![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-asphalte.png?v=1686067239&w=320)
Bedford local ecocentre
The local ecocentre in Bedford is open the second Saturday of the month from April through November and serves residents of the Bedford area and its surroundings.
Business hours
Saturday
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Important
Open the second Saturday of the month, April through November.
Dates for 2024 : April 13 / May 11 / June 8 / July 13 / August 10 / September 14 / October 12 / November 9
Accepted materials
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-asphalte.png?v=1686067239&w=320)
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Beton-non-arme.png?v=1686078398&w=320)
Plain concrete
Not reinforced
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Briques.png?v=1686079984&w=320)
Brick
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Ciment.png?v=1686087600&w=320)
Cement
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Roches-et-gravier-sans-terre_2023-06-07-011159_pqsk.png?v=1686100319&w=320)
Stone
Without soil
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-cassettes-vhs.png?v=1686086091&w=320)
VHS tapes
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-disques-durs-et-cles-usb.png?v=1686094992&w=320)
Hard drives and USB sticks
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-tablettes.png?v=1686160359&w=320)
Monitors, televisions and tablets
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-lecteur-dvd.png?v=1686097839&w=320)
DVD players and sound systems
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-ecrans_2023-06-07-004417_vzga.png?v=1686098657&w=320)
Computers, printers, keyboards, mice and wires
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-telephones.png?v=1686103961&w=320)
Phones and fax machines
*For a complete list, visit: recyclermeselectroniques.ca.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-climatriseurs_2023-06-06-213915_vope.png?v=1686087555&w=320)
Air conditioners
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-celliers.png?v=1686086121&w=320)
Wine fridges
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-deshumidificateurs.png?v=1686094597&w=320)
Dehumidifiers
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-refrigerateurs.png?v=1686101711&w=320)
Refrigerators and freezers
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-refroidisseurs.png?v=1686101732&w=320)
Cooling systems
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-thermopompe.png?v=1686104087&w=320)
Heat pumps
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/sapin.png?v=1686103071&w=320)
Christmas trees
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-bois-brut.png?v=1686078536&w=320)
Rough wood, lumber, painted, stained or varnished wood
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Branches_2023-06-06-192956_nygt.png?v=1686079796&w=320)
Branches
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-buches.png?v=1686080047&w=320)
Logs
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-contreplaque.png?v=1686093208&w=320)
Plywood
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Composte-Feuilles-et-herbes.png?v=1686096260&w=320)
Leaves and garden waste
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-palettes.png?v=1686099013&w=320)
Pallets
*Leaves must be brought in bulk or in paper bags only (without tape). If not, you will have to empty the bags there and return home with them.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Boite-de-carton_2023-06-06-191537_udqn.png?v=1686078937&w=320)
Cardboard boxes, taken apart and flattened
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/bains.png?v=1686161009&w=320)
Baths, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Encombrants.png?v=1686095194&w=320)
Sofas, armchairs, furniture and mattresses
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-fibre-de-verre.png?v=1686096452&w=320)
Fibreglass, baby seats and pool liners
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-miroir.png?v=1686098258&w=320)
Mirrors
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-spa.png?v=1686160862&w=320)
Spas, boats, trailers, etc.
