Request a brown bin
Would you like to request, replace or have a brown bin repaired in Montréal? Find out what you need to do.
Food waste bins are the city’s property. Each bin is linked to an address. When you move, don’t take your bin with you, leave it for the next occupant.
If you do not find a brown bin at your new home, there are two possible explanations:
- You live in a building with nine or more dwellings that does not have the food waste or organic waste collection.
- Your bin was lost or stolen. In this case, call 311.
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You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Deliveries will be processed based on the order in which they were received.
Due to reduced staff, there has been a slowdown in delivery services.
45-litre bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings
- non-profit organizations (NPO)
- community centers
120- and 240-litre wheeled bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 9 or more dwellings
- organizations, businesses and companies serviced by municipal collections
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one. It will be delivered at your home.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel (except for the 45-litre bins) or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
If you want the broken bin picked up when your new bin is delivered, just mention it in your service request.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Brown bins are delivered or collected on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Have a bin repaired or replaced
Éco-quartier Côte-des-Neiges
Éco-quartier Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
514-486-2727
Local 591
Montréal, QC H3S 2T6
Suite 206
Montréal, QC H4V 1T1
You can get a brown bin to participate in organic waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You must provide the serial number and bin format.
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you live in a building with 20 or fewer dwellings, you can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection.
The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
A door hang card will be placed on the bin to indicate that it has been repaired.
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in organic waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin (upon request).
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Montréal, QC H9C 1G9
Montréal, QC H9H 1C5
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
45-litre bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings
- non-profit organizations
- community centers
To get one, please contact your éco-quartier.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one by contacting your éco-quartier.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Please call 311. Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please contact your éco-quartier to request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
240-litre wheeled bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 9 or more dwellings
- organizations, businesses and companies serviced by municipal collections
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one by calling 311.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Contact your éco-quartier. Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please contact your éco-quartier to request a new one by calling 311.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Apply
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To get or have repaired a 240-litre wheeled brown bin or to have a 45-litre bin repaired.
Montréal, QC H1N 3B4
Montréal, QC H1V 2R1
To get a 45-litre brown bin. Please call before showing up.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a 7-litre countertop bin.
45-litre bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 8 or fewer dwellings
- non-profit organizations (NPO)
- community centers
We are currently waiting for a delivery of 45-litre bins. Please do not come to the BAM or the éco-quartier at this time.
New bin
If you move and there is no bin at your new address, you can request a new one by going to your Accès Montréal office ou your eco-quartier.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can go to your Accès Montréal office ou your eco-quartier to request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Please call 311. Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Lid
- Catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please go to your Accès Montréal office ou your eco-quartier to request a new one.
80-, 120- and 240-litre wheeled bin
This format can be used by:
- buildings of 9 or more dwellings
- organizations, businesses and companies serviced by municipal collections
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one by calling 311.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Please call 311. Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please call 311 to request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 311 only to obtain an 80-, 120- or 240-litre wheeled bin or have it repaired, or to have a 45-litre bin repaired.
Montréal, QC H1H 5R5
Montréal, QC H1H 4A9
Montréal, QC H1G 5T1
Go to the Accès Montréal office or the éco-quartier only to get a 7-litre countertop bin and a 45-litre bin.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin. You must show an Outremont proof of address.
Lost, stolen or damaged bin
If your bin is lost, stolen or damaged, you can request a new one.
Please bring your broken bin back to the cour de services.
Please note that there is no repair service in Outremont.
Request a bin
Montréal, QC H2V 0A8
Brown bin requests are only processed from Monday to Thursday.
You can get a brown bin to participate in organic waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one. You must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins available are free of charge.
80-litre bin
This size bin can be used by:
- Residents of buildings with eight or fewer units
- Non-profit organizations
- Community centres
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home by the éco-quartier within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can get a new one from the Accès Montréal office. Please present proof of residence. To dispose of your bin, write “brisé - à jeter” (broken – throw away) on the bin and place it outside on the day of bulky item and construction waste collection.
240-litre bin
This size bin is provided to:
- Residents of buildings with eight or fewer units
- Non-profit organizations
- Community centres.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home by the éco-quartier within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Request a bin
Point of service
2nd floor
Montréal, QC H2G 2B3
Please go to the Accès Montréal office to get a 80-litre bin.
Please write to the éco-quartier or call 514-518-2023 to:
- Get a 240-litre bin
- Have a 240 bin repaired
- Have a 45 litre bin repaired
You can get a brown bin to participate in organic waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one. Fees may apply.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin. Please go to your eco-quartier to obtain a bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one by contacting your eco-quartier.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Please call 311. Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Lid
- Catch
- Wheel
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please contact your eco-quartier to request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Have a bin repaired, replaced or added
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Montréal, QC H1P 2J8
Before going to your eco-quartier, please call 514-328-8444 to make sure that the bins are in stock.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins available are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one by contacting la Maison de l’environnement.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, please contact la Maison de l’environnement to request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Learn more
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Montréal, QC H4G 1M4
Montréal, QC H4G 2V8
You can go to the Accès Montréal office to have a bin delivered to your door.
You can go to the Maison de l’environnement to get a bin. Before you go, call at 514 765-8378 to check that the bins are in stock.
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
If it was stolen, you must fill out an online police report.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced.
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up and recycled.
Request a bin or have a bin repaired
Montréal, QC H2K 1P5
Montréal, QC H3H 2E5
H2L 4L8, QC H2L 4L8
You can get a brown bin to participate in food waste collection. The bins are free of charge along with a countertop bin.
It is also possible to get a countertop bin by going in person to one of the éco-quartier’s three points of service.
Lost or stolen bin
If your bin is lost or stolen, you can request a new one.
Damaged bin
You can ask for your bin to be repaired
Your bin will be repaired at your home within 10 business days if one of the following parts is broken:
- Cap and rod for the lid
- Lid
- Axle
- Wheel or catch
You can ask for your bin to be replaced
If your bin can’t be repaired, you can request a new one.
Clean your old bin and hang onto it until it is replaced. It will then be picked up.
Request a bin
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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