Port Moody Pickup Compass: Find Your Zone, Cart Week, Glass Date and Collection-Day Rules
Start with your colour-coded collection zone, then check whether the date is a garbage or recycling week. Green waste goes out weekly, non-refundable glass is monthly, and unlocked carts should reach the curb between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. This guide converts the official 2026 PDF and map into practical steps, exact glass weeks, holiday changes and missed-pickup help.
Quick Answer: How to Check the Port Moody Garbage Schedule
The Port Moody garbage schedule is not one citywide weekday. Your address belongs to a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday colour zone. Once you know the zone, use the 2026 calendar or PoMobile reminder to see whether garbage, recycling and glass join the weekly green-waste collection.
Find your colour zone
Use the official map. Monday is orange, Tuesday is purple, Wednesday is green and Thursday is blue.
Check the week
Garbage and recycling alternate. Do not decide by looking only at a neighbour’s carts.
Add green waste
The green-waste cart is collected every week, including garbage and recycling weeks.
Check for glass
Glass is monthly. The 2026 PDF highlights glass weeks in yellow.
Use the PoMobile app for a night-before reminder showing the correct carts and any service alert. Use the official PDF when you need the full-year calendar or zone map.
Port Moody Garbage Schedule Today: Check Your Next 2026 Pickup
Select your official zone and a date. This helper follows the published 2026 alternating cycle, monthly glass weeks and marked holiday shifts. City notices and PoMobile alerts remain the final authority when weather, road access or operations change.
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Check the official PDF map before using the helper. Streets near a zone boundary should never be assigned by neighbourhood name alone.
Port Moody Garbage Schedule 2026 PDF and Collection-Zone Map
The official Port Moody garbage schedule 2026 PDF contains the annual calendar, exact zone boundaries, cart-placement diagrams, sorting rules, wildlife guidance and depot information. The simplified orientation map below helps you understand the four-zone system, but the City PDF controls at street boundaries.
Port Moody Garbage Collection Calendar 2026: Weekly Cycle, Glass Dates and Holiday Changes
Every scheduled collection includes green waste. Garbage and recycling alternate, while glass appears during twelve highlighted weeks. Use the zone colour to choose the correct day within each listed week.
Garbage
Every other week. The week beginning January 5, 2026 is a garbage week.
Recycling
Every other week. It alternates with garbage throughout 2026.
Green waste
Every week. This includes food scraps and accepted yard waste.
Glass
Monthly. Set it out only during the highlighted glass week.
2026 monthly glass collection weeks
Feb. 9–12
Mar. 9–12
Apr. 13–16
Jun. 8–11
Jul. 6–9
Aug. 10–13
Oct. 19–22
Nov. 16–19
Dec. 14–17
How to place the glass bin
On a glass week, place the glass bin where it is the first container the driver sees when approaching your property. Put the smaller of your two carts immediately after it. Clean non-refundable glass bottles and jars go loose in the bin.
Published 2026 holiday-shift weeks
Looking for the Port Moody Garbage Schedule 2025 PDF or Map?
The Port Moody garbage schedule 2025 PDF and its collection map are archived references. They can help confirm an old collection date, but they should not be used to decide what goes out in 2026.
2025 PDF and map
The archived 2025 City calendar includes the former collection calendar and waste information. Dates and holiday arrangements belong to 2025.
Open the archived 2025 calendarUse the 2026 PDF now
The current PDF provides the 2026 route calendar, glass weeks, zone map, cart rules and updated resident guidance.
Open the current 2026 scheduleA PDF appearing in Google or Bing may be an older indexed calendar. Check the year printed on the document before using its dates.
How to Prepare Port Moody Carts for Collection
Correct date, wrong setup still means a possible missed cart. Follow all five steps each collection morning.
Set out unlocked carts between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. Do not put food-attractant carts out the night before.
Place cart wheels against the curb or just off the roadway.
Leave at least one arm’s length around every cart and 3.5 metres of overhead clearance.
Drivers cannot empty locked carts. Clip the bear locks to the cart handles.
After collection, bring carts back, lock the clips and store them securely as soon as possible.
Do this
- Use only City-provided carts.
- Close every lid completely.
- Write your address on carts and the glass bin.
- Keep cars, fences, trees and snowbanks away.
- Put glass first on a glass-collection week.
Avoid this
- Bear locks left clipped.
- Extra garbage bags beside the cart.
- Lid held open by excess material.
