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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Biweekly Garbage Collection Starts November 2
As of Monday, November 2, household garbage collection in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève will move to an every-two-weeks schedule. This change, affecting two boroughs of Montréal's West Island, leaves recycling and organics collection on their existing weekly schedules.
Collection Days and Sector Boundaries Remain the Same
The City of Montréal has confirmed that while garbage pickup frequency will decrease, the usual collection days and sector boundaries are unchanged. Residents are advised to check the updated schedule for their address before placing bins curbside.
Affected Areas and Exceptions
- Pierrefonds-Roxboro: Biweekly garbage collection now applies throughout the borough, with the exception of the Cloverdale Cooperative sector.
- L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève: The new schedule is in effect borough-wide.
- Residents whose waste is picked up by neighbouring L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève will also follow the new collection frequency.
Proper Container Use and Collection Rules
Garbage must be placed inside a compliant black wheeled bin. The city notes that bags or any excess material left beside the bin will not be collected. These requirements are intended to streamline pickup and support waste reduction goals.
Purpose Behind the Change
This shift to biweekly garbage collection is part of Montréal’s strategy to reduce truck trips, promote improved waste sorting, and support a goal set by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal: limiting waste pickups to no more than 26 annually by December 2027.
Where to Find Updated Schedules
- Residents of Pierrefonds-Roxboro can consult the updated borough collection schedule and map.
- Those in L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève should visit the collection page for their borough for details.
Both resources were most recently updated on October 16, 2026.
Continued Weekly Recycling and Organics Collection
While garbage pickup becomes biweekly, recycling collection and organics collection continue as always on a weekly basis, allowing residents to maintain waste sorting routines.
Official Statements and Additional Resources
The city encourages residents to check official pages for schedule details and guidelines on proper waste disposal. More information on compliant containers and sector-specific changes is available on the Montréal city website.
Source: westislandblog.com.
