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Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container

Container support for Québec residential buildings

Offered by
Quebec City
Official source: ville.quebec.qc.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 1,700
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
A property owner or their authorized representative
See full eligibility

Overview

Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container offers 50% support to property owners or condominium syndicates in the City of Québec to help finance containers for recyclables and waste in residential buildings. Eligible costs cover purchase or long-term rental costs, plus transport and delivery.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$1,700
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec City
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Québec container subsidy rules clarified

The official program text now shows the required application documents and confirms that the subsidy equals 50% of eligible costs.

See more

The official program text for R.V.Q. 1925 now shows the required application documents: an affidavit or solemn declaration, the original invoice or rental contract, and, for a group project, a list of addresses and units. It also confirms the funding formula: the subsidy is equal to 50% of eligible costs, including 50% of the total cost of purchase or 50% of the total cost of a lease with a minimum term of five years.

Official source: reglements.ville.quebec.qc.ca
September 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • A property owner or their authorized representative
  • A condominium syndicate or its authorized representative

Eligible expenses

  • The cost of purchase or the total cost of long-term rental of the equipment, taxes included
  • The associated pull bar and wheels, if the container must be mobile
  • Transport and delivery costs for the eligible equipment to its installation site

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Preparing storage areas for the eligible equipment and hiding them
  • Accessories other than pull bars and wheels
  • Maintenance or repair costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Québec

Activities funded

  • Purchase or long-term rental of a compartmentalized container for recyclables and waste

How to apply

  • Make sure the request complies with R.V.Q. 2572, its amendments, and any other applicable regulations, including the urban planning by-law
  • Complete the application on the form provided by the City
  • Attach the required supporting documents
  • Mail the package to Ville de Québec, 715, avenue De Lestres, Local RC35, Québec QC G1X 2L9

Documents Needed

  • An affidavit or solemn declaration confirming that the information provided is true and complete and that the eligible equipment will be used for at least five years from the application date
  • If purchased, the original purchase invoice showing the exact identification of the eligible equipment, the cost, and the purchase date
  • If rented, the original long-term rental contract showing the rental terms, duration, monthly cost, total cost, and rental date
  • For a project d’ensemble, a list of all building addresses served and the number of dwellings covered by the eligible equipment
  • Any other supporting documents required under the program, and any document the Director considers necessary depending on the nature of the request

Selection criteria

  • Subsidies are awarded by order of application date

Processing and Agreement

  • Subsidies are awarded by order of application date
  • If all program conditions are met, the City sends a cheque for the awarded subsidy
  • The Director may carry out inspections considered necessary for proper administration
  • False, inaccurate, or incomplete information causes forfeiture of the subsidy and repayment of the full amount
  • If the eligible equipment is no longer used, has been moved elsewhere, or has been removed within five years after filing the application, the City may reclaim the full subsidy

Additional information

  • If there is any discrepancy between the webpage and R.V.Q. 1925, the regulation prevails.

Official sources

ville.quebec.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container Program

What is the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container?

Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container offers 50% support to property owners or condominium syndicates in the City of Québec to help finance containers for recyclables and waste in residential buildings. Eligible costs cover purchase or long-term rental costs, plus transport and delivery.

How much funding can be received?

Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,700 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container program?

To be eligible for the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container program, you must: The applicant must be a property owner or authorized representative, or a condominium syndicate or authorized representative. The eligible building must be a residential building with 6 dwellings or more in the City of Québec. The container must meet the program’s size, recycling-volume, and mechanical-emptying requirements, and must have been purchased or rented after March 1, 2012.

What expenses are eligible under Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container?

The cost of purchase or the total cost of long-term rental of the equipment, taxes included The associated pull bar and wheels, if the container must be mobile Transport and delivery costs for the eligible equipment to its installation site

Where is the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container available?

The Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Support for the purchase or rental of a compartmentalized container is a Grant and Funding