Collections in Lachine: Sorting, Composting, Recycling

Do you know… how to sort, compost and recycle… and Lachine’s collection schedules in your sector? Do you know what to put in which bin? Here’s a handy guide to help you do all that!

Household waste and upholstered bulky items 

Household waste is picked up every Wednesday in all sectors of Lachine. Your garbage containers must not contain any recyclables (containers, packaging, printed matter), nor any food or green waste. Good to know: upholstered or fabric-covered bulky items (sofas, mattresses, rugs, carpeting, etc.) are picked up during this weekly collection.

Non-upholstered bulky items 

Non-upholstered bulky items (such as household appliances, furniture and toilets) as well as construction, renovation and demolition debris are picked up twice a month (on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in sector 1, and on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in sector 2).

Recyclables

Printed matter, containers and packaging must be placed in the recycling bin in no particular order. These items must be emptied, rinsed and separated from each other (for example: remove the plastic wrap from a cookie package). Please note: Non-see-through garbage bags are not picked up during this collection, even if they are placed in the green or blue bins provided by the Borough. 

The contents of recycling bins are picked up on Mondays in sector 1 and Thursdays in sector 2.

Organic waste

Organic waste must be disposed of in the brown bin provided by the borough. 

Plastic bags are prohibited, even if they are compostable or biodegradable.

Food waste may be wrapped in paper or cardboard (bags, boxes, newspapers, flyers).

Acceptable materials 

  • Food waste
  • Food-soiled paper and cardboard (plates, pizza boxes) 
  • Green waste, including leaves (any excess may be placed in paper bags or hard, reusable containers) 

The organic waste collection is carried out on Thursdays.

Which bin should I use for what? 

To find out how to dispose of an item, consult the online Ça va où? guide provided by RECYC-QUÉBEC, the Société québécoise de récupération et de recyclage

Where are the waste depots?

Ecocentres allow you to dispose of large items, construction debris, hazardous household waste and old electronics.

The Éco-quartier Lachine provides drop-off points for small items not accepted in regular collections, such as batteries, small electronics, ink cartridges and water filters.

To get compost bins or recycling bins

To obtain a new bin or additional bins, call 311. 

To replace one of your bins

If one of your bins is stolen or broken, call 311.

To change the size of your bin(s)

You may change the size of your bins free of charge (some restrictions apply). Just call 311.

Collection schedules

Household waste and upholstered bulky items 

Wednesdays

Recyclables 

Sector 1: Mondays 

Sector 2: Thursdays

Organic waste

Thursdays

Non-upholstered bulky items and construction debris 

Sector 1: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month 
Sector 2: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month

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