Request a recycling bin
Has your recycling bin gone missing? Are you moving and unable to find the bin for your new address? Learn how to get a new bin.
The recycling bin is used to collect recyclable materials. It is provided free of charge, with some exceptions. A fee applies to get some bins in Saint-Laurent and l’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, for example.
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Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building, upon request.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. Requests for more than one bin will be reviewed.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, businesses and companies | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
To get a bin, small or large, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to temporarily share their bin.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, businesses and companies | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
The small bin can be requested by the tenant or the owner. The large bin must be requested by the owner.
To get a bin, small or large, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to temporarily share their bin.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building, one for each group of four dwellings.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 240-litre wheeled bin |
Immeuble résidentiel de 2 logements ou plus | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), community centres, schools | Small 67-litre bin |
Businesses, companies | No bin |
Businesses and companies must purchase a large recycling bin (240 or 360 litres) in store. Check that the bin has a “European” grip, as it is the only one that is compatible with the lift systems on city trucks.
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get your hands on this bin quickly:
- Go in person to the Accès Montréal office with a proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
- Contact your éco-quartier to find out if the bins are available, then go there in person with a proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account):
Large bin
Please contact 311 to get a large 240- or 360-litre bin.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report and receive the final report (number beginning with MTLEV) before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to temporarily share their bin.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO),hospitals, schools, businesses, companies | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
To get a bin, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address a few weeks later.
If your bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to temporarily share their bin.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin per address.
Organizations
Schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations (NPO), businesses, companies are entitled to one 360-litre bin. Requests for more than one bin will be reviewed.
2. Get a bin
To get a bin, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
Only buildings with nine or more dwellings have recycling bins.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | No bin. Place recyclable materials in transparent blue plastic bags. |
Residential building with two to eight dwellings | No bin. Place recyclable materials in transparent blue plastic bags. |
Residential building with nine or more dwellings | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Organizations
Only non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, childcare centres, hospitals and businesses have recycling bins.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, childcare centres, hospitals, businesses | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Companies | No bin. Place recyclable materials in transparent blue plastic bags. |
2. Get a bin
To get a 360-litre bin, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin or temporarily use transparent blue bags.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with two to five dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with six or more dwellings | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, hospitals | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Businesses, companies* | No bin |
*Businesses and companies must purchase a large recycling bin (240 or 360 litres) in store. Check that the bin has a “European” grip, as it is the only one that is compatible with the lift systems on city trucks. |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get your hands on this bin immediately, go in person to the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
Large bin
Please contact 311 to get a large 360-litre wheeled bin.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
The 360-litre bins are on order. They will be delivered to the borough in a few weeks.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents et organizations
You are entitled to one 360-litre bin per address or building after your application is assessed and depending on available supply.
Each additional bin costs $75 (non-taxable). Only one bin at a time can be collected per week.
2. Get a bin
To request a bin :
- Contact 311, or
- Go in person to one of the two the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin* |
Residential building with two to eight dwellings | Small 67-litre bin or large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin* |
Residential building with nine or more dwellings | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin* |
*The size of the large wheeled bins distributed depends on the availability of the bins. |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), hospitals, schools, businesses, companies | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin* |
*The size of the bins distributed depends on the availability of the bins. |
The large recycling bins are on order.
They will be delivered to the borough in a few weeks.
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get your hands on this bin quickly, contact your éco-quartier to find out if the bins are available, then go there in person with a proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account):
Large bin
To request a 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin, you must be an owner, building manager or concierge.
- Please call 311
- Go in person to the Accès Montréal office.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report and receive the final report (number beginning with MTLEV) before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two to eight dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with nine or more dwellings | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), community centres | Small 67-litre bin |
Schools, businesses, companies | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
The small bin can be requested by the tenant or the owner.
To get your hands on this bin quickly :
- Go in person to the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
- Contact your éco-quartier to find out if the bins are available, then go there in person with a proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account):
Large bin
The large bin must be requested by the owner.
To get a 360-litre wheeled bin:
- Go in person to the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
- Call 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report and receive the final report (number beginning with MTLEV) before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. Requests for more than one bin will be reviewed.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 240-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. Requests for more than one bin will be reviewed.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), hospitals, schools, businesses and companies | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get your hands on this bin immediately, go in person to the cour de services with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
Large bin
To reserve a 240- or 360-litre bin, call 311.
We will let you know when the bin is ready. You will need to pick it up at the cour de services, with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
Until you pick up your new bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you’ve picked up your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents et organizations
You are entitled to one green 360-litre wheeled bin per address or building.
2. Get a bin
To get a bin, please contact 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
We provide 360-litre wheeled bins.
You are entitled to one bin per single-family home or duplex. For buildings with three or more dwellings, a bin is provided for each group of three dwellings.
