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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Burnaby

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

Burnaby, British ColumbiaLocal timezone: America/Vancouver

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Burnaby offers free on-call large item pickup for furniture, mattresses, and appliances. Houses can set out three items, multi-family complexes six items. Wrap mattresses, follow setout directions, and contact Solid Waste and Recycling for help.

Service type

appointment

Submit a request online or call 604-294-7972. After receiving the confirmed date and location, set items out at the specified spot before the scheduled time.

Limits

Houses and duplexes can place three items per pickup. Multi-family complexes can place six items per appointment and must use the designated setout location. Mattresses must be wrapped and mirrors must be protected.

Fees: No cost for eligible City customers.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report issues to Solid Waste and Recycling at 604-294-7972 or through the BurnabyConnect app.

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
Large kitchen and laundry appliances, Hot water tanks, Air conditioners, Large standing barbecues with propane tanks removed, Patio furniture (excluding umbrellas), Bed frames and box springs, Stand-alone cabinets, shelves, and nightstands, Small area rugs under five feet, Dressers, desks, tables, and entertainment units, Chairs, couches, sofas, ottomans, and recliners, Baby cribs, Toilets, Mattresses thicker than four inches wrapped and sealed in plastic, Mirrors wrapped for safety
Not accepted
Televisions, computers, and electronics, Microwaves and lamps, Construction, renovation, or demolition materials, Loose doors, Baby car seats, Suitcases or luggage, Mattress toppers, Patio umbrellas, Fireplaces or fire tables, Game tables, Children's toys
Holiday shifts
Large item appointments do not occur on City-recognized statutory holidays; if your booking overlaps a holiday, the confirmation notice will provide the rescheduled pickup date.

Official service info

Source: City of Burnaby - Large Item Pickup

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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 Burnaby, British Columbia. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Submit a request online or call 604-294-7972. After receiving the confirmed date and location, set items out at the specified spot before the scheduled time.. Accepted items: Large kitchen and laundry appliances, Hot water tanks, Air conditioners, Large standing barbecues with propane tanks removed, Patio furniture (excluding umbrellas), Bed frames and box springs, Stand-alone cabinets, shelves, and nightstands, Small area rugs under five feet, Dressers, desks, tables, and entertainment units, Chairs, couches, sofas, ottomans, and recliners, Baby cribs, Toilets, Mattresses thicker than four inches wrapped and sealed in plastic, Mirrors wrapped for safety. Not accepted: Televisions, computers, and electronics, Microwaves and lamps, Construction, renovation, or demolition materials, Loose doors, Baby car seats, Suitcases or luggage, Mattress toppers, Patio umbrellas, Fireplaces or fire tables, Game tables, Children's toys. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/british-columbia/burnaby

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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