That can fit in the containers
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Assiettes-daluminium.png?v=1686067303&w=320)
Aluminum plates and foil
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Bouteilles-de-verre.png?v=1686079508&w=320)
Bottles
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Cannettes.png?v=1686080113&w=320)
Beverage cans
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Carton-de-lait-et-de-jus.png?v=1686080191&w=320)
Juice boxes and milk cartons
Aseptic packaging, like Tetra Pak
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Conserves.png?v=1686088932&w=320)
Tin cans
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/contenants.png?v=1686091160&w=320)
Containers
Bottles, detergent bottles, food product containers, cosmetics containers, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/contenants-1-a-5.png?v=1686093150&w=320)
Plastic packaging or containers marked with a number between 1 and 5
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/emballages.png?v=1686095483&w=320)
Packaging
Plastic bags (put in a transparent bag–bagful of bags), egg packaging, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Enveloppe.png?v=1686095887&w=320)
Window envelope
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Journaux.png?v=1686097772&w=320)
Newspapers, flyers and magazines
Removed from Publisac
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/papier.png?v=1686160623&w=320)
Paper
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Papier-dechiquette.png?v=1686099071&w=320)
Bagged shredded paper
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Bocaux-de-verre.png?v=1686101016&w=320)
Glass containers
Jars of any colour
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Rouleau-de-papier-de-toilette-et-dessuie-tout.png?v=1686102299&w=320)
Toilet paper and paper towel rolls
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-lumieres.png?v=1686093722&w=320)
Clotheslines, wires and Christmas lights
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-electromenager_2023-06-06-235051_vtmh.png?v=1686095451&w=320)
Appliances and electrical devices
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-grille-pain.png?v=1686097698&w=320)
Toasters
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-bbq.png?v=1686098233&w=320)
Ferrous metal
Barbecue grills, golf clubs, pots, filing cabinets, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-moustiquaires.png?v=1686098418&w=320)
Non-ferrous metals
Sinks, gutters, screens, soffits, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-moteur.png?v=1686098284&w=320)
Engines without oil or gasoline
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-sechoir.png?v=1686103126&w=320)
Hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Velos.png?v=1686104532&w=320)
Bikes
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-plastiques-durs-2.png?v=1686100545&w=320)
Hard plastics
Pails, fences, toys, pipes, siding, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/pneus-velo.png?v=1686102922&w=320)
For cars, trucks, bikes, etc.
Max. 48.5 in. / 1.2 m
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Pneus_2023-06-07-015305_viqu.png?v=1686102785&w=320)
Without rims
*All garages are required to take back your tires because you pay an eco-fee for them.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-bois-traite.png?v=1686078677&w=320)
Treated wood
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-isolant.png?v=1686095261&w=320)
Miscellaneous
Fibreboard (tentest), insulation, doors and windows, etc.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-gypse.png?v=1686097718&w=320)
Gypsum
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-MDF.png?v=1686098083&w=320)
MDF
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-Melamine.png?v=1686098155&w=320)
Melamine
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-revetement-de-plancher.png?v=1686102159&w=320)
Floating floor coverings
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-ceramique_2023-06-07-014343_odso.png?v=1686102223&w=320)
Flooring
Linoleum, ceramic tiles, etc.
*Asphalt shingles refused
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-piles-et-batteries.png?v=1686100202&w=320)
Batteries
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Lampes-au-mercure.png?v=1691097947&w=320)
Mercury lamps
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Peintures-residentielles.png?v=1691098032&w=320)
Residential paints
Paints and primers (latex, alkyd, enamel), metal and anti-rust paints, aluminum paints, melamine paints, pool and marine paints without antifouling agent.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Peintures-en-aerosols.png?v=1691098153&w=320)
Spray paint
General use, industrial, automotive, artistic and wood marking.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Teintures-interieures-et-exterieures.png?v=1691098264&w=320)
Interior and exterior staining agents
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Protecteurs.png?v=1691098348&w=320)
Protectors
Wood, masonry, asphalt (water or latex only), varnish, lacquer and protective oil.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Contenants-et-aerosols-de-peinture-vides.png?v=1691098442&w=320)
Empty paint cans and aerosol cans
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Huiles-usees-non-contaminees-et-leurs-contenants.png?v=1691098530&w=320)
Uncontaminated used oils and their containers
Mineral, synthetic or vegetable
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Filtres.png?v=1691098648&w=320)
Oil filters
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Contenants-daerosol.png?v=1691098720&w=320)
Aerosol containers
aerosol containers of lubricants and aerosol containers of brake cleaners.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ecocentre-antigel.png?v=1686066809&w=320)
Antifreeze and their containers
Coolants and antifreezes used in vehicles, machinery or motorized equipment, with the exception of coolants and antifreezes of vegetable origin or used for de-icing aircraft.
Bring all other HHW to the Zone Éco.
*The containers must be tightly closed and the products must be in the original containers with their respective label.
*Maximum amount per person is the equivalent of 8 sq. ft., 0.23 m3 or 8 gallons of paint.
*Waste in their original containers.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Bocaux-de-verre_2023-06-07-022430_gprw.png?v=1686104670&w=320)
Glass
Sort your materials by category before taking them to the ecocentre. This will make it easier to place your materials in the correct bins.
Refused materials
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Amiante.png?v=1686066589&w=320)
Asbestos and any product containing asbestos
Consult the immediate destruction procedure for the disposal of asbestos on the Eco Zone website.
