Mattress Disposal in Montreal (2026): Garbage Day, Ecocentre Rules, the One Site That Recycles and What Charities Refuse
Montreal local guide, City rules read October 14, 2026
Mattress Disposal in Montreal (2026): Garbage Day, Ecocentre Rules, the One Site That Recycles and What Charities Refuse
In Montreal a mattress does not go out with the bulky-item collection, it goes out with household waste or to an ecocentre, and only one of the seven ecocentres recycles it. We read the Ville de Montréal's collection pages, its ecocentre rules and fees and the Saint-Laurent ecocentre's schedule on October 14, 2026, so you can choose between the free curb, the free drop-off and the recycled drop-off without a fine or a wasted trip.
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How do you get rid of a mattress in Montreal?
Quick answer: You have three City routes. Put it out with household waste on your garbage day, which the City's household waste page lists as acceptable for mattresses and box springs; take it to any of the seven ecocentres, free for residents up to 12 cubic metres of upholstered and renovation material a year; or take it to the Saint-Laurent ecocentre at 3535 rue Sartelon, the only one where the City says mattresses and box springs are recycled. Mattresses are not part of the bulky-item collection, except in the Saint-Laurent borough when upholstered items are set apart. The City also notes that some stores take back the old mattress when you buy a new one. Charities such as Renaissance do not accept mattresses.
Decide in four questions
Four questions before you decide
1. Do you want it recycled?
Then it has to go to the Saint-Laurent ecocentre. The City says the other ecocentres accept mattresses but do not recycle them. See Saint-Laurent.
2. No car?
Use your household waste day and check the day and time on Info-Collectes; the City can fine you for putting waste out at the wrong time. See garbage day.
3. Buying a new one?
The City points first to stores that take back used mattresses when you buy a replacement. Ask before you order. See replacing a mattress.
4. Several trips this year?
Each ecocentre visit records at least 1 cubic metre against your 12 free cubic metres for upholstered and renovation items, and those items are capped at 15 visits a year except at LaSalle and Saint-Laurent. See the ecocentre rules.
What are the options for mattress disposal in Montreal?
These are the Ville de Montréal's rules for residents as published on October 14, 2026. Collection rules are the City's; if you live in another municipality on the island, check your own city's collection rules. The ecocentres are open to residents of the whole Montréal agglomeration.
| Option | Cost | Recycled? | When and where | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste collection | Free | Not stated; the City calls it "a last resort" | Your garbage day, from Info-Collectes | Fines for the wrong time, unacceptable materials or containers |
| Any ecocentre except Saint-Laurent | Free up to 12 m³ a year, then $31 per extra m³ | No, accepted but not recycled | Six sites; hours vary | Photo ID and proof of address; at least 1 m³ recorded per visit |
| Saint-Laurent ecocentre | Free up to 12 m³ a year, then $31 per extra m³ | Yes, mattresses and box springs | 3535 rue Sartelon; winter hours from October 15 | Unlimited visits; closed Sunday and Monday in winter |
| Store take-back | Set by the store | The City says some companies recycle them | When the new mattress is delivered | Not every store offers it; ask before ordering |
| Bulky-item collection | Free | Not applicable | Info-Collectes schedule | Mattresses are rejected, except in the Saint-Laurent borough when upholstered items are separated |
The pattern is simple. If you care most about convenience, the curb on garbage day is free. If you care about where the mattress ends up, Saint-Laurent is the only City option that recycles it. Everything in between costs the same, nothing, until you pass 12 cubic metres in a year.
Can you put a mattress out with the garbage in Montreal?
Yes. The City's household waste page, last updated September 3, 2026, lists "Mattresses and box springs" among acceptable materials, and adds that you can also bring them to an ecocentre. This is easy to get wrong: mattresses are not a bulky item for collection purposes. The City's list of bulky objects, last updated September 1, 2026, puts upholstered furniture, including sofas, easy chairs and mattresses, under rejected items, and explains that only reusable and transformable objects are collected in that service.
- Find your day: both collections are scheduled through the City's Info-Collectes tool. Look up your address rather than going by a neighbour's habit, because the page shows borough-specific content.
- Avoid a fine: the City says you could be fined if you put your bins out at the wrong time, if your waste contains unacceptable materials, or if you use the wrong containers.
