Get details about bulky items and construction debris collections
Collection schedules, accepted materials, materials that are not accepted and types of containers that are allowed. Find out how to put out furniture, home appliances, bulky objects and construction debris according to standards.
The collection of bulky items and construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste is offered all year long.
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Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume per address (per collection):
- Residential building with one to eight dwellings: 2 m3 per dwelling
- Residential building with nine to 49 dwellings: 1 m3 per dwelling
- Residential building with 50 or more dwellings: 0.5 m3 per dwelling.
- In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum volume by object (except for household appliances): 1 m3 (35,3 ft3).
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
As of November 1, 2023, collection takes place twice a month:
- Ahuntsic and Bordeaux-Cartierville sectors: First and third Wednesdays of each month
- Sault-au-Récollet and Saint-Sulpice sectors: Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum volume by object (except for household appliances): 1 m3 (35,3 ft3).
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
They are forbidden in this collection.
Call 311 for a special collection, done from Monday to Thursday.
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners: remove doors before placing appliance on the sidewalk
- Televisions (CRT or flat screen), computer screens
You may also bring your appliance to an ecocentre.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
All plastic bags, even so-called “construction” bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. If not, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of releasing toxic gas.
If you cannot bring your appliance to the ecocentre, call 311.
Broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions.
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
Call 311 to request a special collection of your cooling appliances.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3).
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
Neither of these items will not be picked up (nor a wine cellar). The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, and handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Household waste bags, recycling bins or brown bins are banned as containers for this collection.
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
During snow clearing operations, bulky items and construction debris are not collected.
Guidelines
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
Call 311 for a special collection of TV or computer monitors.
The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. If you bring it to the ecocentre, handle it with care to prevent a broken pipe from releasing gases that are harmful to the environment.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
Ask the seller of the new appliance if they can pick up your old appliance. Otherwise, take it to the ecocentre or call 311.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
All plastic bags, even so-called “construction” bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
Excess CRD debris
Do you have more than 5 m3 of construction debris? Here are your options:
1. Put debris in the dumpster at the municipal garage yard free of charge, twice a year and per address maximum. Past those limits, the cost is $25 for the first m3 and $10 for each additional m3.
2. Call 311 to request a special paid home pickup: Minimum $125 for the first m3 and $40 for each additional m3. Request an estimate of the cost of the goods to be disposed of.
3. Call a private contractor.
The seller of your new appliance may offer to pick up the old one. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Black bags, called construction bags, and white nylon bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in). The weight of the bundle must not exceed 25 kg.
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
All plastic bags, even so-called “construction” bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
Legislation
This service is offered to individuals as well as to schools, churches, embassies, organizations, companies and businesses.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 2 m3 (70 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new apliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new apliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
- Cooling appliances: Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Cooling appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and wine cellars. The seller of your new appliance may be able to pick up your old appliance. Otherwise, just take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it with care.
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
During snow removal and snow clearing operations, bulky items and construction debris are not collected.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 3 m3 (105 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new apliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new apliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
This service is offered to individuals as well as to schools, churches, embassies, organizations, companies and businesses that get household waste collection.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per item, box or container: 100 kg (220 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
Call 311 for a special collection of cooling appliances. They will be picked up within 72 hours. The toxic gas in these appliances will then be recycled by a specialized company.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
Upholstered furniture
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: sofas, mattresses, box springs, armchairs, chairs, cushions
Please put your upholstered items in a separate pile. Another truck will pick them up.
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
All plastic bags, even so-called “construction” bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid receiving a formal warning, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
The seller of your new apliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully.
You can also call 311 for a special collection after 4 p.m Monday to Thursday.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 2 m3 (70 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum volume per object: 1,5 m3 (53 ft3) or 2 m (6.5 ft) in length, width and depth.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 75 kg (165 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
Excess CRD debris
Do you have more than 2 m3 of construction debris? Here are your options:
1. Bring your bulky items or construction debris to the ecocentre. Fees will apply.
2. Call a private contractor.
The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in).
