This series follows the hectic and often unpredictable daily life of Quebec’s trash collectors. From dawn to dusk, these heroes of the trash world criss-cross the streets of the city to pick up as much as 25 tons of trash a day. These people often work in hard conditions and under extreme weather. They work non-stop, despite the numerous aches and injuries, to keep up with the schedule. ÉBOUEURS reveals the many aspects of this often undervalued but essential profession, and tells the stories of those who often work in the shadows.
Episode 1
May 22, 2019
July 1st is the day where the most trash is created in Montreal.
Episode 2
May 29, 2019
Sylvie and her son Niko are picking up the compost bins. Kiki and Guillaume are collecting recyclables in Saint-Léonard.
Episode 3
Jun 5, 2019
Sylvie and her son Nicko are assigned to compostable. It is every trash collector’s nightmare, as the smell is absolutely horrendous.
Episode 4
Jun 12, 2019
Dannick and his friend Mitchell, nicknamed Karate Kid, start their trash collecting at Saint-Joseph Oratory.
Episode 5
Jun 19, 2019
Working in the rain, Sylvie is working with Matthew a new helper who’s far from convinced that he’s made the right career choice.
Episode 6
Jun 26, 2019
It’s Jean-Marie’s first day on the job and he is being trained by Ti-Christ, one of the most experienced helpers in the company.
Episode 7
Jul 3, 2019
It’s Nicko’s first winter as a trash collector. His mom is particularly careful as she drives the truck.
Episode 8
Jul 10, 2019
Winter is in full swing in Montreal. Snow and ice makes the trash extra heavy for the trucks and the trash collectors.
