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Plastics 3 All plastic items, containers, bottles, caps, and covers with the following pictograms:♳ ♴ ♵ ♶ ♷ ♹, stretchy plastic bags, packaging films (e.g., Saran Wrap®), and resealable bags

2 All containers with the ♸ icon, or without an icon (silicone, rubber, etc.)

Glass 3 Food bottles and containers, regardless of color (returnable or non-returnable)

2 Lightbulbs 2 Ceramic 2 Wine glasses 2 Windows 2 Mirrors 2 Pottery 2 Pyrex®

2 Mugs 2 Dishes 2 Drinking glasses 2 Fluorescent tubes 2 Glass panes

� Empty and rinse containers and bottles before putting them in the bin. � Put mixed items in the blue bin, not in bags or boxes. �Group bags together in one bag. � Put shredded paper in a bag. � �Separate�out�different�materials�(for�example, separate plastic caps from glass containers). � Remember to take items that are not recyclable but still in good condition to a second-hand store.

BEST PRACTICES

How to dispose of recycling?Via municipal collection in the blue bin provided to each residential building.

Other 2 Clothes and fabrics 2 Batteries 2 Electronic devices 2 Small household appliances 2 Garden hoses 2 Tarpaulins 2 Toothbrush packaging

Paper 3 Phone books 3 Workbooks 3 Flyers 3 Brochures 3 Envelopes 3 Loose-leaf paper 3 Newspapers, magazines 3 Books without dust jackets or bindings

3 Shredded paper 3 Wrapping paper (non-metallic) 3 Printer paper 3 Assorted paper 3 Publications 3 Paper bags

2 Stickers 2 Diapers 2 Paper towels 2 Tissues 2 Metallic paper 2 Parchment paper 2 Soiled, waxed, plasticized, or sand-

blasted paper 2 Photos 2 Wallpaper

Cardboard 3 Flat and corrugated cardboard boxes 3 Pizza boxes 3 Egg cartons 3 Gable-top containers (cream or milk cartons)

3 Multi-layer containers (Tetra Pak®) 3 Cardboard packaging 3 Disposable coffee cups 3 Cardboard rollers

2 Soiled or waxed cardboard

Metal 3 Tin cans 3 Bottle caps 3 Empty Nespresso® pods in a clear bag

3 Lids 3 Aluminum foil and plates 3 Beverage cans (returnable or not)

3 Small metal items (hangers, pots, cake pans, etc.)

2 Propane tanks 2 Aerosol containers 2 Fire extinguishers 2 Tools 2 Large metal objects (bicycles,

barbecues, car parts, etc.)

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ENSEMBLE ON COMPOSTE

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compostables materialsRaw, cooked or spoiled food

3 Coffee and coffee filters, tea and teabags

3 Fruits and vegetables 3 Solid fat 3 Pet food 3 Eggs and eggshells 3 Nuts and shells 3 Pasta, bread, grains, rice 3 Leftovers 3 Meat, poultry, and bones, seafood and seashells

Yard and plant waste 3 Flower, plants, straw and hay 3 Garden waste, d’empotage et de plate-bande

3 Leaves and lawn clippings 3 Tree branches less than 1 metre long and 12 mm thick

3 Wood chips and sawdust

� Some companies and brands are switching to compostable packaging, so check packaging carefully to reduce your impact on the environment.

� For tips and tricks, check out the brochure, “Collecting Together.”

How to dispose of organics?Via municipal collection in the brown bin provided to each residential building.

Soiled paper and cardboard 3 Paper handkerchiefs, towels, and napkins

3 Paper tablecloths, plates, cups, etc.

3 Soiled cardboard food containers and packaging (e.g., pizza boxes)

3 etc.

Post-consumer waste 2 Caps (other than wood and cork) 2 Disposable coffee capsules (non

compostable) 2 Candels 2 Plastic bags (even those marked

biodegradable, oxobiodegradable, or compostable)

2 Diapers and personal hygiene products (dental floss, sanitary pads, cotton swabs, etc.)

2 Chewing gum 2 Litter and animal excrement 2 Cigarettes filters 2 Certain noxious plants (see cantley.ca) 2 Styrofoam

TEXTILESWhat is a textile collection point?A textile collection point is a place where you can donate textile materials for reuse, such as clothing in good condition for resale or pieces of fabric in poorer condition for processing, for example:

How to dispose of textiles? Clothing donation bin locations in Cantley:* Town Hall

Maison des Bâtisseurs 8, chemin River

* Corner of rue du Cardinal and montée de la Source

* Parking lot at the Oasis des Carrières shopping center 393 montée de la Source

Here is a non-exhaustive list of organizations that collect textiles:* Comptoir d’Emmaüs

346, rue Charles Gatineau 819 986-7432

* Comptoir familial St-Vincent de Paul 1291, rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau819 561-1553chemin de l’Église, Val-des-Monts 819 457-4444

* Maison Le Ricochet / Les Trouvailles des Collines 9, chemin de la Beurrerie La Pêche 819 456-4230

* Boutique 3R friperie/SGO 1079, rue Saint-Louis Gatineau 819 205-1984

REMINDER about clothing donation bins:

Ì Textiles only Ì Don’t leave anything outside the bin

3 Snow suits 3 Pieces of fabric 3 Curtains

3 Shoes 3 Clothing

HHWWhat is household hazardous waste? Household hazardous waste (HHW) refers to waste from hazardous products commonly used in homes, such as used oils, paints, solvents, compact fluorescent light bulbs, pesticides, and drugs.

