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Ecocentres

Ecocentres are drop-off depots where you can bring your residual materials. Ecocentres accept only residual materials of residential, not commercial, origin. Employees can check bag contents to ensure compliance.

Associated with the page Residual materials collection

Ecocentres near you

Three ecocentres are at your disposal. For opening hours, visit their website.

Preparing before you leave

The service is free of charge for all citizens, on presentation of driver’s license and vehicle registration.

  • Sort your materials by category and make sure their volume does not exceed 2.5 m³.
  • Bring proof of residence and a vehicle registration certificate.
  • Your vehicle must not exceed 7.5 m in length (including trailer). Tipping trailers are not permitted.
  • Unloading must be done manually.

What is accepted at an ecocenter?

Download the accepted materials checklist
  • Each address is entitled to 12 free accesses per year.
  • Prepare your driver’s license and vehicle registration.
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to gain access to the ecocenter. During busy periods, the queue may be closed 30 minutes before the official closing time to allow access to citizens already waiting in line.
  • To prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer, tree branches and trunks must be deposited at the Marie-Victorin and Payer ecocentres, and not in the garbage bins or green waste collection.
  • Service to businesses is not offered at the City’s ecocentres.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Please consult the websites of the City’s ecocentres for their opening hours. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before closing time to guarantee access to the ecocenter. During busy periods, the queue may be closed 30 minutes before the official closing time to allow access to citizens already waiting in line.

The vehicle, including trailer, must not exceed 7.5 m in length. Make sure your vehicle is the right size before going to the ecocenter. Tipping trailers are not permitted.

Ecocentres accept a wide variety of residual materials, but it’s important to check what’s accepted before you go. To consult the list of accepted materials, please refer to this detailed document.

Yes, but each address benefits from 12 free accesses per year.

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