These items will not be picked up. The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
Legislation
Only individuals may use this service. Schools, churches, embassies, non-profit organizations (NPO), compagnies and businesses must deal with a private company.
To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and guidelines.
Collection schedule
To find out when to put out debris and bulky objects for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
During snow clearing operations, bulky items and construction debris are not collected.
Guidelines
- Maximum volume by address: 5 m3 (176 ft3). In excess of this amount, you must hire a private contractor.
- Maximum weight per box or container: 25 kg (55 lb).
- Put out items in a way that does not compromise anyone’s safety.
- For safety reasons, remove the doors of washers and dryers.
- For safety reasons, remove all nails, screws and other sharp metal parts.
- For safety reasons, avoid using cardboard boxes when it’s raining (the cardboard gets soggy and falls apart, causing the contents to fall out).
- Avoid taking out bulky objects and garbage when a snow removal operation is planned, as they can impede operations.
- Attach planks of wood in bundles that are no longer than 1 m (3.3 ft) long and with a diameter no greater than 50 cm (20 in). The weight of the bundle must not exceed 25 kg.
The seller of your new appliance may offer a pickup of your old appliance. Otherwise, you can take it to the ecocentre, making sure to handle it carefully so that there is no risk of breaking a pipe and releasing toxic gas into the atmosphere.
Acceptable materials
Non-upholstered furniture and bulky items
- Broken small appliances: kettle, toaster, food processor, microwave oven
- Large appliances with doors removed: kitchen stoves, washing machines, clothes dryers
- Hot water tanks
- Non-upholstered furniture made of wood, metal or plastic: cabinets, bookcases, desks, chairs without fabric, filing cabinets, dressers, tables, patio furniture
- Plumbing fixtures without screws or nails: bathtubs, sinks, toilets
- Large cardboard boxes that cannot be collected with the recyclable materials
- Rigid plastic objects: toys, slides, sandbox, equipment, patio furniture
- Large mirrors: standing mirror, large wall mirror
Small broken mirrors and drinking glasses must be disposed of in the garbage in safe disposable containers (cardboard or plastic boxes in good condition).
CRD debris
Small quantities only (25 kg maximum per container). Bring large quantities to the ecocentre.
- Aggregates: brick, mortar, asphalt and concrete
- Asphalt shingles and bituminous concrete
- Ceramic tiles
- Electric wiring
- Exterior cladding materials
- Earthwork materials
- Ferrous (steel and cast iron) and non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, zinc, etc.) metals, nails and screws
- Flat glass: door and window panes
- Gypsum board
- Lumber
- Melamine
- Textiles: canvas, tarpaulins, geotextiles
Unacceptable materials
Bring the following items to an ecocentre
- Acoustic tiles
- Clothing in good condition. You can also drop it off in the bells and donation containers.
- Christmas trees
- Electronic products: TVs, tablets, cell phones, computers, DVD players, stereos, printers
- Floor covering : carpet, linoleum
- Green waste: branches, trunks, dead leaves, grass clippings
- Household hazardous waste: batteries, car batteries, paint cans, used oil, aerosols, propane tanks
- Mineral wool
- Refrigerating appliances: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, cellars.
- Sawdust
- Soil and rock
- Tires (car or bicycle). You can also return them to retailers, garages and dealerships.
- Furniture upholstered or covered with cloth, leather or any other fabric: mattresses, box springs, sofas, chairs, armchairs, cushions
Mattresses and upholstered furniture are accepted by ecocentres, but will not be recycled. Some companies take back used mattresses when you buy a new one, for recycling. Please check with the store. As a last resort, you can put out upholstered furniture for the household waste collection.
The following items must be treated by a specialized company
- Asbestos: Contact an engineered landfill site (LET)
- Compressed gas cylinders other than propane
- Contaminated soil
Acceptable containers
- Cardboard boxes up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) and up to 25 kg (55 lb.) when filled
- Garbage cans with lids and handles, up to 150 litres and up to 25 kg (55 lbs) when filled
Construction waste can also be tied in bundles up to 50 cm in diameter, 1 m long and weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
All plastic bags, even so-called “construction” bags sold in hardware stores, are banned as containers.
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