Garbage and Recycling Collections Guidelines Reminder

Feb 26, 2026

The City of Edmundston Public Works Department wishes to inform residents that our garbage and recycling collection contractors, as well as residents, have raised a significant issue in the area. Too often, bins are placed incorrectly, placed at the curb too early, or too late, and remain there for many days, even weeks.

Please take note of the following important information:

- Collections are every two weeks from January to June and from October to December. You must put out your recycling bin and garbage bin at the curb, the night before your collection day.

- During warmer months, from June to October, garbage is collected weekly and recyclable items, every two weeks.

- Your garbage and recycling bins must be placed on either side of your driveway, or at least 2 meters apart, so that the trucks' hydraulic arms can pick them up.

- Your bins must be placed far enough away from your residence or other building, at the curb, not in the street and brought back near the house when they are empty.

- The opening of your bins must face the street, while the handles and wheels must point towards your house.

- If you have excess garbage, please do not place it in your recycling bin, as this could contaminate the entire recycling load.

You can always obtain a Tipping Fee Waiver, which allows you to dispose of your excess garbage free of charge at a time that suits you. However, you will be responsible for its transportation. For a small fee, Gallant Enterprises can pick up your larger items by calling 506.739.9390.

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Due to the Canada Post strike, and because many people are now paying their bills online at mybill.edmundston.ca, collection calendars are no longer being mailed to homes. We suggest you download the CSRNO app from Apple or Google Play. It will send you a text message notification indicating that your collections will take place the next day.

The 2026 collection calendars are available on our website here: 2026 COLLECTION CALENDARS. Since there are two collection rounds following the 2023 amalgamation, there are also two separate calendars depending on your sector: one blue and one green. Simply enter your address and your calendar will appear. You can view and/or print it directly at home.

Alternatively, paper copies are available at:

- City Hall (cash desk)

- Public Works Department

- Sports Pavilion

- Arts Centre

- Mgr-W.-J.-Conway Public Library

Thank you for your cooperation. Following these guidelines will greatly facilitate the work of our contractors, Gallant Enterprises Ltd. (garbage) and NorthWest Sanitation Services Ltd. (recycling), and will keep our City cleaner.

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CONTACT: Public Works Department, 506.739.2103