- The one exception: in the Saint-Laurent borough, upholstered furniture is accepted in the bulky-item collection, but you must separate your upholstered items from your non-upholstered bulky items.
- Why it is the last resort: on its bulky-objects page the City lists other routes first, store take-back and ecocentres, and says to put items out with your garbage "as a last resort".
Do Montreal ecocentres take mattresses, and what does it cost?
All seven ecocentres accept mattresses from eligible users. The City says mattresses and other upholstered furniture are accepted at the ecocentre but are not recycled, except at the Saint-Laurent ecocentre, which recycles mattresses and box springs.
| Ecocentre | Address | Borough | Recycles mattresses? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadie | 1200 boulevard Henri-Bourassa Ouest | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | No |
| Côte-des-Neiges | 6925 chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges | Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | No |
| La Petite-Patrie | 1100 rue des Carrières | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | No |
| LaSalle | 7272 rue Saint-Patrick | LaSalle | No |
| Rivière-des-Prairies | 11400 rue Léopold-Christin | Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles | No |
| Saint-Laurent | 3535 rue Sartelon | Saint-Laurent | Yes, mattresses and box springs |
| Saint-Michel | 2475 rue des Regrattiers | Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension | No |
Fees for residents. Construction, renovation and demolition waste and upholstered bulky items are free up to 12 cubic metres a year; beyond that the City charges $31 for each extra cubic metre, and the amounts are tax-exempt. A minimum of 1 cubic metre is recorded per visit, so a single mattress uses at least 1 cubic metre of your yearly allowance. Combine it with other upholstered or renovation items if you can.
Visits. Upholstered bulky items are limited to 15 visits a year, but visits to the LaSalle and Saint-Laurent ecocentres are unlimited.
What to bring. The person who is physically present must show one photo ID (for example a Québec health insurance card, a driver's licence, a passport, or a citizenship or permanent resident card) and residents must also show one proof of address, such as a home insurance certificate less than a year old, a school or municipal tax account, or a utility, school or bank statement less than three months old. You must declare what you are bringing.
Unloading. Employees cannot help with unloading, so bring someone for a queen or king mattress; the City recommends a second person for heavy items. Tipping trailers and other mechanical unloading are prohibited, and each ecocentre sets a maximum vehicle length.
Where can you recycle a mattress in Montreal?
At the Saint-Laurent ecocentre, 3535 rue Sartelon, Montréal, H4R 0K5. It is the one ecocentre the City names as recycling mattresses and box springs, and visits there are unlimited.
- Winter schedule, October 15 to April 14: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; closed Sunday and Monday.
- Summer schedule, April 15 to October 14: Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm; closed Monday.
- Holidays: closed December 24 to January 1. The City says schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Payment: cash, debit, MasterCard and Visa, for anything that carries a fee.
The switch to winter hours happens on October 15, the day after we read the page, so a Sunday trip is no longer possible until spring. The City also publishes ecocentre waiting times, in French, if you want to avoid a line.
Can you donate a used mattress in Montreal?
Rarely to a charity. Renaissance's donation page lists "Mattresses and box springs" on its "What not to give?" list, next to large upholstered furniture. The City's own bulky-item collection takes only reusable and transformable objects and rejects mattresses.
If the mattress is clean and in good condition, a friend, a relative or a private listing is the realistic way to give it a second life. If it is stained, torn or sagging, choose between the curb and an ecocentre.
What if you are replacing the mattress?
- Ask about take-back first. The City says some businesses collect used mattresses when you buy a replacement, and some take them back for recycling. Get the store's answer, and any fee, in writing.
- Keep the old one until the new one is in. A boxed mattress can take hours to expand. Our delivery guide explains what happens after you order, and how to move a mattress helps if it is changing homes rather than leaving yours.
- Still choosing? See our Montreal mattress buying guide, the questions to ask before buying a mattress online and the sleep trial and return policy guide.
For the national picture, including what other cities charge and which ones collect at the curb, see our guide to mattress disposal and recycling across Canada.
Hamuq product context
Where Hamuq fits if you are replacing a mattress in Montreal
Hamuq publishes this guide and sells mattresses, so we have an interest in the replacement part of it.
