Waste management : Garbage

Bin storage

Wheeled bins must not obstruct traffic or constitute an obstacle to snow removal during the winter. It is the responsibility of residents to ensure the maintenance and snow removal of the bins and of their roadside placement site.

After collection bins must be returned to their storage location near the house. In special cases, (e.g. a residence located at the end of a private entrance the length of which is 60 metres or more), the occupants of the building may store their bins closer to roadside but they must be kept a minimum distance of 15 metres from public or private roads. Wheeled bins must be stored so that they are not visible from the roadway.

Under no circumstances may bins be stored along public roads.

For more information, refer to by-law 2010-280 "By-law governing the collection, transport and disposal of residual materials".

Acceptable containers

On public roads: Plastic-wheeled bins, 240 litre capacity, charcoal coloured

On private roads: Wood or metal watertight storage boxes equipped with a hinged cover, suitable for the temporary storage of trash cans. The compartments must be resistant to weather and rodents, kept in good condition and repainted when necessary. They must be located outside the right-of-way of municipal roads at all times.  It is strictly forbidden to use old furniture such as cupboards or filing cabinets or discarded appliances such as refrigerators or freezers for the purpose of storing trash cans. The trash cans must be equipped with handles and lids and be designed to be to be handled by one person. Maximum capacity should not exceed 200 litres nor should they weigh more than 25 kg when full.

Bin purchase, maintenance and repairs

Bins are available at the municipal office and at hardware stores. If you plan to deal with a hardware store, it is essential to purchase the right type of bin compatible with the automated mechanism of our collection trucks. The support arms on the bins are designed according to one of two existing systems. Wheeled bins used in the Municipality of Messines must be of the European type. Visual reference.If your bin does not meet this criteria, we will be unable to transfer its contents to the recovery truck.

If you have a problem with a bin, spare parts such as wheels, axles and lids are available at the Municipal office. Broken or defective bins are difficult to manipulate and may not be able to be emptied by the collection team.

It is important to clean the inside and outside of your bin on a regular basis. This will reduce odours and help in the transfer of the material to the collection trucks.

If you think your bin has been stolen, please notify us as soon as possible. Every municipal bin comes with a serial number corresponding to a specific residence.