Quebec Waste‑Vacuum Machines Echo Montreal Metro in Toronto
Exprolink’s waste‑vacuum machines produced a sound resembling the Montreal subway on Toronto streets on August 16, 2026, highlighting the unexpected reach of the Quebec company’s equipment.
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Improperly Discarded Batteries Trigger Etobicoke Garbage Truck Fire
A garbage truck fire on Brydon Drive in Etobicoke on August 13, 2026, was caused by improperly discarded lithium‑ion batteries, according to Toronto Fire Services. The event follows several similar waste‑collection fires linked to battery disposal in recent years.
Lineage Logistics Nears City‑Ordered Cleanup Deadline for Boyle Heights Warehouse
Lineage Logistics has removed 93% of bulk food waste from its fire‑damaged Boyle Heights cold‑storage warehouse and is expected to meet the city’s August 14 deadline. The cleanup follows a rooftop fire on June 17 that prompted a 45‑day remediation order from Los Angeles.
Quebec Adjusts Bottle Refund Rules Amid Depot Queues
Quebec is tightening its bottle deposit refund rules to ease long lines at collection sites, a move that may restrict Ontario residents from redeeming containers in the province.
Westmount Retains Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Moves to Biweekly
Westmount will continue weekly garbage collection in October 2026, while the City of Montreal switches to a biweekly schedule at the same time.
Westmount Holds Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Moves to Biweekly
Westmount will keep its weekly garbage collection schedule even as Montreal moves to a biweekly system starting in October 2026, underscoring the municipality’s independent service arrangements.
Westmount Retains Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Shifts to Biweekly
Westmount will keep weekly garbage collection when Montreal switches to biweekly service in October 2026, resulting in parallel waste‑pickup schedules for the two municipalities.
Westmount Retains Weekly Trash Pickup as Montreal Shifts to Biweekly
Westmount will keep weekly garbage collection starting in October 2026, while Montreal transitions to a biweekly schedule at the same time.
Westmount Keeps Weekly Trash Pickup Ahead of Montreal’s Biweekly Switch
Westmount will keep its weekly garbage collection through October 2026, while Montreal prepares to adopt a biweekly schedule. The decision provides continuity for Westmount residents as the neighboring city transitions its waste pickup frequency.
Industrial Fire Breaks Out at Etobicoke Waste Transfer Station
A fire erupted before 4 a.m. on July 28 at a waste transfer station near Disco Road and Highway 427 in Etobicoke. Toronto Fire Services responded, and the incident marks the second major fire at the facility within a year.
GTA Volunteers Near 10‑Million Litter Collection Milestone
A GTA environmental group says its volunteers are close to reaching ten million pieces of litter collected across the region, reflecting extensive community clean‑up efforts.
Troy Launches Free Bulk‑Trash Pickup for Residents
The City of Troy began a free bulk‑trash pickup service today, allowing residents to discard large items at no cost as part of the municipal waste‑management program.
Montreal Acts to Clear Post‑Moving‑Day Trash
Montreal is increasing street cleaning and waste collection to clear trash that builds up after the July 1 moving day, a yearly surge in household waste that often leaves rubbish on streets for several days.
Montreal Acts to Clear Post‑Moving‑Day Trash
Montreal is launching a three‑day clean‑up from July 1‑3, 2026, to remove trash that accumulates on streets after the annual moving‑day rush, using increased collection and street‑cleaning resources.
Montreal Acts to Clear Post‑July 1 Trash Buildup
Montreal is deploying new actions to clear and prevent trash buildup on streets in the days after the July 1 moving‑day holiday, addressing the annual surge in household waste.
Quebec Grants Emergency Permit to Raise Landfill Height
Quebec granted a one‑year emergency permit on July 2, 2026, to temporarily raise the height of garbage piles at the Terrebonne landfill, extending its operation as the site nears capacity.
Montreal Acts on Post‑Moving‑Day Street Trash
Montreal is deploying extra collection services and new disposal sites to clear the trash that piles up on streets after the July 1 moving day.
Quebec Approves One-Year Expansion of Terrebonne Landfill
Quebec approved a one‑year temporary expansion of the Terrebonne landfill on July 2, 2026 to allow higher garbage piles as the site ne route near full capacity. The emergency measure gives the province additional time to develop longer‑term waste management solutions.
Montreal Deploys Cleanup After Moving Day Trash Piles
Montreal’s city services are clearing trash left on streets after the July 1 moving day, using removal crews and promoting alternative disposal options. The effort aims to prevent the typical post‑moving‑day waste buildup from lingering on public spaces.
Quebec's Biggest Landfill Expanded for 1.2 Million Extra Tons
Quebec’s largest landfill in Terrebonne is being urgently expanded to handle over 1.2 million additional tonnes of waste, addressing a recent surge in disposal volume.
