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Recycling collection
On February 4, 2025, a truck equipped with a mechanized arm will collect residual materials (waste, recycling and compost).
This change will result in adjustments for residents, who must respect certain instructions and modify their habits.
Accepted
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Blue wheeled bins with a capacity of 360 litres equipped with a European plug.
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Both wheels must be on the axle.
Refused
- Bins that do not meet the above standards
- Surplus of recycling items placed next to the bins
- Any item exceeding the authorized limit per collection.
If your bin is damaged, please contact the Public Works Department at 819 827-1160 or by e-mail at travaux.publics@chelsea.ca. An employee will come to your home and repair it free of charge.
Additional bins can be used for recycling collections if they comply with regulations. A maximum of six bins per collection is allowed for residential units.
For other dwellings and businesses, please contact Public Works at 819 827-1160 to find out your bin limit.
Please note that additional bins can be ordered at the Town Hall reception desk. Bins are delivered on Thursdays or Fridays, while supplies last. Residents are responsible for covering the associated costs.
Position your bins correctly!
Make sure your bins are positioned correctly at the curb for efficient collection:
a. Lid closed, clear and unattached
b. No obstacles around the bins
c. Distance of at least 1 meter between bins
d. Wheels positioned towards the residence.
What goes in the recycling bin?
It's easy! All containers, packaging and printed matter are accepted, whether paper, cardboard, metal, glass or plastic, regardless of the number on the plastic.
Since January 1, 2025, the province has mandated Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) to administer the selective collection system. ÉEQ has launched the Bin Impact initiative to raise awareness and educate the public about the importance of sorting at source throughout the province.
Use the Ça va où? mobile app to make sorting your recyclables easier.
Please note that this list is provided for information only and is not exhaustive. Users are invited to make the necessary checks to ensure the relevance of the information.
Bulbs
Electronic devices
Stickers
Tarpaulins
Aerosol cans
Propane tanks
Garden hoses
Ceramics
Diapers
Fire extinguishers
Windows
Large metal objects (bicycles, barbecues, car parts, etc.)
Mirrors
Tools
Parchment paper
Wallpaper
Soiled, waxed, plasticized, sanded paper
Photos
Small household appliances
Small metal objects (hangers, cake tins, etc.)
Batteries
Pyrex dishes or containers
Protective polystyrene (Styrofoam), insulating panels, plant boxes
Pottery
Cups
Fluorescent tubes
Tableware
Wine glasses
All-purpose glasses
Clothes and fabrics
Glass
ICI on recycle +
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The Municipality has been recognized at the Performance + level under the prestigious ICI on recycle + program for its administrative offices and library. This Quebec-wide initiative honours organizations dedicated to excellence in residual materials management. This marks a fine progression in the work that led to the program's certifications in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2024. |
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Reports
For more information
Programme ICI on recycle! de RECYC-QUÉBEC (French only)
Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable de l’Outaouais (CREDDO) (French only)
This page was last updated on February 6, 2025.
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Public Works Department
