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2026 Collection Schedule

Pontiac Ecocentre

🕘 NEXT OPENINGS:

Saturday, July 18, 2026 🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                                                           

Saturday, September 19, 2026 🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What is an ecocentre?

The Municipality of Pontiac ecocentre is a supervised drop-off site that allows residents and property owners to dispose of certain materials not accepted through regular curbside collection.

Unlike old dump sites, materials brought to the ecocentre are sorted to promote reuse, recycling, recovery and proper disposal through various specialized programs and partners.

The ecocentre also plays an important role in the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a system in which companies that place certain products on the market are also responsible for ensuring their recovery and proper end-of-life management.

For example, certain materials are recovered through recognized programs and partners such as:

  • AgriRÉCUP (agricultural plastics)
  • ARPE-Québec (electronic products)
  • GoRecycle (refrigerant appliances)
  • Appel à recycler (batteries and rechargeable batteries)
  • Éco-Peinture (paint and aerosol products)
  • RecycFluo (mercury-containing lamps)
  • SOGHU (used oil, antifreeze and containers)
  • RECYC-QUÉBEC (scrap tire recovery program)

The goal is to reduce the amount of materials sent to landfill while encouraging more responsible and environmentally friendly practices.

By properly sorting your materials before arriving, you are directly helping improve material recovery and protect our environment.

Access

The Ecocentre is accessible to residents of the Municipality of Pontiac only.

  • The ecocentre is accessible to residents and taxpayers of the Municipality of Pontiac only.
  • Materials must originate from a property located within the municipality

Hours and location

📍 1975, chemin du Lac-des-Loups, Pontiac (QC) J0X 2V0

Opening hours vary: Please consult the Voilà citizen portal or the Municipality’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date schedule.

 

Before your visit

To facilitate your visit:

  • Sort your materials before arrival
  • Bring only accepted materials
  • Dismantle or cut bulky items
  • Allow time for on-site sorting

* Materials must be sorted in advance to reduce wait times and facilitate weighing.

How it works

  1. Mandatory stop at the reception building for an initial weigh-in.
  2. Presentation of proof of address
  3. Direction by staff
  4. Deposit materials in the appropriate containers
  5. Mandatory stop at the reception building for a final weigh-out.

Accepted materials

 

✅ Construction materials

  • Dry construction and renovation waste
    • Painted or treated wood
    • Drywall
    • Doors
    • Cabinets
    • Other
  • 100% natural wood (with or without screws)

🌿 Green Waste

  • Branches
  • Leaves
  • Grass clippings
  • Cedar branches
  • Christmas trees
  • Wood strumps
  • Shrubs
  • Fill soil

🛋️ Bulky items

  • Furniture
  • Sofas
  • Mattress
  • Hot tubs (cut into pieces)
  • Other bulky household items

🔩 Scrap Metal

  • Washing machines
  • Dryers
  • Electric stoves
  • BBQ
  • Water heaters
  • Metal pipes
  • Lawn mowers
  • Other metal items

🚗 Tires

Residential tires are accepted through the applicable recovery program.

❄️ Refrigerant appliances

The following appliances are accepted through the GoRecycle program :

  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Wine coolers
  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water dispensers

👉 View the complete list of accepted appliances.

💻 Electronic devices

The Pontiac Ecocenter is an official ARPE-Québec collection site.

You can bring:

  • Computers and accessories
  • Computer monitors
  • Phones and cellphones
  • Tablets
  • Video game consoles
  • Printers
  • Televisions
  • Audio and video equipment
  • Other eligible electronic devices

👉 View the complete list of accepted electronic products.

🌾 Agricultural Plastics 

The Municipality of Pontiac participates in the AgriRÉCUP program.

Agrirécup allows agricultural producers to recycle several types of agricultural plastics instead of sending them to landfill.

   Where can I get AgriRÉCUP bags?

   AgriRÉCUP collection bags are provided free of charge and are available:

    • At the Municipal Office (2024 Route 148) during regular business hours;
    • At the Pontiac Ecocentre on opening days.

    Agricultural plastics must be brought to the Ecocentre in the appropriate AgriRÉCUP collection bags.

