This guide summarizes how household garbage and recycling are handled in Burnaby, where to bring extra loads, what you can put in a dumpster, and when it makes sense to hire a junk removal crew instead of a bin.
Dumpster and bin rentals in Burnaby are designed for large, one-time loads. Most companies allow mixed “junk” loads, but there are important rules about what is accepted and what is banned.
Some items must go to specialty depots or follow Metro Vancouver’s disposal bans and surcharge rules.
In Burnaby, standard household garbage, recycling, and organics collection is typically managed by the municipality, with disposal services coordinated through the regional waste system.
Most single-family homes and many townhomes receive curbside service for:
Collection days, set-out rules, and limits vary by neighbourhood and housing type.
Use the official collection schedule tool to confirm pickup days, seasonal changes, and any service alerts for your address.
Transfer centres are where collection trucks and residents bring larger loads. These facilities typically separate recyclables from garbage and send materials on to landfills, recyclers, or specialized processors.
Hours of operation, accepted materials, and fees can change. Confirm directly with the facility or your regional district before you go.
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Example for a depot that emphasizes recyclable items and producer-responsibility materials.
Dumpster rental companies provide a bin and handle the hauling. Junk removal companies bring a crew, load the material for you, and then dispose of it. Regional providers will often serve multiple cities across Metro Vancouver.
These companies are based in or very close to Burnaby and regularly place bins in the city.
Regional operators often run larger fleets and cover several municipalities, including Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, and beyond.
Junk removal companies bring a truck and crew, load the material, and take it away. This is often best for smaller jobs, single items, or when you cannot load a bin yourself.
If your bin or truck will sit on a public street, lane, or boulevard in Burnaby, you may need a permit or temporary use approval from the city. Private property (driveway, job site, parking lot) usually requires permission from the owner or strata.