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Get details about organic material collections

Last updated May 4, 2022
RelatedGarden waste and dead leavesFood waste

Collection schedules, accepted materials, materials that are not accepted and types of bins that are allowed. Find out how to put out organic materials according to standards.

Only four boroughs offer an organic waste collection: Lachine, L’Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève, Pierrefonds-Roxboro et Saint-Laurent. 

The other 15 boroughs have two separate collections: the food waste collection and the green waste collection.

What is organic waste?

Organic waste includes food waste (table and kitchen scraps), paper and cardboard with stains from food or water and green waste (dead leaves, grass clippings and other plants).

Unfortunately, these materials are often thrown away and sent to a landfill. Landfilled organic waste generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.

So, if an organic waste collection is offered in your area, you must participate. You will help reduce waste and preserve the environment.

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Collection schedule

Buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings

To find out when you should put out organic waste for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.

No plastic bags

Plastic bags are prohibited even if they are compostable, biodegradable, or made of cornstarch or natural materials. The composting site that receives waste from this collection does not have the certification that is required to open plastic bags.

Buildings of 9 or more dwellings

The organic waste collection is not offered to residents of these buildings. However, organic waste is accepted as part of the household waste collection (table scraps) and green waste collection (plants).

Compost distribution

Part of the compost produced is distributed free of charge to residents twice a year, in spring and fall. See the montreal.ca news section to learn more.

Acceptable materials

Raw, cooked or spoiled food

  • Animal foods
  • Eggs and shells
  • Nuts and shells
  • Spices and herbs
  • Fruits and vegetables (including Halloween pumpkins)
  • Cookies, sweets and desserts
  • Meat and poultry with or without bones
  • Dairy solids (cheese, butter and yogurt)
  • Fish and bones, seafood and shells
  • Grain products such as pasta, bread, cake, rice
  • Tea, herbal tea and coffee residues with the bags or paper filters

Soiled paper and carboard

  • Paper tablecloths, paper crockery
  • Boxes from greasy food (pizza, chicken, etc.)
  • Cardboard fruit baskets (without the handle)
  • Paper tissues and towels, table napkins

Green waste

  • Conifer (evergreen) branches (maximum 1 m long and 5 cm in diameter)
  • General and vegetable garden waste, plants
  • Dead leaves, grass clippings, wood chips

Unacceptable materials

Recyclable materials

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Plastic

Other materials

  • Chewing gum
  • Soil, rock, sand
  • Pet litter and excrement
  • Batteries, biomedical waste
  • Crystal, porcelain, ceramics
  • Polystyrene and plastic films
  • Diapers and hygienic products
  • Non-plant based oils and greases
  • Construction and renovation waste
  • Fabrics, wood, cork, wax, hot ashes, cigarette butts
  • Paints and hazardous domestic waste
  • Liquids (soup, milk, juice, coffee, etc.)
  • Deciduous tree waste (ash, maple, oak): branches, bark, chips

Acceptable containers

  • 45-litre brown bin
  • 80-litre brown bin
  • 120-litre brown bin
  • 240-litre brown bin
  • 720-litre brown bin (industrial and commercial facilities only)
  • Compostable paper bags
  • For excess green waste: Use paper bags, cardboard boxes or rigid containers, placed to the side

Legislation

  • By-law concerning collection services

This service is not offered in this borough.

This service is not offered in this borough.

This service is not offered in this borough.

Collection schedule

Buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings

To find out when you should put out organic waste for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.

No plastic bags

Plastic bags are prohibited even if they are compostable, biodegradable, or made of cornstarch or natural materials. The composting site that receives waste from this collection does not have the certification that is required to open plastic bags.

Buildings of 9 or more dwellings

The organic waste collection is not offered to residents of these buildings. However, organic waste is accepted as part of the household waste collection (table scraps) and green waste collection (plants).

Compost distribution

Part of the compost produced is offered free of charge to residents once a year, in spring. See the montreal.ca news section to learn more.

