# Dtritus (Ville de Gatineau)

> Gatineau waste collection schedules and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Ville de Gatineau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtritus-ville-de-gatineau/id1388064737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ville de Gatineau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388064736)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtritus-ville-de-gatineau/id1388064737/reviews.md

## What is Dtritus (Ville de Gatineau)?

Recycling, organics and garbage collection schedules and reminders for City of Gatineau, Quebec. View your recycling, organics and garbage calendar, schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.

## Key features

- Collection schedules
- Recycling calendar
- Organics calendar
- Garbage calendar
- Collection notifications
- Customizable reminders

## What do users think of Dtritus (Ville de Gatineau)?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for waste management
- 👍 Clear information provided
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful reminders for collections
- 👍 Good search function for items
- 👍 Contributes to environmental protection
- 👍 Well-designed and conceived
- 👍 Accessible and reliable
- 👍 Provides good tips and advice
- 👍 Essential for new residents
- 👍 Answers many questions
- 👍 Reliable government app
- 👍 Very useful
- 👍 Simple and practical
- 👍 Clear and helpful
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Stable application
- 👍 Time-saving notifications
- 👍 Excellent for proper disposal
- 👍 Great for reducing waste
- 👍 Comprehensive content
- 👍 Direct link to information
- 👍 Keeps community clean and organized
- 👍 Easier access than website
- 👍 Answers all questions
- 👍 Great job developers
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Very practical
- 👍 Very helpful
- 👍 Intelligent system

**Cons**

- 😞 English language removed
- 😞 App now French only
- 😞 Inconsistent notifications (language/timing)
- 🐛 App stopped working
- 🐛 Network error
- 🐛 Notifications delayed
- 🐛 Notifications in wrong language
- 🐛 App doesn't always close on iPad
- 🐛 Information not always adequate (Ecocentre vs app)
- 🐛 Moralizing tone in some messages
- 🐛 Can't add multiple addresses
- 🐛 Some users forced to delete app
- 🐛 Inconvenient for non-French speakers
- 🐛 Makes environmental support harder

**Commonly reported bugs**

- English version removed
- App no longer bilingual
- Language settings cannot be changed
- App stopped working
- Network error
- Notifications delayed
- Notifications in English when iOS is French
- App doesn't always close on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Add English language option back
- Allow multiple addresses for notifications
- Add photo feature for uncollected items and online ticket creation
- Add barcode scanning for item disposal
- Improve accuracy of information regarding Ecocentre vs app guidelines

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtritus-ville-de-gatineau/id1388064737/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Plusieurs items manquant

*2026-08-18, version 2026.7.25*

Application très limitée. Il manque une foule d’articles. Même si on suggère de l’ajouter, rien n’est jamais fait. L’ IA sur recyclage pour la ville de Gatineau est bien plus utile.  Certaines incohérences entre les deux sources. Il semble y avoir très peu d’intérêt pour les développeurs d’améliorer l’application.

### 5/5 — English version removed

*2026-01-24, version 2025.12.17*

This app is great, and was extremely useful, until the Dec 19 update where the ability to use the app in English was somehow removed.

Edit: they fixed it a month later, Jan 24 was when I noticed the language option was back. Changed rating to reflect.

### 1/5 — No English?

*2026-01-21, version 2025.12.17*

English was removed, so I removed the app, so stupid to remove English as a language choice.
I wish I can give this app less than 1 star. Like negative 10 stars.

### 1/5 — Gatineau is multilingual, what the hell happened?

*2026-01-14, version 2025.12.17*

The app removed the English language entirely. Gatineau is one of the most language diverse areas of Quebec, and you remove the other official language of the country? What a horrible decision

### 1/5 — English version removed

*2026-01-09*

This app is great, and was extremely useful, until the Dec 19 update where the ability to use the app in English was somehow removed.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, in Recollect a RouteWare Company (app Provider) we care about our app, Please submit your complaint at: resident-support@recollect.net and include the name of the app that you are using in the email and your full address. We will send your suggestion to your service provider. We always welcome suggestions from our users on ways to improve our products and services and hope to hear from you. Francisco @ ReCollect Systems Inc.

### 1/5 — No English Options!

*2026-01-06, version 2025.12.17*

The country is called Canada not France. Even France has English options! Forcing French means more will move out of Gatineau.

### 1/5 — Mandatory language change

*2026-01-06, version 2025.12.17*

It’s not nice to force change a language on an app without giving the ability to bring it back to normal

### 1/5 — Only French

*2025-12-29, version 2025.12.17*

The app is now only available in French. I am bilingual and still don’t think it’s right. Both Francophones and Anglophones pay the same in taxes but aren’t able to receive the same services.

### 1/5 — Language

*2025-12-29, version 2025.12.17*

App no longer bilingual. Deleted it.

### 1/5 — English was removed

*2025-12-29, version 2025.12.17*

Shame on you for removing the English option from the app. It was excellent, inclusive, and very well liked by anyone I know. Until you spoiled it by allowing Quebec politics in.

## Frequently asked questions about Dtritus (Ville de Gatineau)

### What does the Dtritus app do?

The Dtritus app provides residents of Gatineau, Quebec, with access to their recycling, organics, and garbage collection schedules. It allows users to view their specific collection calendar and receive notifications for upcoming collection days.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include viewing detailed collection schedules for recycling, organics, and garbage, as well as receiving customizable notifications to remind you of your collection days. This helps ensure you don't miss a pickup.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for residents of the City of Gatineau, Quebec. It is specifically for individuals who need to stay informed about their waste and recycling collection schedules.

### How does the app help with waste collection?

The app simplifies waste management by providing a centralized place to check your collection calendar for recycling, organics, and garbage. The reminder feature ensures you are aware of when your bins need to be put out, preventing missed collections.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.7.25 — 2026-07-27

Fix empty spcial collection request

### 2026.6.18 — 2026-07-21

- Fixed bugs with Service Request tools
- Improved push notification translations
- Fixed bugs in calendar search
- Fixed issues with logins
- Improved feedback capabilities
- Updated accessibility compliance

### 2026.2.4 — 2026-02-05

- Added a multi-step address search to the calendar tool
- Updated Analytics
- Improved accessibility in Voice Over tools
- Fixed crashes experienced with certain tools

### 2025.12.17 — 2025-12-17

No release notes provided.

### 2025.10.1 — 2025-10-04

Improved calendar address search 

Updated language capabilities

Fixed reported issues with Service Request tools

Fixed  reported issues with Need Help options

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