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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Abbotsford

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Abbotsford, British ColumbiaLocal timezone: America/Vancouver

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Abbotsford bulky waste—no curbside pickup. Self-haul furniture, mattresses, appliances, and more to transfer stations or depots listed in the City’s Waste Wizard. Toilets accepted at AMRD (Abbotsford) for $7.50; yard waste coupons available for drop-offs.

Service type

dropoff

Self-haul during facility operating hours; no appointment required for typical loads (check each depot for special-item requirements).

Limits

Curbside set-outs must fit fully inside City carts with lids closed; no extra bags or loose items.,Use Waste Wizard to confirm drop-off locations and requirements.,Some depots restrict items (toilets only at AMRD Abbotsford, fee $7.50).,Yard Waste Coupon program offers limited free drop-offs at Pacific Coast Renewables.

Fees: City garbage rates do not cover bulky pickup. Transfer stations/depots charge by item or weight (provider rates apply); toilets at AMRD require a $7.50 recycling fee, and yard waste drop-offs beyond coupon limits incur facility gate fees.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report via the City Request for Service form, City Services app, or by calling 604-864-5640; call police for in-progress dumping.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs (transfer stations or private mattress recyclers), Large appliances via stewardship depots (many accepted under provincial programs), Scrap metal and large metal household items, Toilets at AMRD Abbotsford depot (recycling fee applies), Wood and yard waste at composting facilities or transfer stations
Not accepted
Any bulky items set at the curb (items outside carts are not collected), Hazardous materials at the curb; use stewardship depots, Construction and demolition debris at the curb (self-haul only), Oversized yard waste piles at the curb (use Yard Waste Coupon drop-off)
Holiday shifts
No curbside bulky service. Transfer station/depot hours and holiday closures vary; check the City Transfer Stations & Depots page or facility websites.

Official service info

Source: Transfer Stations & Recycling Depots | City of Abbotsford

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: Self-haul during facility operating hours; no appointment required for typical loads (check each depot for special-item requirements).. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs (transfer stations or private mattress recyclers), Large appliances via stewardship depots (many accepted under provincial programs), Scrap metal and large metal household items, Toilets at AMRD Abbotsford depot (recycling fee applies), Wood and yard waste at composting facilities or transfer stations. Not accepted: Any bulky items set at the curb (items outside carts are not collected), Hazardous materials at the curb; use stewardship depots, Construction and demolition debris at the curb (self-haul only), Oversized yard waste piles at the curb (use Yard Waste Coupon drop-off). Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/british-columbia/abbotsford

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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