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Montreal, Quebec

Montreal junk-disposal & bulky-item guide

Montreal offers bulky-item and construction/renovation/demolition collection all year, but the collection schedule and some practical details are tied to the borough. That makes the arrondissement one of the first things a resident should check.

Municipal information reviewed September 9, 2026
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Year-round bulky and CRD collection with borough-specific schedules.

How the local system works

Montreal offers bulky-item and construction/renovation/demolition collection all year, but the collection schedule and some practical details are tied to the borough. That makes the arrondissement one of the first things a resident should check.

Borough scheduleResidents use the collection information for their borough rather than one citywide pickup date.
Year-round serviceThe City describes bulky and CRD collection as available all year.
Item weightThe published guidance lists a maximum of 100 kg / 220 lb per bulky item, box or container.
Upholstered furnitureSofas, mattresses, box springs and other upholstered pieces should be placed in a separate pile because another truck may collect them.
BusinessesThe municipal bulky/CRD service is for individuals; businesses and organizations must use a private company.

Mattress and box-spring disposal

Mattresses and box springs are accepted as upholstered bulky items under the City guidance. Keep upholstered pieces separate from other bulky or construction material so the appropriate collection truck can take them.

Before set-out, check for any wrapping, booking, item-count or building-management requirement. If the mattress is reusable, confirm that the recipient actually accepts used mattresses before transporting it.

Couches and large furniture

Furniture is a standard bulky item. The City emphasizes safe set-out, maximum weight and using the correct borough schedule.

Furniture is where local differences become obvious. A couch may be free at the curb in one city, require a booking in another, or need a depot trip in a third. Do not use a national article as a substitute for this local rule.

Fridges, freezers and appliances

Large household appliances can be part of bulky-item collection, but refrigerant or special appliances may need additional checking before set-out.

Refrigerant appliances deserve a separate check because the cooling system can trigger special handling. Electronics, batteries and propane cylinders also use their own streams in many municipalities.

Drywall and renovation debris

Montreal is unusual because the municipal page combines bulky items with CRD collection. Construction material must still follow the City’s preparation and container rules; ordinary plastic “construction bags” are not accepted as containers for this collection.

Keep construction material separate from ordinary household junk. Drywall, concrete, tile, treated wood, paint and hazardous material can have different facilities, weight charges or safety requirements.

Does your property type change the answer?

In Montreal, the borough is often as important as the building type. Multi-unit residents should also respect the building’s storage/set-out location and the borough collection schedule rather than leave furniture beside a container between collections.

Before you pay a junk-removal company

  1. Check whether your municipal or regional program already takes the exact item.
  2. Confirm whether you need a booking, item limit, wrapping or special preparation.
  3. If self-haul is required, compare the facility charge with the cost of a suitable vehicle, fuel and lifting help.
  4. Use private hauling when labour, access, transport or timing is the real problem.
Why this matters: paying a hauler can be convenient, but in several Canadian cities ordinary mattresses or couches already have a municipal pickup route. The cheapest option depends on the local rule first and the private-market price second.

Sources used for this guide

Local details were checked against the municipal or regional sources below on September 9, 2026.

  • Ville de Montréal — Bulky Items and Construction Debris Collections (updated January 13, 2026)

Re-check before disposal: schedules, fees, accepted items and program limits can change after the review date.