Get details about recycling collections
Collection schedules, accepted materials, materials that are not accepted and types of bins that are allowed. Find out how to put out recyclables according to standards.
This collection, which is available everywhere in Montréal in single-stream mode, allows you to place all your containers, packaging and print materials in a single container, green or blue, to be transported and processed at the sorting centre.
Important: Other objects or waste made of plastic, paper, cardboard, metal or glass are forbidden in the recycling bin. For example, a plastic toy or a pool cover are neither packaging nor containers.
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Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection. They should no longer be visible.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
- Between collections, containers must be stored inside a building or outside, on private property and not visible from the street.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity. No opaque bags will be collected.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes. After your recyclables have been picked up, remember to bring your bin back inside as soon as possible.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
Buildings with nine or more dwellings
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre, 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
- Recycling collection is available to everyone.
- Bins are provided free of charge to residents of buildings with 19 units or fewer.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- When using multiple bins, place them side by side, leaving a 30-cm gap between them.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre, 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- The recycling bin must be returned to the back yard by 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection (or to the front of the building if the first option is not possible).
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre, 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
The wheeled bin must be equipped with a European grip and be blue or green (no other colour is allowed).
Maximum acceptable volume
- Organizations, businesses and companies: 1080 litres per collection (except for municipal buildings and educational institutions)
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away within 12 hours after the collection.
- The bins must not be stored at the front of the property.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 120-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Recycling bins must be put away by 9:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity (except in L'Île-des-Sœurs area). No opaque bags will be collected.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
- Write the address legibly on each bin used.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to Les Valoristes drop-off area. What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
Collection schedules
To find out when you should put out recyclables for pickup, visit Info-Collectes.
Acceptable materials
Guidelines
- Place materials in the bin so that the lid closes completely.
- Empty and slightly rinse containers before placing them in the bin.
- Remove lids from pots and containers, except for small caps, and place lids and pots separately in the bin.
- Separate packaging materials and avoid placing them one inside the other in the bin (e.g. remove the cereal bag from the cereal box).
- Ball up even slightly soiled aluminum foil before placing it in the bin.
- To save space, flatten empty boxes and cardboard containers before placing them in the bin.
- Flatten cardboard boxes that are too large for the bin and place them next to the bin, not tied. Together, they must not exceed 1 m long, 0.5 m³ and 25 kg. Otherwise, bring them to one of our 7 ecocentres.
- Place the recycling bin near the driveway, in front of the building, as close to the road as possible.
- If there is no driveway, place the bin on the ground in front of the building, leaving the sidewalk clear.
- Wheels on bins must be turned towards your home and not towards the street.
You can also bring your bottles and jars to two drop-off areas (in French). What's the advantage? Glass won't pollute other materials in your bin, and is easier to recycle this way.
Acceptable containers
- Bins provided by the city before 2025: You can still use them (e.g. 240-litre, 360-litre, 660-litre bins) to dispose of containers, packaging and printed materials. Only bins authorized for the service areas in question will be replaced at the City’s expense.
- See-through plastic recycling bags, with a 50- to 150-litre capacity.
- Bins purchased in stores: They must be on wheels, blue, have a capacity of 360 litres, come with a lid and be equipped with a European grip.
- Bins provided by the city: These bins are provided only if your bin is missing or is too damaged to be repaired.
In case of construction
If bins are not accessible to garbage collectors, the construction company may move them to facilitate pickup.
Legislation
Overview of applicable by-laws.
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