Update: August 16 at 10:30 a.m.:
Collection of bulky items and objects damaged by water infiltration and sewer backup
Due to the large volume of materials deposited at the curb, the bulky items collection is still ongoing, with trucks working on the Sherwood neighbourhood and the area to the north west of St-Charles Blvd. Once this first pass has been completed, the trucks will begin a second pass.
Please note that household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances containing halocarbons (such as refrigerators, freezers, humidifiers, etc.) and tires are not accepted. Whenever possible, wrap materials in plastic bags in order to speed up the collection process.
Drop-off site
If you do not want to wait for the bulky items collection, and want to get rid of some damaged goods in the meantime, you can bring them to the Public Works drop-off site during regular hours, see schedule and acceped materials.
Until further notice, visits will not count towards the 5 free accesses per year.
Garbage and recycling collection
In addition to the ongoing bulky items collection, the garbage and recycling collections will be taking place as planned on Thursday.
Update: August 16 at 10:30 a.m.:
Extended drop-off site opening hours on Saturday, August 17
To offer more options and support to our citizens in their flood recovery efforts, the drop-off site will extend its hours of operation this Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Click here for a complete list of accepted materials.
Bulky items collection
We would like to remind you that the collection of bulky items, including flood-damaged materials, continues today and tomorrow. It will be extended next week in collaboration with our contractors, depending on progress in the north and south sectors. It is essential to use plastic bags for materials that can fit into them.
Update: August 14 at 5 p.m.:
Bulky items collection continues until Saturday, August 17
Due to the large volume of materials deposited at the curb, bulky items collection will continue until Saturday. We remind you that it is mandatory to wrap materials in plastic bags whenever possible. This will speed up the collection process.
Please note that household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances containing halocarbons (such as refrigerators, freezers, humidifiers, etc.) and tires are not accepted.
You can also bring your materials to the City's drop-off site. Opening hours and a list of accepted materials are available on our website.
We encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter and consulting the “What's new” section of our website.
Update: August 14 at 9 a.m.:
Update on August 14 and 28 bulky items collections
Please note that this month's bulky items collections will accept materials in plastic bags, as well as materials exceeding the normal size limits. Materials that can be bagged but are left directly on the ground will not be collected. Bagging is mandatory for collection.
Household hazardous waste, electronic appliances, appliances containing halocarbons (fridges, freezers, humidifiers...) and tires are not accepted.
To dispose of these items:
Household hazardous waste - Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 at Beaconsfield High School, 250 chemin Beaurepaire, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Appliances containing halocarbons and tires - City drop-off site at 300 chemin Beaurepaire, Monday to Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Electronic appliances - HHW collection or City drop-off site (see information above) or visit lesserpuariens for official drop-off points in the region.
Update: August 12 at 4 p.m.:
Bulky items collection following the heavy rainfall of August 9
We understand that, following the record amount of rain that fell on Friday, August 9, many homes were flooded, and with that came the need to throw away damaged items and materials in large quantities. If you have soiled items that were affected by the flood and that you wish to get rid of, we invite you to place it by the curb, including garbage bags.
The bulky items collections for the month of August have been extended to cover the entire territory of the City. You can put your materials out at the curb right away, with the bulky items collections taking place for both the north and south sectors on:
- Wednesday, August 14
- Wednesday, August 28
Exceptionally, the usual restrictions on which kind of materials, as well as the dimensions of the materials, have been lifted.
Damages and insurance
If your home has suffered damage, we invite you to first contact your insurance company, who will manage your claim with you and contact the City, if necessary.
If you still wish to file a claim with the City, please complete the form available here within 15 days of the incident. Please note, however, that the City does not assume responsibility for damage management or repairs.
August 10 at 1 p.m.:
Heavy rainfall
The Public Works team is hard at work, continuing to monitor the situation of the underground network.
Bulky items collection
Bulky items collection will take place this Wednesday for the north side, as scheduled, and exceptionally for the south side.
Bulky items can now be placed at the curb.
Drop-off site
If you do not want to wait for the bulky items collection, and want to get rid of some damaged goods in the meantime, you can bring them to the Public Works drop-off site during regular hours, see schedule. *Until next Saturday, August 17, visits will not count towards the 5 free accesses per year.
Recreation Centre
Pool activities at the Recreation Centre will resume on Sunday.
Damages and insurance
We understand that the heavy rainfall yesterday may have caused damage and floods. We encourage you to contact as soon as possible your insurance company for the most accurate information on how to properly identify and mediate the damages.
You may also consult the page concerning “Flooding” on Québec Government website.