    Preparing your agricultural plastics

    Before placing plastics in the bags, they must:

    • Be shaken to remove as much soil, hay and debris as possible;
    • Be as dry as possible;
    • Be sorted by material type;
    • Be placed in the appropriate AgriRÉCUP bag;.
    • Securely tie the bag closed before transporting it.

    Accepted agricultural plastics

    Agricultural plastics must be sorted into the following categories:

    • Silage and hay bale wrap;
    • Silage tarps and bags;
    • Twine;
    • Net wraps.

Important

 ⚠ Different categories must never be mixed.

 ⚠ Loose agricultural plastics are not accepted.

♻️ Reuseable items

Certain reusable items and materials in good condition may be placed in the Ecocentre's reuse area to encourage reuse instead of disposal.

Exemples :

  • Bicycles
  • Furniture
  • Snow blower
  • Lawn mowers
  • Construction materials
  • Building materials
  • Other

With authorization from the Ecocentre attendant, residents may take certain reusable items free of charge after completing the required form.

🧪 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

The Pontiac Ecocentre accepts certain household hazardous waste (HHW) through recognized recovery programs. These materials are recycled or treated safely to help protect the environment.

🎨 Paint and Aerosol Containers (Éco-Peinture)

Accepted products include:

  • Interior and exterior paint
  • Stain
  • Varnish
  • Primers
  • Wood finishes
  • Spray paint cans
  • Empty paint containers or containers with paint residue

Containers must be properly sealed and clearly identifiable.

🛢️ Used oil, antifreeze and containers (SOGHU)

Accepted products include:

  • Used motor oil
  • Hydraulic oil
  • Transmission oil
  • Used antifreeze
  • Oil filters
  • Used oil and antifreeze containers
  • Empty oil containers

Products must be brought in their original container or in a leak-proof, clearly labelled container.

🔋 Household Batteries (Call2Recycle)

Accepted household batteries include:

  • AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries
  • Button cell batteries
  • Laptop batteries
  • Cordless power tool batteries
  • Cell phone batteries
  • Camera batteries

Automotive, marine, recreational vehicle and industrial batteries are not accepted.

💡 Mercury-Containing Lamps (RecycFluo)

Accepted products include:

  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Neon tubes
  • Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
  • Other mercury-containing lamps

To prevent breakage, transport these items in their original packaging or in a protective box whenever possible.

Important

  • Household hazardous waste must come from residential sources only.
  • Whenever possible, products should remain in their original, clearly labelled containers.
  • Never mix different chemical products in the same container.
  • If a container is leaking, place it inside a second leak-proof container before transporting it.

Some household hazardous waste is not accepted at the Ecocentre. Please consult the "Materials Not Accepted" section before your visit.

 

 

❌ Refused materials

  • Household waste
  • Recyclable materials (blue bin)
  • Animal carcasses
  • Contaminated soil and sand
  • Gasoline
  • Propane
  • Asphalt shingles
  • Aggregates (concrete, bricks, clay pipes)
  • Asbestos
  • Medications
  • Biomedical waste
  • Clothing and textiles
  • Unsorted materials

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Not Accepted

  • Non-household (commercial or industrial) batteries
  • Chemical products
  • Acids
  • Pesticides
  • Ink cartridges
  • Other hazardous materials not covered by the recovery programs currently in place

Construction materials

  • Permit required for construction materials
  • Construction companies are not accepted

Safety guidelines

  • Follow staff instructions
  • Wear appropriate equipment (closed shoes)
  • Smoking is prohibited on site
  • Children must be supervised at all times. No animals allowed on site.

Additional Information

Please regularly consult the municipal website, the Voilà! portal and the Municipality’s communications for information regarding opening periods, access conditions and updates to accepted materials.

It is strictly prohibited to leave materials outside the site. Surveillance cameras are in operation at all times.

Need help knowing what can be recycled?

Recyc-Québec is the reference for everything related to responsible waste management in Québec. Visit their site to learn more about what goes in the bin.

Consult the following resources to learn what belongs in your recycling bin:

• RECYC-QUÉBEC – What goes in the bin? 
• Bac Impact – Better recovery for better recycling 
• Ça va où? App

The Ça va où? app allows you to search for a specific material to find out where it should be properly disposed of.

