Organic materials: weekly collections return

Starting Monday, April 14, organics collection will resume on a weekly basis, until November 16. This service will be offered every Monday for all sectors of the city.

In the summer, especially during hot spells, odours, flies and larvae can appear in the brown bin. That said, alternating garden and flowerbed waste with food waste should help reduce these nuisances. Wrapping meat, fish and seafood residues in newspaper or storing them in the freezer until collection day also helps to eliminate the presence of flies and larvae, as does storing the bin in the shade rather than in the sun, and using vinegar and baking soda when rinsing the bin.

Remember that plastic bags, even if identified as compostable, biodegradable or oxobiodegradable, are not permitted in the brown bin. This measure is designed to guarantee the quality of the compost generated at the composting center. The presence of plastic films can seriously compromise the efficiency of the decomposition process and alter the final product. We therefore recommend that you use paper bags, make wrappers from unwaxed paper circulars, or simply place bulk materials in the brown bin.

The Collections and Schedules section of the city's website provides a wealth of information on the various collections available to the public. You can also find out which collection days are specific to your property by consulting the website's Address Search or the municipal calendar.