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Last updated December 7, 2022

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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.

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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Good to know

The essential oil extracted from the chips is used to make household products and cosmetics. The residues from these chips are used by gardening companies to fertilize the soil.

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