Recycling

Starting January 1, 2025, the recycling collection in Baie-D’Urfé is being modernized to simplify your daily routine. The new system is standardized across the province, making sorting easier and optimizing material recovery. From now on, just ask yourself one simple question: Is it a container, packaging, or printed material? If yes, it goes in your blue bin!

This change aims to improve recovery efficiency, reduce contamination of recyclable materials, and enhance the quality of recycled materials.

Collection Calendar
Recyclable materials are collected weekly. To view the schedule, click here.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

Here’s what you can place in your blue bin:

  • Containers: Rigid plastic bottles, milk and juice containers, aluminum cans, tin cans.
  • Packaging: Cardboard boxes (clean and dry), paper bags, milk/juice cartons (emptied and rinsed).
  • Printed Materials: Newspapers, flyers, magazines, sheets of paper (non-laminated).

See examples here.

What's New: Newly accepted materials include chip bags, small yogurt containers, Nespresso coffee capsules (Nespresso green bag required), beverage cups, food trays, and rigid Styrofoam food containers (except expanded polystyrene), such as meat/fish trays.

Before placing items in the bin:

  • Empty and lightly rinse containers.
  • Remove jar lids (except small caps).
  • Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
  • Separate different materials from the same packaging.

PROHIBITED MATERIALS

Some containers and packaging disrupt the recycling process and should not be placed in the blue bin:

  • Empty pressurized metal containers (e.g., aerosols): Take them to an ecocentre.
  • Expanded polystyrene foam packaging (Styrofoam): Recognizable as it breaks into small beads—bring it to an ecocentre.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) – To Be Dropped Off Only at Ecocentres. Here’s Why:

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), often referred to as Styrofoam, is a lightweight form of polystyrene made up of small beads expanded using steam. It is mainly used for protective packaging (appliances, electronics, etc.) and in the construction sector (insulation panels).

Unfortunately, EPS cannot be recycled through the blue bin because it easily breaks into small beads that contaminate other recyclable materials. These particles stick to surfaces, making them difficult to remove, and can damage sorting facility equipment. As a result, any contaminated recyclable material must be sent to landfill.

Reminder: Hazardous household waste (paint, batteries, solvents) should never be placed in the recycling bin or trash. Take them to an ecocentre.

BLUE BIN

How to properly use your blue bin:

  • Place it at the curb after 8 PM the night before collection or before 7 AM on Tuesday morning.
  • Position the wheels and handle facing your property.
  • Leave at least 60 cm (2 feet) of space between the blue bin and the brown bin for organic waste if both bins are out.
  • Do not overload the bin: Maximum weight of 80 kg.
  • Keep the lid closed to prevent water or snow accumulation.

Maintenance: Clean your bin occasionally with baking soda to neutralize odors.

Moving: The bin is provided free of charge by the Town and remains the property of the municipality. It must stay on the property when moving.

Damaged bin? Contact the Public Works Department at 514-457-2877.

Think to reduce and reuse before recycling.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For any questions related to recycling collection:

  • Public Works: 514-457-2877
  • Closest Ecocentres to Baie-D’Urfé:
  1. Saint-Laurent
    3535 Sartelon Street, H4R 1E6
  2. LaSalle
    7272 Saint-Patrick Street, H8N 2W7
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