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TOWNS AND MUNICIPALITIES OF THE VAL-ST-FRANÇOIS RCM

A computer version of thisdirectory is available on ourwebsite and, will be updatedperiodically. If you want to be listedas recycler or for commentsand suggestions, contact us at(819) 826-6505.

Bonsecours (450) 532-3139 [email protected]

Cleveland Township (819) 826-3546 [email protected]

Kingsbury (819) 826-2527 [email protected]

Lawrenceville (450) 532-6398 [email protected]

Maricourt (450) 532-2243 [email protected]

Melbourne Township (819) 826-3555 [email protected]

Racine (450) 532-2876 [email protected]

Richmond (819) 826-3789 [email protected]

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle (450) 539-1654 [email protected]

Saint-Claude (819) 845-7795 [email protected]

Saint-Denis-de-Brompton (819) 846-2744 [email protected]

Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton (819) 845-3954 [email protected]

Stoke (819) 878-3790 [email protected]

Ulverton (819) 826-5049 [email protected]

Val-Joli (819) 845-7663 [email protected]

Valcourt (450) 532-3313 [email protected]

Valcourt Township (450) 532-2688 [email protected]

Windsor (819) 845-7888 [email protected]

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It is with great pleasure that the Waste Management Commission (WMC)in co-operation with the Regional CountyMunicipality (RCM) releases this newdirectory pertaining to residual materials:the "Directory for the recycling citizen ofthe Val-Saint-François".

More and more, we are aware of the impactof our waste on our environment. Gettinginvolved in the protection of environmentis no longer considered a tedious task. Itis now a way of life as much essential asstimulating. To improve the managementof residual materials, we must learn waysto do so in our surroundings.

This guide presents new ways to disposeof materials in order to transform this waste into resource. You will finddetails of the major recyclers in the Val-Saint-François RCM. It's easy,just search in the table of contents for the item you need to recycle andconsult the corresponding pages. You will also find several subjectspertaining to waste management. We hope to give solutions to Val-Saint-François citizens in order to collectively, improve our environment.

We thank the organizations and companies that agreed to publish theirname.

In the name of the WMC and RCM board members, I wish you a pleasantreading.

Denis V. AllairePresident

WORD FROM THE WMC PRESIDENT

Details and services offered are subject to change without notice. Werecommend you call first. The Val-Saint-François RCM takes no responsibilityfor the service offered by the recyclers.

YOU WISH TO RECYCLE

Antiques 4Asphalt shingles 27Audio material 23Automotive batteries 9Automotive parts 9Baby articles 10Bathroom accessories 4Bicycles 7Books 23Branches 12Bricks and concrete 13Car frames 9Car tires 33Cardboard 38Cardboard boxes 13Cedar residues 12Cellular phones 40Clothing – Shoes - Belts – Purses 34Computer material 25Consumer batteries - non-rechargeable 32Consumer batteries - rechargeable 32Doors and windows 29Electrical and rechargeable accessories 5Eyeglasses 24Firearms and munitions 6Fluorescent tubes 36Furniture 28Glass 38Grass and leaves 16Home appliances 15Hot water tank 27Household chemicals 36Household hazardous waste (HHW) 36Medication 26Metal parts 27Metals 38Miscellaneous articles (dishes, lamps, decoration, etc.) 8Musical instruments 18Non-perishable goods 29Paint 31Papers 382

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If you cannot find recycling dealers for specific items, contact us at(819) 826-6505. Together, we can find a solution!

PRACTICAL GUIDE – MANAGEMENT OF FARM WASTE 6

PROGRAMME FOR PURCHASE OF CLOTH DIAPERS 11

GRASSCYCLING 16

HOME COMPOSTING 17

VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS ECO-CENTRE 19-21

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE – ALTERNATIVES 37

SELECTIVE COLLECTION 38

Pesticides 36Plastic 38Printer cartridges 14Printers 25Propane tanks 36Records – CD 23Refrigerators 15Roots and stumps 12Sod 16Sport articles 7Televisions 25Tools 30Toys 22Used cars 9Used syringes 35Wood 12

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BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

ANTIQUES

Antique dealers could be interested with articles found in your attic, suchas dishes, old furniture and antiques. Contact them to learn of their interestfor these articles of great history.

