In accordance with the Environment quality act, Ville de Gatineau adopted its Waste management plan (WMP) in 2023 for the period 2023-2029.

This plan provides a framework for waste management within Gatineau.

Documentation

• WMP 2023-2029
• 2024 WMP review
• WMP 2023-2029 summary
• Consultation report prepared by Institut du Nouveau Monde
• WMP 2016-2020
• WMP 2016-2020 review

Information

For more information, contact the WMP team at pgmr@gatineau.ca.

The comprehensive regulatory framework governing waste management in Gatineau.

Bylaw concerning waste management

Here are some useful tools to help you manage your waste.

• Posters on waste sorting for businesses
• Posters on waste sorting for multi-unit residential buildings
• Checklist for residents on better management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
• Checklist for contractors on better management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
• Tools for events

  

  

  

• Brochure on waste management (comprehensive information)

Ville de Gatineau aims to become a zero-waste city by focusing on reduction at the source (product manufacturing and design) and on optimizing waste management (reuse, recycling, recovery, etc.).

Following a study conducted in 2023-2024, Ville de Gatineau adopted its Strategy for the implementation of the circular economy in Gatineau. This strategy targets textiles and construction waste, two underutilized materials that account for a significant portion of the waste disposed of in the city.

Documentation

• Strategy for the implementation of the circular economy in Gatineau and Action plan 2026-2029
• Circular economy study – Construction, renovation, and demolition sector – Summary of the consultation workshop
• Circular economy study – Textiles sector – Summary of the consultation workshop
• Summary of sector profiles for textiles and construction

With the rise of fast fashion and the decline in the number of donation bins available in Gatineau, the amount of textiles sent to landfills has increased significantly over the past ten years.

To address this situation and meet the 2023-2029 WMP goal of reducing textile waste by 75%, Ville de Gatineau is planning specific measures to improve textile recovery.

Documentation

• Textile recovery action plan 2025-2029
• Public participation report

Ville de Gatineau offers schools and daycare centres within its jurisdiction a free service for the collection and processing of recyclable and compostable materials. Ville de Gatineau also provides the following resources:

• Support and on-site visits from our team to help implement compostable waste collection or improve your waste management
• Posters to help your students and staff sort waste more effectively;
• Identification stickers for your indoor bins;
• Training on waste sorting (maximum one training session per school year per school)
• Blue bins (360 litres) or containers for recyclables in the desired quantity*;
• 80-, 120-, or 240-litre brown bins or containers for compostable materials and 7-litre countertop bins in the desired quantity.*

Request support and resources for your school or daycare centre

* To request a free delivery or repair of your blue or brown bins and containers, call 311 or submit an online request.

Educational resources

• 30-minute waste sorting training with explanatory notes
• 15-minute condensed waste sorting training with explanatory notes
• Suggested activities, training sessions, and other resources for schools and daycare centres

Printable posters in 8.5 x 11 format

Elementary schools

High schools and postsecondary institutions

Daycare centres

Financial support for NPOs involved in waste management

NPOs in Gatineau involved in waste reduction at the source, reuse, or public awareness are eligible for financial support from Ville d Gatineau of up to $15,000.

Learn about the program for nonprofits

Documentation regarding access to ecocentres and waste transfer

• Certification form for the recovery of materials at ecocentres for reuse
• Certification form for "Approved NPO" status
• Certification form for the management of materials from cleanup operations
• Certification form for cultural NPOs
• Certification form for Styrofoam drop-off

Authorized donation bins

Donation bins allow an NPO to collect used clothing and other items for reuse.

Only NPOs that have their head office or a facility in Gatineau may operate a donation bin within Ville de Gatineau limits.

An operating permit issued by Ville de Gatineau is required for each desired location, unless the donation bin is installed on the organization's own property.

Information on permit applications

Permit application form

Textile reuse organization recognition program

Ville de Gatineau invites organizations working in the field of textile reuse to participate in its Textile reuse organization recognition program.

This program aims to recognize organizations that adopt responsible, transparent, and sustainable practices, while strengthening public trust in local textile reuse organizations.

Benefits of recognition

Recognized organizations will benefit from, among other things:

• official recognition from Ville de Gatineau;
• a certificate of recognition;
• an official sticker to display in their offices, stores, thrift shops, or collection points;
• increased visibility among citizens;
• opportunities to collaborate with Ville de Gatineau on initiatives related to textile reuse and the circular economy;
• inclusion in a network of partners committed to reducing waste.

How to apply

Interested organizations must:

1. Review the Guide to participating in the Textile reuse organization recognition program;
2. Complete the Recognition application form;
3. Submit the completed form and the required documents to the following email address: pgmr@gatineau.ca.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and may be submitted at any time.

• To learn more about the regulations governing donation bins, see the bylaw on waste management.
• If you have any questions or comments, you can submit a request online or call 311.