Montreal Garbage Collection Helper: Pickup Day, Info-Collectes Calendar, Recycling, Brown Bin and Ecocentre Tips
Montreal garbage collection is not one citywide weekday. Your pickup day, set-out time, accepted container and bulky-object rules can change by borough, street and building type. Start with Montréal’s official Info-Collectes tool using your postal code and street number, then use this guide to understand household waste, recycling, food waste, green waste, bulky objects, construction debris, ecocentres, 311 reports and apartment-building issues.
Quick Answer: How Montreal Residents Should Check Garbage Pickup
Use Montréal’s official Info-Collectes service. Enter your postal code and municipal street number to see collection days and set-out times for household waste, recyclables, food waste, green waste, organic materials, bulky objects and construction debris. If Info-Collectes does not show your address, the official tool says to call 311.
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Use Info-Collectes
Do not rely on a general “Montreal garbage day” answer. Collection procedures vary by borough, and Info-Collectes is the address-based official route.
Match the material
Household waste, recycling, food waste, green waste, bulky objects and construction debris can have different collection days and different preparation rules.
Set-out time matters
Montréal can fine residents for putting bins out at the wrong time, using the wrong containers or including prohibited materials. Always follow the schedule shown for your address.
Montréal is a borough city. Plateau, Ville-Marie, Lachine, Saint-Laurent, Rosemont, Verdun, LaSalle, Outremont, Montréal-Nord and other boroughs can differ. The right answer is the one shown for your postal code and civic number.
What Montréal Residents Usually Need Today
Most visitors are trying to solve one urgent pickup question. Choose the closest situation and use the correct official path.
I need my pickup day
Open Info-Collectes, enter your postal code and municipal street number, then check the material type and set-out time.
I am unsure what goes where
Use Montréal’s recycling, food waste and household waste pages, or the Québec “Ça va où?” tool, before guessing.
The truck missed my items
Check wrong day, wrong time, overweight container, prohibited material, broken bin, wrong format or snow visibility before filing a 311 report.
I have furniture or renovation debris
Use the bulky objects and construction debris page or an ecocentre. Some items are not allowed in regular curbside collection.
Montreal Collection Calendar: Info-Collectes Is the Main Tool
Info-Collectes is the page to check when collectors are scheduled on your street. It covers recyclables, food waste, green waste, organic materials, household waste, bulky items and construction debris, plus what time materials should be placed curbside.
Postal code and street number
Enter your postal code and municipal street number. The result is more reliable than copying a borough-level example from another neighbourhood.
Open Info-CollectesCollection schedules page
Use the main collection schedules page if you need the official description of what Info-Collectes covers or a direct route to the service.
Open collection schedulesThis map gives city context only. It is not a live pickup-zone map. For your actual Montreal garbage collection day, use Info-Collectes or call 311 if your address does not display.
Montreal Waste Streams: Garbage, Recycling, Food Waste, Green Waste and Bulky Objects
Montréal collection is easier when you separate the streams before collection morning. Household waste is the last option after recyclables, food waste, green waste, reuse, ecocentre drop-off and special disposal routes have been considered.
⚫ Household waste
Garbage must not contain accepted recycling, table scraps where food or organic waste collection is offered, or hazardous household waste. Montréal’s household waste page lists accepted and refused materials by borough.
Common accepted garbage examples include broken mixed-material items, diapers, pet litter, carpets and small non-recyclable household waste.
🔵 Recycling
Montréal’s recycling collection is single-stream for containers, packaging and printed materials. Other plastic, paper, cardboard, metal or glass objects that are not packaging or containers do not automatically belong in the recycling bin.
Buildings with 19 units or fewer may be eligible for City-provided recycling bins, while larger buildings follow different arrangements.
🟤 Food waste / compost
Food waste collection uses brown bins where offered. Montréal notes that food waste collection is available in many borough contexts and that residents must participate where the service is available for their building type.
Depending on the borough, food waste may be separate or included in an organic waste collection that combines food waste and green waste.
🟢 Green waste / bulky
Garden waste, dead leaves, bulky objects and construction debris often have separate schedules and rules. Info-Collectes is the safest way to see the correct day for your street.
Ecocentres can take many items that should not go into regular household waste.
Montreal garbage collection is not just “trash day.” Check the address schedule, identify the material, follow the container rule, then place it out only during the allowed window.
Montreal Set-Out Rules: Time, Weight, Containers and Street Safety
Montréal’s rules can vary by borough, but the most common problem is the same everywhere: materials are put out at the wrong time, in the wrong container, too heavy, or with prohibited material inside.
Pickup-ready setup
- Use Info-Collectes for your exact address.
- Check the material type before placing anything curbside.
- Follow the set-out time shown for your borough and street.
- Keep containers within the weight limit shown by Montréal guidance.
- Close bags properly and use accepted containers only.
- Flatten and fold cardboard when required.
- Keep sidewalks, lanes and snow-removal access clear.
Common collection-failure triggers
- Putting items out on the wrong day.
- Putting items out outside the allowed time window.
- Using a container not accepted by the borough.
- Putting foam or unacceptable items in recyclables.
