WASTE COLLECTION GUIDE 2017

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1 WASTE COLLECTION GUIDE

2 NEW! City initiatives focusing on sustainable development Beginning April 1, 2017, all waste collection trucks will be powered by biodiesel, leading to a significant reduction (75%) in greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, the following changes will be made to the collection schedule beginning April 1: Organic materials will be collected on Monday. Recyclable materials will be collected on Friday. Time for a second bin? Do you need a second bin for organic or recyclable materials? Contact Public Works at , tp@pointe-claire.ca. Time for a smaller bin? The City provides an 80-litre bin for organic and recyclable materials. Available starting April 1, Reserve yours now: , tp@pointe-claire.ca. Search by type of waste Not sure how to get rid of some kinds of waste material? Use our new search tool, available online in March, to find the answer: Household waste will be collected on Tuesday. How to place your bins or containers Your rolling bins or waste containers must be placed at the end of your driveway, after 9 p.m. the day before the collection or before 7 a.m. on the day of the collection itself. The wheels and handles of the rolling bin should face your home. There should be a 30-centimetre (1-foot) free space around the rolling bin. EARTH DAY SATURDAY April 22, 2017, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. In the parking lot of the Public Works building at 50 Terra-Cotta Avenue MULTI card required* Free distribution of: 575 trees (one tree per residential address) 100 rain barrels Kitchen cones to collect food scraps Compost and wood chips Rain barrels will be available for a special price of $40 on site and, starting April 24, at the Public Works counter at City Hall. What to do if... Your waste wasn t picked up: Make sure collection instructions were followed: day and time, bin position, accepted container, container weight, no prohibited materials, etc. If all instructions were followed, report the situation to Public Works. * The MULTI card, available free of charge at the Library and the Aquatic Centre, is a proof of residence that you can use to register for all City activities and access a range of City services, including the Ecocentre and distribution of trees, rain barrels, kitchen cones and household compost bins. For more information, go to Your bin is damaged: Contact Public Works to have your bin replaced or repaired tp@pointe-claire.ca 2 3

3 ORGANIC WASTE ORGANIC WASTE TUESDAY until March 28 inclusive MONDAY beginning April 3 Weekly collection Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. New instructions in effect starting January 3 Only 80-, 120- and 240-litre green rolling bins from the City are accepted. The green rolling bin must not weigh more than 150 lb (67 kg). The cover of the bin must be completely closed. Only organic materials placed in the rolling bin will be collected. Only evergreen branches, shorter than 1 metre in length and less than 5 cm in diameter, will be picked up. They must be placed in the bin. NEW! Seasonal leaf collection MONDAY May 1, June 12, October 30, November 13 Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please note: Plastic bags, even if they are identified as compostable or biodegradable, are not accepted. Accepted containers: 80, 120- and 240-litre green rolling bins provided by the City Any reusable container with a maximum volume of 100 litres Cardboard boxes Biodegradable paper bags (with or without cellophane) Kitchen waste (raw, cooked or spoiled) Cakes, sweets, flour Cereals, bread, pasta, nuts (including shells) Coffee beans, filters and grounds, tea leaves, tea bags Fish, seafood, meat and eggs (including shells and bones) Fruits and vegetables Herbs and spices Solid dairy products Vegetable oils and fats (small amounts, in solid form or soaked up with paper or cardboard), sauces, salad dressing Yard waste Garden waste (flowers, fruit, vegetables, plants, weeds) Grass clippings and other plants Leaves, twigs, evergreen needles, sawdust, straw Small tree roots, household plants Tree branches (evergreens only) less than 1 metre in length and 5 centimetres in diameter Other waste material Cardboard (clean or soiled): pizza boxes, French fry containers, egg cartons Cold ashes produced by burning untreated wood Human or animal hair, feathers Paper (clean or soiled): tissue paper, paper towels, paper napkins, newspapers, muffin liners Pet food Toothpicks Branch collection on request May 1 to October 31 Do you want to get rid of evergreen branches longer than 1 metre with a diameter greater than 5 centimetres, or hardwood branches of any size? Contact Public Works: tp@pointe-claire.ca Allow 21 days for this on-request collection. Branches removed by a contractor hired to prune or fell a tree are the contractor s responsibility. 4 5

