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Dumpster rentals in Coquitlam

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Coquitlam dumpster rentals run from an Austin Heights teardown to a Westwood Plateau renovation to a Maillardville yard cleanup. Request quotes from the haulers shown above — the city sits right beside Metro Vancouver's rebuilt United Boulevard transfer station, which keeps disposal logistics simple for most jobs.

Good to know in Coquitlam

Pricing verified from haulers' own published rates, so you know what to expect before you book.

Most Popular Vendor
604-Trash-It
Most Popular Bin Type
20 Yard Bin

Renting a bin in Coquitlam

Coquitlam's encroachment permit process and Metro Vancouver's United Boulevard facility are two things to check before booking a bin rental locally.

Sources: City of Coquitlam - Temporary Encroachment for Residents/Businesses; Metro Vancouver - Tipping Fee; Metro Vancouver - Hazardous Wastes; Metro Vancouver — Tipping Fee Bylaw 379 (consolidated); Metro Vancouver — Disposal ban program; Metro Vancouver — United Boulevard visitor guide; Metro Vancouver — United Boulevard facility information

Coquitlam requires a Temporary Encroachment Permit whenever a container is placed on city-controlled land, including streets and boulevards. The application, submitted at least 5 business days ahead of the permit start date, needs a $5 million minimum third-party liability policy naming the City as additional insured, and the city allows up to 6 weeks for review. A $75 application fee may also be required, and additional encroachment fees are calculated by square footage, land value, and how invasive the placement is.

Coquitlam lists arterial roads, cycle paths and sidewalks as prohibited container locations, with at least 15 metres from intersections and 5 metres from fire hydrants. Display the non-transferrable permit. Use the specified red-and-white reflective tape on each side, or, where taping is not possible, at least four reflective tubes or cones of the required size on the road side.

United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre is at 995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam. Confirm the receiving facility with your hauler and check its accepted materials and closure notices before arranging disposal.

At United Boulevard, the July 1, 2026 schedule lists ordinary non-municipal garbage at $182 per metric tonne below 1 tonne, $162 per tonne at 1–7.99 tonnes and $136 per tonne from 8 tonnes. The first two bands have load caps of $167 and $1,093. Construction and demolition processing residual means waste left after a private processing facility recovers recyclables and has its own $194-per-tonne rate. Minimum charges are $15 off-peak or $25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays other than statutory holidays. Those minimums and caps include the $5 transaction fee; the schedule does not establish a hauler's rental price.

Metro Vancouver inspects garbage loads for banned recyclables, product-stewardship items and hazardous or operational-impact materials. For the latter two groups, the minimum surcharge is $80, with possible removal, cleanup or remediation costs. Banned recyclables instead incur 50% of the tipping fee on the entire load. Check the designated recycling or disposal option for each material rather than assuming every item belongs at a hazardous waste depot.

The July 2026 regional rate for clean wood and yard trimmings is $139 per metric tonne, with a $10 minimum. That per-tonne rate is below the $182 small-load garbage band but above the $136 band for garbage loads of at least 8 tonnes. Compare the applicable material category, weight and minimum charge, and confirm acceptance before choosing a disposal stream.

Tips for renting in Coquitlam

Avoid surprises with quick tips our haulers wish every customer knew.

  • Have the hauler place the bin on your driveway or lot whenever possible. It avoids Coquitlam's Temporary Encroachment Permit process entirely, which can take up to 6 weeks for full review.

  • If street placement is unavoidable, apply well ahead of your project start date and prepare a $5 million liability insurance certificate naming the City of Coquitlam as additional insured.

  • Tell the hauler your street type upfront — arterial roads and sidewalks are off-limits for bin placement under Coquitlam's rules, so this affects where the bin can go before it affects price.

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Questions about renting in Coquitlam

Straightforward answers about dumpster rentals, delivery windows, and what you can toss.

Pricing depends on the bin size, how long you rent it, and whether the container sits on a street or private land. Request quotes from the haulers shown above for a number matched to your project, and expect 5% GST on top of the quoted amount.

Yes, a Temporary Encroachment Permit is required if a container is placed on city-controlled land such as a street or boulevard. A $75 application fee may also be required, with additional encroachment fees that vary by square footage and location, plus a minimum $5 million third-party liability insurance policy naming the city as additional insured.

The United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard, which opened in 2022 to replace the older Coquitlam Transfer Station, is the closest Metro Vancouver facility and handles both garbage and construction and demolition debris.

Bin sizes for Coquitlam jobs range from small units for a quick cleanout up to large roll-offs suited to a full renovation or new build. Tell the hauler your project type so they can match the bin size and weight allowance to the job.

Hazardous items such as paint, solvents, fuel, and propane tanks are excluded from ordinary loads under Metro Vancouver's regional disposal rules, with a minimum surcharge applied if banned materials are found during inspection. These need a separate hazardous waste drop-off.

Coquitlam's encroachment rules keep containers at least 15 metres from intersections and 5 metres from fire hydrants, and bins aren't permitted on arterial roads, cycle paths, or sidewalks at all.

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