- Putting food waste in garbage where brown-bin collection is offered.
- Putting hazardous household waste in garbage or recycling.
- Leaving bulky items hidden by snow or blocking snow clearing.
Montréal warns that residents can be fined for wrong set-out time, unacceptable materials or wrong containers. If a collection issue happens, fix the cause before reporting it as a missed pickup.
Missed Garbage Pickup in Montreal: When to Report and When to Fix the Set-Out
If the truck did not stop, first check whether the item qualified for pickup. Montréal’s report page says waste is not picked up when materials are too heavy, prohibited, in the wrong format, in unacceptable containers, broken or damaged, or placed out on the wrong day or time.
Quick self-check
- Was it the collection day shown by Info-Collectes?
- Was it the correct time window for your address?
- Was the material the correct stream?
- Was the container accepted by the borough?
- Was the container or bag under the weight limit?
- Was the item blocked, hidden by snow or badly prepared?
- Was it hazardous, electronic, foam, bulky or depot-only material?
Use online report or 311
Montréal lets residents report collection issues online or by phone. This applies to household waste, food waste, recyclables, bulky items, construction materials and green waste.
For urgent hazards or situations needing immediate response, call 311. From outside Montréal, use 514-872-0311.
Open report collection issueIf bulky items or construction debris are out during snow, make sure they are clearly visible and do not block snow clearing. Hidden or badly placed items can be skipped.
Montreal Recycling Collection: Containers, Packaging and Printed Materials
Montréal recycling is for containers, packaging and printed materials. It is not a catch-all for every plastic, paper, cardboard, metal or glass object.
Packaging and containers
Think bottles, containers, boxes, packaging and printed paper when accepted by the current Montréal recycling rules.
Objects are not always recyclable
A plastic toy, pool cover, broken tool or mixed-material object may be made of recyclable-looking material, but that does not mean it belongs in the recycling bin.
Missing or broken recycling bin
Montréal provides recycling bin request and repair pages. For many requests, residents can contact 311, and building size affects the bin arrangement.
When an item is confusing, check Montréal’s recycling collection page or use the “Ça va où?” tool from RECYC-QUÉBEC before putting it into the bin.
Food Waste, Brown Bins and Organic Waste in Montréal
Food waste rules are one of the biggest reasons Montréal garbage collection results are confusing. Montréal says food waste is collected in many boroughs, while some boroughs use an organic waste collection that combines food waste and green waste.
Use it where offered
Where food waste collection is available for your building type, kitchen scraps should not be placed in household waste.
Small vs large buildings
Food waste collection details can vary by building size and borough. Info-Collectes and the food waste page help determine the rule for your address.
Use approved liners only
Some borough guidance allows paper bags or certified compostable bags, while others prefer paper. “Biodegradable” does not always mean accepted compostable.
Use a small kitchen container, paper bag lining where accepted, and regular cleaning to avoid odours. If you manage a building, confirm your borough rollout and bin arrangement with Montréal or the local program contact.
Bulky Objects, Furniture and Construction Debris in Montreal
Montréal offers bulky item and construction, renovation and demolition debris collections all year, but collection days and rules depend on Info-Collectes and borough details.
Furniture and large objects
Old furniture, certain household appliances, boards and other bulky materials may be collected when placed out according to the borough schedule and rules.
CRD waste has limits
Construction, renovation and demolition waste is not the same as normal garbage. Use the official bulky and construction debris page before setting out renovation material.
Private service may be required
Montréal’s bulky and construction debris guidance says this service is for individuals. Businesses, schools, churches, embassies, companies and organizations must deal with a private company.
Some appliances and items containing special materials may need an ecocentre or separate disposal route. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and wine cellars are common examples to verify before curbside placement.
Montreal Ecocentres: Drop-Off for Hazardous, Bulky and Reusable Items
Ecocentres are the safest route for many items that do not belong in regular garbage collection. Montréal says ecocentres are located throughout the city and can take many unwanted items for recovery, reuse or safe disposal.
Construction, yard waste and bulky items
Ecocentres can accept many recyclable items and waste materials, including construction debris, seasonal yard waste and bulky items.
Never put it in garbage
Paint, used oil, solvents, aerosols, batteries, toxic products and similar hazardous household waste should never go outdoors, in household waste, in the sewer or in recycling.
Give items a second life
Gently used items such as books, clothing, furniture, small appliances, tools, games, toys and sports equipment may be accepted for reuse when in good condition.
Check Montréal’s ecocentre page for current accepted materials, fees, wait times, vehicle rules and proof-of-residence requirements. Sort your load before visiting so staff can direct materials faster.
Borough-by-Borough Reality: Why Montreal Garbage Collection Feels Confusing
A visitor searching “Montreal garbage collection” may live in Ville-Marie, Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, CDN–NDG, Verdun, LaSalle, Lachine, Saint-Laurent, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Outremont, Montréal-Nord, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Anjou, Saint-Léonard, Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles or another borough. Each can have practical differences.
Collection day can differ
One borough may have a different waste day, recycling day, food waste rollout or green waste schedule than another borough.
