Moving? Where to Dispose of Your Items in Pointe-Claire

Moving is often a great opportunity to declutter, sort through your belongings, and start fresh. Before placing items at the curb, it’s important to know that many materials are collected separately in Pointe-Claire. Mattresses, bulky items, clothing, electronics, and construction materials do not all belong in the same collection.

Taking a few moments to dispose of your items properly helps keep our streets clean, supports collection crews, and encourages the reuse of items that still have value.

1. Give Your Items a Second Life First

Before throwing something away, ask yourself: could someone else still use it?

Furniture, decor, kitchenware, toys, books, and other items in good condition may be useful to a neighbour or someone in need.

Take part in the Community Treasure Hunt on July 5! It’s a great opportunity to place unwanted but reusable items in front of your property for others to discover and take home. It’s simple, convenient, and helps reduce waste.

Be sure to visit the event page for details and register before June 28.

Participate in the Community Treasure Hunt

Where Can I Donate Usable Items?

The Community Treasure Hunt is not the only way to give your items a second life. Throughout the year, reusable items can be donated to charitable organizations, reuse centres, or shared through online exchange and resale platforms.

Do you have large items or no access to a vehicle? Consult the 211 directory, which lists numerous community resources across the Island of Montréal. Some organizations even offer home pickup services for furniture and other reusable goods.

2. Use the Right Collection for Each Item

When moving, certain items are often placed in the wrong collection. Here are a few helpful reminders.

Search by Material

Not sure where an item belongs? Use our Material Search Tool. In just a few clicks, you’ll find the appropriate collection or drop-off option.

Use the Material Search Tool

Mattresses and Box Springs

Have you recently moved to Pointe-Claire? The City offers a special collection dedicated exclusively to mattresses and box springs. These items must be placed out during the mattress and box spring collection and not with bulky items.

Upcoming mattress and box spring collections:

• Sector A: July 1 and October 7
• Sector B: July 2 and October 8

Not sure which collection sector you belong to? Consult your collection calendar or use the address search tool.

Accepted Items: Mattress and Box Spring Collection

Bathtubs, BBQs (without propane tanks), Dressers, Mirrors and More

Furniture and large household items may be placed out for bulky item collection, but please note that some items are not accepted.

Paint, electronics, sofas, large cardboard boxes, refrigerators, construction materials, and several other items must be taken to another collection program or drop-off location.

Accepted Items: Bulky Item Collection

The next bulky item collections will take place on July 8 and August 12.

Before disposing of an item that is still in good condition, consider giving it a second life: donate it, give it away, or participate in the Community Treasure Hunt.

Clothing

Please do not throw unwanted clothing in the garbage.

Clothing in good condition, worn clothing, and other textiles are now accepted at the ecocentre. You can also bring them to donation bins located throughout the city or to a reuse organization.

A simple action that helps reduce waste and extend the life of your textiles.

Items That Cannot Be Left at the Curb

The local ecocentre is a convenient option for responsibly disposing of materials that are not accepted through curbside collections.

At the next local ecocentre event on July 11, residents can bring items such as refrigerators, televisions, sofas, construction materials, and other materials not accepted in the bulky item collection.

Accepted Items: Local Ecocentre

Paint and other household hazardous waste must be taken to an appropriate collection point or to a regional ecocentre.

The closest ecocentres to Pointe-Claire are located in LaSalle and Saint-Laurent.

Nearby Ecocentres

3. Prepare Your Items for Collection

To help collection crews work safely and efficiently:

• Place your items at the curb on the scheduled collection date.
• Spread items out rather than stacking them.
• Leave enough space around items for collection equipment to access them.
• Do not block sidewalks, fire hydrants, or property entrances.

Proper placement makes all the difference.

A responsible move starts with small actions: sorting properly, reusing, donating, and using the correct collection service. Together, let’s make July 1 a time for fresh beginnings, not unnecessary waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I place a sofa out with bulky items?

No. Sofas must be disposed of through regular garbage collection or brought to the ecocentre.

Can I place a mattress out with bulky items?

No. Mattresses must be set out during the dedicated mattress and box spring collection.

What should I do with a television?

Televisions can be brought to the ecocentre.

What should I do with used clothing?

Used clothing can be deposited in donation bins or brought to the ecocentre.

I don’t know my collection sector.

Consult your collection calendar or use the address search tool.