Best practices
- Empty and rinse containers and bottles before putting them in the bin
- Put mixed items in the blue bin, not in bags or boxes
- Group bags together in one bag
- Put shredded paper in a bag
- Separate out different materials (for example, separate plastic caps from glass containers)
- Remember to take items that are not recyclable but still in good condition to a second-hand store
How to dispose of recycling
Via municipal collection in the blue bin. You can purchase your blue bin at the reception of Town Hall and it will be delivered to your home.
There is no maximum limit on the number of items or volume of recyclable materials put out for collection.
No recyclable material should be left scattered next to the bin.
Accepted and prohibited items
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Assorted paper Books without dust jackets or bindings Brochures Envelopes Flyers Loose-leaf paper Newspapers, magazines Paper bags Phone books Printer paper Publications Shredded paper Workbooks Wrapping paper (non-metallic) |
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Diapers Metallic paper Paper towels Parchment paper Photos Tissues Soiled, waxed, plasticized, or sandblasted paper Stickers Wallpaper |
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Cardboard packaging Cardboard rollers Disposable coffee cups Egg cartons Flat and corrugated cardboard boxes Gable-top containers (cream or milk cartons) Multi-layer containers (Tetra Pak®) Pizza boxes |
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Prohibited |
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| Soiled cardboard |
| Waxed cardboard |
| Accepted | |
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All plastic items, containers, bottles, caps, and covers with the following pictograms: ♳ ♴ ♵ ♶ ♷ ♹ |
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| Stretchy plastic bags | |
| Packaging films (e.g., Saran Wrap®) | |
| Resealable bags |
| Prohibited |
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| All containers with the ♸ icon |
| All containers without an icon (silicone, rubber, etc.) |
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Food bottles and containers, regardless of color (returnable or non-returnable) |
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| Prohibited |
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Ceramic Dishes Drinking glasses Fluorescent tubes Glass panes Lightbulbs Mirrors Mugs Pottery Pyrex® Wine glasses Windows |
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Aluminum foil and plates Beverage cans (returnable or not) Bottle caps Empty Nespresso® pods in a clear bag Lids Tin cans |
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Aerosol containers Fire extinguishers Large metal objects (bicycles, barbecues, car parts, etc.) Propane tanks Tools |
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Small metal items (hangers, pots, cake pans, etc.) |
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Batteries Clothes and fabrics Electronic devices Garden hoses Small household appliances Tarpaulins Toothbrush packaging |
ICI on recycle
We are proud to announce that we have receive a level 3 GOLD certification! This is a first for a Municipality in Outaouais!
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This distinction recognizes the Municipality's commitment to responsible waste management and the excellent development performance achieved. Recycling and composting organized at our offices help to significantly reduce the volume of waste to be evacuated. |
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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)
For information
Public Works Department
