Residual materials
Position the bins correctly for easy collection!
a. Lid closed, clear and unattached; this means unlocked
b. No obstacles around the bins
c. Distance of at least 1 metre between bins
d. Wheels positioned toward the residence
See the schedule for all roads
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During regular collection, only compliant bins are collected. Surplus items left beside the bins will be collected only during special collections.
Additional bins can be used for compost and recycling, if they are in compliance. A maximum of six bins per collection is permitted for residential units.
For garbage, it is possible to put out :
- 2 x 360-litre bins per collection up to April 29 and after October 4 (monthly collection frequency)
- 1 x 360-litre bin per collection from April 29 to October 3 (twice-monthly collection frequency).
For a bin to be compliant, it must meets the following standards:
- Equipped with an European plug
- Have wheels
- Have a maximum capacity of 120,240 or 360 litres:
- Green, grey or black for waste vert, gris ou noir pour les ordures
- Blue for recycling
- Brown for compost
Please note that additional bins can be ordered from the Town Hall reception desk. Bins are delivered on Thursdays or Fridays, while supplies last. Residents are responsible for their own costs.
2026 Collection Schedule
You can also check the collection days in PiVOT, your citizen portal.
Printed copies will soon be available at certain locations. The Municipality will inform you as soon as these locations are confirmed.
With Pivot's citizen portal, residents can now receive notices directly on their phones regarding collections such as weekly reminders, delays, and special collections (bulky items, metal bulky items, plants, branches, household hazardous waste, etc.).
To register on the platform, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
In mechanized collection, bins are emptied by a truck equipped with a mechanized arm. This means that there is no helper on the back of the truck to handle the bins
The municipality has joined the Regroupement intermunicipal pour la gestion des matières résiduelles, an intermunicipal waste management group, along with the municipalities of La Pêche, Cantley and Val-des-Monts.
This decision is part of a collective effort to modernize selective collection systems in line with the new standards put in place by the Government of Quebec in 2023. It also addresses workforce challenges, as mechanized collection requires fewer people.
The main differences are changes to collection days and instructions.
Mechanized collection trucks are equipped with a mechanized arm and clamp to lift the bin and empty it into the truck. Trucks operate with a single driver. There is no helper at the back to handle the bins. For this reason, the trucks can only lift compliant wheeled bins, and not any other containers.
Additional bins may be used for compost and recycling if they are compliant models. A maximum of six bins per collection is permitted for residential units.
For garbage, it is possible to put out:
- Two 360-litre bins per collection until April 29 and after October 4 (collection once a month)
- One 360-litre bin per collection from April 29 to October 3 (collection twice a month)
No. Green waste should be placed in compost bins or in bags during special collections.
A camera on the trucks allows our crews to assess damage and determine its cause. If your bin has been damaged, please contact Public Works at 819-827-1160 as soon as possible so we can take action.
For now, one bulk collection per season is planned with the intermunicipal group. A maximum of six items per collection will be accepted (bulky waste or metal). Dates and details will be provided at a later date.
If your bin wasn’t emptied, make sure you meet the conditions.
If the contractor is responsible for the delay, contact Public Works within 24 hours. A follow-up will be carried out by our staff.
European Plug Wheeled Bin of 120, 240 and 360 litres are permitted.
Bin colors :
- Waste: gray, black and green
- Recycling: blue
- Compost: brown
Ensure your bin has both wheels; otherwise, it won't be collected.
If it is broken, please contact the Public Works Department at 819-827-1160 or by email at travaux.publics@chelsea.ca. An employee will come to your home and repair it free of charge.
Waste and recycling must be collected in the same week, so the contractor must advance the collection date. There is no collection on weekends.
Information
Public Works and Infrastructure Department
This page was last updated on February 4, 2026