- Carts placed under balconies, wires or branches.
- Plastic bags inside recycling or green waste.
Carts and the glass bin belong to the City and stay with the property. Leave them clean for the next resident rather than taking them to a new address.
What Goes in Port Moody Garbage, Recycling, Green Waste and Glass?
Sort by material, not by convenience. Food belongs in green waste, flexible plastic goes to a depot, and refundable bottles return through a refund depot rather than the monthly glass bin.
Garbage cart
Use for: diapers and sanitary waste, masks and wipes, broken dishes, furnace filters, pet waste and litter, worn household items, hoses, tarps and unusable footwear.
Keep out: food waste, electronics, drywall, hazardous materials, wood and items with a proper recycling route.
Recycling cart
Use for: accepted clean containers, paper packaging, cardboard, cartons, metal cans and household packaging.
Keep out: bags, film, flexible packaging, batteries, gas canisters, chemicals, paint and Styrofoam depot items.
Green-waste cart
Use for: food scraps, meat, bones, seafood shells, food-soiled paper, coffee grounds, plants, grass, leaves and branches up to four inches round.
Keep out: all plastic bags, including bags labelled compostable or biodegradable.
Glass bin
Use for: clean clear or coloured non-refundable glass bottles and jars.
Keep out: lids, refundable bottles, bags, dishes, mirrors, windows, ceramics and drinking glasses.
Loose, clean and not nested
Put accepted recycling directly into the cart. Do not bag it and do not hide smaller packages inside larger containers. Empty and rinse containers and flatten cardboard.
Check Port Moody recycling rulesPaper is allowed; plastic is not
Wrap food scraps in newspaper or a paper bag, or place them loose in the cart. Freezing strong-smelling scraps until collection morning can reduce odours and wildlife interest.
Check green-waste rulesPlastic bags, produce bags, overwrap, zipper pouches, shipping envelopes and crinkly wrappers do not belong in the curbside recycling cart. Use an approved depot route.
Bear-Smart Cart Storage in Port Moody
City carts are bear resistant, not bear proof. Food odours can condition wildlife to return, so cart security is part of collection preparation—not an optional extra.
🏠 Store securely
Use a garage, a wildlife-resistant enclosure or heavy-duty straps securing carts to a building or wall.
🕠 Set out in the morning
Leaving carts unlocked on non-collection days or placing them out too early can violate the City’s attractant rules.
🌲 Wednesday and Thursday zones
These zones can experience higher wildlife activity because of nearby parkland and greenspace. Use extra care with food scraps.
Report an active wildlife conflict to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277. Check current City bylaws for enforcement and fine information.
Missed Port Moody Garbage Collection: Check This Before Reporting
Collection trucks start at 7:30 a.m., but route timing varies. During operational constraints, a pickup may occur later in the day. Do not report a miss while crews may still be working nearby.
“My address is [address], I am in the [colour/day] zone, my [cart type] was placed out by [time], the lid was closed, locks were unclipped and neighbouring properties were collected.”
Extra Garbage, Cart Changes and Large Item Pickup
No bags beside the cart
Port Moody collects waste only from City-provided carts. Extra bags are not collected, and the cart lid must close completely.
Check available cart sizes
If the standard garbage cart is regularly too small, review the City’s current cart-size options, charges and eligibility before requesting a change.
Review cart-size optionsAsk about pack-out service
A resident who cannot move carts because of a physical challenge and has no one available to help can contact Operations about pack-out service.
How to book furniture, mattresses or another large item
Contact Waste Connections of Canada at 604-525-2072.
Tell the representative that you are a Port Moody resident.
Confirm that the exact furniture, mattress or bulky item is eligible.
Follow the payment and preparation directions provided at booking.
Place the booked item outside before 7 a.m. on its scheduled pickup date.
Large-item service is pay-per-use and must be scheduled. Do not set out furniture, mattresses, appliances or renovation material before confirming eligibility and a pickup date.
United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre: What Port Moody Residents Can Take
Materials that do not belong in City carts may have a drop-off route at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard in Coquitlam. Check current hours, fees, accepted materials and vehicle rules before loading your vehicle.
Paid disposal examples
- Clean wood
- Furniture
- Gypsum drywall
- Mattresses
- Large quantities of garbage
- Large quantities of yard waste
Common free-drop-off categories
- Batteries and electronics
- Bicycles and scrap metal
- Cooking oil, used oil and antifreeze
- Paint, solvents and pesticides
- Propane tanks and refundable containers
- Appliances, power tools and smoke alarms
Accepted materials, free-drop-off categories, fees and site rules can change. Check the official facility page before travelling.