Richmond Area:

ANTIQUITÉS DU CARRÉ, 615, Craig East, Richmond (819) 826-6764

LES ANTIQUITÉS DE LA GARE, 863, Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-6666

Valcourt Area:

BAZAR BOSCOBEL, 6164-B, Boscobel Road, Valcourt, (819) 578-0115

You just completed the renovation of your bathroom and, you wonder whereto discard your old sink, bathtub and toilet. If they are in good condition, thesebathroom accessories could be reused. Even damaged, this material is acceptedfree by the Eco-centre. Contact the following locations for information.

For the entire RCM:

VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS ECO-CENTRE (see information on pages 19-21)

MATÉRIAUX USAGÉS DE L’ESTRIE, 1220, Route 222, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 846-6196

You just completed the renovation of your bathroom and, you wonder whereto discard your old sink, bathtub and toilet. If they are in good condition, thesebathroom accessories could be reused. Even damaged, this material is acceptedfree by the Eco-centre. Contact the following locations for information.

For the entire RCM:


MATÉRIAUX USAGÉS DE L’ESTRIE, 1220, Route 222, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 846-6196

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ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

You replaced your toaster and you don't know what to do with your old modelthat still functions. Whether it's a kettle, iron, dryer or any electrical accessory,they can be brought to the following locations. They can be useful to others.

Richmond area:

CLUB LIONS RICHMOND-MELBOURNE, 203, Principale North, Richmond (819) 826-2453(deposit box: 155 Craig East)

Valcourt area:

BAZAR BOSCOBEL, 6164-B, Boscobel Road, Valcourt, (819) 578-0115

LA FRIPERIE DU VILLAGE, 335 Principale, Racine, (450) 532-3747

Windsor area:

ST-PHILIPPE PARISH – THURSDAY SALES, 63 St-Georges, Windsor (819) 845-2237

PIÈCES D’AUTO ST-DENIS, 2415 Garand Road, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 570-1099

For the entire RCM:


Your small non-functioning electrical metal appliances can be placed in yourblue bin. For futher information on materials recycled with the selectivecollection, consult pages 38 and 39.

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PRACTICAL GUIDE – MANAGEMENT OF FARM WASTE

NOTICE TO FARMERS

FIREARMS AND MUNITIONS

Published by the "Conseil régional del’environnement de l’Estrie" (CREE), with theco-operation of "RECYC-QUÉBEC" , the"MAPAQ-Estrie" and the technical support of the"UPA-Estrie", this practical guide "Gestion desrebuts à la ferme" presents the best managementpractices for the various residual materials found onthe farm. We find advice, solutions and resources toadequately discard pesticides, veterinary residues,hazardous residues, plastics, wrappings, construction,renovation and demolition residues, machinery andother equipment, and carcasses of dead animals. Itis a tool specifically adapted to farmers of the region.To obtain a free copy (French version), contact theRCM at (819) 826-6505 or the CREE at(819) 821-4357.

The "Sûreté du Québec" collects free of charge firearms and munitions. You can bring themdirectly to their offices or call to have an officer pick up your material at your home when saidofficer is in your area. If you decide to bring directly your arms and munitions, contact the " Sûretédu Québec" first to know the opening hours and learn on how to safely transport and handlesaid articles.

For the entire RCM:

SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC, 735 Gouin, Richmond, (819) 826-3755

You don't use your old skis, skates or tennis racketanymore. You can bring them to the followinglocations, your sport articles could be the joy ofothers. Garage sales can also be a good way toget rid of these articles and make a few dollars.

Richmond area:


Valcourt area:


Windsor area:

ST-PHILIPPE PARISH– THURSDAY SALES, 63 St-Georges, Windsor (819) 845-2237

For the entire RCM:


Bicycles that travel…

In Windsor, the "Tournesol" High School in co-operation with "Cyclo Nord-Sud", organizes abicycle collection to send to poor communities in various southern countries. For more informationon collections or fees, contact Sylvain Marcoux at (819) 845-2728 ext. 237. Your old bicycles canalso be brought to the Eco-centre, free of charge.

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SPORT ARTICLES

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MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES (dishes, lamps, decoration, etc.)

Recycling, it's great…reduction, is even better!Here are a few questions to ask ourselves before buying a product :- Do I really need this product?- Is there another product as efficient that would better respect the environment?- Will this product be durable?- Do I know how this product was manufactured, how to use it and how it will be discarded?- Where and how this product was manufactures ?- Are the materials used to manufacture the products renewable and are they used in a manner not to use up our natural resources?

