Simon Paré-Poupart’s memoir "Ordures! Journal d’un vidangeur" will be issued in an English translation on 22 June 2026. The new edition is planned for distribution across the United States, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea, expanding the book’s reach beyond its original French market in Quebec.
The decision to translate and distribute the work follows strong sales of the original title within Quebec. Readers in the province have responded positively to the book’s account of daily life among municipal waste collectors, prompting the publisher to pursue an English version for a broader audience.
The memoir offers a detailed portrayal of the routines, challenges and interactions faced by waste‑collection crews in Quebec’s cities and towns. By documenting the experiences of those who manage municipal refuse, the narrative provides insight into a sector that operates largely behind the scenes of public life.
The upcoming English edition will be made available through established distribution channels in the six listed countries. This move aims to introduce international readers to the perspective of Quebec’s waste‑collection workers and to highlight the everyday realities of the profession.
The translation project aligns with a growing interest in occupational memoirs that explore the lives of essential service workers. By presenting the French‑language account in English, the publisher seeks to facilitate cross‑cultural understanding of the municipal waste sector and to generate new readership in markets where the book has not previously been sold.
The release date of 22 June 2026 marks the beginning of the book’s expanded availability, with the English version expected to appear in bookstores and online retailers across the designated territories. The broader distribution underscores the publisher’s confidence in the memoir’s appeal beyond its original French‑speaking audience.