How to dispose of HHW?It is prohibited to dispose of HHW in the Municipality’s regular collections. You must dispose of it at specific points, for example:* Poste de transbordement et

centre de RDD de la MRC des Collines-de- l’Outaouais (mai à septembre) 28, chemin de La Pêche Val-des-Monts 819 457-4086

* recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/points-de-recuperation

Drugs must be taken to a pharmacy.

E-WASTEWhat is e-waste?E-waste includes outdated or broken electronic equipment, such as:

3 Cameras 3 Computer monitors 3 Printers, scanners, and fax machines

3 Computers 3 Televisions 3 Cellphones, cordless phones, and land lines

3 Other electronic and computer accessories

Comment s’en départir ?Small batteries can be brought to Maison des Bâtisseurs (town hall). Here are some companies that collect the other items:* IGA Famille Charles * Best Buy * Bureau en gros

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND

DEMOLITION (CRD) WASTE

What is CRD?Materials resulting from the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings (wood, metals, shingles, gypsum, etc.).

How to dispose of CRD waste?Here is a non-exhaustive list of organizations that collect CRD waste in the region:

3 Thibeault Démolition 135, chemin Saint-Antoine Val-des-Monts 819 671-4112

3 Centre de tri et récupération Malex-Location Condor 418-1, rue Saint-Louis Gatineau 819 663-3399

3 Centre de tri R.M.S.O. 815, rue Vernon Gatineau 819 772-0120

3 Construction DJL (asphalte et béton) 20, rue Émile-Bond Gatineau 819 770-2300

OVERSIZED METAL ITEMS

What are oversized metal items?Oversized metal items are large objects made primarily of metal, such as:

3 Household appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, etc.)

3 Exercise equipment (treadmill, elliptical, etc.)

3 Machine tools without oil or fuel (lawnmower, chainsaw, etc.)

3 Pumps 3 Metal posts and pipes

How to dispose of oversized metal items? Oversized metal items are collected on Thursdays. You must contact the Public Works Department by telephone or email at 819-827-3434, ext. 6814.The oversized item must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day or at the earliest at 7 p.m. the day before.

OVERSIZED ITEMSWhat is an oversized item?An oversized item is waste that, because of its size or volume, cannot be collected in regular collections. During oversized collection, you can dispose of any waste that does not fit into your 240 or 360-litre green or black bin, for example:

3 Sports equipment 3 BBQs 3 Bed frames 3 Toilet bowls

How to dispose of oversized items?At special municipal collections scheduled during the year. Consult cantley.ca for the dates. You can also dispose of your oversized items at the following locations:

3 Mattresses 3 Patio furniture 3 Carpet 3 Small furniture

* Comptoir familial St-Vincent de Paul 1291, rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau819 561-1553chemin de l’Église Val-des-Monts 819 457-4444

* Comptoir d’Emmaüs 346, rue Charles Gatineau 819 986-7432

* Centre 3R Québec 318-B, rue Notre-Dame Est Gatineau 819 635-8899

* Boutique 3R friperie/SGO (machine à coudre) 1079, rue Saint-Louis Gatineau 819 205-1984

* Sport Échange Outaouais (articles de sport seulement) 1065, boulevard de la Carrière Gatineau 819 770-6445

FINAL HOUSEHOLD WASTEWhat is final household waste?Final waste is residue that cannot be recycled, reused, or composted and is therefore destined for the landfill. This is waste that ends up in the green or black bin, for example:

How to dispose of ulti-mate waste? Through regular mechanized collection.

IMPORTANTSince collection is mechanized, all residences and small businesses must acquire a 240 or 360-litre green or black bin with a European grip. Garbage bags, wooden boxes, and metal bins will not be collected. Consult cantley.ca for more information.

Ì Incandescent bulbs Ì Number 6 (♸) plastic items and containers that are not identified by the Mobius loop

Ì Metallic packaging (chip bags, granola bar packaging)

Ì Fabric softener sheets (e.g. Bounce®)

Ì Disposable sweeping cloths (e.g. Swiffer® pads)

Ì Chewing gum

Ì Litter and animal excrement Ì Cigarette butts and ashes Ì Plastic straws Ì Waxed food paper Ì Personal hygiene products Ì Vacuum bags and their contents Ì Styrofoam Ì Flexible plastic tubes (tooth paste, sunscreen, etc.)

Cantleymunicipalite@cantley.ca cantley.ca819 827-3434

IT’S EASY