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Quebec City, Quebec

Quebec City junk-disposal & bulky-item guide

Quebec City offers a registered bulky-item pickup service and five permanent ecocentres. Large items are not simply left at the curb whenever convenient: residents request collection and receive a pickup day.

Municipal information reviewed September 9, 2026
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Booked bulky collection plus five permanent ecocentres.

How the local system works

Quebec City offers a registered bulky-item pickup service and five permanent ecocentres. Large items are not simply left at the curb whenever convenient: residents request collection and receive a pickup day.

RegistrationResidents request bulky-item collection online or through 311.
Set-out windowItems are placed on the resident’s property at the street edge after 7 p.m. the night before the assigned day or before 7 a.m. that morning.
Size/handlingItems must be manageable by no more than two people and are limited to about 2 m by 1.2 m.
Five ecocentresThe City operates five permanent ecocentres for bulky items and many materials not accepted in normal collection.
Mobile ecocentresMobile ecocentres are not substitutes for permanent sites; CRD is not accepted there and trailer-delivered bulky items such as mattresses/sofas may be redirected to a permanent ecocentre.

Mattress and box-spring disposal

A mattress is the kind of bulky object the City may collect after registration. It can also be taken to a permanent ecocentre; a mobile ecocentre may redirect a trailer carrying a bulky mattress to a permanent site.

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

Sofas, dressers and office furniture are examples of bulky objects. Collection is by request, with size and two-person handling limits.

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

Refrigerated appliances are included in the City’s bulky-item category but may have their own collection request. Check the exact appliance when submitting the request.

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

Permanent ecocentres accept construction, renovation and demolition material. Mobile ecocentres do not accept CRD, even in small quantities.

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?

The City pickup is residential. For a condo or apartment, residents should also follow the building’s designated set-out location and avoid blocking sidewalks or access areas.

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 Québec — Collecte des encombrants
  • Ville de Québec — Écocentres
  • Ville de Québec — Écocentres mobiles (2026 calendar)

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