Modernization of residual materials management in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
The Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro is taking a major step forward in the management of residual materials, with the introduction of a modernized service starting in fall 2025. This initiative will be accompanied by a new collection schedule and the free distribution of a black bin.
What does waste modernization entail?
This project aims to :
- Optimize waste management by promoting better sorting at source to reduce waste going to landfill;
- Improve the cleanliness of streets and sidewalks by reducing the presence of staggered bags on the ground;
- Limit cost increases for collection services.
A single black bin
With the modernization of collections, only a single black wheeled bin with a compliant European socket will be accepted for collection. The Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro will offer a free black wheeled bin :
- 240 liters to single-family homes
- 240 liters to multi-unit buildings (360 liters for 20 units or more).
Starting in late fall 2025, the use of the provided bins will become mandatory for household waste collection, once distribution is complete. Plastic bags left at the curb, metal garbage cans, or any other non-compliant containers will no longer be accepted, and no excess waste will be allowed outside the provided black bin.
Important: Bin distribution is still underway due to unexpected delays, and is expected to be completed by early December. If you have not yet received your bin, you may continue using a non-compliant container, which will be temporarily accepted while distribution continues.
Delivery of compliant black bins to all future addresses
Starting in September 2025, the Borough has been distributing a new compliant black bin to all addresses, except those where citizens have unsubscribed from the distribution list via the form because they already own a compliant bin.
Delivery of the bins across Pierrefonds-Roxboro will continue until mid-December.
Optimizing Waste Collection: New Zones and Schedule Starting November 1, 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we’re not just standardizing waste bins — we’re also optimizing our collection services to better serve the community. Starting November 1, 2025, the collection zones will increase from 2 to 4, allowing for a more efficient distribution of the territory and better resource management.
This reorganization includes a change in collection days for residual waste (garbage), recycling, and organic materials (compost). The goal is to make the service smoother, more punctual, and better adapted to residents’ needs. Collection information specific to your address is available onInfo-Collectes.
Please note : Dates for the collection of hazardous household waste will be shared in 2026. No collection is currently planned for the winter.
Find out which zone you’re in by consulting the map below, and check the new collection calendar to see the days assigned to your zone.
Best sorting practices to adopt
Improving waste collection also means enhancing sorting at the source. Alongside the reorganization of collection zones and schedules, we encourage you to adopt proper sorting habits to help streamline material processing and reduce environmental impact.
- Recycling Bin: Place containers and packaging made of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, or metal, as well as printed materials like newspapers and flyers (without staples or plastic bags).
- Waste Bin: Use this bin for non-recyclable and non-compostable items, such as diapers, toothbrushes, broken dishes, sponges, or soiled containers.
- Compost Bin: This bin is for food scraps, soiled paper and cardboard, yard waste, and certain biodegradable materials like hair or litter from herbivorous animals.
Proper sorting helps recover valuable materials, reduces landfill waste, and produces high-quality compost. Every action counts!
Frequently Asked Questions
As of November 1, several important changes will be implemented to improve the management of residual materials. Firstly, new black bins will be distributed to all addresses in the borough. In addition, the collection schedule will be reorganized and divided into four distinct sectors, allowing for more efficient collection.
Optimize waste sorting to free up bin space, talk to a neighbor about sharing bin space, take advantage of all available collections and use the ecocenter for eligible items, etc.
The Borough will be distributing compliant black bins in September and October 2025. If you already have a compliant bin, an unsubscribe form is available to let us know that you do not wish to receive a new one.
If your bin is not compliant, it cannot be collected. So, it’s essential that you make sure you get one before November 1, 2025.
If your bin is still in good condition, we encourage you to give it a second life, either by using it for other purposes, such as storing gardening materials or tools, or by donating it to someone who might need it.
If you need to dispose of it, you can take it to one of Montreal’s seven ecocentres.
240-litre and 360-litre bins are the most widely used sizes, and generally meet the needs of our residents. With the modernization of all collections (recycling, organic and garbage), we can expect a significant reduction in the amount of waste in the black bin. What’s more, thanks to the modernization of selective collection, almost all containers, packaging and printed matter will be recycled.
If you already have a compliant bin and you’ve had one delivered to you, you have two options. You can keep it, or you can ask for it to be collected.
The bin remains the property of the city and is assigned to an address, not to a citizen. In the event of a move, the bin must remain in place.
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can call 311 to request a new one.
If your bin is damaged, we encourage you to have it repaired. The city offers a free home repair service. You can make a request by calling 311.
The 360-litre bin is the largest size provided by the City of Montreal to its citizens. This size corresponds to the authorized limit of household waste that a citizen can place at the curb for municipal collection, according to the regulations in place.
However, with the increase in collection services offered in recent years (recyclables, organics, construction, renovation and demolition waste and bulky items), the volume of household waste for a household that correctly sorts at source should not justify the use of a bin as large as the 360-litre format. This is why the 240-litre bin has been chosen for distribution in autumn 2025.
Unfortunately, the City does not repair bins purchased by citizens. If you wish to keep your bin, you can check whether it is possible to repair it. If not, you can request a new bin from the municipality by calling 311.
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