Multi-Family Garbage Guidelines
The City of Burnaby provides weekly collection of garbage from apartments, condos and townhomes.
Collection Reminders
- No banned or prohibited materials are to be placed in your complex's garbage container.
- Garbage must be bagged and placed inside the container without overflow.
- Download a copy of our Apartment, Condo and Townhome Garbage Guidelines. Chinese | Italian | Korean |Punjabi
Banned Materials
Certain items are banned from the garbage in Burnaby. They are either recyclable or hazardous. Banned materials can be recycled or disposed of properly through the City's multi-family recycling program, at the City's Eco-Centre, a Regional Disposal Facility or through a Provincial Take-Back program. Learn more >>
Large Item and Appliance Collection
The City provides large item and appliance collection for apartment, condo and townhome complexes that receive City service for garbage. Learn more >>
Additional Disposal
For extra garbage that does not fit in your regular garbage bin, or if you have materials we don't accept, such as building or renovation materials, please take these items to a Regional Disposal Facility.
 North Shore Transfer Station30 Riverside Drive West (South of Dollarton Hwy) October 1 to March 31 April 1 to September 30 Sun and Statutory Holidays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed December 25 and January 1 |
 Coquitlam Transfer Station1200 United Blvd (South of Hwy #1) M-F: 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
Need Help?
| Recycling, Garbage & Green Bin Staffed Information Line: |
604-294-7972 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| 24-Hour Touch-tone Information Line: | 604-294-7089 |
| Email: | engineering@burnaby.ca |
| BC Recycling Hotline: | 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) |
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Collection App
