Topic

Garbage and recycling

Which governments hold powers over garbage and recycling, and the laws that give them those powers.

Governments covering Saint-Laurent · About Saint-Laurent

Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.

Municipal

Montréal Municipal Council

Governs Montréal

Environment, water supply and sewers Report

By-laws on environmental matters, drinking water supply, sewers and water purification, and sanitation. (Municipal Powers Act, CQLR c. C-47.1, ss. 4(4)-(5), 19-25)

Collection is usually organized by the municipality; regional planning and disposal can rest with the RCM, agglomeration or metropolitan community.
Source: legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

Regional

Montréal Agglomeration Council

Governs Agglomeration of Montréal

Residual materials disposal Report

Disposal and reclamation of residual materials, hazardous waste, and the residual materials management plan. (CQLR c. E-20.001, s. 19(6))

Disposal and planning; collection may be municipal.
Source: legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

Montréal Metropolitan Community Council

Governs Montréal Metropolitan Community

Residual materials management planning Report

Metropolitan residual materials management plan. (CQLR c. C-37.01, ss. 119(6), 159)

Planning only.
Source: legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

No power over garbage and recycling recorded

Other governments covering Saint-Laurent. We have no power over garbage and recycling on record for them. If one holds such a power, tell us.

Municipal: Saint-Laurent Borough Council
School board: Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, English Montreal School Board
Provincial: National Assembly of Québec
Federal: Parliament of Canada

Sources

legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Municipal Powers Act, CQLR c. C-47.1, ss. 4(4)-(5), 19-25 For: Environment, water supply and sewers (Montréal Municipal Council)
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 CQLR c. E-20.001, s. 19(6) For: Residual materials disposal (Montréal Agglomeration Council)
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 CQLR c. C-37.01, ss. 119(6), 159 For: Residual materials management planning (Montréal Metropolitan Community Council)

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