4 ORGANIC WASTE ORGANIC WASTE Refused materials Solutions Prevent nuisances Plastic bags Plastic bags identified as biodegradable or compostable Remains of hardwood trees (branches, bark, chips) Recyclable materials (glass, metal, plastic, paper, cardboard) Construction and renovation materials E On-request branch collection (details page 4) E Keep your bin in good condition Wash your bin by spraying the outside and inside with white vinegar, then rinsing. It s important to let your bin dry before putting waste materials into it. Alternate between food scraps and dry materials Layer them separately in the bin and wrap your meat, chicken or fish remains in newsprint before putting them in the bin. Keep your bin out of the sun and put it out every collection day, regardless of how full it is. Paint and household hazardous waste Soil, rocks and sand Crystal, porcelain, ceramic Polystyrene and number 6 plastic Dryer lint, dust, wax E E Permanent collection site 50 Terra-Cotta Avenue (details page 10) For other tips and tricks, go to Kitchen cone Get a kitchen cone: it s a simple, effective way to collect food scraps using newspaper sections or advertising flyers. You can get it free at City Hall. Non-vegetable oils and fats MULTI card required (details page 2) Diapers, incontinence pants, sanitary napkins and tampons, cotton swabs, dental floss Dead wild animals Household compost bin Get a household compost bin for $25 at the Public Works counter and make your own compost from yard waste and some types of food scraps. MULTI card required (details page 2) Dead animals (pets) Veterinarian Cremation service Animal litter Fabrics and clothing Donation bin Ecocentre Cork stoppers Cigarette butts Chewing gum 6 7

5 ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLABLES Leaf and grass recycling Leaf and grass recycling are ecological practices that involve leaving shredded fallen leaves and grass clippings on the ground after mowing so that they can break down into the soil. TUESDAY to March 28 inclusively FRIDAY starting April 7 Weekly collection Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. HOW IS LEAF RECYCLING DONE? Run the lawnmower over dry leaves as soon as they start to fall. Mow the leaves often. A build-up of leaves can damage your lawn. Reduce the height of late lawn-mowings to 5 centimetres. Ideally, use a mulch mower. HOW IS GRASS RECYCLING DONE? Keep the lawn height at about 8 centimetres, except for the first and last mowing, when it s preferable to take it down to 5 centimetres. Don t water too much, unless you have a new lawn. Leaves and grass are natural fertilizers! Instructions Only 80-, 120- and 360-litre blue rolling bins from the City are accepted. Only recyclable materials placed in the rolling bin will be collected. The cover of the bin must be completely closed. Containers must be rinsed before you put them in the bin. Paper / cardboard Boxes: cereal, tissue paper, frozen food, detergent, shoes, etc. Cardboard tubes and rolls Flat and corrugated cardboard; folded or cut-up cardboard boxes Newspapers and circulars Plastic / glass / metal Bottles, containers and jars (with or without labels) Lids and caps Plastic bags* Metal cans, aluminum beverage cans, aluminum plates Paper bags Paper (including paper with staples or ink) Envelopes (including those with windows) Telephone directories, catalogues, magazines Milk and juice cartons, including Tetra Paks Plastics numbered 1 to 5 and 7; look for the following symbol on the container or packaging to make sure it can be recycled: * Put all your plastic bags in one bag before putting them in the bin this will make it easier to process them at the sorting centre. 8 9

