The labels identifying the eligible bags for surplus garbage are distributed individually, at a price of $4.00 each. The labels are yellow or pink and feature the City of Gatineau logo. The yellow and pink labels are valid at all times.

Delivery costs

Shipping costs are the customer's responsibility and vary depending on the number of labels purchased during the transaction. Fees are displayed during checkout.

Points of sale

To avoid delivery fees, surplus garbage labels are also on sale at the 11 libraries , 5 service counters and 2 ecocentres in the City of Gatineau.

Preparation for household waste collection

• Place your excess garbage in any plastic bag:
  • Maximum 26 in x 36 in (66 cm x 91.4 cm);
  • With a maximum capacity of 80 L;
  • With a maximum weight of 15 kg.
• Close your bag with a knot or drawstring at the top of the bag;
• Place the label around the top of the bag, so that it encloses the bag, and stick the label back on itself;
• Place your labeled bag next to your gray bin, at a distance of 60 cm, in preparation for collection. Make sure the bag is not in front of the gray bin to avoid obstructing the robotic collection of your bin;
• Surplus bags will be collected at the same time as your gray bin.

Surplus Waste Assistance Program

The City of Gatineau is making available a surplus garbage assistance program that is aimed at two categories of eligible people:

• Large families (6 people or more) with low income (according to the low income threshold established by the Institut de la statistique du Québec);
• People with a medical condition that causes excess waste generation (e.g., incontinence or palliative care).

All details of this program are available at the following link: gatineau.ca/surplus.