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Collection Schedule

Biweekly

From September to May, household waste collection takes place every two weeks alternating between Sector A and Sector B.  The waste collection is done every second Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Weekly

In the busy summer months from June 2 to August 26, 2026 collections are done on a weekly basis.

Sector A:  Weekly collection every Tuesday

Sector B:   Weekly collection every Wednesday 

Multi-Unit Buildings & Village Commercial Areas

Buildings with nine (9) units or more, along with commercial zones in the villages of Pointe-Claire and Valois, have weekly waste collection year-round. 

Pre-Game Prep: Household Waste Collection

Position Your Bin Like A Pro

On collection day, follow these placement rules. A well-placed bin keeps the play running smoothly.

• Place the bin in your driveway at the edge of the road after 6 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on collection day.
• The wheels and handle must face your residence.
• To make collections and City snow removal efficient, be sure the bin is not on the road nor on the sidewalk.
• Leave 30 cm (1 ft) around each bin or, 45 cm (1.5 ft) for larger containers.  
• After the collection, bring your bins back before 10 p.m. on collection day.
• Consider storing the household waste bin outside in a location that is least visible and disruptive to your neighbours.

How to Ensure Proper Collection of Your Bins in Winter

Winter conditions can make waste collection more challenging. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can interfere with proper pickup. Consult the Instructions for Collections page for information on how you can help prevent winter collections issues.

Compliant Household Waste Bin

Citizens are responsible for acquiring a container or a bin for the household waste collection. It is suggested that the waste bin be gray or black and not blue, green, or brown coloured bin. As shown in the guide below, if it is a wheeled bin, the bin must have a European grip and not an American grip. 

Note:  As per regulation PC-2864, the blue (recycling) and green (organics) bins provided by the City cannot be used for household waste.

Refer to this visual guide to select the right household waste bin.

Mechanized Collection: For Larger Rolling Bins

Here is the guideline if you are using a large rolling bins that the garbage truck lifts automatically:

Only European-grip wheeled bins are accepted for mechanized collection. For more information, kindly refer to the Compliant Household Waste Bin section on this page.  

Maximum bin volume and weight: 

Bin Size            Maximum Weight

  80 L                     75 lbs
120 L                   110 lbs
240 L                   150 lbs
360 L                   220 lbs

Manual Collection: For Smaller Garbage Bins or Bags 

For smaller amounts of waste, the manual collection is your game: 

• Use a reusable plastic or metal container, or a European-style wheeled bin, up to 121 L.
• Maximum amount accepted per door: 360 L or three (3) bags per collection.
• The container or bin must weigh no more than 55 lb (25 kg) for easy handling. 

Items Not Accepted for Household Waste Collection

Mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses cannot be added to the waste collection. Instead, there is a special collection of these items that takes place on select dates in May, July and October. For complete information about this collection please refer to Collections Calendar or the Mattresses and Box Springs page. 

The mattresse and box spring can be disposed year-round at a local Montréal ecocentre. Additional information about location and operating hours of the Montréal econcentres can be found on the Ecocentres page. 

Items that are too large to fit in a bin are not accepted during household waste collection. Electronic devices, halocarbons (e.g., refrigerators), tires, and construction materials are not collected and can be disposed of at the ecocentre. For additional information on the different collections in Pointe-Claire, refer to the Collections page.  

Collection of Upholstered Items: Sofas & Armchairs 

Retiring a couch or armchair from your home lineup? If your used upholstered items cannot be sold or donated, they can be put out for pick-up on the household waste collection day. Throughout the year, in addition to the household waste being collected, upholstered items are also collected.  

Here are important instructions on how to get the items ready for pick-up:  

1. On collection day, a maximum of 10 upholstered items (sofa and armchair) will be picked up per address or per apartment building.
2. Place items in your driveway, at the edge of the public road from 6 p.m. the night before and by 7 a.m. on the collection day.
3. Do not make a pile or place anything on the sofa or chair. To remove, all items must be easily accessible.
4. Do not lean the items against the bin as at least 30 cm (1 ft) of space around bins must be maintained for mechanical lifting equipment to operate.
5. Weight limit: 110 lb (50 kg) per item.  
6. Maximum size: 1.8 m (6 ft) by 1.2 m (4 ft) per item.