Acceptable materials

Raw, cooked or spoiled food

  • Animal foods
  • Eggs and shells
  • Nuts and shells
  • Spices and herbs
  • Fruits and vegetables (including Halloween pumpkins)
  • Cookies, sweets and desserts
  • Meat and poultry with or without bones
  • Dairy solids (cheese, butter and yogurt)
  • Fish and bones, seafood and shells
  • Grain products such as pasta, bread, cake, rice
  • Tea, herbal tea and coffee residues with the bags or paper filters

Soiled paper and carboard

  • Paper tablecloths, paper crockery
  • Boxes from greasy food (pizza, chicken, etc.)
  • Cardboard fruit baskets (without the handle)
  • Paper tissues and towels, table napkins

Green waste

  • Conifer (evergreen) and deciduous tree branches of maximum 1 m (3,3 ft) long and 5 cm (2 in) in diameter)
  • General and vegetable garden waste, plants
  • Dead leaves, grass clippings, wood chips

Unacceptable materials

Recyclable materials

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Plastic

Other materials

  • Chewing gum
  • Soil, rock, sand
  • Pet litter and excrement
  • Batteries, biomedical waste
  • Crystal, porcelain, ceramics
  • Polystyrene and plastic films
  • Diapers and hygienic products
  • Non-plant based oils and greases
  • Construction and renovation waste
  • Fabrics, wood, cork, wax, hot ashes, cigarette butts
  • Paints and hazardous domestic waste
  • Liquids (soup, milk, juice, coffee, etc.)

Acceptable containers

  • 80-litre brown bin
  • 120-litre brown bin
  • 240-litre brown bin
  • 720-litre brown bin (industrial and commercial facilities only)
  • Compostable paper bags
  • For excess green waste: Use paper bags, cardboard boxes or rigid containers, placed to the side

Legislation

  • By-law concerning collection services

This service is not offered in this borough.

This service is not offered in this borough.

This service is not offered in this borough.

Collection schedule

    No plastic bags

    Plastic bags are prohibited even if they are compostable, biodegradable, or made of cornstarch or natural materials. The composting site that receives waste from this collection does not have the certification that is required to open plastic bags.

    Buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings

    To find out when you should put out organic waste for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.

    Buildings of 9 or more dwellings, businesses and organizations

    Located west of Boulevard Saint-Jean 

    The organic waste collection is not offered (except in schools). You can dispose of these types of waste through household waste collection (table scraps) and green waste collection (plants). 

    Located east of Boulevard Saint-Jean 

    The organic waste collection is offered including at schools. To find out when you should put out organic waste for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.

      In addition to buildings with nine or more dwellings, collection is available at: 

      • Schools in Pierrefonds-Roxboro that have requested the service 
      • Companies, stores and institutions 

      Note : Because the organic waste collection is now offered, household garbage is only collected once a week from these properties.

      Large size branches

      For large size branches and trunks, Pierrefonds-Roxboro conducts 2 door-to-door collections per year, one in the spring and one in the fall.

      Compost distribution

      Part of the compost produced is distributed free of charge to residents once a year during the Gardening Day in the springtime. Please check Info-Collectes.

      Acceptable materials

      Raw, cooked or spoiled food

      • Animal foods
      • Eggs and shells
      • Nuts and shells
      • Spices and herbs
      • Fruits and vegetables (including Halloween pumpkins)
      • Cookies, sweets and desserts
      • Meat and poultry with or without bones
      • Dairy solids (cheese, butter and yogurt)
      • Fish and bones, seafood and shells
      • Grain products such as pasta, bread, cake, rice
      • Tea, herbal tea and coffee residues with the bags or paper filters

      Soiled paper and carboard

      • Paper tablecloths, paper crockery
      • Boxes from greasy food (pizza, chicken, etc.)
      • Cardboard fruit baskets (without the handle)
      • Paper tissues and towels, table napkins

