Just moved to Brossard, or simply wondering which bin to put out this week? This guide explains how residual materials collection generally works: the bins used, placement rules, bulky items and ecocentres. For exact dates, the City publishes a schedule by sector; we explain how to find it. Last checked: October 2026.
At a glance
- Three bins provided by the City: grey (garbage), blue (recycling) and brown (food waste).
- Yard waste, branches, wooden bulky items and Christmas trees have their own collections.
- Put your bins out after 8 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on collection day.
- The city is divided into sectors (A to Y): each sector has its own annual schedule.
- The ecocentres, run by the Longueuil agglomeration, are free for residents all year round.
- A missed collection must be reported to Services Brossard before noon the next day.
How to find your sector’s schedule
Brossard is divided into sectors identified by a letter (A, B, C, E, I, J, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V, X and Y). Collection days vary from one sector to another. The annual schedule, published in printable format for each group of sectors, gives the dates for each type of collection.
- Go to the City of Brossard’s website, in the residual materials collection section.
- Choose your sector to view or download the year’s schedule.
- To get reminders, create an account on the City’s bciti citizen portal: it lets you set up a collection notice and choose how far in advance to be notified.
- If you don’t know your sector, Services Brossard can tell you and provide a printed schedule.
We don’t reproduce the dates here: they change every year and can be modified during the year. The official schedule remains the only reliable reference.
The bins and what they accept
| Bin or collection | What’s accepted | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Grey bin (garbage) | Non-recyclable and non-compostable waste | Only the bin provided by the City is accepted (120, 240 or 360 L), one per address. No bags next to the bin. |
| Blue bin (recycling) | Containers, packaging and printed paper | Aerosols, polystyrene and compostable plastics excluded. Overflow refused except during two collections per year. |
| Brown bin (food waste) | Raw or cooked food, soiled paper and cardboard | No plastic bags, even compostable ones. No liquids or grass. |
| Yard waste | Leaves, garden waste, houseplants | Bin of a colour other than grey, blue or brown. No soil, branches or plastic bags. |
| Branches | Pruning and trimming waste | Bundles no more than 40 cm in diameter and 1.5 m long; branches no more than 5 cm in diameter. |
Recycling: good habits
The City reminds residents that only containers, packaging and printed paper go in the blue bin: household product bottles, food packaging, jars, cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, newspapers, flyers, envelopes, notebooks. Empty and lightly rinse containers, remove lids (except small caps), roll aluminum foil into a ball and break down cardboard boxes to flatten them.
Do not put in the blue bin: batteries, syringes, garden hoses, lawn chairs, toys, pots and pans, clothing and textiles. These items have other disposal channels, often the ecocentre.
Food waste: the brown bin
The brown bin serves buildings with 1 to 8 units; buildings with 9 or more units can join on a voluntary basis. It takes fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat, fish and bones, baked goods, eggshells, coffee grounds, as well as soiled pizza boxes, paper towels and napkins. Cooking oils and fats are accepted if poured into a milk or juice carton.
Not accepted: any plastic bags (including compostable and biodegradable ones), liquids (soup, milk, coffee), diapers and hygiene products, litter and animal waste, and oyster and mussel shells. A tip from the City: wrap food waste in newspaper or a paper bag to limit freezing in winter, and put the bin out every week even if it isn’t full.
Placing your bin properly
- Put the bin out after 8 p.m. the night before or before 7 a.m. on the day.
- Wheels facing your property, lid fully closed.
- Leave about 60 cm of clearance from the sidewalk or curb, and one metre from obstacles (mailbox, fence, carport, snow markers).
- In winter, clear snow from the lid and access to the bin.
- Don’t overload the bin and don’t put anything on the lid.
Bulky items: what you need to know
Non-recyclable bulky items, such as mattresses, sofas and rugs, are picked up with household garbage: place them at the curb next to the grey bin on your sector’s garbage collection day. Mattresses must be wrapped in a plastic bag, or they won’t be picked up.
Wooden furniture and items follow a different rule: they have a separate collection of recoverable wooden bulky items, on dates set in the schedule. A wooden piece of furniture left out during regular garbage collection won’t be picked up. You can also take it to the ecocentre.
Buildings served by a container also have bulky item collection: items go at the curb, not next to the container, before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Buildings with 9 or more units and those served by containers also have their own collection arrangements, described on the City’s website.
Ecocentres
Ecocentres accept what regular collections don’t: household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, construction debris, refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. They are operated by the Longueuil agglomeration and reserved for materials from residential sources.
- Free service, open all year to residents.
- Bring proof of residence and your vehicle registration certificate.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing, with materials sorted by category.
- Volume under 2.5 m³ per visit; vehicle (including trailer) no longer than 7.5 m.
- Each residential address is entitled to 12 visits per year.
For refrigeration appliances, the City also indicates that a partner can pick them up free of charge at your home: details are on the City of Brossard’s website. Our guide to renovation permits in Brossard explains the steps before you start work.
Missed collection or broken bin
If your bin wasn’t emptied, report it to Services Brossard before noon the day after the scheduled collection; later requests can’t be processed. Then leave your materials at the curb (except on weekends) until the contractor comes by. The City’s website also lets you report a lost bin, have a broken bin repaired or change your bin size.
Frequently asked questions
How often are collections in Brossard?
Frequency depends on the type of material, the season and your sector. Check your sector’s official schedule on the City’s website rather than relying on a general rule.
Can I put bags next to my grey bin?
No. No extra garbage is accepted next to the bin. Only non-recyclable bulky items (wrapped mattress, sofa, rug) can be placed next to it, on garbage collection day.
Are compostable bags accepted in the brown bin?
No, no plastic bags are accepted, even those labelled compostable or biodegradable. Use newspaper or a paper bag.
I live in a condo: do the same rules apply?
Buildings with 9 or more units or served by a container have specific arrangements. Check with your condo association or on the City’s website.
Learn more
Collections are one of the first things to figure out when you settle in. Also see our complete guide to living in Brossard, our overview of Brossard’s sectors to find yours, and our practical tools, including the property tax calculator. A question or correction? Write to us via the Contact page. Brossard.city is an independent guide, not affiliated with the City of Brossard.
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