Montréal Garbage & Bulky Pickup Bylaws

Public Health and Welfare Quebec 3 Minutes Read · published February 11, 2026 Flag of Quebec

This guide explains how residential garbage collection and bulky waste pickup work in Montréal, Quebec, including where to find your schedule, how to prepare items for collection, and whom to contact for complaints or special pickups. Rules vary by borough and by material type (regular garbage, recycling, organic waste, bulky items), so confirm the schedule and instructions for your address before putting items at the curb.

How collection schedules work

Montréal publishes local collection calendars and route maps that list regular garbage, recycling and organic pickup days for each address. Check your address-specific schedule and set notification preferences to avoid missed collections or improper placement of bulky items. [1]

  • Know your weekly pickup day and set reminders the evening before.
  • Follow material-specific preparation rules: tied bags, containers, or bundling for branches and lumber.
  • Seasonal changes (holidays, winter schedule) may alter pickup days—check updated calendars.
Always confirm the borough calendar for address-specific rules.

Bulky pickup and special collections

Bulky waste (furniture, mattresses, large appliances) is collected on scheduled or request-based days depending on borough policy; some items may require appointment booking or special preparation (e.g., white goods drained of fluids). For borough rules and how to request a bulky pickup, consult the city’s bulky-waste information for residents. [2]

  • Request pickup online or by phone when your borough requires appointments.
  • Prepare items as specified (remove hazardous components, separate metal, tie or contain loose materials).
  • Some special collections or bulky-item processing may carry fees; check the borough page.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement is handled by municipal by-law officers and by borough services; ticketing and orders address improper placement, illegal dumping, or non-compliant sorting. Specific fines and penalties are issued under municipal regulations and borough by-laws when applicable. Where the city page does not list exact fine amounts or article numbers, the specific monetary amounts are not specified on the cited page and enforcement details are provided by the borough or by-law enforcement office.

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page; see borough or by-law enforcement for exact rates.
  • Escalation: first offence and repeat/continuing offences not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary measures: removal orders, orders to correct placement, and court referral are possible enforcement measures.
  • Enforcer and complaints: by-law officers and borough services; use the official complaint/contact page for enforcement requests.
  • Appeals and reviews: appeal routes and time limits are determined by the enforcement notice and applicable by-law; specific time limits are not specified on the cited page.
If you receive a ticket, act quickly to learn appeal deadlines listed on the notice.

Applications & Forms

Many boroughs allow online requests for bulky pickups or special collections; the city-level pages point to borough booking tools or contact numbers. If a formal permit or fee applies, the borough page will list the form name, fee and submission method. When no form is published on a city page, state that no official form is listed on the cited page.

  • Booking bulky pickup: use your borough’s online request form or contact number as published by the city or borough.
  • Permits/fees: if required, the borough will indicate fee amounts and payment methods; amounts may be "not specified on the cited page".

How-To

  1. Find your address-specific collection calendar: enter your civic address on the city or borough calendar tool.
  2. Identify bulky-item rules: read borough instructions about booking, preparation and restricted items.
  3. Request pickup if needed: use the online form or phone number listed for your borough; keep the confirmation for records.
  4. If you receive a notice or ticket, follow the appeal instructions on the notice and contact by-law enforcement for clarification.

FAQ

When should I put my garbage out?
Place regular garbage at the curb by the start of your scheduled pickup day; check your borough calendar for exact times and any seasonal adjustments.
How do I arrange bulky-item pickup?
Book a bulky pickup through your borough’s online request tool or call the borough service number as published on the city or borough page.
What happens if someone illegally dumps waste on my street?
Report illegal dumping to by-law enforcement or your borough services using the official complaint form or phone line; include photos and location details.

Key Takeaways

  • Always check your address-specific collection calendar before placing items curbside.
  • Many bulky pickups require booking—prepare items according to borough rules.
  • Contact by-law enforcement or borough services to report violations or ask about fines and appeals.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Montréal – Garbage, recycling and composting
  2. [2] City of Montréal – Bulky waste collection information

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