Burnaby Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026

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Burnaby Trash Pickup Schedule 2026: Find Your Zone, Garbage Week & Exact Resident Action

Burnaby does not use one citywide garbage weekday. Houses and duplexes use eight official collection zones: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B. The zone colour identifies the collection date and the “G” symbol tells you whether garbage goes out that week.

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Burnaby Garbage Schedule 2026 — Resident Answer in 30 Seconds

House or duplex: recycling and Green Bin collection are weekly. Garbage is every other week. Find your official 1A–4B zone, match its colour to the 2026 calendar and look for G.

If G appears: garbage + Green Bin + recycling go out. If G does not appear: Green Bin + recycling go out and the garbage bin stays on your property.

Set-out: by 7:00 AM on collection day, not the night before. In a designated bear area, set material out only between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.

Large couch, mattress or appliance: do not leave it outside first. Book Burnaby’s Large Item Pickup and wait for confirmation.

What Are You Trying to Do?

Complete Burnaby Resident Guide — Jump to Any Task

• Service authority
• Which schedule applies
• Find exact route
• Official PDF & map
• Zones 1A–4B
• Decode G / no G
• Click-by-click official links
• Official-source conflicts
• Savings & local benefits
• 2026 garbage fees
• Collection frequency
• 2026 holidays
• Cart placement
• Bear-area rules
• Garbage rules
• Recycling
• Green Bin
• Japanese beetle
• Large Item Pickup
• Missed pickup
• Bin repair / change
• Moving / City carts
• Apartments / condos
• Commercial collection
• Eco-Centre
• Eco-Centre donation stream
• Special disposal
• Regional waste centres
• Demolition incentive
• Local programs & events
• Christmas trees
• Snow / ice
• Illegal dumping
• Burnaby local waste data
• Languages / accessibility
• Local phone directory
• Before-set-out checklist
• FAQs
• Official sources

Who Actually Provides Burnaby Garbage Collection?

The responsible municipal provider is the City of Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling Division. The City provides eligible garbage, recycling, Green Bin and large-item services to residential customers and also offers commercial collection.

Does the 1A–4B Schedule Apply to Your Property?

How to Find Your Exact Burnaby Pickup Day — Step by Step

A postal code or neighbourhood name is not precise enough to safely assign a Burnaby route. Use the City’s official map.

1. Open the official 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar PDF. Use the direct 2026 document linked below rather than the general City landing-page teaser.
2. Go to the map portion of the PDF. Zoom until you can identify your street and the property location.
3. Record the complete zone—not only the number. You need 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A or 4B.
4. Return to the annual calendar grid. Find the colour assigned to your zone on each date.
5. Look for “G” inside your route colour. G means garbage is included. No G means no garbage that week.
6. Check whether a statutory holiday moves the route. During an affected week, the actual date shown on the PDF overrides your normal Monday–Thursday memory.
7. Save the route in your phone. Write “Burnaby 3B,” for example—not simply “Wednesday”—because the letter controls garbage rotation.
8. Use Recycle Coach for reminders and disruption notices. This reduces the chance of missing an alternating garbage week or a holiday/weather change.

Official Burnaby 2026 Collection Map & Calendar

Burnaby Collection Zones 1A–4B Explained

What Goes Out on My Burnaby Collection Day?

Burnaby Official Links — What to Do After You Open Each One

A municipal link is not useful if a resident still has to figure out the website alone. These are direct, task-specific workflows.

1

Find Your 2026 Pickup Schedule

Official tool: 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar PDF

1. Open the PDF.
2. Navigate to the collection-zone map.
3. Zoom into your street.
4. Write down the complete zone: 1A–4B.
5. Match its colour to the calendar.
6. Look for G on the exact date.
7. Save the date and route before closing the PDF.

