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Recycling drop-off locations and service contacts in Coquitlam
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Coquitlam’s main recycling drop-off is United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard. The city also names four Tri-Cities Return-It depots.
Key information
Coquitlam’s main recycling drop-off is United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard. The city also names four Tri-Cities Return-It depots. Curbside recycling problems go to GFL, while city garbage and large-item services use different contacts.
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At a glance
| Task | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Who collects curbside recycling? | Recycle BC provides the service at no resident charge, through GFL Environmental for single-family and selected multi-family homes. |
| Which materials does the city list for that facility? | The list includes flexible plastic packaging, bags, beverage containers, cardboard, books, textiles, batteries, expanded polystyrene, light fixtures, cooking oil, paint, pesticides, gasoline, propane tanks and electronics. |
| Does every Return-It depot accept every material listed at United Boulevard? | No. |
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| Location | Address or source location | Recorded details |
|---|---|---|
| United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre | 995 United Boulevard | Type: Recycling, organics and fee-bearing waste |
| Coquitlam Return-It Depot | Unit 104, 2560 Barnet Highway | Type: Return-It depot |
| Lougheed Return-It Depot | 1045A Lougheed Highway | Type: Return-It depot |
| North Road Return-It Depot | Unit W, 435 North Road | Type: Return-It depot |
| PoCo Return-It Depot | 2577 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam | Type: Return-It depot outside Coquitlam |
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All five locations named by the city
| Place | Address | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre | 995 United Boulevard | Recycling, organics and fee-bearing waste |
| Coquitlam Return-It Depot | Unit 104, 2560 Barnet Highway | Return-It depot |
| Lougheed Return-It Depot | 1045A Lougheed Highway | Return-It depot |
| North Road Return-It Depot | Unit W, 435 North Road | Return-It depot |
| PoCo Return-It Depot | 2577 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam | Return-It depot outside Coquitlam |
United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre
995 United Boulevard
Metro Vancouver’s full-service recycling and waste facility. Eligible resident food scraps and green waste need residency proof; garbage disposal has fees.
- Type
- Recycling, organics and fee-bearing waste
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Coquitlam Return-It Depot
Unit 104, 2560 Barnet Highway
One of the city’s four named Tri-Cities Return-It depots. Check its operator’s current accepted materials and hours.
- Type
- Return-It depot
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Lougheed Return-It Depot
1045A Lougheed Highway
A Return-It option in the city’s named list. The city does not state that every depot accepts all United Boulevard materials.
- Type
- Return-It depot
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North Road Return-It Depot
Unit W, 435 North Road
The city identifies the unit as W. Confirm the exact item with the depot before travelling.
- Type
- Return-It depot
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PoCo Return-It Depot
2577 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam
This listed Tri-Cities option is in Port Coquitlam, outside Coquitlam. It is included because the city’s recycling source names it.
- Type
- Return-It depot outside Coquitlam
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Scope: all named locations on the city recycling page. Acceptance and hours differ by operator; location points are not verified service entrances.
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Curbside operator and the main recycling centre
Who collects curbside recycling?
Recycle BC provides the service at no resident charge, through GFL Environmental for single-family and selected multi-family homes. It is not funded through the city’s property tax or utility fee. City garbage eligibility therefore does not by itself identify the recycling contractor.
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Who do I contact for missed recycling or extra boxes?
Contact GFL directly at 604-529-4011 for missed collection or new recycling boxes and bags. Recycle BC’s service contact is 778-588-9504. These are different from the city’s garbage and large-item contacts, so identify which stream was missed before reporting it.
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Where is the main full-service drop-off facility?
United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre is at 995 United Boulevard and is operated by Metro Vancouver. The city lists recycling, food scraps and yard trimmings options there. Garbage disposal has fees; do not treat every load entering the facility as free recycling.
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Sources: Recycling | Coquitlam, BC
Four named Tri-Cities depots
Which materials does the city list for that facility?
The list includes flexible plastic packaging, bags, beverage containers, cardboard, books, textiles, batteries, expanded polystyrene, light fixtures, cooking oil, paint, pesticides, gasoline, propane tanks and electronics. Sort materials into their proper categories and confirm any item-specific handling limits with the operator before delivery.
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What proof is needed for free food scraps and green waste?
The city provides free food-scrap and green-waste drop-off for Coquitlam residents with proof of residency. Bring that proof rather than assuming a vehicle’s presence in the city establishes eligibility. Garbage loads remain a different fee-bearing category.
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Which Return-It depots are named in the city’s list?
The four Tri-Cities entries are Coquitlam Return-It at unit 104, 2560 Barnet Highway; Lougheed Return-It at 1045A Lougheed Highway; North Road Return-It at unit W, 435 North Road; and PoCo Return-It at 2577 Kingsway Avenue. PoCo is outside Coquitlam.
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Sources: Recycling | Coquitlam, BC
Reuse, bulky items and directory scope
Does every Return-It depot accept every material listed at United Boulevard?
No. The city’s list identifies depot locations, not identical acceptance rules at each operator. Check the chosen depot for the specific item. A beverage-container return point should not be assumed to accept gasoline, bulky furniture or every kind of hazardous material.
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Where can I find reuse or repair alternatives?
The city links its Guide to Donating Locally, updated twice a year, and holds garage-sale and giveaway events in spring and fall. It also describes four Repair Café events yearly. Event dates and donation acceptance need checking before taking items there.
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Can I use large-item pickup instead of visiting a depot?
Eligible homes receiving city garbage and green collection can request four large items per calendar year under the dedicated program page. A line on the general recycling page still says July to June; follow the dedicated service’s current calendar-year rules and booking confirmation.
Is this a complete directory of every recycler in the region?
No. It includes every location explicitly named on the city’s recycling page: United Boulevard and four Return-It depots. The city also links a broader recycling map and Recyclepedia for other materials and operators. The scope and missing operator hours are kept clear rather than invented.
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