Take a picture of valued objects such as paintings, jewelry, china, antique furniture, etc. List identified objects, serial numbers, colors and other characteristics. Store this list in a safe place. In the City of Gatineau, waste collection is entrusted to the private sector. Collection is once a week in all city sectors, between Monday to Friday.
Schedules vary from sector to sector.
On legal holidays, the schedule remains unchanged. Contrary to general practice, collections of December 25 and January 1 will take place the day after. People are asked to place waste articles in green plastic bags or trash cans. Leave them on the curb after 7 p.m. on the day before collection and before 7 a.m. on collection day. You are allowed a maximum of six items, excluding the box for recycling.