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Get details about Christmas trees collections

Last updated April 26, 2022
Related to
  • Garden waste and dead leaves

Got a natural Christmas tree? After the holiday season, place it on the curbside for the special Christmas tree collection. It will be picked up and converted into wood chips.

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To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

Collection schedule

Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

    After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

    Guidelines

    • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
    • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
    • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
    • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
    • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

    Acceptable materials

    • Natural Christmas tree

    Unacceptable materials

    • Artificial Christmas tree
    • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

    Legislation

    • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

    To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

    Collection schedule

    Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

    Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

      After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

      Guidelines

      • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
      • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
      • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
      • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
      • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

      Acceptable materials

      • Natural Christmas tree

      Unacceptable materials

      • Artificial Christmas tree
      • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

      Legislation

      • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

      To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

      Collection schedule

      Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

      Place your Christmas tree on the curbside before 7 a.m. on collection day.

        After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre, or as a last resort, by putting it out with the household waste collection.

        Guidelines

        • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
        • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
        • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
        • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
        • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

        Acceptable materials

        • Natural Christmas tree

        Unacceptable materials

        • Artificial Christmas tree
        • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

        Legislation

        • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

        To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

        Collection schedule

        Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

        Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

          After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

          Guidelines

          • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
          • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
          • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
          • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
          • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

          Acceptable materials

          • Natural Christmas tree

          Unacceptable materials

          • Artificial Christmas tree
          • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

          Legislation

          • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

          To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

          Collection schedule

          Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

          Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

            After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

            Guidelines

            • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
            • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
            • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
            • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
            • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

            Acceptable materials

            • Natural Christmas tree

            Unacceptable materials

            • Artificial Christmas tree
            • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

            Legislation

            • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

            To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

            Collection schedule

            Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

             Place your Christmas tree on the curbside between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on collection day.

              After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

              Guidelines

              • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
              • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
              • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
              • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
              • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

              Acceptable materials

              • Natural Christmas tree

              Unacceptable materials

              • Artificial Christmas tree
              • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

              Legislation

              • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

              To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

              Collection schedule

              Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

              Place your Christmas tree on the curbside before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                Guidelines

                • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                Acceptable materials

                • Natural Christmas tree

                Unacceptable materials

                • Artificial Christmas tree
                • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                Legislation

                • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                Collection schedule

                Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                Place your Christmas tree on the curbside before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                  After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                  Guidelines

                  • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                  • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                  • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                  • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                  • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                  Acceptable materials

                  • Natural Christmas tree

                  Unacceptable materials

                  • Artificial Christmas tree
                  • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                  Legislation

                  • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                  To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                  Collection schedule

                  Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                  Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                    After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                    Guidelines

                    • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                    • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                    • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                    • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                    • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                    Acceptable materials

                    • Natural Christmas tree

                    Unacceptable materials

                    • Artificial Christmas tree
                    • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                    Legislation

                    • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                    To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                    Collection schedule

                    Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                    Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 8 a.m. on collection day.

                      After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                      Guidelines

                      • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                      • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                      • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                      • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                      • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                      Acceptable materials

                      • Natural Christmas tree

                      Unacceptable materials

                      • Artificial Christmas tree
                      • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                      Legislation

                      • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                      To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                      Collection schedule

                      Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                      Place your Christmas tree near the sidewalk in front of your home before 8 a.m. on the day of the collection.

                        After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                        Guidelines

                        • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                        • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                        • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                        • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                        • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                        Acceptable materials

                        • Natural Christmas tree

                        Unacceptable materials

                        • Artificial Christmas tree
                        • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                        Legislation

                        • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                        To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                        Collection schedule

                        Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                        Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                          After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                          Guidelines

                          • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                          • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                          • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                          • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                          • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                          Acceptable materials

                          • Natural Christmas tree

                          Unacceptable materials

                          • Artificial Christmas tree
                          • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                          Legislation

                          • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                          To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                          Collection schedule

                          Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                          Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                            After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                            Guidelines

                            • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                            • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                            • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                            • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                            • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                            Acceptable materials

                            • Natural Christmas tree

                            Unacceptable materials

                            • Artificial Christmas tree
                            • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                            Legislation

                            • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                            To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                            Collection schedule

                            Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                            Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 8 a.m. on collection day.

                              After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                              Guidelines

                              • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                              • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                              • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                              • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                              • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                              Acceptable materials

                              • Natural Christmas tree

                              Unacceptable materials

                              • Artificial Christmas tree
                              • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                              Legislation

                              • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                              To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                              Collection schedule

                              Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                              This special collection will take place according to the recyclable materials collection schedule in January 2022.

                                After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                                Guidelines

                                • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                                • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                                • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                                • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                                • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                                Acceptable materials

                                • Natural Christmas tree

                                Unacceptable materials

                                • Artificial Christmas tree
                                • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                                Legislation

                                • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                                To avoid receiving a formal warning, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                                Collection schedule

                                Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                                Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                                  After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                                  Guidelines

                                  • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                                  • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                                  • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                                  • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                                  • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                                  Acceptable materials

                                  • Natural Christmas tree

                                  Unacceptable materials

                                  • Artificial Christmas tree
                                  • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                                  Legislation

                                  • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                                  To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                                  Collection schedule

                                  Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                                  Place your Christmas tree on your property, alongside the sidewalk.

                                    After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                                    Guidelines

                                    • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                                    • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                                    • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                                    • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                                    • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                                    Acceptable materials

                                    • Natural Christmas tree

                                    Unacceptable materials

                                    • Artificial Christmas tree
                                    • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                                    Legislation

                                    • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                                    To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                                    Collection schedule

                                    Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                                    Place your Christmas tree on your property, alongside the sidewalk.

                                      After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                                      Guidelines

                                      • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                                      • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                                      • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                                      • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                                      • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                                      Acceptable materials

                                      • Natural Christmas tree

                                      Unacceptable materials

                                      • Artificial Christmas tree
                                      • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                                      Legislation

                                      • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

                                      To avoid being fined, be sure to follow the collection schedule and instructions.

                                      Collection schedule

                                      Collection dates for this address are available in Info-Collectes just before Christmas. 

                                      Place your Christmas tree on the curbside after 9 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. on collection day.

                                        After the special collection period is over, you may dispose of your Christmas tree by bringing it to an écocentre.

                                        Guidelines

                                        • Remove all decorations from the Christmas tree.
                                        • Do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
                                        • Place the tree with the base facing the street.
                                        • Make sure the tree is not covered in snow and is not obstructing the sidewalk.
                                        • When snow removal operations are scheduled, make sure the Christmas tree is not obstructing the road to facilitate loading.  

                                        Acceptable materials

                                        • Natural Christmas tree

                                        Unacceptable materials

                                        • Artificial Christmas tree
                                        • Decorations: balls, tinsel, hooks, icicles, etc.

                                        Legislation

                                        • Ordinance concerning collections (in French)

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