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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Surrey

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

Surrey, British ColumbiaLocal timezone: America/Vancouver

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Surrey's Large Item Pickup Program lets households schedule up to six items per year for free. Bag mattresses, remove propane tanks, and keep items accessible for collection between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Service type

appointment

Book online or by phone and place items at the designated location by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled day. Leave items accessible until 7:30 p.m. as different trucks collect different materials.

Limits

Up to six items per household per year (eight with a registered secondary suite). Apartments and condos with City recycling can schedule four items per unit per year through property managers. Mattresses must be bagged in clear plastic.

Fees: Large item pickup is free within annual limits. Self-haul disposal fees follow Metro Vancouver rates.

Appointment or request

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report issues online or call 604-591-4152. Items placed out without a booking may be treated as illegal 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 sealed in clear plastic bags, Large appliances including refrigerators, stoves, and washers, Electronics and boxed small appliances, Exercise equipment and outdoor furniture without propane tanks
Not accepted
Bathtubs or sinks, Carpet and rugs, Construction or renovation debris, Mirrors or large glass (remove and self-haul), Propane tanks, Hot tubs or fireplaces
Holiday shifts
Regular pickups occur on most holidays except December 25 and January 1. If your booking falls on these dates, the City will provide a new appointment date.

Official service info

Source: City of Surrey - Large Item Pickup Program

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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 Surrey, British Columbia. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Book online or by phone and place items at the designated location by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled day. Leave items accessible until 7:30 p.m. as different trucks collect different materials.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs sealed in clear plastic bags, Large appliances including refrigerators, stoves, and washers, Electronics and boxed small appliances, Exercise equipment and outdoor furniture without propane tanks. Not accepted: Bathtubs or sinks, Carpet and rugs, Construction or renovation debris, Mirrors or large glass (remove and self-haul), Propane tanks, Hot tubs or fireplaces. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/british-columbia/surrey

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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