Garbage & recycling collection in Downtown, Montréal
Typical waste-collection schedule around Downtown. Collection days can vary block to block — enter your exact address below to confirm the schedule for your sector.
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Collection calendar
Mon, Aug 24 – Sun, Sep 20
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Collection dates
- Monday — every Monday
Next collections
- Mon, Aug 31
- Mon, Sep 7
- Mon, Sep 14
- Mon, Sep 21
Put-out window
19:00–07:00
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Collection day : Monday Hours : between 7 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. the day of collection.Since May 2, 2024, food waste collection is implemented throughout the sector on Thursdays, replacing household waste collection for buildings with 9 or more housing units on Thursdays.
Sector details
MontrealVM-2Ordures ménagèresVM-2Recyclables
Collection dates
- Tuesday — every Tuesday
Next collections
- Today
- Tue, Sep 1
- Tue, Sep 8
- Tue, Sep 15
Put-out window
19:00–07:00
Full message (raw)
Collection day : Tuesday Hours : Take out containers between 7 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. the day of collection.
Sector details
MontrealVM-2Matières recyclablesVM-2Food residues
Collection dates
- Thursday — every Thursday
Next collections
- Thu, Aug 27
- Thu, Sep 3
- Thu, Sep 10
- Thu, Sep 17
Put-out window
19:00–07:00
Full message (raw)
Collection day : Thursday Hours : Take out containers between 7 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. the day of collection Since May 2, 2024, food waste collection is implemented throughout the sector on Thursdays, replacing household waste collection for buildings with 9 or more housing units on Thursdays.
Sector details
MontrealVM-2b_RARésidus alimentairesVM-2b_RAOrganics
Collection dates
Notes
Organic waste collections is offered via the collections of green waste and food waste.
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Organic waste collections is offered via the collections of green waste and food waste.
Sector details
MontrealVMMatières organiquesVMGreen / yard residues (incl. dead leaves)
Collection dates
- Spring — every Wednesday, Wed, Apr 15 – Wed, Jun 10
- Fall — every Wednesday, Wed, Sep 16 – Wed, Nov 11
Next collections
- Wed, Sep 16
- Wed, Sep 23
- Wed, Sep 30
- Wed, Oct 7
Put-out window
19:00–07:00
Full message (raw)
Collection day(s) for fall 2026: Spring's collection: Wednesday from April 15 to June 10. Fall's collection : Wednesday from September 16 to November 11. Hours : Take out containers between 7 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. the day of collection For more details (accepted materials, authorized containers and quantities) Click here
Sector details
MontrealVM-2Résidus verts (incluant feuilles mortes)VM-2Construction/renovation/demolition debris (CRD) & bulky items
Collection dates
- CRD and bulky items collection — every Monday
Next collections
- Mon, Aug 31
- Mon, Sep 7
- Mon, Sep 14
- Mon, Sep 21
Put-out window
19:00–07:00
Not accepted
- Mattresses and upholstered furniture
- Televisions and IT equipment
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances
Notes
Collection ONLY for residential buildings. Mattresses and upholstered furniture can be recycled at the Saint-Laurent ecocenter. Televisions and IT equipment must be taken to an Ecocenter or ARPE drop-off point. Refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances must be brought to an Ecocenter or free door-to-door collection by reservation with GoRecycle.
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Collection day : Monday. Hours : Leave items between 7 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. the day of collection. Exceptions : - CRD collection: ONLY for residential buildings. - Mattresses and upholstered furniture: only accepted in household waste collection. Alternatively, they can be recycled at an ecocenter, on condition that you bring them there. - Televisions and IT equipment: must be taken to an Ecocenter or ARPE drop-off point. - Refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances: to an Ecocenter free door-to-door collection by reservation with GoRecycle. To consult the terms and conditions of this collection, cick here ici..
Sector details
MontrealVM-2Résidus de construction, de rénovation et de démolition (CRD) et encombrantsVM-2What's accepted, and where the rest goes: Green waste & leaves · Bulky items & CRD · Écocentres
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Frequently asked questions about collection in Downtown
The answers below describe sector VM-2, the one at Downtown's reference point. A neighbourhood often spans several collection sectors — enter your address above to confirm yours.
What day is household garbage collected in Downtown?
In sector VM-2, household garbage is collected every Monday. The City's notice attaches conditions to this collection, so read the full message on the card above.
When is recycling picked up in Downtown?
Recycling is collected every Tuesday in sector VM-2.
What day is the brown bin (food waste) collected in Downtown?
Food waste is collected every Thursday. The City's notice attaches conditions to this collection, so read the full message on the card above.
When is yard waste collected in Downtown?
Several cases apply in sector VM-2: Spring — every Wednesday, Wed, Apr 15 – Wed, Jun 10; Fall — every Wednesday, Wed, Sep 16 – Wed, Nov 11.
When are bulky items and construction debris (CRD) collected in Downtown?
Bulky items and construction/renovation/demolition debris (CRD) are collected every Monday.
What time do I need to put my bins out in Downtown?
Between 7 p.m. the evening before and 7 a.m. on collection day, for every collection in the sector.
What is not accepted in the bulky-item collection in Downtown?
Not accepted: mattresses and upholstered furniture, televisions and IT equipment, refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances. Those materials can be taken to an écocentre.