House, Strata, Apartment or Business: Which Schedule Applies?
City-served house
Use the four-zone residential PDF, City carts and the morning set-out rules on this page.
Townhouse or strata
Confirm whether your property receives City curbside service or follows shared or private-contractor instructions.
Apartment or condo
Follow the property manager’s bin-room, recycling, glass and large-item procedures rather than placing material at a public curb.
Business
Business service may follow different approval, frequency, container and glass-collection rules.
Check business serviceNearby Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver Schedule Guides
Municipal boundaries matter. A Port Moody address should not use a Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam calendar even when the properties are close together.
Coquitlam garbage schedule
Use this guide when the property is inside Coquitlam and follows that city’s collection system.
Open the Coquitlam guidePort Coquitlam garbage schedule
Check Port Coquitlam’s separate schedule, collection rules and service contacts.
Open the Port Coquitlam guideBurnaby garbage schedule
Use the Burnaby guide only for properties receiving City of Burnaby collection.
Open the Burnaby guideOfficial Port Moody Waste Resources
The article explains the rules first. Use the links below when you need a live calendar, service action, current fee or final item-specific decision.
Annual dates, zone map, glass weeks, cart diagrams, sorting and bear guidance.
Open official PDFPoMobile, cart requests, pack-out service, new-property service and contact information.
Open City waste hubAccepted garbage, cart sizing, lost or damaged carts and cleaning guidance.
Open garbage rulesAccepted packaging, loose-cart setup and materials that require a depot.
Open recycling rulesFood scraps, yard waste, paper-liner options and the no-plastic-bag rule.
Open green-waste rulesMonthly glass-bin rules, accepted bottles and jars, and placement instructions.
Open glass rulesPort Moody Garbage Schedule FAQ
How do I check my Port Moody garbage schedule today?
Find your Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday zone in the official 2026 PDF, then check whether the date is a garbage or recycling week. Green waste is weekly, and glass is added during a highlighted monthly glass week. PoMobile can provide reminders and service alerts.
Where can I find the Port Moody garbage schedule 2026 PDF and map?
The City of Port Moody’s official 2026 Waste Collection Schedule PDF contains the full-year calendar and detailed colour-coded zone map. Monday is orange, Tuesday purple, Wednesday green and Thursday blue.
Can I use the Port Moody garbage schedule 2025 PDF in 2026?
No. The 2025 PDF and map are historical references. Use the official 2026 schedule for current collection dates, holiday shifts and glass weeks.
How often are Port Moody waste carts collected?
Green waste is collected weekly. Garbage and recycling are collected on alternating weeks. Clean non-refundable glass bottles and jars are collected monthly during the highlighted glass week.
What time should I put carts out in Port Moody?
Set out unlocked carts between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. Trucks start at 7:30 a.m., but neighbourhood pickup times vary.
Why was my Port Moody cart missed?
Common causes include the wrong zone or week, clipped bear locks, an overfilled cart, an open lid, extra bags, insufficient spacing, blocked truck access, snow, construction, parked vehicles or an active service delay.
Can I place extra garbage bags beside my cart?
No. Port Moody collects waste only from City-provided carts. Extra bags are not collected, and the lid must close completely. Review the City’s cart-size options if the standard garbage cart is regularly too small.
How do I book large-item pickup in Port Moody?
Call Waste Connections of Canada at 604-525-2072, identify yourself as a Port Moody resident, describe the item, book and pay as directed, and place the approved item outside before 7 a.m. on the scheduled date.
What should I do with plastic bags and flexible packaging?
Do not place plastic bags, film, overwrap or flexible packaging in the curbside recycling cart. Do not use plastic bags in green waste, even when labelled compostable or biodegradable. Take accepted flexible plastic to an approved depot.
Who do I contact about Port Moody garbage collection?
Contact the Port Moody Operations Division at 604-469-4574 or email recycle@portmoody.ca for collection, cart or programme questions. The City’s online report-a-problem form can also be used for service issues.
Collection-Morning Summary
Check your colour zone and current 2026 week. Put green waste out every week, add garbage or recycling according to the alternating calendar, and add glass only during a highlighted glass week. Set unlocked carts out from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., close lids, leave arm’s-length spacing, keep 3.5 metres clear overhead and secure the carts again after pickup.