Quick answer: Before putting bulky items out, check for your address on the City's website: the collection day, when items may be set out, what is accepted or refused, the volume limits and eligibility, since the service is reserved for individuals. Rules change from one borough to another, so do not rely on habits from a previous address.
Bulky-item collection is convenient when it is used correctly. Mistakes usually come from a habit formed elsewhere: another day, another limit, other accepted items. This list sums up what to check for your address.
Direct answer: five questions for your address
Look up your address on the City's website, then check the collection day, when items may be set out, the list of accepted or refused items, the volume limits and the eligibility conditions. The service is reserved for individuals. Beyond the limits, or for a business, a private company is needed.
Key terms
- Borough: the administrative division of Montréal that sets part of the collection rules.
- Volume limit: the maximum quantity of bulky items accepted, per address or per dwelling depending on the borough.
- Collection schedule: the City's lookup that shows collection days by address.
The questions to check
| Question | Where to find the answer | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Which day? | Collection schedule, by address | Varies by borough |
| When can items be set out? | Collection instructions | Avoid items left out too long |
| Which items? | List of accepted items | Some follow other channels |
| How much? | Stated limits | Beyond them, a private company |
| Who is eligible? | Service conditions | Reserved for individuals |
Volume limits
Depending on the borough, the City expresses its limits per address or per dwelling, sometimes according to the size of the building. Estimate your volume before deciding; see estimating volume.
Items handled separately
Hazardous household waste, refrigerant appliances and some materials follow other rules; see what to remove, donate, recycle or refer. To choose between the City and a private clearout, see municipal collection or a private clearout.
Next step
See the bulky items and municipal collection page, then request a clearout quote if a private clearout fits better.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put bulky items out on any day?
No; only according to your address's schedule and instructions.
Can a business use bulky-item collection?
No; it is reserved for individuals.
Is construction debris accepted?
It has its own rules and limits; check for your address.
What if my volume exceeds the limit?
Use a private company for the excess.
Sources
Sources checked on November 12, 2026.