Garbage- Recycling - Compost
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Collection information
- All bins should be road-side no later than 7:00 a.m. on pickup day.
- Collection takes place between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If there is a problem and your recycling is not collected, call us at (819) 465-2323 ext. 121.
- Wheeled bins must not obstruct traffic or constitute an obstacle to snow removal during winter. It is the responsibility of residents to ensure the maintenance and snow removal of the bins and of their road-side placement site.
Collection frequency
The service will be carried out every two weeks throughout the year.
To find out the collection days in your area, please refer to the waste, recycling and compost Collection calendar
The blue bin
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".
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.
Tips and best practices
Recycling tips and best practices
- Rince all containers
- include only non-soiled and unwaxed paper and cardboard
- To facilitate sorting, place shredded paper in clear plastic bags, The same should be done for bags, and wrapping film. All other materials can be jumbled up together in the blue bin.
- Throw in the black bin all items identified by the number 6 and all those that do not have a recycling symbol.
- Group metal hangers into bundles
- Bundles of paper, boxes, and containers shouldnt be tied together. Do not place these items in plastic bags.
- Remove paper clips, staples, tape and plastic rings.
- Flatten cardboard boxes, including juice and milk containers, to maximize space
Blue bin items
Recycle or not? |
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What can I recycle |
What not to recycle |
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Paper and cardboard
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Soiled or waxed paper and cardboard Parchment paper |
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Plastic
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Category 6 plastics Styrofoam Plastic objects with no indentification number Toys |
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Metal
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Metallic packaging (bags of chips, cereal bar packaging, etc.) |
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Glass
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Mirrors and Windows
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| Other |
Electronics Hazardous household waste (batteries, paints, oils) Tableware (ceramic, mélamine, porcelain or glass) Clothing or Textiles Construction materials (wood, ceramic, insulating wool) |
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