Source: Greenpeace

Gifts, travel souvenirs, family legacy or quick purchases have created a pile of useless articles inyour home. If you don't find someone in your surroundings that need these articles, check withthe following locations to find out what they collect. Organizing a garage sale can also be a goodsolution…

Richmond area:


Valcourt area:

BAZAR BOSCOBEL, 6164-B Boscobel Road, Valcourt, (819) 578-0115

COMPTOIR FAMILIAL VALCOURT, 820, St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-4433


Secteur Windsor :

COMPTOIR FAMILIAL LA FOUILLERIE, 1485 route 222, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 846-3627


FRIPERIE BAZIN LOUISE, 28 Principale South, Windsor, (819) 574-9257

For the entire RCM:


USED CARS, PARTS AND FRAMES

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AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES

Your car has died? Instead of leaving it rust in the yard, call the followingdealer who will tow it free of charge. This dealer also collect automotive partsas well as used cars.

For the entire RCM:


Automotive, boat and wheelchair batteries contain lead and acid. Theseproducts can be extremely harmful when found in our environment. Instead,bring your used battery to the following locations, free of charge. Also, youcan ask your garage owner.

Valcourt area:

GARAGE JACQUES GROULX, 559, route 222, Valcourt (450) 532-4308

TOWN OF VALCOURT, call (450) 532-3313(only for Valcourt residents)

Windsor area:

PIÈCES D’AUTO ST-DENIS, 2415, chemin Garand, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 570-1099

For the entire RCM:


In 1999, in North America alone, one million tons of lead was used to manufacture batteries.Since these batteries have a useful life of 3 to 10 years, recycling is vital in order to avoid thisgreat amount of lead in our environment.

Source: Nova Pb

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BABY ARTICLES

Your children have past the age of the changing table, the stroller, the rattle and bottles. If youdon't know what to do with this articles, you can bring it to the following locations. You can offerthe articles to young families in your neighbourhood or organize a garage sale

Richmond area:


FRIPERIE ISA-LYNE, 103, Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-3751

Valcourt area:



Windsor area:


For the entire RCM:


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PROGRAMME FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLOTH DIAPERS

Facts:

In Quebec, we discard 600 million disposable diaperseach year, enough diapers to fill approximately 6,000

garbage trucks;

The potty training process of a child requires 7,000disposable diapers, close to one ton of waste per

child;

It takes between 300 to 500 years for a disposable diaper to decompose in a sanitary landfill;

A little help from the RCM …

In order to reduce the amount of disposable diapers buried each year inits landfill, the Val-Saint-François RCM has introduced a new programmeto encourage the use of cloth diapers. It offers a grant to new parents topurchase of a set of cloth diapers. For information, contact the RCM at(819) 826-6505 ext. 29.

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BRANCHES – CEDAR RESIDUES

WOOD

You just trimmed your trees and bushes and, you don't know what to do withthe branches? If you have an important amount, you could rent a shredderto produce your own mulch. If not, the following locations will be pleased toreceive your trimmings, free of charge.

Valcourt area:


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By covering your garden and flower beds with mulch, you nourish the soil,preserve its humidity and, lessen undesirable weeds. The effort is worthwhile…

Whether it be painted, treated, natural, boards or pieces of wood, your oldwood should be salvaged by the following dealers. Call the dealers to knowwhat type of wood they recycle and how much they charge.

Windsor area:

CENTRE D’ART ET DE SANTÉ UNISSON, 2A Principale North, Windsor, (819) 845-7333

For the entire RCM:


GESTION RESSOURCES RICHER, 553, Parc Industriel Road, Brompton, (819) 822-1200

MATÉRIAUX USAGÉS DE L’ESTRIE, 1220 Route 222, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 846-6196

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BRICKS AND CONCRETE

CARDBOARD

The following material: bricks, concrete, asphalt, ceramic or similar productscan be brought to these locations. Call the salvage dealers, a fee can becharged.

Valcourt area:


For the entire RCM:


Your moving has resulted in a pile of cardboard boxes. The recycling truck isnot obliged to pick up material outside of your blue bin. If you want to quicklyget rid of your boxes, bring them to the following locations.

Windsor area:

TRAVAUX PUBLICS – TOWN OF WINDSOR, 315, St-Georges, Windsor (819) 845-3622(container in the rear parking lot)

For the entire RCM:


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PRINTER CARTRIDGES

Once empty, your deskjet or laser ink printer cartridges can be brought to thefollowing locations, free of charge, to be recycled.

