Quebec has rolled out a major reform of its selective collection, designed to simplify the process for citizens and improve recycling across the province. The new system, now managed by Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ), will ensure that recycling rules are the same everywhere, eliminating regional inconsistencies.
Under the new guidelines, sorting is easier than ever. Residents only need to remember three categories: containers, packaging, and printed paper. That’s it.
What goes in the bin?
Containers
- Flexible or rigid, containers can be made of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic or metal.
- How to spot them: recyclable containers usually have a cap or lid.
- Ex: shampoo bottles, oil bottles, laundry soap container, sour cream container, etc.
Packaging
- Like containers, packaging items are made of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass or metal.
- How to spot them: they’re used to easily transport a product.
- Ex: egg carton, fruit basket, canned food, paper bag, etc.
Printed paper
- These are papers or other fibres with texts, patterns or images.
- Ex: newspapers, magazines, lined or squared paper sheets, envelopes, etc.
Good moves to adopt
- Empty and rinse containers
- Separate different materials from the same container or packaging
- Make aluminum paper balls
- Place materials in the bin separately
Please note: As the recycling bins now fall under EEQ’s responsibility, all new bins will bear their logo and not that of the Town.
For more information
Bin impact is an online tool that will help educate people on the right way to sort materials, and to raise awareness on the impact of what we put in the bin.