Open Official 2026 Calendar

2

Check Collection-Day Placement or Get a Replacement Recycling Box

Official tool: Houses & Duplexes

1. Open the Houses & Duplexes page.
2. Use the 2026 calendar link rather than an old screenshot.
3. Scroll to “On collection day” for arrows, spacing and timing.
4. Use the bin-service section for a missing/damaged Garbage or Green Bin.
5. For a blue/grey box or yellow bag, note that replacements are picked up at the Eco-Centre, one per customer.

Open Houses & Duplexes

3

Set Collection Reminders and Report a Problem

Official waste app: Recycle Coach

1. Open Burnaby’s Recycling & Garbage page.
2. Choose the collection-app option / Recycle Coach.
3. Set Burnaby as your municipality and configure the residential schedule.
4. Turn on collection-day reminders.
5. Keep holiday and weather notifications enabled.
6. Use “What Goes Where?” when you are unsure about an item.
7. Use “Report a Problem” for an eligible missed collection or illegal dumping.

Burnaby’s 2025 annual report recorded 21,221 total users and more than 4.36 million app interactions, so this is a real City workflow rather than a decorative app recommendation.

Open Burnaby Waste App Access

4

Book a Couch, Mattress or Appliance Pickup

Official tool: Large Item Pickup Request Form

1. Open the accepted-item page first.
2. Confirm your household receives City of Burnaby curbside collection.
3. Open the request form.
4. Enter name, address, email and phone.
5. Select whether you want the response by email or phone.
6. Choose the item type: mattress, appliance, furniture-metal, furniture-wood or other furniture.
7. Describe the item. For a mattress include size; for an appliance include type; for furniture disclose glass/mirror pieces.
8. Upload a photo. The form accepts one image per item, up to 15 MB, in GIF/JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
9. Submit the request.
10. Wait for City staff. The form says staff will contact you within 1–3 business days.
11. Only place the item outside after pickup is confirmed.

Check Accepted Items Open Request Form

5

Upsize, Downsize or Purchase a Garbage / Green Bin

Official tool: Receptacle Change Request Form

1. Download the City’s receptacle form.
2. Enter full name, civic address and postal code.
3. Add phone and email.
4. Enter the utility account number—it is required. If you cannot find it, contact Revenue Services at 604-294-7350.
5. Select upsize, downsize or purchase and the requested size.
6. Select the reason for the request.
7. Sign and date the form.
8. Email the completed form to the Solid Waste and Recycling Division.
9. Expect a representative to contact you within approximately three business days.
10. Use the current 2026 fee page for pricing—the PDF’s older fee table is not the current source of truth.

Open Receptacle Form Check Current 2026 Fees

6

Plan a Burnaby Eco-Centre Trip

Official facility: 4855 Still Creek Drive

1. Open the Eco-Centre page.
2. Find your material in the accepted list.
3. Check whether it belongs in recycling, green waste or donation.
4. Check special preparation instructions.
5. If using the resident green-waste allowance or resident product pricing, bring proof of Burnaby residency.
6. Check vehicle limits before attaching a large trailer.
7. Avoid the organics peak windows of approximately 9–10:30 AM and 2:30–4 PM when practical.
8. Navigate to 4855 Still Creek Drive.

Open Eco-Centre

7

Find an Apartment / Condo / Townhouse Schedule

Official tool: Multi-family service page

1. Ask whether your building receives City of Burnaby collection.
2. Open the current multi-family page and 2026 recycling guide.
3. If City-served, call 604-294-7972 to obtain the actual building collection schedule.
4. Ask property management which bin room / collection point applies.
5. Do not assume the 1A–4B single-family app calendar applies to your building.
6. Property managers can also request educational posters and brochures.