Richmond area:

PAPETERIE 2000 RICHMOND, 68 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-5851

Valcourt area:

CPE CRAYONS DE COULEUR, 1000 Des Cyprès Blvd., Valcourt, (450) 532-3010

Windsor area:

"LE TOURNESOL" HIGH SCHOOL, 250 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-2728 ext. 237.

LE SALON DE L’ÉLECTRONIQUE, 37 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-3130

For the entire RCM:


The MIRA FOUNDATION, working with handicapped people, collect used cartridgesto fund training of guide dogs and assistance. You can reach them at 1-800-799-6472

With one cartridge, we can recycle an average of 175 grams of plastic and 15grams of metal which, up until now, was left in landfill sites

Source: unknown

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HOME APPLIANCES

Regardless of age, colour or shape, your washer, stove or freezer can be salvaged.If it cannot serve directly, spare parts can be used to upgrade another appliancewhich can have a second life. In the worst case, your old appliance will end upas scrap metal which can be salvaged by a scrap dealer. Bring it to the followinglocations.

Richmond area:

CLUB LIONS RICHMOND-MELBOURNE, 203, Principale North, Richmond (819) 826-2453

Valcourt area:


Windsor area:


For the entire RCM:


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GRASS AND LEAVES

Even if they seem safe for the environment, grass and leaves are the maincause of contamination in a landfill and, are partly responsible for the productionof biogas and leachate. Instead of discarding them in your garbage, bring yourgrass and leaves at the following locations for composting:

Valcourt area:


For the entire RCM:


Better more…

… grasscycling

Why complicate your life with cleaning your lawn, leave the cut grass on thelawn and it will retain humidity, protect against disease and produce animportant amount of nitrogen. Combined with a thin layer of compost in springand fall, it will provide a natural organic supply that will reduce by 40% theneed of fertilizers.

A simple method to follow: mow the lawn and enjoy life!

… home composting

Composting, this is an easy way to recycle approximately one third of ourresidues. In fact, the majority of biodegrable residues of home and garden canbe composted : fruit and vegetables peelings, coffee grounds, eggshells, leaves,wilted plants, etc. Furthermore, this activity will allow you to produce qualitycompost to be used in the garden, in the flower beds, around trees and on thelawn.

See following page for more information.

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HOME COMPOSTING

REMINDERS ON HOME COMPOSTING

What to do?

1.Place your composter on a level and well-drained soil.

2. Add organic materials.Place both (humid) nitrogen-based and (dry) carbon-based materials. For example, alternatelayers of kitchen waste and yard waste such as leaves, straw or peatmoss. Collect leaves in thefall for use all year long. Chop materials into small pieces to accelerate the process.

3.Keep the compost slightly damp but not too wet. Cover to protect it from excess rain. If it is toowet, turn the pile and add dry material such as dry leaves. If it is to dry, add water.

4.Aerate the compost by turning with a pitchfork or place an air chimney in the centre.

What to avoid composting

Fats (oil, mayonnaise) Meat, fish or bones Dairy products Pet waste

Dry materials, carbon-rich (browns)

Leaves Straw or hay Newspapers Sawdust (small amounts) Small twigs/chips

Humid materials, nitrogen-rich (greens)

Plant trimmings, flowersFruit and vegetable scraps

Tea bags, coffee grounds Egg shells Grass (small amounts)

What to compost

Toxic chemicals (ex.: treated grass) Mature weeds with seeds Undesirable plants: mature ragweed,

poison ivy, couch grass, etc.

The Val-Saint-François RCM offers sessions on home composting andcomposters at reduced prices. If you are interested in this activity, contactthe RCM at (819) 826-6505 to learn when the next session will be held.

Home composting in the Val-Saint-François… YES, IN MY YARD

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

The musical instruments that are of no use to you could be the joy of future musicians. Either aflute, guitar, piano keyboard or other instrument, they can provide a new passion for others. Youcan give them to the following locations:

Richmond area:


LES AMIS DE LA MUSIQUE DE RICHMOND, 1010 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-2488

MARIO MUSIQUE, 195 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-5553

Valcourt area:


Windsor area:


VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS ECO-CENTRE

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SERVICE CHARGES

FREE and unlimited for all materials with the exception of wood (natural or treated) and constructionmaterials. For these materials, the citizens are allowed 3 free trips of 1.8 m3 per year. For additional trips,a fee is charged. Also, a fee for asphalt shingles is charged. For further information on charges, call (819)845-2544.

