Get your compost! Montreal holding free compost distribution days
Posted April 22, 2025 9:18 am.
Last Updated May 9, 2025 8:13 am.
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Montreal is proud to announce free compost distribution days on May 10 and 11, at the Saint-Michel Environmental Complex, as well as several other dates in several boroughs.
This event aims to give back a portion of the compost produced from organic materials sorted at source by Montreal residents.
“The City of Montreal is celebrating Earth Day by distributing quality local compost free of charge,” said Marie-Andrée Mauger, responsible for ecological transition and the environment on the City of Montreal’s executive committee.
“Over 450 tons of compost will be distributed,” she added. “The equivalent of more than 29 buses.”
Thanks to the active participation of Montrealers in the year-round organic waste collection, the City locally transforms its organic materials into high-quality compost. This compost can be used by local farmers as well as individuals, thus promoting the circular and local economy. It is ideal for enriching flowerbeds, gardens, vegetable patches, and other green spaces without any restrictions.
“Many of you have composted your food waste, and we are proud of it,” said Mauger. “Our local compost can be used without restriction at home, on the farm, or on your balcony.”
Composting offers numerous environmental and economic benefits. By reducing greenhouse gases, it contributes to the fight against climate change. Furthermore, compost enriches the soil and is an excellent alternative to chemical fertilizers. As a natural fertilizer, it offers added value for the environment and the local economy.
How to get it?
To take advantage of this free compost distribution, residents are asked to provide proof of residence in Montreal.
The compost will be distributed in bulk, so it is recommended to bring a trailer and a shovel, or buckets, shovels, and containers.
Distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Distribution locations:
- Saint-Michel Environmental Complex (CESM): 2235 Michel-Jurdant Street, Montreal, QC H1Z 4N1
- Several boroughs, visit montreal.ca
“Let’s continue working together,” said Mauger. “To reduce our waste and promote our circular economy.”
