Waste collection is an essential service for residents, and we are mindful of the inconveniences caused by delays in that service. For that reason, Gatineau is always working with the contractor on finding solutions to limit delays and minimize the consequences for the service.
If you would like to be notified of collection delays in your sector, sign up for DTRITUS notifications through the mobile app or the Web version. To find out how to sign up, click here.
Several factors may cause delays:
It should be noted that most of delays are made up within 24 hours.
Gatineau is working with the contractor on finding solutions to limit delays and minimize the consequences for the service. To that end, the contractor has gone to great lengths, including bringing in additional crews from Montréal, using placement agencies and extending operations into the weekends.
In addition, as it does with all of its suppliers, Gatineau is closely monitoring the contractor to ensure that it fully complies with the service standards set out in the contract.
As well, Gatineau is always looking into the best practices and approaches used by other municipalities to optimize collection.
As part of the next contract, which will come into effect on May 30, 2024, several changes will be made to the service offer, including the implementation of robotic collection as well as a stable annual special collections schedule. These changes aim to:
The population will be informed of the various changes in the months preceding the new collection contract.
Yes! Here are some of the things you can do to facilitate and accelerate the collection operations:
Collections usually take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. If your containers are not emptied, you can place a request between 6 p.m. on collection day and 6 p.m. the following day. If your collection is on Fridays, you have until noon the following day to place your request online or with 311.
Requests help the contractor identify any oversights along the collection route. The contractor corrects oversights the following day before proceeding with its collection for that day.
In the event of longer delays, the contractor issues a status report to Gatineau at the end of the collection day. Gatineau then sends a notification directly to the concerned residents who are signed up for DTRITUS alerts. That information is also communicated to the 311 team. The notification informs residents of the delay and reminds them of the importance of leaving residual materials curbside for collection, usually the next day. At that point, a request can also be made to 311 online or through the citizen portal. By submitting that request, the resident is assured of regular updates on the situation. If you would like to be notified of collection delays in your sector, sign up for DTRITUS notifications through the mobile app or the Web version.
Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 291,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.