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Rain Barrel and Household Compost Bin at a Modest Cost

The City offers rainwater barrels and home composters at a low cost to encourage the community's environmental initiatives. Get yours at the Public Works and Engineering counter at City Hall.

Rain Barrel

The rainwater recovery barrel, which holds up to 208 liters, helps reduce potable water consumption.
Each residence can have a maximum of three barrels.
Cost of $43 per barrel.

Installation

  • Determine which downspout you will use.
  • Assemble the barrel. This includes installing the spigot and overfl ow hose.
  • Prepare the area where you will place the barrel.
  • Place the barrel under the downspout.
  • Aim the elbow of the downspout at the opening in the cover of the rain barrel.

Benefits

  • You will have your own water source during droughts or watering restriction periods.
  • You will help reduce pollution by runoff water.
  • You will reduce drinking water production and waste water treatment costs.
  • You will have untreated water to wash your cars and water your lawn.
  • You can reduce your water bill.
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Household Compost Bin

A maximum of three domestic composters is allowed per residence.
Cost of $27 per composter.

Make a gesture for the environment while reducing your waste with our household compost bin.

Recycle your green waste and certain food residues to produce natural compost and nourish your soil.

Composteur

The barrel and the composter are available at the multi-service counter of the city hall. 
MULTI card required.

Information

Public Works and Buildings Department

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Multiservice counter
451 Saint-Jean Boulevard,
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
H9R 3J2
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