About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 22 May 2019 • 23 min
July 1st is the day where the most trash is created in Montreal.
2. Episode 2
Aired 29 May 2019 • 23 min
Sylvie and her son Niko are picking up the compost bins. Kiki and Guillaume are collecting recyclables in Saint-Léonard.
3. Episode 3
Aired 5 June 2019 • 23 min
Sylvie and her son Nicko are assigned to compostable. It is every trash collector’s nightmare, as the smell is absolutely horrendous.
4. Episode 4
Aired 12 June 2019 • 23 min
Dannick and his friend Mitchell, nicknamed Karate Kid, start their trash collecting at Saint-Joseph Oratory.
5. Episode 5
Aired 19 June 2019 • 23 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 26 June 2019 • 23 min
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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 3 July 2019 • 23 min
It’s Nicko’s first winter as a trash collector. His mom is particularly careful as she drives the truck.
8. Episode 8
Aired 10 July 2019 • 23 min
Winter is in full swing in Montreal. Snow and ice makes the trash extra heavy for the trucks and the trash collectors.