Organizations
Non-profit organizations (NPO), hospitals and schools are entitled to one 360-litre wheeled bin per address or building, subject to an agreement with the Accès Montréal office.
Businesses and companies must purchase a 360-litre wheeled bin in store. Check that the bin has a “European” grip, as it is the only one that is compatible with the lift systems on city trucks.
2. Get a bin
Before contacting us, you must complete an online police report if your bin disappears or is stolen.
To request a bin:
- Contact 311, or
- Send us an e-mail, or
- Go in person to one of the two Accès Montréal offices:
One of our teams will analyze your request. If it is accepted, the bin will be delivered to your address a few weeks later.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with two to eight dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with nine or more dwellings | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), community centres, schools, childcare centres, hospitals | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Businesses and companies | No bin |
Businesses and companies must purchase a large recycling bin (240 or 360 litres) in store. Check that the bin has a “European” grip, as it is the only one that is compatible with the lift systems on city trucks.
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get your hands on this bin immediately, go in person to the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
Large bin
Please complete this form (in French) to get a to get a 360-litre bin. Your request will be handled by our partner, the éco-quartier, and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before you fill out the form (in French).
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Large 120-, 240- or 360-litres wheeled bin* |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Large 120-, 240- or 360-litres wheeled bin* |
*The size of the bins distributed depends on the availability of the bins. If you want a smaller bin than the one you received, you must pay a fee of $33. |
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Organizations
Bins are supplied for a fee of $55 each.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), hospitals, schools, businesses, companies | Large 360-litres wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Call 311. We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
Depending on the needs and the number of dwellings in your building, one or several bins will be supplied per address or building among these models:
- Small 67-litre bin
- Large 360-litre bin
Organizations
Depending on the needs, one or several bins will be supplied per address or building among these models:
- Small grey and green 67-litre bin
- Large 360-litre bin
Only the non-profit organizations (NPO) and community centres are entitled to these bins.
No bin will be supplied to schools, businesses and companies.
They must place their recyclable materials:
- In a 50- to 150-litre transparent plastic bin, closed, weighing no more than 25 kg when full.
- In a store-bought 360-litre green wheeled bin with a “European grip.” The European grip is the only one that is compatible with the lift systems on city trucks.
2. Get a bin
Small bin
Only the tenants in and owners of the dwelling they occupy can request a 67-litre bin.
To get this bin quickly:
- Go in person to the Accès Montréal office with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account), or
- Contact your éco-quartier to find out if the bins are available, then go there in person with a proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
Large bin
Only the owners of a residential building (and the representatives of an organization entitled to a bin) can request a 360-litre bin.
To get a wheeled bin:
- Contact your éco-quartier, or
- Contact 311
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address a few weeks later.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 240-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Organizations
You are entitled to one bin per address or building.
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, businesses, companies | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
- To get your hands on a 67-litre bin quickly, call the Maison de l’environnement de Verdun to make sure the bins are available then go in person with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account).
- If you are unable to go in person, please contact 311. We will take your contact information and the replacement bin will be delivered to your address.
Large bin
Contact 311 to request a 240- or 360-litre bin.
The bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two or more dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), hospitals, schools, businesses, companies | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To request a 67-litre bin:
- Call 311, or
- Send us a message with your name, phone number, address and desired bin size to [email protected], or
- Visit one of the following points of service with proof of your address (electricity bill or tax account statement):
Large bin
To request a 360-litre bin:
- call 311, or
- Send us a message with your name, phone number, address and desired bin size to [email protected]
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
If your large bin is stolen, you must complete an online police report before contacting us.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
Find out which bin size you are entitled to and how to request it.
1. Check the size of the bin
Please view the bin models to see the colours and sizes of the bins.
Then check what you are entitled to below.
Residents
You are entitled to one bin per address or building. When there are two or more dwellings in a building, a small bin is provided for each dwelling and a large bin is provided for the building, except for buildings with 13 or more dwellings.
Building | Bin provided |
---|---|
Single-family home | Small 67-litre bin or large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with two to twelve dwellings | Small 67-litre bin |
Residential building with 13 to 40 dwellings | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin |
Residential building with 41 or more dwellings | Large 360-litre wheeled bin |
Organizations
Organization | Bin provided |
---|---|
Non-profit organizations (NPO), schools, hospitals, businesses, companies | Large 240- or 360-litre wheeled bin |
2. Get a bin
Small bin
To get a bin quickly, call one the three following éco-quartiers to check that the format is available, then go in person with proof of residence (hydro bill, tax account):
Large bin
To get a 240- or 360-litre replacement bin, call 311.
We will take your contact information and the bin will be delivered to your address.
While waiting to get your bin
You can ask your neighbour to share their bin temporarily.
Once you have your bin
Use a marker to write your address on the bin. If the address fades over time, write it again so that it is always clearly identified.
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