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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Gatineau

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Gatineau, QuebecLocal timezone: America/Toronto

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Gatineau residents schedule bulky item pickups through the DTRITUS app. Book up to four items per request, set them out the night before collection, and use GoRecycle or ecocentres for refrigerant appliances and other excluded materials.

Service type

appointment

Book through DTRITUS. Set items out after 7:00 p.m. the night before or before 7:00 a.m. on collection day at the edge of your property.

Limits

Book up to four items per appointment or twelve for multi-residential properties. Items must be placed at the curb after 7:00 p.m. before collection day and before 7:00 a.m. on collection day, keeping sidewalks clear.

Fees: Curbside bulky pickups are free. Refrigerant appliance pickups are free via GoRecycle. Ecocentre drop-off fees depend on material type and quantity.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping via Gatineau 311 online or by phone. Call emergency services for incidents in progress.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Wood or metal items including bed frames and interior doors, Non-refrigerant appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers, Large household toys or other oversized items, Refrigerant appliances collected separately through the GoRecycle program
Not accepted
Toilets, Household hazardous waste, Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders, Construction, renovation, or demolition debris, Electronics, Items not registered in DTRITUS or unsafe for collection
Holiday shifts
Collections do not occur on December 25 or January 1 and shift by one day during those weeks; check DTRITUS for updates.

Official service info

Source: Ville de Gatineau - Encombrants

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Gatineau, Quebec. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Book through DTRITUS. Set items out after 7:00 p.m. the night before or before 7:00 a.m. on collection day at the edge of your property.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Wood or metal items including bed frames and interior doors, Non-refrigerant appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers, Large household toys or other oversized items, Refrigerant appliances collected separately through the GoRecycle program. Not accepted: Toilets, Household hazardous waste, Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders, Construction, renovation, or demolition debris, Electronics, Items not registered in DTRITUS or unsafe for collection. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/quebec/gatineau

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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