CITIZENS OF THE VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS RCM*

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTEDMATERIALS ACCEPTED

In the Val-Saint-François RCM …

"I recycleFREEor I pay to bury!"

Check the schedule of the Eco-centre on the following page

SIMPLE STEPS TO FOLLOW

It is a matter of choice, you holdthe solutions in your hands.

1. Bring your material to the Eco-centre.2. Register your load with the employee.3. Sort your materials and place them in the identified sections following the given instructions.

> Wood: natural, treated, painted, etc.> Branches and tree trimmings> Paper and cardboard> Glass> Metal: iron, aluminium, copper, etc.> Plastics (number 1 to 7)> Construction and renovation materials> Computer material> Reusable objects (toys, furniture, electronic material, books, bicycles, etc.)> Rock, concrete, bricks, etc.> Household hazardous waste (HHW)*> Grass and leaves> Non-contaminated soil> Clothes and other textiles*Only for the residents

> BPC and cyanides> Animal carcasses> Household refuse> Radioactive or biomedical waste> Munitions> Tires> Explosive products> Contaminated soil

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Closed during the winter season(December to April)

Tel. : (819) 845-2544

SCHEDULE OF THE ECO-CENTRE

Summer season (April to the end of November)

Monday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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TOYS

The unused toys stored in the basement for several years could be the joy ofother children. Bring them to the following locations, they will once again beof use !

Richmond area:



Valcourt area:

COMPTOIR FAMILIAL VALCOURT, 820 St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-4433


Windsor area:


ST-PHILIPPE PARISH – THURSDAY SALES, 63 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-2237

For the entire RCM:


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BOOKS – RECORDS - CD

Enliven the life of children: bring your books 0-5 years to the Centre de lapetite enfance Pop Soleil, located at 298 Amstrong Street, Richmond, (819)826-3957.

The "Radio Communautaire de Windsor et Région CIAX 98,3 FM"collects records, cassettes and music CD, all styles and generations. It is locatedat 49, 6th Avenue in Windsor, (819) 845-2692.

Mario Musique collects speakers, amplifiers, wires, audio systems and cables.It is located at 195 Principale North in Richmond, (819) 826-5553.

« Un livre est une fenêtre par laquelle on s’évade" » (Julien Green)"A book is a means to escape"

Instead of discarding unused books, records, cassettes and music CD, bringthem to the following locations and, allow others to learn, entertain …and escape.

Richmond area:


FRIPERIE ISA-LYNE, 103 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-3751

Valcourt area:

COMPTOIR FAMILIAL VALCOURT, 820 St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-4433


Windsor area:

MUNICIPALITÉ DE STOKE, 403, Principale, Stoke, (819) 878-3790

ST-PHILIPPE PARISH – THURSDAY SALES, 63 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-223

For the entire RCM:


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EYEGLASSES

Your old eyeglasses could enable a person from here or elsewhere to see clearlyonce again. You can bring your unused eyeglasses to your optician or to thefollowing locations so they can be given to people who will give them newlife.

Richmond area:


ESTOPTIC, 107 Coiteux, Richmond, (819) 826-2448

FRIPERIE ISA-LYNE, 103 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-3751

Valcourt area:


VISION EXPERT, 9034-B de la Montagne, Valcourt, (450) 532-5552

Windsor area:

CLINIQUE OPTOMÉTRIQUE, 55 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-2466


For the entire RCM:


COMPUTER MATERIAL AND TELEVISION

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If they still function, your computer, printer or television can be brought tothe following locations. Furthermore, the Eco-Centre collects broken materialin order to recycle various components.

Secteur Windsor :

ST-PHILIPPE PARISH– THURSDAY SALES, 63 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-2237

For the entire RCM:


"Your old computer contains several toxic elements such as lead, cadmium,arsenic, mercury and beryllium. In fact, a computer screen alone containsbetween 1 and 2.7 kilos of lead. Considering the possible number of obsoletescreens within the next 5 years in Quebec, we could find between 1,000 and2,700 tons of lead in our environment". (translation)

Source : Multimédium, 2002

MEDICATION

Your expired or unused medication can be brought, free of charge, to yourpharmacist who will collect and eliminate them without risk to your healthand to the environment.

