The only show where garbage men are literally the main characters. Respect the grind.
Season 2 • Episode 8
LatestThis 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.
Production
Raw access to spaces cameras rarely go—back alleys at 4am
Editing
Tight episodes that find drama in the mundane
Practical Effects
No reenactments, just real sweat and frozen fingers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
In Quebec, 'éboueur' carries working-class pride distinct from English 'garbage man' stigma—it's skilled trade territory.
The show's popularity helped push 2021 Montreal contract negotiations into public view, rare visibility for municipal labor.
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