Garbage Collection Schedule - Ahuntsic-Cartierville Bylaw

Public Health and Welfare Quebec 3 Minutes Read · published May 26, 2026 Flag of Quebec · By Daniel Roy

In Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Quebec, garbage collection schedules and rules are set by the city and administered at the borough level. This guide explains how to find the collection calendar by address, what materials are accepted, when to put bins and bags to the curb, and how the borough enforces municipal rules for residual materials. Use the official borough page and the city collection calendar to confirm your pickup days and special seasonal collections. Borough collection info[1]

How to check your collection schedule

To get the most accurate schedule for a specific address, use the City of Montreal collection calendar tool and enter the civic address. The tool shows regular weekly pickups, recycling, organic waste, and special bulky-item or hazardous waste rounds. Montreal collection calendar[2]

Check the calendar before holidays because routes often change.

What to expect on collection day

  • Place bins and bags at the curb before 7:00 on collection day unless the calendar states otherwise.
  • Separate recycling, organics, and residual waste according to Montreal sorting rules.
  • Bulky items and hazardous materials require special pickups or drop-off at an ecocenter scheduled by the borough.

Penalties & Enforcement

The borough and Montreal by-law enforcement teams oversee compliance with waste collection and curbside rules. The official borough pages describe service rules and complaint procedures; exact monetary fines and escalation amounts are not specified on the cited pages. Borough collection info[1]

Report missed pickups or illegal dumping promptly using the borough complaint form.
  • Fines: not specified on the cited page; consult by-law enforcement for amounts.
  • Escalation: the cited pages do not list first/repeat offence ranges or continuing offence fees.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to comply, removal orders, or court referral are referenced generally; specific measures are not detailed on the borough page.
  • Enforcer: Borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville, By-law and Inspection services. Use the borough contact page to file complaints or request inspections.
  • Appeals/review: the cited pages do not specify exact time limits or appeal process steps; contact borough office to ask about timelines and procedures.

Applications & Forms

The borough publishes online information about schedules and complaint forms; there is no specific waste-collection permit form listed on the cited pages. For special pickups or ecocenter bookings, follow instructions on the borough or city collection calendar pages. Montreal collection calendar[2]

How-To

  1. Open the City of Montreal collection calendar and enter your full street address.
  2. Review the displayed schedule for regular pickups, recycling, organics, and special collection dates.
  3. If a pickup is missed or you observe illegal dumping, use the borough complaint/contact form to report the issue.
  4. For bulky items or hazardous waste, book a special pickup or note the nearest ecocenter instructions on the borough site.

FAQ

When should I put my garbage at the curb?
Place bins and bags at the curb before 7:00 on your scheduled collection day; check the calendar for exceptions.
How do I find my recycling and organics pickup days?
Enter your address in the City of Montreal collection calendar to see recycling and organics schedules for your street.
Who do I contact to report a missed pickup?
Contact the Borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville By-law or service department using the borough contact pages; include your address and date.

Key Takeaways

  • Use the city collection calendar by address for exact pickup dates.
  • Enforcement is handled by borough by-law services; exact fines and appeal timelines are not specified on the cited pages.

Help and Support / Resources


  1. [1] Borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville - Propreté et collecte
  2. [2] City of Montreal - Garbage and recycling collection calendar
Daniel Roy

Daniel Roy

Municipal Bylaw Analyst

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