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NOTICE TO NORTH HATLEY CITIZENSTHE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NEW BINS; BROWN (COMPOST), BLUE (RECYCLING)

AND BLACK (REGULARWASTE) WILL SOON TAKE PLACE IN JULY.

Citizens will receive the quantity and capacity (120L, 240L or 360L) ordered during the survey performed last fall.

Citizens who did not return their questionnaire will automatically receive one brown bin (240L), one blackbin (240L) and a blue bin (360L). It was initially planned to distribute 240L blue bins, but discussions withsurrounding communities who have already implemented the new collection program indicated that it was

recommended to use 360L instead.

TO MAKE SURE THE NEW COLLECTION PROGRAM WILL BE SUCCESSFUL, THERE WILL BE ANINFORMATION SESSION AT THE COMMUNITY HALL IN NORTH HATLEY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

TO REACH AS MANY CITIZENS AS POSSIBLE, A SECOND INFORMATION SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE ATTHE COMMUNITY HALL IN NORTH HATLEY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 7:00 P.M.

Municipality of North Hatley 

3125, Capelton RoadNorth Hatley (Qc

(819) 842-2754www.northhatley.org

RECYCLING MATERIALSWhat goes in the BLUE container?

ACCEPTEDPAPEREnvelopes (with or without windows)Writing paper, glossy paper, newspaperBrown paper and bags

CARDBOARDFrozen food containersCardboard (pizza boxes, etc.)Milk and juice cartons

GLASSJars and bottles without lids

METALCans, lids and capsAluminum cansClean aluminum foilsMetallic household objects(pots, pans, aluminum plates, etc.)

PLASTICBottles, food and cosmetic productcontainers,household cleaningproduct containers (margarine,shampoo, bleach, pool chlorine,

etc.) with caps and lidsCompact discs, DVDs, casesPlastic toys (without dirt)Grocery and shopping bags

NOT ACCEPTEDPAPERCarbon paper, wax paper, tissue paper orsoiled paper towelsPotato bags

WOOD AND CARDBOARDCardboard soiled with paint or oilWood of any sizeFrozen juice containers

GLASSFluorescent lights, light bulbsPyrex, porcelain and ceramicDishes, window glass, mirrorsFiberglass

METALBatteries, coat hangers, wirePaint, aerosol or paint thinner cansPieces of metal weighing more than2 kg (4.4 lbs) and more than 60 cm(26 in) long

PLASTICGarden hose, rope, motor oil, turpentineand other dangerous product containers

Styrofoam or styrofoam containersPotato chip bagsPlastic wraps (Saran Wrap)All biomedical products (syringes, needles, tubes, etc.)

SOME SIMPLE TIPSPlastic grocery and shopping bags, plastic wrappings and other plastic bags - Empty and compress together in one bag tomake a ball. Tie well. Rinse milk bags and all bags that contained food .

Shredded paper - Compress all shredded paper in BIG TRANSPARENT plastic bags. Tie well.

Used clothing and fabrics - Do not put in the blue bin.

Pizza boxes and other delivery food boxes - Remove all food and clean as well as possible.

ALL containers - Rinse well and leave labels on.

3125, Capelton RoadNorth Hatley (Qc

(819) 842-2754www.northhatley.org

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ACCEPTEDFruit and vegetable scrapsPasta, bread and cerealDairy products and egg shellsCoffee ground filters and beans, tea bags

Meat and fish productsSoiled paper towels and tissuesSoiled paper food packaging(bags, boxes, trays)Cakes, cookies and candiesTable scraps and food passed its dateHair, pet fur and feathersHouse plants including soilLeaves, sod, soilDomestic animal litter and excrementsWood scraps (bark, shavings, sawdust, roots)

NOT ACCEPTEDStyrofoam and plastic wrapping,containers or tray liners

Absorbent pads used formeat packaging

Dryer lint, fabric sheet softenerVacuum bags andtheir contents

Plastic bags(milk, grocery, garbage bags)

Fireplace orBBQ ashes

Grass

Litter used as oilabsorbent

COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD GARBAGEAND RECYCLINGGarbage: Thursday, every two (2) weeks, alternating withthe recycling collection.

Recycling: Thursday, every two (2) weeks, alternating withthe garbage collection.

COLLECTION OF ORGANIC WASTEFriday, weekly from April 15th to the 3rd week of November,and once a month from December to March (2nd Fridayof the month).

COLLECTION OF LARGE OBJECTS, LEAVESAND CHRISTMAS TREESThe same day as the garbagecollection mid-June andmid-September.

As in the past years, leaveswill be collected in the falland Christmas treescollected in January.

Leaves must be put inappropriate paper bags.

A calendar with the collectionschedule will be sent by themunicipality.

POSITION OF THE CONTAINERSYou must place the container with the wheels and handletowards your property. If the container is not placed this way,the materials could be scattered around, or the cover of yourcontainer could be damaged.

For build ings with many containers, it is important to place thecontainers side by side, 50 cm (20 in) apart from each other.

Also, it is important to place the container by the roadsideor sidewalk, but never on the public road. Each citizen isresponsible to place the container correctly. Respecting thisrequest will avoid the containers being damaged by the snowremoval service, or obstructing traffic.

ORGANIC WASTEWhat goes in the BROWN container?

How to use the organic waste bin (COMPOST)1. Keep your indoor container in a convenient location.2. Empty the contents of your indoor kitchen container into your outdoor brown bin.3. Place your brown container at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the collection day.4. Wash both containers with soap and water. Do not wash your indoor container in the dishwasher.5. Leave grass cuttings on your lawn since they act as a natural fertilizer6. Spread fireplace and BBQ ashes on your garden: good source of potassium.7. Wrap your meat scraps in newspaper before putting in the brown bin.8. Make sure to put the brown bin at the curb every week during the summer to reduce the development of maggots

(small white worms).9. Put newspaper at the bottom of the bin or place the organic waste in paper bags during the winter to avoid frozen

material getting stuck in the bin.

ÉCO-CENTRE Régie intermunicipale de gestion des déchets solides (RIGDS)

de la région de Coaticook – 1095 Bilodeau, Coaticook (Barnston)

Free access is available to North Hatley citizensFrom Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Saturday closed fromNovember to March inclusively)

(819) 849-9479

WoodAsphalt shinglesMetalBricks and aggregates

* Can also go to FletcherMechanic along withtires.

PaintOil *Propane tank (empty)Batteries (car) *Computer material

** Small batteries can bebrought to the Town Hall.

Graphic design and printing: Les Publications Municipales Inc. – (450) 787-27