Overview
Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a national awareness campaign held each October, encouraging individuals, businesses, and organizations to reduce waste, rethink consumption, and embrace circular economy principles. Each day of the week focuses on a different material — from textiles and electronics to food waste and plastics. Port Coquitlam participates by promoting local recycling resources, waste diversion programs, and simple changes residents can make to reduce their environmental footprint.
Date
Sunday, October 18 – Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time
All Week
Good to Know
Each day of the week has a themed focus — check wrwcanada.com for the daily schedule
Take the opportunity to drop off e-waste, textiles, or hazardous materials at the appropriate facilities
Port Coquitlam promotes local recycling and waste diversion resources throughout the week
Small changes — like composting, buying secondhand, and reducing single-use plastics — make a real difference
Address
Port Coquitlam, BC (community-wide)