Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled bins, equipped with handles, a cover and compliant lifting system (European grip), from 120 to maximum 360 litres and 75 kg (165 lb)
• Garbage cans equipped with handles, of maximum 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Metal container with a maximum capacity of 2 m³ that has a lid and can be emptied by rear loading
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, from 50 to maximum 150 litres and maximum 25 kg (55 lb)

Maximum volume accepted

Per ollection:

• Residential building with one to eight dwellings: 360 litres per dwelling
  Residential building with nine to 49 dwellings: 120 litres per dwelling
  Residential building with 50 or more dwellings: 90 litres per dwelling.
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

Household waste that is too big for authorized containers can be put out for collection without a container can also be attached in bundles measuring 50 cm x 1 m maximum, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) maximum.

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 35 kg (77 lb)
• Wheeled bins, equipped with handles, a cover and compliant lifting system (European grip), with a maximum capacity of 35 kg (77 lb)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, with a maximum capacity of 35 kg (77 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per residential unit in areas with food waste collections
• 720 litres per industrial, commercial or institutional facility
• 5 m³ per address

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Black wheeled bins, equipped with handles, a cover and compliant lifting system (European grip), with a maximum capacity of 360 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, measuring from 50 to maximum 150 litres and with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Small containers from 1 m to 3 m³, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) that are equipped with a cover and can be emptied by back loading
• Wheeled bins from 120 to 360 litres with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) that are equipped with a “Dechets” (“Garbage”) sticked from a Montréal municipal inspector

Household waste can also be attached in bundles measuring 50 cm x 1 m maximum, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb)

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per residential unit in areas with food waste collections (excluding upholstered bulky objects)
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Good to know

In Lachine, household waste and upholstered bulky objects are picked up as part of the same collection. Non-upholstered objects and construction and renovation debris are picked up on another day. Learn more

Bags for infested mattresses and headboards are available at the Lachine Accès Montréal office.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste or the organic materials collections if they are offered. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) where the collection is done manually
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) where the collection is done manually (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Black wheeled360-litre bin with European grip, i.e., a minimum 5-cm (2 in.) rim that the collection truck’s mechanical arm can grip.

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per residential unit in areas with food waste collections
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

Containers must not be overflowing or too heavy (25 kg or 55 lb maximum), otherwise they are difficult for garbage collectors to handle.

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Plastic garbage bags, opaque, properly closed (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage can, ideally black or grey, equipped with handles and a cover
• 240-litre wheeled bin (not supplied by the borough), must be black or grey
• For businesses and companies, only one rear-loading container is accepted. A private company will have to take charge of the garbage collection from a front-loading container.

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Nonflammable and watertight metal container, equipped with a cover, measuring from 1 m3 (35.3 ft3) to maximum 2 m3 (70 ft3)
• Black wheeled bins, equipped with a cover and a compliant lifting system (European grip), with a maximum capacity of 120 litres to 360 litres
• Black or dark green plastic bags, properly closed, measuring from 50 to maximum 150 litres (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover
• All other containers are determined by ordinance

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per residential unit in areas with food waste collections
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Accepted containers

Buildings with 11 dwellings or fewer:

• Metal or plastic trash cans with handles and a cover
• Closed opaque plastic bags no smaller than 56 cm x 61 cm (small plastic grocery bags are not accepted)

It is strongly recommended to put plastic bags in a trash can with a closed cover

Buildings with 12 or more dwellings:

• Wheeled black or grey bin with a capacity of at least 360 litres and a compliant lifting system (European grip) 
• A container with cover that has a capacity of 1 m3 to 2.5 m3 and can be emptied by back loading

Maximum volume

Buildings with 11 or fewer dwellings:

• 360 litres per dwelling

Buildings with 12 or more dwellings and fewer than 50 dwellings that have a food waste collection:

• 120 litres per dwelling

Buildings with 50 or more dwellings that have a food waste collection:

• 90 litres per building

Industrial or commercial establishments

• 720 litres

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste or the organic materials collections if they are offered. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled 360-litre bins with a compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, of maximum 120 litres and 27 kg (60 lb)

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black or gray wheeled bins, equipped with a cover and a compliant lifting system (European grip), with a maximum capacity of 360 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, with a maximum capacity of 50 to 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per dwelling serviced by food waste collections
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• 360-litre black wheeled bin (not provided by the borough) with a compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, with a maximum capacity of 50 to 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb)

Maximum acceptable volume

• Organizations, businesses and companies: 720 litres per collection (except for municipal buildings and educational institutions)

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Commercially purchased black or grey wheeled 120-, 240- or 360-litre bins for residential units and wheeled 720-litre bins for businesses and organizations. It must be identified with the owner’s address and have a compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Garbage can holding maximum 150 litres, kept closed by a lid and provided with handles, and which weighs not more than 25 kg when filled. It must be identified with the owner’s address.

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste or the organic materials collections if they are offered. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled 240-litre or 360-litre bins with a compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, of maximum 120 litres

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• 240-litre or 360-litre black wheeled bins, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) and a compliant lifting system (European grip). For a better cohabitation with wild animals, the use of this type of bin is recommended.
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, measuring 56 cm x 61 cm and with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 100 litres and 25 kg (55 lb). The use of plastic bags is not recommended.

