Aylmer's spring waste disposal schedule released by City of Gatineau

Tashi Farmilo

Aylmer residents will have multiple opportunities to dispose of yard waste and household materials this spring, as the City of Gatineau has announced the return of its special green waste collections and mobile ecocentre program for 2026.

The mobile ecocentre will make its first appearance in Aylmer on April 25, with additional visits scheduled for June 13 and October 3. All three sessions will take place in the parking lot of the Paul-et-Isabelle-Duchesnay arena at 92 rue du Patrimoine, accessible via Wychwood Promenade. Residents can drop off recyclables, green waste, electronic products, household hazardous materials such as batteries, paint, and aerosols, up to 12 tires per visit, Styrofoam, and clothing or textiles in good condition.

The city will also hold two special green waste collections for each Aylmer residence between April 27 and May 22, timed to help residents clear out debris from spring garden cleanup. Collections occur on the same day as regular garbage pickup, and residents can confirm their specific dates through the DTRITUS application or the city's website.

Acceptable containers for the special yard waste collections are paper compost bags (maximum of 20 for each collection), garbage cans marked with a ‘V’, and up to five bundles of tied branches. Each bag, garbage can, and bundle placed at the curbside for pickup must weigh no more than 25 kilograms.

The City of Gatineau has announced dates for Aylmer's spring mobile ecocentre visits and special green waste collections running from late April through May. Photo: Courtesy of the City of Gatineau