Open Multi-Family Guide

8

Move Plants / Yard Material From the Japanese Beetle Area

Official tool: Burnaby + CFIA regulated-area guidance

1. Open Burnaby’s Japanese beetle page.
2. Check your address against the current regulated-area map.
3. Determine whether the material is a plant with soil attached.
4. If possible, keep the material on site or place eligible material in your Green Bin.
5. If a plant with soil must leave the regulated area, obtain a CFIA movement certificate before transport.
6. Secure the load with a tarp or covered transport.
7. Drive directly to the Burnaby Eco-Centre.
8. Present the movement certificate before tipping.

Check Current Regulated Area

Important Burnaby Source Conflicts We Found

High-quality local guidance also means identifying when two official pages disagree instead of silently choosing a number.

Burnaby Local Waste Benefits, Discounts & Money-Saving Options

Burnaby residents have several local programs that can reduce disposal costs or avoid unnecessary paid waste.

Burnaby Garbage Bin Fees 2026

Burnaby Collection Frequency — What Is Weekly and What Is Not?

Burnaby Garbage Holiday Schedule 2026

Burnaby’s normal house/duplex route pattern is Monday through Thursday. The official calendar shifts routes that fall on or after an applicable statutory holiday.

Burnaby Cart Placement — The Measurements That Prevent a Missed Lift

After Collection: Keep the Bins Clean

Burnaby recommends rinsing receptacles weekly with mild soap or a vinegar/water mix. Pour the wash water onto grass or gravel rather than down an outdoor drain.

Prevent Your Bin From Getting Mixed Up

• Write the property address in the container’s white space.
• Record the unique serial number on the front of the container.

Burnaby Bear-Area Collection Rules

A designated bear area has a stricter morning window than the rest of Burnaby.

Burnaby Garbage Rules — What Goes in the Bin?

Garbage is collected every other week for eligible houses and duplexes. Burnaby’s 2026 calendar describes garbage as waste that cannot be composted or recycled.

Garbage Preparation

• Bag all garbage.
• The lid must fully close.
• Do not put food scraps in garbage.
• Do not put recyclable containers in garbage.
• Do not put batteries or electronics in the normal garbage bin.
• Do not put building/demolition waste in household garbage.
• Do not put medications or sharps in ordinary garbage.

Burnaby Recycling — Blue Box, Grey Box and Yellow Bag

Burnaby house/duplex recycling is weekly, but the three containers serve different purposes.

How to Set Recycling Out

• Rinse sticky containers; they do not need to be spotless.
• Flatten large cardboard.
• Put the yellow bag between the grey and blue boxes, not laid on top.
• Leave at least 1 metre between recycling containers and Garbage / Green Bin carts.
• Burnaby permits more than one blue/grey box or yellow bag when needed.

Not Normal Curbside Recycling

Burnaby Green Bin — Food Scraps, Yard Waste & Odour Control

Keep These Out

• Regular plastic bags
• Compostable / biodegradable plastic bags
• Liquids
• Diapers / hygiene products
• Tissues
• Plastic foam
• Plastic / compostable cutlery
• Large amounts of cooking oil
• Pet waste / cat litter / dog-waste bags
• Tree stumps / branches over 4 inches
• Dirt, rocks, soil and sod

Reduce Smell and Wildlife Attraction

• Freeze food scraps until collection morning.
• Wrap scraps in newspaper, paper bags or boxboard.
• Keep the bin shaded.
• Keep the lid closed.
• Do not overfill it.
• Rinse regularly with mild soap or vinegar/water.

Japanese Beetle Rules — A Burnaby-Specific Yard-Waste Issue

Burnaby is affected by a CFIA Japanese beetle regulated area. From June 15 through October 15, movement restrictions are especially important during the beetle flight period.

Soil alone and above-ground plant parts are no longer regulated in the same way, but plants with soil attached remain controlled. If such material must leave the regulated area for the Eco-Centre, obtain a CFIA movement certificate first.

Burnaby Large Item Pickup — Exact Rules and Form Requirements

This is one of Burnaby’s most useful resident services. In 2025 the City processed 11,723 Large Item Pickup requests, including 9,947 mattresses/box springs, 15,437 other large items and 10,640 appliances.

