Permanent collection points
COVID-19
Recycling bins for disposable safety equipment are available at City Hall, the Aquatic Centre and Bob-Birnie Arena for residents. |
Polystyrene (styrofoam)
A permanent collection point for polystyrene is located in the Public Works parking lot, on the Donegani Avenue (50 Terra-Cotta Avenue).
See map
Recycling instructions
- Remove labels.
- Remove adhesive tape.
- Remove absorbent padding.
- Clean containers.
Accepted items
1. Expanded polystyrene
- Styrofoam cups
- Coolers
- Protective packaging for electronic and household appliances
2. Extruded polystyrene
- Disposable plates and bowls
- Egg packaging
- Fats-food containers
- Trays for meat, fish and poultry
In order to be recycled, waste must be placed in the correct bin. Otherwise, it will be sent to the landfill.
Non-expanded polystyrene (number 6 plastic): Pilot project complete
Since May 1, 2018, you must place non-expanded polystyrene (number 6 plastic) in the household waste collection again.
Our partner in the project is currently analyzing the procedure, and the City remains open to the possibility of a permanent recovery system.
Thank you for your cooperation in this sustainable development project.
Cork
Cork is collected at the following municipal buildings:
- City Hall (451 Saint-Jean Boulevard)
- Central Library (100 Douglas-Shand Avenue)
- Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue)
Électrobac
Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue)
Program for recovering small electronic items (obsolete or non-functional) and ink cartridges.
Accepted materials:
- chargers
- cables
- peripherals
- small ink cartridges
- small electronic items (cell phones, peripherals, digital cameras, MP3 and CD players, etc.)
Only items that fi t in the bin are accepted. Placing items outside the bin is not allowed.
Batteries
Alkaline and cellphone batteries are collected in the following municipal buildings:
- City Hall (451 Saint-Jean Boulevard)
- Central Library (100 Douglas-Shand Avenue)
- Library – Valois Branch (68 Prince-Edward Avenue)
- Aquatic Centre (60 Maywood Avenue)
- Bob-Birnie Arena (58 Maywood Avenue)
- Stewart Hall Cultural Centre (176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road)
- Canoe Club (75 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road)
Only batteries that fi t in the bin are accepted. Remove batteries from your bags before placing them in the bin.