![](https://www.mrcbm.qc.ca/img/ph-residual-materials.png)
Gas appliances
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Peinture-usage-industriel.png?v=1686066999&w=320)
Industrial primers and paints
Used in factories
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Armes-a-feu_feux-dartifices.png?v=1686067055&w=320)
Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, distress signals and dynamite
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Bardeaux.png?v=1686077231&w=320)
Asphalt shingles
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Beton-arme.png?v=1686078345&w=320)
Reinforced concrete
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Bois-creosote-terre-contaminee.png?v=1686078605&w=320)
Creosote-treated wood, contaminated soil, PCBs and any product containing them
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Bonbonnes.png?v=1686079164&w=320)
Compressed gas cylinders larger than 1 litre
Except propane
![](https://www.mrcbm.qc.ca/img/ph-residual-materials.png)
Farm animal carcasses
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Dechets-radioactifs.png?v=1686094567&w=320)
Radioactive or biomedical waste
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Dormants-de-chemin-de-fer.png?v=1686095306&w=320)
Railway ties
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Composte-Matieres-organiques-domestiques.png?v=1686098045&w=320)
Domestic organic matter
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Pharmacies-medicaments.png?v=1686098122&w=320)
Medications
Can be taken to a pharmacy.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures.png?v=1686098694&w=320)
Garbage
Household waste. You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Plastique-agricole-Plastique-balles_2023-06-07-011446_xneo.png?v=1686100486&w=320)
Farm plastics
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/peinture-pesticide.png?v=1686161592&w=320)
Paint containing pesticides
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-peinture-signalisation-routiere.png?v=1686099682&w=320)
Road paint and signs
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Especes-exotiques-envahissantes-berce-du-caucasse_2023-06-07-011325_gifl.png?v=1686100405&w=320)
Invasive alien plants
Eurasian watermilfoil, giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, etc. You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/pneux-plus-plus.png?v=1686162544&w=320)
Tires over 48.5 in. (1.2 m)
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Pneus-vehicules-lourds_agricoles.png?v=1686100778&w=320)
Heavy-duty or agricultural vehicle tires
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Residus-procede-fabrication.png?v=1686101924&w=320)
Manufacturing process waste
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/RDD-gros-contenant_2023-06-07-181723_zrbw.png?v=1686161843&w=320)
Household hazardous waste
In a container that’s not leakproof or that’s larger than 8 gallons (8 sq. ft. or 0.23 m³). You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Compostage-sols.png?v=1686103206&w=320)
Soils
All types (to dispose of your soil, contact Zone Éco 450-263-2351 ext. 223)
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Souches.png?v=1686103291&w=320)
Stumps
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/tente-roulotte.png?v=1686103569&w=320)
Spas, boats and trailers
That don’t fit in the bins. You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Dechets-styromousse-alimentaire.png?v=1686103806&w=320)
Styrofoam food packaging
You can always dispose of them at the Zone Éco, but you must go through the landfill scale from Monday to Friday and pay a fee.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Ordures-Matiere-melangee-avec-de-la-terre.png?v=1686104275&w=320)
Any material mixed with soil
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Plastique-acericole-Tubulaires-bleues.png?v=1686104318&w=320)
Maple tubing
Consult the "Special Collections" page for more information.
![](https://tj.imgix.net/mrcbm/residual-materials/Vermiculite_2023-06-07-022356_qesh.png?v=1686104636&w=320)
Vermiculites
Your used but functional items deserve a second life! Consider taking them to a donation centre, second-hand store or repurposing shop.
Rules
- Wear protective clothing and footwear.
- Bring the necessary equipment for unloading your materials (shovels, gloves, etc.).
- Bring someone with you to help unload your materials.
- It’s your responsibility to sort and unload materials from your vehicle. Attendants are not required to assist with unloading (manually or mechanically).
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the ecocentre closes to unload your materials.
Visitors arriving at the last minute may be turned away.
Maximum size for residential trailers: 64 cubic feet, e.g. 4′ × 8′ x 2 (1.8 m³).
Only vehicles with six wheels or fewer can enter the ecocentres. Dumping by trailers or dump trucks is not permitted.
Quick links
Industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI)
Learn more about services available to the non-residential sector.
Bulky items
To learn more about how and when special collections occur, view your municipality’s schedule.
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