Examples Burnaby Accepts

• Large kitchen appliances
• Large laundry appliances
• Hot-water tanks
• Air conditioners
• Large standing BBQs
• Patio furniture excluding umbrellas
• Bed frames / box springs
• Stand-alone shelves / nightstands
• Small area rugs under 5 ft
• Dressers / drawers
• Desks / tables
• TV stands / entertainment units
• Wardrobes
• Chairs / bar stools
• Couches / ottomans / armchairs
• Recliners / rocking chairs
• Sofa beds / futons
• Baby cribs
• Toilets
• Mattresses over 4 inches thick, wrapped and sealed in plastic
• Mirrors when wrapped

Missed Garbage, Recycling or Green Bin in Burnaby

A container left behind is not automatically proof that a route was missed. Check these conditions first.

1. Verify your full route and date. If it is garbage, confirm G appears for your colour.
2. Verify set-out time. Standard: by 7 AM. Bear area: only 5:30–7 AM.
3. Verify cart orientation. Arrows toward lane/street; handles toward property.
4. Verify clearance. 1 m around the cart and 3 m above it.
5. Check the lid and material. An overfilled or contaminated container may be uncollectable.
6. Check snow / ice notices. The City may delay or cancel collection when conditions are unsafe.
7. Report the problem. Use Recycle Coach’s Report a Problem feature or call 604-294-7972.

Missing, Damaged or Wrong-Size Burnaby Bin

Moving Into or Out of a Burnaby Home?

City-supplied waste receptacles are associated with the property and, under Burnaby’s waste rules, remain City property.

New Resident Setup

1. Confirm whether the property receives City curbside service.
2. Find the complete 1A–4B route.
3. Check whether the home is in the designated bear area.
4. Record bin serial numbers.
5. Install Recycle Coach reminders.
6. Save 604-294-7972 in your phone.
7. Save Eco-Centre: 4855 Still Creek Drive.

Apartments, Condos & Townhouses in Burnaby

Some Burnaby multi-family buildings receive weekly City collection of garbage, Green Bin material and recycling. Others use private collection.

Wildlife Tips for Multi-Family Buildings

• Store attractants securely until collection morning.
• Freeze food scraps where practical until Green Bin day.
• Rinse recycling residue.
• Keep garbage / Green Bin receptacles clean.
• Clean BBQs after use.
• Store pet food inside.
• Pick ripe fruit / berries promptly.

Burnaby Commercial Garbage Collection

Businesses, religious buildings and educational establishments may use Burnaby’s commercial garbage, green-waste and recycling services.

Service changes/cancellations: 604-294-7972. Commercial payment questions: 604-294-7350.

Burnaby Eco-Centre — Full Resident Guide

Common Eco-Centre Materials

Vehicle Limits

• Maximum gross vehicle weight: 7,500 kg
• Maximum vehicle length: 7.6 m / 25 ft
• Maximum vehicle + trailer combined: 9.1 m / 30 ft

Resident Green-Waste Allowance

Burnaby residents may drop off one eligible green-waste load per day up to 100 kg free with proof of residency.

If the load exceeds 100 kg, the current City rate is $124 per tonne and the charge applies to the entire load.

Accepted Green-Waste Examples

• Grass / leaves
• Plants / flowers
• Branches up to 4 inches diameter
• Eligible clean solid wood up to approximately 5 ft long and 6 inches in width/thickness

Do Not Bring as Eco-Centre Green Waste

• Animal waste / carcasses
• Treated, stained or painted wood
• Plywood / glue laminate
• Fence posts / pallets
• Wood containing fasteners
• Large stumps / branches over 4 inches
• Plastic or compostable bags
• Dirt / rocks / sand
• Soil / sod

Eco-Centre Donation Stream — Reuse Before Disposal

Burnaby’s Eco-Centre also works with reuse / extended-producer- responsibility partners. Donation items must generally be clean, usable, safe and functional.

