling rules. Do not place items out until the City confirms your pickup date.
Two small pickups or one larger pickup
Each qualifying household is allotted 2 free curbside pick-ups of up to 3 items maximum, or 1 free curbside pick-up of 4 to 6 items per calendar year.
City waste service and garbage fee
The program is available to household owners receiving City waste services and paying the garbage fee on their property tax bill. Renters need owner or landlord approval.
Wait for confirmation
After submitting the online form, wait for City confirmation. The City says confirmation may take 2 to 5 business days, and the pickup date is confirmed before set-out.
The City warns not to place items in front of your residence until your actual confirmed pickup date. Items left out before the confirmed date can be considered illegal dumping and may lead to a fine.
Sort It Right: What Goes Where in PoCo
Sorting is not filler. It prevents landfill waste, rejected carts, bylaw issues, unsafe disposal and unnecessary depot trips. The City provides a Sort It Right Guide, Sort It Right search tool and Sort & Report app.
Use the search tool
If you do not know whether an item belongs in blue cart, depot, take-back program or garbage, use the Sort It Right search tool before placing it out.
No plastic bags or containers
The green cart page says not to include plastic bags or containers. Food scraps may be wrapped in newspaper or placed in an approved paper or natural-fibre food waste bag.
Grey cart means landfill
Everything in the grey cart goes to landfill. Check green cart, blue cart, recycling depots and take-back options before using grey garbage.
Snow, Ice and Winter Waste Collection Delays in Port Coquitlam
When roads are hazardous because of snow and ice, the City may delay or temporarily cancel waste collection. Garbage is prioritized when temperatures drop, and updates are posted through City channels and the Sort & Report app.
Collection can be delayed
If roads are unsafe, the City may temporarily suspend waste collection and collect missed zones after completing regular routes.
Green pickup may happen later
The City notes that when overnight temperatures dip below zero, green carts may be picked up later in the day to allow contents to thaw.
Use Sort & Report and snow updates
Use City notices, social media, the app and snow updates before assuming a missed pickup during winter weather.
Waste Collection by Property Type in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam’s City waste service applies differently depending on the property type and service setup. Single-family homes, participating multi-family homes, businesses with City collection, strata properties and properties using private service may have different responsibilities.
Use City carts and zone calendar
Search your address, follow the five-zone calendar, use City carts, and secure attractants according to bear-aware rules.
Check building and City guidance
Some multi-family properties use City collection services. Glass pickup may follow a different note in the calendar, so check official guidance and building notices.
Private rules still need bear safety
Properties with private solid waste service still need to keep attractants inaccessible and follow wildlife-resistant container rules outside the collection window.
Bear and Wildlife Safety: The Local PoCo Rule That Matters
Port Coquitlam repeatedly reminds residents to secure waste and attractants because bears learn quickly from accessible garbage and food scraps. A single cart problem can turn into a whole-street problem.
Secure attractants
- Use a wildlife-resistant enclosure such as a garage or shed.
- Use the City’s wildlife-resistant cart lock or a certified alternative where required.
- Keep carts upright and secured when not at the curb.
- Pick ripe fruit and berries.
- Clean barbecues and keep pet food or bird seed out of reach.
Follow the time window
- Set unlocked carts out between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m.
- Re-secure carts by 7 p.m.
- Keep garbage and food scraps inaccessible to wildlife after collection.
- Do not leave carts out overnight.
- Use lock instructions if your property has no secure storage.
Official PoCo Garbage Schedule Links
Use official links for final decisions because collection zones, holiday bumps, glass pickup notes, large item pickup rules, winter delays, app links and sorting guidance can change.
PoCo Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my PoCo garbage pickup day?
Use the City of Port Coquitlam Collection Schedule & Zone Map and enter your address. You can also use the free PoCo Sort & Report app for reminders.
How many collection zones does Port Coquitlam have?
Port Coquitlam is divided into five collection zones. Your zone determines your collection day.
Is the green cart collected every week in PoCo?
Yes. The City states green carts are collected weekly.
How often are blue and grey carts collected?
Blue recycling carts and grey garbage carts are collected on alternating weeks.
What time can I put carts out in Port Coquitlam?
Set unlocked carts out between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, as close to 7:30 a.m. as practicable, then secure them again by 7 p.m.
What happens after a statutory holiday?
Port Coquitlam’s schedule page says collection days get bumped by one day after a statutory holiday. Check the official calendar or app during holiday weeks.
Can I put extra green waste beside the cart?
No. The City says all green waste must fit into the carts provided and the lids must close completely. No extra material will be collected.
Can plastic bags go in the green cart?
No. The City says not to include plastic bags or containers in the green cart. Use the official green waste page for acceptable liner guidance.
How does PoCo large item pickup work?
Qualifying households get 2 free curbside pickups of up to 3 items, or 1 free pickup of 4 to 6 items per calendar year. Submit the online form and wait for the City to confirm your pickup date before placing items out.
What should I do during snow or icy road conditions?
Check the PoCo Sort & Report app, City social channels and snow updates. If roads are hazardous, collection may be delayed or temporarily suspended, with garbage prioritized.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent PoCo garbage schedule guide was built for garbage-collection.org using official City of Port Coquitlam waste collection pages, Collection Schedule & Zone Map information, 2026 Collection Calendar details, Sort It Right guidance, green cart rules, grey cart guidance, large item pickup rules, bear-safety guidance and winter collection notices.
Always verify live details with the City of Port Coquitlam, the Sort & Report app, the official collection calendar, service request tools or City Hall before setting out carts, booking large items, handling bear attractants, reporting service problems, or relying on a holiday pickup date.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Collection Morning
The best way to use the PoCo garbage schedule is simple: search your address on the official Collection Schedule & Zone Map, confirm your zone, check whether it is green, blue, grey or glass pickup, and use the Sort & Report app for reminders.
Green carts are weekly. Blue recycling and grey garbage alternate. Statutory holidays bump collection by one day. Glass pickup can have different notes for single-family and multi-family homes.
Because Port Coquitlam is bear country, set carts out only between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, unlock carts for collection, then re-secure by 7 p.m. For large items, book through the City and wait for confirmation before placing anything outside.