Bulky Item Collection – Accepted/Refused Materials

Bulky objects will be collected 3 times per year.

Please refer to the calendar above for the specific dates of these collections.

Also, please note that bulky objects must be out by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the garbage collection. The contractor will pick up bulky items on the same day as the garbage collection only.

 

Accepted items

 

  • Bathtub (acrylic or fiberglass)
  • Furniture with fabric (couch, armchair)
  • Mattress
  • Wooden bed frame
  • Blinds
  • Large plastic items (furniture, toys)
  • Garden hose
  • Plastic pool filter (empty)
  • Pool cover and carpet cut up in 4-foot pieces, rolled up and tied
  • Styrofoam, provided it does not contain water
  • Artificial Christmas tree
  • Wooden furniture
  • Bulbs and lamps are accepted in the collection of household waste or bulky items, depending on their size.
  • Flat glass (window, patio door, glass and mirror), but must not include the framing. The glass must be broken and put in a cardboard box or an open container.
  • Aquarium, the glass must be broken and put in a cardboard box or an open container.
  • Pool pump
  • Vacuum cleaner

 

Refused items

 

  • Building materials and waste: wood, door, ceramic, vinyl and other type of floor covering, vinyl and other type of siding, mineral wool, etc.
  • Gravel, sand, asphalt
  • Soil (contaminated or not)
  • Household waste
  • Recyclable materials
  • Recyclable materials and compostable waste
  • Metal bulky items: Metal bathtub, parts and pieces of metal, bed frame, door, metal furniture, tire rim, household appliances, hot water tank, air conditioning unit, cooler, barbecue, exercise equipment, heat pump, etc.
  • Hazardous household waste
  • Natural Christmas tree
  • Opaque plastic bag
  • Tire
  • Ashes
  • Textiles
  • Car parts
  • Equipment containing gasoline or oil (lawnmowers, snowblowers, chainsaws)
  • Dead animals
  • Electronic devices
  • Watercrafts : boat, pedal boat, canoe, kayak, etc.
  • Spa
  • Gun and ammunition

Purchase of bins

Waste and recycling bins are available at the Municipality.

240-litre garbage bins are offered at a cost of $150.00. This size is recommended as it helps reduce waste. The price includes wheel repairs as well as replacement of damaged lids.

Please note that a damaged bin may result in the refusal of waste and/or recycling collection by the contractor. In such cases, the Municipality recommends purchasing a new bin.

Additionally, 360-litre recycling bins are available free of charge as part of a provincial pilot program in collaboration with Éco Entreprises Québec.

FoodCycler

The Municipality of Pontiac is proud to announce the launch of a 12-week pilot project in collaboration with FoodCycleran innovative solution for managing food waste right at home.

What is a FoodCycler?

The FoodCycler is a compact countertop appliance that transforms food scraps into dry, odorless compost in just a few hours. It’s an excellent way to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill while creating a useful soil amendment.

Goal of the Pilot Project

This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness and community interest in this technology, supporting more sustainable practices across Pontiac.
The first 100 residents to sign up will have the opportunity to purchase a FoodCycler at a discounted price,in exchange for completing a short survey at the end of the 12 weeks..

Two models available

  • ECO3 – 3.5 litres

  • ECO5 – 5 litres

How to participate

  1. Fill out the registration form here:
    👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCPontiac

  2. Once your eligibility has been confirmed, a FoodCycler representative will contact you with further details.

  3. If selected, you will be able to purchase your unit directly at Town Hall..

Pickup location: Starting Monday, July 21, 2025,at the
Town Hall - 2024, Route 148, Pontiac

Additional Information

Thank you for helping make Pontiac greener!

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to responsible waste management. Together, let’s reduce our environmental footprint—one household at a time!

For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at info@municipalitepontiac.ca or at 819-455-2401.

Courtesy note

In order to comply with the Residual Materials Management Bylaw and to increase the efficiency of garbage collection operations, the Municipality will distribute courtesy notes as of July 12, 2021, as set out in Bylaw no. 10-16.

Courtesy note example