Examples Worth Checking for Donation

• Home / kitchen items
• Small appliances
• Sporting goods
• Tools
• Phones, tablets and laptops
• Smart devices
• Headphones / chargers / cables
• Gaming equipment
• Speakers
• Wearables
• Toys / games / instruments
• Camping gear
• Garden tools

Burnaby Special-Item Disposal Directory

Garbage Too Large for the Bin? Regional Disposal Options Near Burnaby

Burnaby directs residents with garbage that does not fit or material not accepted by the City—such as certain renovation debris—to regional recycling and waste centres.

Metro Vancouver Disposal Fees — Effective July 1, 2026

Burnaby Demolition Waste Diversion — Refundable Deposit Incentive

A permitted demolition is a separate waste workflow from curbside garbage. Burnaby requires at least 70% diversion of demolition material to approved recycling/disposal facilities.

Before Demolition

1. Prepare the required Waste Diversion Plan.
2. Submit it with the demolition permit process.
3. Pay the applicable non-refundable demolition-waste permit fee.
4. Pay the refundable Waste Diversion Deposit: $2.25 per net square foot, capped at $50,000.
5. Use approved facilities and preserve receipts / weight tickets.

How the Refund Works

If diversion is below 70%, Burnaby uses: (diversion rate ÷ 70) × deposit = refund.

After Demolition

Submit the Waste Diversion Compliance Report plus receipts / weight bills within 90 days after demolition is complete.

Climate Action and Energy: 604-294-7850.

Burnaby Waste-Reduction Events & Local Community Benefits

2026 Spring Clean-Up Day — Past Event, Useful for Future Planning

Burnaby held its third annual Spring Clean-Up Day on May 30, 2026 from 7 AM–4 PM at the Still Creek Works Yard. It offered Burnaby residents a one-day no-charge drop-off for many hard-to-dispose household items that would normally require another facility or disposal fee.

Examples listed for the 2026 event included mattresses, old furniture, scrap metal, appliances, bagged garbage, recyclables, paint, solvents, aerosols, electronics and batteries.

Upcoming Community Cleanup — September 12, 2026

Burnaby’s 2026 Community Cleanup event header currently lists Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 AM–12:15 PM. Gloves, safety vests, litter pickers and bags are provided and registration is required.

Burnaby Christmas Tree Collection

Burnaby’s 2026 residential Christmas-tree collection ran from January 12 through January 30, 2026. That seasonal window has ended.

• Use a natural tree.
• Remove lights, ornaments and tinsel.
• Do not use artificial snow / snow foam.
• Place the prepared tree near the regular Green Bin collection point during the official seasonal window.
• Or cut it into acceptable pieces that fit completely inside the Green Bin with the lid closed.

Burnaby Garbage Pickup During Snow and Ice

Burnaby’s official 2026 calendar states that collection may be disrupted by snow and ice.

Report Illegal Dumping in Burnaby

A couch, appliance, garbage bags or other material abandoned on public or private property is not a substitute for scheduled disposal.

1. Do not move or spread an unsafe dumped pile unnecessarily.
2. Note the location and material type.
3. Use Recycle Coach’s Report a Problem feature, or
4. Call Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling at 604-294-7972.

Burnaby Waste Data — Why the Local Sorting System Matters

The latest City Solid Waste and Recycling annual report available during this review covers 2025 program results. These are historical performance figures—not 2026 pickup rules.

Burnaby Collection Calendar Languages & Resident Access

Burnaby’s Houses & Duplexes page provides translated collection calendars in multiple languages.

Open the Houses & Duplexes page, locate the curbside collection calendar area and choose the required language instead of relying on an automatic browser translation of calendar symbols.

Burnaby Waste & Disposal Phone Directory

Burnaby Collection-Day Checklist

Burnaby Garbage Collection FAQs

What day is garbage pickup in Burnaby?