6 POLYSTYRENE AND NUMBER 6 PLASTIC PERMANENT COLLECTION POINT In the parking lot of the Public Works building 50 Terra-Cotta Avenue HOUSEHOLD WASTE WEDNESDAY to March 29 inclusively TUESDAY starting April 4 Collection every other week Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. To ensure recycling, be sure to: Remove labels Remove adhesive tape Accepted items Expanded polystyrene Styrofoam cups Coolers Protective packaging for electronic and household appliances Remove absorbent pads Clean containers Extruded polystyrene Disposable plates and bowls Egg packaging Fast-food containers Trays for meat, fish and poultry Sector A All of the area west of Saint-Jean Boulevard and all of the area south of Highway 20 Sector B The area that is both east of Saint-Jean Boulevard and north of Highway 20 A A SAINT-JEAN BOULEVARD HIGHWAY 20 B Non-expanded polystyrene (number 6 plastic) Single-serving containers Disposable plates, bowls and utensils Packaging for take-out Small milk containers 6 Instructions Only household waste placed in a container or bag will be picked up. Manual collection Waste may be put in reusable plastic or metal containers with a maximum volume of 100 litres. Bags and containers must not weigh more than 55 lb (25 kg). Waste put in a plastic bag must be put at the curbside after 6 a.m. on collection day. A maximum of 360 litres of household waste per door (the equivalent of 3 full bags) will be picked up at each collection. Mechanical collection Waste may be put in a wheeled, reusable plastic container with a maximum volume of 360 litres. The rolling bin must not weigh more than 220 lb (100 kg). Construction materials are accepted at the Ecocentre only

7 E ECOCENTRE BULKY ITEMS: DOOR-TO-DOOR COLLECTION SATURDAY May 20, June 17, July 8, August 12, September 16 and October 14 From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Public Works yard, 50 Terra-Cotta Avenue MULTI card required (details page 2) Materials are taken to sorting centres to determine what will be reused, recycled or reclaimed. Only non-recoverable waste is sent to landfill sites. Appliances containing halocarbons (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers) Computer equipment and electronic appliances Construction debris* Excavation materials* Ferrous and non-ferrous metals* Green waste Household and bulky items Household and electrical appliances Motorized equipment (without fuel) Sports equipment Tires and rims (separated) Upholstered items (couches and mattresses) *Maximum size: 2.4 metres x 1.2 metres MONDAY June 5, July 3, August 7, September 11 Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. What is a bulky item? Bulky items are non-upholstered items that are too big to be put in a bag, box or garbage can. These objects are recovered and reclaimed. Instructions Items should not weigh more than 100 kg (220 lb) and maximum acceptable size is 1.8 metres (6 feet) by 1.2 metres (4 feet). For each household, there is a maximum of 10 items, or the equivalent of 5 cubic metres, per collection. Sharp or potentially dangerous items must be made safe. Whenever possible, materials should be tied up together. Collection in multi-unit buildings Bulky items must be grouped on the curbside in front of the building so that each group does not exceed the maximum of 10 items or 5 cubic metres. There should be a reasonable distance between each group of items. Saint-Laurent Ecocentre 3535 Sartelon Street, Saint-Laurent This is a service provided free of charge by the Agglomeration for a yearly maximum of 12 cubic metres. Beyond this amount, a fee will be charged. Proof of residence with address and photo required For more information: ville.montreal.qc.ca/ecocentres Bathtubs, toilets, sinks Carpets (rolled) Doors and windows Electric baseboard heaters, kitchen range hoods, etc. Electrical household appliances (except those containing refrigerating gas) Furniture made of wood, metal, plastic or any other material (tables, chairs, desks, dressers, bookcases, wardrobes, filing cabinets, etc.) Hot water tanks Large mirrors and sheets of glass Pool covers (rolled) Propane barbecue grills (without the propane cylinder) Any other large household object 12 13

8 CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION MONDAY January 9 Between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Christmas trees picked up at the annual collection are made into wood chips or compost. All natural trees are accepted (fir, pine, spruce, birch). All decorations must be removed. The tree must be placed horizontally in the snow, at curbside. Trees are accepted up to the following maximum sizes: Trunk diameter: 13 centimetres (5 inches) Height: 2.5 metres (8 feet) HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE SATURDAY and SUNDAY May 13 and 14, September 30 and October 1 Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Civic-Center Avenue (parking lot behind City Hall) 451 Saint-Jean Boulevard Adhesives, tar, epoxy, paint remover Aerosols Batteries Chemical products for pools Cleaning and maintenance products Engine oil, empty containers and filters Intact fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lightbulbs Lead-acid car batteries Mercury (thermometers) Paint (latex, alkyde, enamel) Pesticides and fertilizer Propane bottles Turpentine, Varsol, gas, fuel, thinner, alcohol Vegetable oils 14