- The Original Hybrid Mattress, $999 in queen ($799 twin, $879 twin XL, $899 full, $1,189 king; California king listed but unavailable on October 14, 2026). A 12-inch hybrid that Hamuq rates 6 out of 10 for firmness, with a 120-night trial and a 15-year limited warranty.
- Delivery: Hamuq's shipping policy says orders are typically delivered within 2 to 7 business days once processed.
- Your old mattress: Hamuq's FAQ says curbside mattress disposal is available in many areas and that, if not, Hamuq can help you look into the best disposal options in your area. In Montreal, curbside means your household waste day.
- If you return a Hamuq: Hamuq arranges pickup from your home, and its FAQ says returned mattresses are typically donated to a local charity, or recycled in some cases.
Hamuq Inc. sells mattresses. City rules, fees and hours are quoted from the Ville de Montréal's pages, linked below, on the date stated.
Supplementary Hamuq product context
Hamuq owner and product Shorts
These 6 Shorts from the Hamuq channel show owners with the Hamuq Original Hybrid. They are context for the Hamuq side only and are not evidence for any other seller's figure in this guide.
Montreal questions
Montreal mattress disposal FAQs
Collection
Can I put a mattress out with the garbage in Montreal?
Quick answer: Yes; the Ville de Montréal's household waste page, updated September 3, 2026, lists mattresses and box springs as acceptable in household waste, on the day and time Info-Collectes gives for your address, though the City's bulky-objects page calls the garbage a last resort.
Are mattresses picked up with bulky items in Montreal?
Quick answer: No; the City's bulky-objects list, updated September 1, 2026, rejects upholstered furniture including mattresses, except in the Saint-Laurent borough, where upholstered items are accepted if set apart from other bulky items.
Ecocentres and recycling
How much does it cost to drop off a mattress at a Montreal ecocentre?
Quick answer: Nothing for residents up to 12 cubic metres of upholstered and renovation items a year, then $31 per extra cubic metre; at least 1 cubic metre is recorded per visit, and you need photo ID and proof of address.
Where can I recycle a mattress in Montreal?
Quick answer: At the Saint-Laurent ecocentre, 3535 rue Sartelon, the only ecocentre the City names as recycling mattresses and box springs; from October 15 to April 14 it opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Can I donate a used mattress in Montreal?
Quick answer: Rarely to charities; Renaissance lists mattresses and box springs among items not to give, and the City's bulky collection rejects them, so a clean mattress is easier to pass on privately.
Will the store take my old mattress?
Quick answer: Some will; the City says some businesses collect used mattresses when you buy a replacement and some take them back for recycling, so ask the store, and about any fee, before you order.
How we know this
Every rule, fee, address and schedule in this guide was read on October 14, 2026 from the Ville de Montréal's pages: the list of bulky objects and construction material, household waste collection details, bulky items collection details, the page on taking items to an ecocentre and the Saint-Laurent ecocentre page. Donation rules were read from Renaissance's donation page. Hamuq details come from its product data, FAQ, warranty and shipping pages. We did not visit an ecocentre or call one, and we make no environmental or health claim beyond what the City publishes. Rules, fees and hours change; check the linked pages and Info-Collectes before you go.
Replacing the mattress you are getting rid of?
The Hamuq Original Hybrid is a 12-inch hybrid at $999 in queen, with a 120-night trial, a 15-year limited warranty and delivery typically within 2 to 7 business days once processed.
About the authors
Jordan BedwellThe Hamuq product details, prices and policy terms referred to in this guide are quoted from Hamuq's published pages.
Mark Edcel LopezMark Edcel Lopez read the Ville de Montreal's household waste, bulky items and ecocentre pages and the Saint-Laurent ecocentre schedule on October 14, 2026, read the donation page cited here the same day, and checked every rule, fee, address and hour in this guide against the pages linked in it.
Nathan NielsonThe Hamuq product, return, warranty and delivery details in this guide are quoted from Hamuq's published pages.
Hamuq Inc. sells mattresses. City rules, fees and hours are quoted from the Ville de Montréal's site on the date stated and linked below.
Sources
- Ville de Montréal: Items that can be disposed of as bulky objects and construction material, household waste collections, bulky items and construction debris collections, Take items to an ecocentre and Écocentre Saint-Laurent
- Renaissance: Make a donation
- Hamuq: The Original Hybrid Mattress, FAQs, warranty and shipping policy