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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Vancouver

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

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Vancouver residents should drop off bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances at the Zero Waste Centre, South Transfer Station, or Vancouver Landfill. Many recyclables are free at the Zero Waste Centre; garbage and some materials have tipping fees. Report illegal dumping through Van311.

Service type

dropoff

Drop off during facility hours: Zero Waste Centre Monday-Saturday 8 am-6 pm; Sunday 9 am-6 pm; most statutory holidays 9 am-5 pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Limits

Mattress drop-off limited to 4 per customer per day (as of June 1, 2025). Disposal bans apply at Metro Vancouver facilities.

Fees: Fees apply at the South Transfer Station and Vancouver Landfill (for example, 2025 under-1-tonne garbage $175/tonne; generator levy included). Many items are free at the Zero Waste Centre.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/abandoned-garbage-and-illegal-dumping.aspx

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 / box springs (drop-off limit applies), Appliances / white goods, Scrap metal and many recyclables
Not accepted
Household hazardous chemicals (use designated programs), Asbestos and restricted drywall (special procedures), Mixed loads containing banned recyclables
Holiday shifts
Facility hours change on statutory holidays; curbside garbage and recycling schedules follow the city calendar and may shift, so confirm online.

Official service info

Source: City of Vancouver - Guide to residential waste disposal (Big items)

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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 Vancouver, British Columbia. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: Drop off during facility hours: Zero Waste Centre Monday-Saturday 8 am-6 pm; Sunday 9 am-6 pm; most statutory holidays 9 am-5 pm; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses / box springs (drop-off limit applies), Appliances / white goods, Scrap metal and many recyclables. Not accepted: Household hazardous chemicals (use designated programs), Asbestos and restricted drywall (special procedures), Mixed loads containing banned recyclables. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/british-columbia/vancouver

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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