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Funding for residential organic waste collection equipment
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 33.333298% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Financial support is available for the acquisition of residential organic waste collection equipment under ACDC volet 4. Public funding can cover up to 80% of eligible costs, with support for collection bins and kitchen containers for residential organic waste.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 33.333298% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Capitale-Nationale
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementation or expansion of residential source-separated organic waste collection
  • Purchase and distribution of equipment for residential organic waste collection
  • Collection service for additional residential units not previously served

Documents Needed

  • Completed, dated, and signed application form and funding calculator
  • Required council resolutions or mandates
  • Quotes or supporting documents used for the budget
  • Most recent property assessment roll summary for the territories involved
  • Excel list of eligible expenses already incurred, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities
  • Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
  • Intermunicipal boards and public bodies with a municipal-majority board
  • Kativik Regional Government and Cree/Eeyou Istchee Baie-James authorities
  • Metropolitan communities and recognized Indigenous communities

Who is not eligible

  • Entities that defaulted on a RECYC-QUÉBEC financial aid agreement in the previous two years
  • Entities in default of obligations to a ministry or designated public body

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase of residential organic waste collection bins and kitchen containers, including delivery and distribution
  • Purchase of kitchen containers for source-separated organic waste collected in colored bags, including delivery and distribution

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Collection equipment for industrial, commercial, or institutional waste
  • Repair, replacement, and maintenance of containers
  • Taxes such as GST and QST
  • Salaries and operating or administrative costs
  • Expenses incurred outside the eligible period

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed as soon as possible after submission
  • Projects are assessed in the order complete files are received
  • RECYC-QUÉBEC sends a decision letter if the project is accepted or refused
  • If approved, a grant letter confirms the maximum amount and any special conditions

Additional information

  • Applications can be submitted individually or as a joint application.
  • Applications must be sent by email in French.
  • RECYC-QUÉBEC will send an acknowledgment of receipt within 5 business days for complete applications.
  • A final report is required by September 30, 2025.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the ACDC Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ACDC. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the ACDC?

Financial support is available for the acquisition of residential organic waste collection equipment under ACDC volet 4. Public funding can cover up to 80% of eligible costs, with support for collection bins and kitchen containers for residential organic waste.

How much funding can be received?

ACDC Funds up to 33.333298% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the ACDC program?

To be eligible for the ACDC program, you must: Residential organic waste collection project Quebec-based residential organic materials Compliance with program requirements

What expenses are eligible under ACDC?

Implementation or expansion of residential source-separated organic waste collection Purchase and distribution of equipment for residential organic waste collection Collection service for additional residential units not previously served

Who can I contact for more information about the ACDC?

You can contact Recyc-Québec by email at ACDC@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 800 807-0678.

Where is the ACDC available?

The ACDC program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.