Have a household garbage bin repaired
If your dark grey garbage bin provided by the city is broken, you can have it repaired in most cases. If it is not repairable, you can request a replacement. Find out how.
We do not repair garbage cans or bins that you purchased in a store.
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We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
1. Check your bin format
We only repair the 360-litre bins we have provided on certain portions of the street. Having your bin repaired is free.
Portions of streets where bins can be repaired:
4810 to 5290 Avenue Walkley
2028 to 2098 Avenue Trenholme
2000 to 2099 Avenue Connaught
7305 to 7486 Rue Saint-Jacques
7320 to 7490 Avenue Harley
2000 to 2110 Rue West Broadway
1900 to 2092 Avenue Westmore
2005 to 2115 Avenue Patricia
2025 to 2055 Avenue Elmhurst
3800 to 4300 Rue Bouchette
2715 to 2885 Place Darlington
1907 to 5130 Avenue Barclay
1905 to 2599 Rue Goyer
2105 to 3590 Chemin Bedford
3725 to 5027 Avenue Plamondon
7400 to 8068 Avenue Mountain Sights
4005 to 5129 Avenue Bourret
3335 to 4771 Avenue Linton
2. Have a bin repaired
To have a 360-litre bin repaired, call 311.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
Your bin will be repaired at home within 10-15 business days if any of the following parts are broken:
- Lid plug and stem
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel
The bin is not repairable in the following cases:
- The plastic tub or handles are broken, chewed, split or melted.
- The bin was damaged by the collection staff. You can file a claim.
In both cases, we can replace your bin.
While you wait for your bin to be repaired
Place the bin upside down near the front wall of the building, outside the fence. Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once the bin has been repaired
A door hanger card on the bin indicates that it has been repaired.
Write your address on the bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
3. Replace a non-repairable bin
To have a 360-litre wheeled bin replaced, call 311.
We will take your contact details and the replacement bin will be delivered to your address.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
While you wait for your replacement bin
Clean your old bin and place it upside down near the front wall of the building, outside the fence. This will make it easier to identify. It will be recovered and recycled.
Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once you have received your bin
Write your address on your bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
1. Check your bin format
Residents and organizations
We only repair 360-litre garbage bins that you got from the borough. Having your bin repaired is free.
2. Have a bin repaired
To have your bin repaired, call 311.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
Your bin will be repaired at home within 10-15 business days if any of the following parts are broken:
- Lid stem
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel
The bin is not repairable in the following cases:
- The plastic tub or handles are broken, chewed, split or melted.
- The bin was damaged by the collection staff. You can file a claim.
In both cases, we can replace your bin.
While you wait for your bin to be repaired
Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once the bin has been repaired
Write your address on the bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
3. Replace a non-repairable bin
There is a fee for a replacement bin.
Fees
$92.70 per bin (no tax).
To request a bin, visit a Accès Montréal office with proof of address (e.g. invoice, driver’s license).
If your request is approved, the bin will be delivered to your address.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you arrive.
While you wait for your replacement bin
Empty and clean your old bin; it will be recovered and recycled. You bin must be visible and accessible.
Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once you have received your bin
Write your address on your bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
1. Check your bin format
We only repair 120, 240 and 360-litre bins that you got from the borough.
Having your bin repaired is free.
2. Have a bin repaired
To request a bin repair, call 311.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
Your bin will be repaired at home if the following parts are broken:
- Lid plug and stem
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel
The bin is not repairable in the following cases:
- The plastic tub or handles are broken, chewed, split or melted.
- The bin was damaged by the collection staff. You can file a claim.
In both cases, we can replace your bin.
While you wait for your bin to be repaired
You can continue to use your bin. We will call you to confirm the date of the repair.
Once the bin has been repaired
Write your address on the bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
3. Replace a non-repairable bin
A $33 fee applies if you want a larger size to replace your broken bin.
If you ask for the same format or a smaller one, it’s free.
To request a replacement, call 311.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
Once you have received your bin
Write your address on your bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We only repair the bins we have provided to residents of sector 1, Nuns’ Island and Crawford Park. Having your bin repaired is free.
Crawford Park is bounded by:
- Rue Leclair to the north
- Boulevard LaSalle to the east
- Rue Fayolle to the south
- Boulevard Champlain to the west
1. Check your bin format
Here are the bins that can be repaired in sector 1:
Residents
Building | Bin provided |
|---|---|
Single-family home | Large 240-litre bin |
Residential building with 2 to 8 dwellings | Large 240-litre bin |
Residential building with 9 or more units (condominium tower) | Large 360-litre bin |
Organizations
Organizations | Bin provided |
|---|---|
Schools | Large 360-litre bin |
2. Have a bin repaired
To have your bin repaired, call 311.
Give us the serial number (written on the side of the bin) when you call.
Your bin will be repaired at home within 10-15 business days if any of the following parts are broken:
- Lid plug and stem
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel
The tray is not repairable in the following cases:
- The plastic tub or handles are broken, chewed, split or melted.
- The bin was damaged by the collection staff. You can file a claim.
In both cases, we can replace your bin.
While you wait for your bin to be repaired
Place the bin upside down near the front wall of the building, outside the fence.
Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once the bin has been repaired
A door hanger card on the bin indicates that it has been repaired.
Write your address on the bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
3. Replace a non-repairable bin
Bins can only be requested by building janitors.
To get a 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin, call 311.
We will take your contact details, review your request and, if approved, the bin will be delivered to your address.
While you wait for your replacement bin
Clean your old bin and place it upside down near the front wall of the building, outside the fence. This will make it easier to identify. It will be recovered and recycled.
Black plastic bags can be used temporarily.
Once you have received your bin
Write your address on your bin using a marker. If your address fades over time, use a marker to write it on the bin again so that your bin is always identified.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
We do not provide or repair any garbage bins.
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