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled bins, equipped with a cover and a compliant lifting system (European grip), with a maximum capacity of 120 litres to 360 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 100 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Black or dark green plastic bags, properly closed, measuring more than 65 cm x 90 cm and with a maximum capacity of 80 litres (small grocery bags are not accepted)

Maximum number of containers

• Six containers per commercial facility

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste or the organic materials collections if they are offered. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• 120-litre, 240-litre or 360-litre black wheeled bins with a compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Metal container that can be emptied by front and back loading

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled bins, equipped with a cover and a compliant lifting system (European grip), of maximum 360 litres
• Nonflammable and watertight metal container, equipped with a cover, from 1 m3 (35.3 ft3) to maximum 6 m3 (212 ft3)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, of maximum 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, from 50 to 150 litres and maximum 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Metal or plastic garbage cans of maximum 150 litres
• Container of maximum 6 m3 (212 ft3)
• Black wheeled bins with a compliant lifting system (European grip), of maximum 120 litres
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed (small grocery bags are not accepted)

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• 120-litre, 240-litre or 360-litre black wheeled bins, equipped with handles, a cover and compliant lifting system (European grip)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, of maximum 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Plastic bags, opaque, properly closed, from 50 to 150 litres and maximum 25 kg (55 lb) (small grocery bags are not accepted)

Maximum number of containers

• Business: 6 480-litre containers

• By-law concerning collection services

Collection schedules

To find out when to put out your household waste, visit Info-Collectes.

Acceptable materials

• Broken binders and padded envelopes
• Broken CDs, audiocassettes and videocassettes, along with their plastic cases
• Broken dishes (porcelain or ceramic)
• Broken items made of several different materials (toys, tools, etc.)
• Broken glass, mirrors and drinking glasses
• Carpets and rugs
• Diapers for babies and adults
• Disposable utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws, etc.)
• Electric filament, halogen and LED lightbulbs (ideally, take them to an ecocentre for recycling)
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Mattresses and box springs. You can also bring them to your ecocentre, but they won’t be recycled. Only the Saint-Laurent ecocentre recycles them as part of a pilot project.
• Metallic potato chip or snack bags
• Mineral wools, acoustic tiles, tarry materials from flat roofs in small quantities (ideally, take them to an ecocentre)
• Non-flexible plastic bags (cereal, cracker or pasta bags)
• Pet litter
• Pet droppings
• Plastic utensils (#6)
• Plastic straws
• Rubber items (garden hoses, boots, etc.)
• Sanitary pads
• Shower curtains
• Single-use wipes and cleaning cloths
• Stickers
• Styrofoam (polystyrene) (#6) - Accepted at the Saint-Laurent and LaSalle ecocentres for recycling
• Surgical or procedural masks
• Toothpaste tubes and pumps
• Upholstered furniture or items covered with fabric, leather or other upholstering material, such as sofas, armchairs, chairs. You can also bring this type of furniture to your ecocentre, but it won’t be recycled.
• Used clothing and shoes
• Waxed papers, cling wrap, carbon papers, metallic papers, wallpaper

Unacceptable materials

Bring these items to an ecocentre

• Asphalt shingles
• Automobile tires
• Bike tires and inner tubes
• Car tires - Rim diameter must be between 30.48 cm (12 inches) and 62.23 cm (24.5 inches) inclusively with a total maximum diameter of 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Construction, demolition, and renovation debris: (wood, gypsum, bricks, concrete, asphalt shingles, cement, ceramics, rubble, rock, etc.)
• Cooling devices: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and wine cellars because of the halocarbons they contain
• Dangerous, explosive or toxic materials: used oil, paint, solvents, etc.
• Electronic products: Stereo systems, computers, printers, DVD players, televisions, tablets, cell phones, etc.
• Grease and oil
• Hazardous household waste: Batteries, car batteries, cans of paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, propane cans, toxic or explosive products, etc. 
• Household appliances of all sizes
• Intact fluocompact lightbulbs, fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs that contain mercury (Hg symbol on the bulb or lamp, or mention of mercury on the packaging) 
• Non-upholstered bulky items
• Sod
• Soil

Other unacceptable items

• Contaminated soil
• Containers, wrappings, printed materials or newspapers that are accepted in the recycling collection
• Dead animals
• Food waste (if the collection is offered)
• Green waste as well as deciduous and evergreen tree branches (including cedar branches). Instead, use the green waste. Outside of collection periods, please bring your green waste to the ecocentre. As a last resort, place your green waste in the household garbage.
• Hot ashes
• Hydrocarbons
• Liquid or semi-liquid substances
• Medication (bring to the pharmacy)
• Syringes
• Tires with a total maximum diameter that is greater than 83.82 cm (33 inches) 
• Tree stumps and trunks

Acceptable containers

• Black wheeled bins, equipped with a cover and a compliant lifting system (European grip), from 120 litres to 360 litres and maximum 25 kg (55 lb)
• Metal or plastic garbage cans equipped with handles and a cover, with a maximum capacity of 150 litres and 25 kg (55 lb)
• Plastic bags, properly closed, of greater than 56 cm x 61 cm, with a maximum capacity of 25 kg (55 lb) (small plastic grocery bags are not accepted)

Maximum volume accepted

• 360 litres per residential unit in areas with food waste collections
• 720 litres per industrial or commercial facility

• By-law concerning collection services