One borough can still have sectors
Even inside the same borough, collection sectors and set-out times may differ. That is why Info-Collectes asks for postal code and civic number.
Apartment rules may differ
Buildings with many dwellings, businesses, institutions and schools may have different containers, rollout status or private service responsibilities.
If a friend in another borough tells you “trash is Tuesday,” treat it as local gossip, not your schedule. Your real answer is the official address result.
Snow, Sidewalks, Street Cleaning and Montreal Collection
Winter and street work are major reasons Montréal pickups get messy. Bags, bins and bulky items should not block sidewalks, snow loading or street operations.
Make items visible
Bulky items and construction debris should be visible in snowy conditions and should not block snow clearing.
Do not create obstacles
Place bins and bags according to your borough instructions so pedestrians, strollers, wheelchairs and snow crews can pass safely.
Use official alerts
The official 311 Montréal app helps residents interact with the city and get city-service information, including winter operations and service requests.
New Montreal Resident Checklist: Set Up Your Waste Routine Once
If you just moved to Montréal, do this before your first collection day. It prevents the classic mistakes: wrong borough, wrong set-out time, wrong bin, recycling contamination and missed food-waste participation.
Set your calendar
- Open Info-Collectes.
- Enter your postal code and municipal street number.
- Save household waste, recycling, food waste and green waste days separately.
- Check the set-out time for each stream.
- Call 311 if the address does not display.
Plan special disposal
- Check bulky item and construction debris rules.
- Use ecocentres for hazardous, reusable and many bulky materials.
- Check recycling bin request/repair if your bin is missing.
- Use “Ça va où?” for confusing items.
- Never put hazardous household waste in garbage, recycling or sewer.
Official Montreal Garbage Collection Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because borough schedules, collection hours, container rules, ecocentre access, accepted items and reporting paths can change.
Montreal Garbage Collection FAQ
How do I find my Montreal garbage collection day?
Use the official Info-Collectes tool. Enter your postal code and municipal street number to see the collection day and set-out time for household waste, recycling, food waste, green waste, bulky items and construction debris.
Is garbage collection the same in every Montréal borough?
No. Collection procedures vary depending on the borough, street and building type. Always use Info-Collectes for your exact address instead of relying on a citywide guess.
What do I do if Info-Collectes does not show my address?
The official Info-Collectes page says to call 311 if the system does not display the collection schedule for your address. From outside Montréal, use 514-872-0311.
What should not go in household waste in Montreal?
Household waste should not contain accepted recyclables, food waste where food or organic collection is offered, or hazardous household waste. Electronics, paint, batteries, used oil, solvents and similar materials need special disposal routes.
What is the weight limit for Montreal garbage containers?
Montréal’s household waste guidance repeatedly lists a 25 kg / 55 lb maximum for many accepted bags, containers and bundles. Your borough may also have specific container and volume rules, so check the official page for your address.
How do I report a missed garbage pickup in Montréal?
Use Montréal’s “Report a collection issue” page or call 311. Before reporting, check whether the material was too heavy, prohibited, badly prepared, in the wrong container or placed out on the wrong day or time.
Can I put bulky furniture out with regular garbage?
It depends on your borough, item type and collection schedule. Use Info-Collectes and Montréal’s bulky items and construction debris page before placing furniture, appliances or renovation material at the curb.
Where can I take hazardous household waste in Montréal?
Take hazardous household waste to an ecocentre or another official safe-disposal route. Montréal says hazardous waste must never be thrown outdoors, in household waste, in the sewer or in the recycling bin.
How do I get a recycling bin in Montreal?
Use Montréal’s recycling bin request page or contact 311. Bin options can depend on building size, and stolen bins may require an online police report before replacement.
Do Montréal apartments follow the same waste schedule as houses?
Not always. Larger residential buildings, businesses, institutions and schools may have different bin types, service arrangements or food waste rollout rules. Check Info-Collectes and ask your property manager when you live in a multi-unit building.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent Montreal garbage collection guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official Ville de Montréal collection schedule pages, Info-Collectes guidance, household waste standards, recycling collection guidance, food waste and compost information, bulky item and construction debris rules, collection issue reporting, ecocentre guidance, hazardous household waste guidance and Montréal 311 service information.
Always verify live details with Ville de Montréal, Info-Collectes, 311, your borough, your property manager, your building manager or your private hauler before setting out waste, reporting a missed pickup, buying or requesting bins, placing bulky items outside or visiting an ecocentre.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Montréal Garbage Collection Day
The best way to use Montreal garbage collection is simple: open Info-Collectes, enter your postal code and municipal street number, select the material type, follow the set-out time shown for your address, and do not copy another borough’s schedule.
Household waste should not contain recyclables, food waste where brown-bin or organic collection is offered, or hazardous household waste. Recycling is for containers, packaging and printed materials, not every object made of plastic, metal, glass or paper. Bulky items, construction debris, electronics, paint, oil, batteries and reusable items often need a special collection or ecocentre route.
This page is designed like a local Montréal collection dashboard: address lookup first, borough confusion solved, official links visible, winter/snow cautions included, and no fake pickup-day guesses.