It depends on the property. Houses and duplexes use Zones 1A–4B. Locate the property on the official 2026 map, then follow the matching colour/date.

Is Burnaby garbage collected every week?

No. For eligible houses and duplexes, garbage is normally every other week. Green Bin and recycling are weekly.

What does G mean on the Burnaby calendar?

G means garbage is included for that route colour/date. Set out garbage, Green Bin and recycling. Without G, set out Green Bin and recycling only.

What do the A and B letters mean?

They identify the alternating garbage rotations. They are not “week one” and “week two” of each month.

Can I put my Burnaby bins out the night before?

No. Burnaby instructs residents to set material out by 7 AM on collection day and specifically says not to place containers out the night before.

What time can I put bins out in a Burnaby bear area?

No earlier than 5:30 AM and no later than 7 AM on collection day for applicable residential properties.

How far apart must Burnaby bins be?

Leave at least 1 metre / 3 feet of clearance on all sides and 3 metres / 10 feet overhead.

How do I report a missed Burnaby pickup?

First verify the calendar, G symbol, deadline and placement. Then use Recycle Coach’s Report a Problem function or call 604-294-7972.

Can Burnaby pick up a couch?

An eligible household can use Large Item Pickup if the couch qualifies. Book first and wait for City confirmation before setting it outside.

How many large items can I book?

Houses and duplexes can schedule up to three qualifying items per pickup. Eligible apartments, condos and townhomes can schedule up to six per complex.

Does Burnaby collect mattresses?

Eligible mattresses over four inches thick can qualify for Large Item Pickup and must be wrapped and sealed in plastic.

What are Burnaby Eco-Centre hours?

Current public hours are Monday through Sunday, 8 AM–4 PM. The facility is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

How much green waste can a Burnaby resident drop off free?

One eligible load per day up to 100 kg, with proof of Burnaby residency.

Can plastic bags go in Burnaby curbside recycling?

Ordinary flexible plastic bags are not part of the normal blue-box curbside stream. Take accepted flexible plastics to the Eco-Centre or another approved depot.

Can compostable plastic bags go in the Green Bin?

No. Burnaby states compostable and biodegradable plastic bags are not accepted. Use permitted paper liners instead.

What is the current Burnaby bin exchange fee?

The current 2026 Houses & Duplexes and residential-fee pages list $52. An older request-form table still shows $50, so use the 2026 fee page for pricing.

Does Labour Day change collection in Burnaby in 2026?

Yes. Labour Day is Monday, September 7. Standard Zone 1–4 routes shift to Tuesday September 8 through Friday September 11. The A/B calendar still determines whether garbage is included.

Official Sources Used for This Burnaby Guide

Burnaby Resident Set-Out Plan

1. Confirm the property uses City curbside service.

2. Find the complete 1A–4B zone in the official 2026 PDF.

3. Match the zone colour to the exact date and check for G.

4. G = garbage + Green Bin + recycling. No G = Green Bin + recycling.

5. Standard collection: set out by 7 AM, not the night before. Bear area: 5:30–7 AM only.

6. Leave 1 m on all sides and 3 m overhead; point cart arrows toward the lane/street.

7. Book large items before setting them outside.

8. Use the Eco-Centre or regional facility for material that does not belong curbside.

9. Recheck Recycle Coach for holiday, snow or temporary service changes before acting on same-day information.

Independent Guide Disclosure

Trash-Pickup.org is an independent local waste-information resource. It is not the City of Burnaby, Metro Vancouver, Recycle BC or a collection contractor. This site cannot assign or change your route, access your utility account, dispatch a truck or approve a large-item request.

Research review date: August 30, 2026. Calendar year: 2026. Fast-changing facility hours, prices, regulated-area boundaries, collection disruptions, event dates and material-acceptance rules should be reconfirmed through the official action links above before travel or set-out.