      Green waste

      • Conifer (evergreen) and deciduous tree branches of maximum 1 m (3,3 ft) long and 5 cm (2 in) in diameter)
      • General and vegetable garden waste, plants
      • Dead leaves, grass clippings, wood chips

      Unacceptable materials

      Recyclable materials

      • Paper
      • Cardboard
      • Glass
      • Metal
      • Plastic

      Other materials

      • Chewing gum
      • Soil, rock, sand
      • Pet litter and excrement
      • Batteries, biomedical waste
      • Crystal, porcelain, ceramics
      • Polystyrene and plastic films
      • Diapers and hygienic products
      • Non-plant based oils and greases
      • Construction and renovation waste
      • Fabrics, wood, cork, wax, hot ashes, cigarette butts
      • Paints and hazardous domestic waste
      • Liquids (soup, milk, juice, coffee, etc.)

      Acceptable containers

      • 80-litre brown bin
      • 120-litre brown bin
      • 240-litre brown bin
      • 720-litre brown bin (industrial and commercial facilities only)
      • Compostable paper bags
      • For excess green waste: Use paper bags, cardboard boxes or rigid containers, placed to the side

      Legislation

      • By-law concerning collection services

      This service is not offered in this borough.

      This service is not offered in this borough.

      Collection schedule

      Buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings

      To find out when you should put out organic waste for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.

      No plastic bags

      Plastic bags are prohibited even if they are compostable, biodegradable, or made of cornstarch or natural materials. The composting site that receives waste from this collection does not have the certification that is required to open plastic bags.

      Buildings of 9 or more dwellings

      The organic waste collection is not offered to residents of these buildings. However, organic waste is accepted as part of the household waste collection (table scraps) and green waste collection (plants).

        Pilot Project

        A few buildings with nine or more dwellings currently have food waste collection. The distribution of brown bins throughout the borough is expected to be completed by 2024.

        Compost distribution

        Part of the compost produced is distributed free of charge to residents twice a year, in spring and fall. See the montreal.ca news section to learn more.

        Acceptable materials

        Raw, cooked or spoiled food

        • Animal foods
        • Eggs and shells
        • Nuts and shells
        • Spices and herbs
        • Fruits and vegetables (including Halloween pumpkins)
        • Cookies, sweets and desserts
        • Meat and poultry with or without bones
        • Dairy solids (cheese, butter and yogurt)
        • Fish and bones, seafood and shells
        • Grain products such as pasta, bread, cake, rice
        • Tea, herbal tea and coffee residues with the bags or paper filters

        Soiled paper and carboard

        • Paper tablecloths, paper crockery
        • Boxes from greasy food (pizza, chicken, etc.)
        • Cardboard fruit baskets (without the handle)
        • Paper tissues and towels, table napkins

        Green waste

        • Conifer (evergreen) and deciduous tree branches of maximum 1 m (3,3 ft) long and 5 cm (2 in) in diameter)
        • General and vegetable garden waste, plants
        • Dead leaves, grass clippings, wood chips

        Unacceptable materials

        Recyclable materials

        • Paper
        • Cardboard
        • Glass
        • Metal
        • Plastic

        Other materials

        • Chewing gum
        • Soil, rock, sand
        • Pet litter and excrement
        • Batteries, biomedical waste
        • Crystal, porcelain, ceramics
        • Polystyrene and plastic films
        • Diapers and hygienic products
        • Non-plant based oils and greases
        • Construction and renovation waste
        • Fabrics, wood, cork, wax, hot ashes, cigarette butts
        • Paints and hazardous domestic waste
        • Liquids (soup, milk, juice, coffee, etc.)

        Acceptable containers

        • 80-litre brown bin
        • 120-litre brown bin
        • 240-litre brown bin
        • 720-litre brown bin (industrial and commercial facilities only)
        • Compostable paper bags
        • For excess green waste: Use paper bags, cardboard boxes or rigid containers, placed to the side

        Legislation

        • By-law concerning collection services

        This service is not offered in this borough.

        This service is not offered in this borough.

        This service is not offered in this borough.

        This service is not offered in this borough.

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