Cart Repairs and Exchanges

Cart Repairs and Replacement

The City of Coquitlam provides one Garbage Cart and one Green Cart to each house that receives City collection services. Additional Green Carts can be purchased from the City, however, additional Garbage Carts are not permitted, even if your home has a legal secondary suite. Carts can be exchanged for different sizes at any time of the year; however, fees may apply (see size options below).

Garbage and Green Carts are City property and have a unique ID printed in white lettering on the front that corresponds with the property address; mixing carts between properties can result in utility billing errors. Please write your address on the white bar on the cart lids to prevent mix-ups.

Cart Size Options 

  • 120L - 94cm high x 48cm wide x 56cm deep. Empty cart weight is 11kg's (25lbs).
  • 240L – 1.07m high x 58cm wide x 74cm deep. Empty cart weight is 16kg's (35lbs). (standard size)
  • 360L – 1.14m high x 71cm wide x 81cm deep. Empty cart weight is 18kg's (40lbs).

Garbage and Green Carts can be exchanged for different sizes at any time of the year; however, exchange fees may apply.Photo of 3 garbage carts in 120 litre, 240 litre and 360 litre sizes with diagram of measurements.

Cart Repairs or Replacements

If your Garbage or Green Cart is damaged, please fill out the Cart Repair Form to request a repair or replacement. Once submitted, City staff will contact you within two business days to confirm your request and schedule the repair or replacement.  

If your Garbage or Green Cart is missing, please email Solid Waste

Cart Exchanges 

The size of your Green Cart does not impact your annual utility bill. 

The size of your Garbage Cart does affect your annual garbage utility fee, which is one part of your Utility Bill.

If you decide to exchange your Garbage Cart to a smaller size, the reduced fee for downsizing it will not reduce your current year's fee, but will be reflected on the following year's bill. 

Garbage Cart Exchanges

Please complete a Cart Exchange Form to request a Garbage Cart exchange. City staff will contact you within two business days to confirm your request and arrange payment, if needed, as well as delivery. 

Exchange fees may apply. Home owner approval is required for all Garbage Cart exchanges.

If you are considering downsizing your Garbage Cart, please ensure the size you choose will have enough capacity for your household's garbage waste, since garbage collection is every two weeks. Cart lids must be completely closed when set out for collection, as overflowing carts may not be collected and create a wildlife attractant issue.

Please remember, allowing wildlife to access your garbage or other attractants, even unintentionally, can result in a $500 fine under the City’s Solid Waste and Wildlife/Vector Control Bylaws.

2024 Annual Garbage Utility Fee

  • 120L size = $281/year
  • 240L size = $371/year (standard size) 
  • 360L size = $524/year

Green Cart Exchanges

Please complete a Cart Exchange Form to request a Green Cart exchange. City staff will contact you within two business days to confirm your request and arrange payment, as well as delivery. 

A $50 fee applies for every Green Cart exchange. The size of your Green Cart does not impact your property’s annual garbage utility fee. 

Additional Green Carts

Please complete an Additional Green Cart Form to request additional Green Carts. City staff will contact you within two business days to confirm your request and arrange payment, as well as delivery. 

Additional Green Carts can be purchased from the City for residents to use for weekly Green Cart collection. Purchased Green Carts remain the property of the resident and do not impact the annual garbage utility fee.

Fees for additional Green Carts are based on the size cart you choose: 

  • 120L size = $140
  • 240L size = $150 (standard size)
  • 360L size = $160