Green waste
There are thirteen collections per sector from spring to fall. Collection dates vary from sector to sector.
Collections
The bins must be placed at the curb between 7 p.m. the day before and 5:30 a.m. the morning of collection. If you use bins, they must be removed the day after collection.
Green waste consists mainly of grass clippings, dead leaves, hedge trimmings, plant and flower waste, etc.
Green waste for collection must be placed on edge of the sidewalk in approved containers:
- a regular garbage bin, equipped with handles and an airtight lid and having a maximum capacity of 100 litres;
- a biodegradable disposable paper bag, with a maximum capacity of 150 litres;
- a grey, black or green wheeled bin with European grip equipped with lid, maximum capacity of 360 litres.
Maximum weight is limited to 25 kg. Rigid containers must be clearly identified to distinguish them from waste. We remind you that you must use paper bags for these collections, plastic bags are prohibited.
Collectors can pick up waste materials between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. If they still have not come after this time, please leave your bin at the curb and notify the Environment Management division at 450-672-4444 or at environnement@saint-lambert.ca. Thank you for your collaboration!
Branches
Branches are now accepted in the green waste collection. Occasionally, when certain weather conditions (wind, snowstorms, etc.) cause many branches to fall, the city may organize a special collection for the entire territory. In the latter case, the date of the collection is announced in advance through the city's various communication channels.
Whether during the regular collection of green waste or during a special collection, the following conditions must be met for branches to be collected.
| Regular green waste collection | Special branches collection |
|---|---|
| Branches must be less than 2 inches in diameter. | Branches must be 6 inches in diameter or less*. |
| Branches may not be longer that 40 inches. | Branches may not be longer that 8 feet. |
| Branches must be tied in bundles of not more than 15 inches in diameter. | Branches should not be tied in bundles. Branches should be aligned along the sidewalk, with cut sections facing the street. |
| The maximum volume of branches authorized must respect the following dimensions: 8 feet wide x 4 feet high. |
* Branches over 6 inches in diameter must be cut to a maximum length of 2 feet to make logs. Logs will be collected at the special collection only if a request is made in advance to travauxpublics@saint-lambert.ca.
Anytime, you can dispose of your branches and your wood (logs, stumps, chips, firewood, etc.) by taking it to the Écocentre Marie-Victorin or to the Écocentre Payer.
Christmas trees
One Christmas trees pickup take place in January. Please remove all decorations before placing your trees outside for pick-up. Also be sure NOT to wrap your tree in a plastic bag, or it will not be picked up.
Grass
Experts recommend to leave grass clippings on the lawn. They keep your lawn from drying out and provide it with nutrients. Lawn mower blades help to facilitate cycling.