Does a dumpster in Montréal-Est require a permit?
Yes, whenever the dumpster sits on any part of the street, the sidewalk or the grass strip: by-law 116-2024 prohibits any occupation of the public domain without an authorization, and it names dumpsters in so many words. Entirely within your private driveway, no by-law names the temporary dumpster — have Services citoyens confirm your case at 514 905-2000, option 1.
How much does the occupancy permit cost in Montréal-Est?
$60 to issue plus $70 per day, at the first fee tier — an occupation of the roadway or sidewalk under 50 m² (by-law 129-2026, art. 25, before taxes). A week of dumpster rental on the street therefore means $60 + 7 × $70 = $550 in municipal fees, against $0 in a private driveway: that calculation is built from the city's published rates, and it weighs heavily in the choice of spot.
For how many days can the street host a dumpster in Montréal-Est?
Up to a year: the temporary occupancy permit covers a continuous period of at most one year (by-law 116-2024, art. 2.3.1), with no few-days cap. The real delay is upstream — an application at least 5 business days ahead and parking signs posted 72 hours before — then the daily rate runs for every day of occupation.
Is there an ecocentre in Montréal-Est?
No. The city refers its residents to the Montreal agglomeration network, whose nearest site is the Rivière-des-Prairies ecocentre (11400 rue Léopold-Christin, 514 872-0384): proof of residence on the island and photo ID required, 12 m³ of construction debris free per year, 15 visits at most, unloading by hand with no help from staff.
Does the City of Montréal-Est pick up renovation debris?
Yes, for residential buildings only: construction, renovation and demolition debris is collected on Wednesdays, with the garbage, on request to Services citoyens, capped at 5 m³ per week — and never in the black bin. Businesses and contractors are not eligible; for them, as for any volume past 5 m³, the dumpster does the job.
Which materials go in which dumpster?
The mixed dry materials dumpster — 10, 20 or 40 yards — takes the mix: drywall, wood, shingles, furniture or metal. Each single-material dumpster takes only its own: soil-rocks-sod, concrete, bricks and mortar, or asphalt — any mixing there brings sorting fees. Everywhere, tires are refused, and so are chemicals — paint, solvents, oils, propane, aerosols, acids.
How do you get the Libération Express credit?
Free up the dumpster within the 48 hours that follow delivery, and $50 comes back to your credit card: the amount is taken off any extras, or reimbursed whole when there are none. Beyond 48 hours, the 7-day rental simply runs its course. Offer valid during high season (March to October).