Richmond area:

PHARMACIE ESSAIM BOUDREAU OUELLET ET ASS., 260 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-2221

Valcourt area:

GUY ROUILLARD PHARMACIEN, 1010 St-Joseph, Valcourt (450) 532-3130

PHARMACIE NATHALIE ROY, 825-A St-Joseph, Valcourt (450) 532-6000

PHARMACIE PASCALE LAPIERRE, 833 St-Joseph, Valcourt (450) 532-2233

Windsor area:

ANDRÉ GIRARD PHARMACIEN, 59 St-Georges, Windsor, (819) 845-2723

PHARMACIE FRANCE GODBOUT, 83 St-Georges, Windsor (819) 845-7808

Medicines are dangerous products.

Be an informed consumer: only take the medication you need and never discardunused medication in the sink, toilet or garbage.

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ASPHALT SHINGLES

You have renovated your roof and you want to discard your old residues ofasphalt shingles. Unfortunately, for the time being, there are no recyclers forthis material. You can bring them ot the landfill site where a reduced fee of$30/ton will be charged instead of $70/ton. On the site, the shingles will beused on temporary paths to drive over refuse.

SANITARY LANDFILL SITE, 666, Rang 2, St-François-Xavier-de-Brompton (819) 845-2544

Large metal parts weighing more than 2 kilograms or measuring more than 60cm cannot be put in the selective collection bin. However, you can bring themto the following locations for recycling.

Valcourt area:

GARAGE JACQUES GROULX, 559, route 222, Valcourt, (450) 532-4308

Windsor area:

PIÈCES D’AUTO ST-DENIS, 2415, Chemin Garand, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 570-1099

For the entire RCM:

VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS ECO-CENTRE (see informations on pages 19-21)


FURNITURE

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Instead of discarding it, bring your furniture to the following locations. Becreative … with a brush and paint, you could transform your old furniture ingenuine art works that could blend wonderfully in your new decor !

Richmond area:

CLUB LIONS RICHMOND-MELBOURNE, 203, Principale North, Richmond (819) 826-2453

Valcourt area:



For the entire RCM:


Important

Unfortunately, most matresses, sofas and other stuffedfurniture are not recycled. You must call to learn iffees are involved to get rid of them.

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NON-PERISHABLE GOODS

DOORS AND WINDOWS

You are moving or closing your summer cottage for the season and you don'twant to carry your entire pantry. The following locations collect non-perishablegoods. You can also offer them to your neighbours…

Richmond area:

LES TABLIERS EN FOLIE, 146, Principale Nord, Richmond (819) 826-6517

Valcourt area:

OEUVRE DE BIENFAISANCE DE VALCOURT, 1230, Champlain, Valcourt (450) 532-2255(Valcourt and region Volunteer Action Centre)

Windsor area:

ACTION-PARTAGE DE WINDSOR, 743 route 143, Windsor, (819) 845-4822

The doors and windows you have replaced could be of use to others to builda garage, cottage or house. Call the following locations to know what kind ofmaterial they recycle and, if a fee is charged.

For the entire RCM:



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TOOLS

Your unused tools can be of service to others. Bring them to the followinglocations. They will find new owners.

Richmond area:


Valcourt area:


Windsor area:


PIÈCES D’AUTO ST-DENIS, 2415, Garand Road, St-Denis-de-Brompton, (819) 570-1099

For the entire RCM:



With the help of the "Éco-Peinture" programme, more than 2.6 million kilogramsof paint were recycled in 2003 in Quebec. This will give back colour to yourenvironment!

A few useful hints …The best way to not have paint leftovers is to use the entire amount! Measure thesurface to cover and determine with a qualified dealer the amount of paint necessary.

Use the excess paint in a closet, on a bookcase, on shelves or use it as a base coat.

To avoid dried surface on your paint, properly seal the container and store upsidedown; it will last longer.

Think of buying recycled paint: its quality and worthwhile price result in a mostattractive product … the choice of colours is surprising.

Source: Conseil régional de l'environnement 02- Association forestière Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

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PAINT

Water-based (latex) and oil-based (alkyl) paints, primers, varnishes, dyes andseveral products in this category are considered household hazardous waste.Each year, more than 4.5 millions kilos of paint, metal and plastic can be foundin landfill sites. However, they can be entirely recycled. Most of them can berestored and the metal and plastic containers can be recycled.

Bring your paint leftovers to the following locations, free of charge. Please notethat artist paint, industrial paint, road paint, along with solvents, thinners, gluesand petrochemicals are accepted only at the Eco-Centre.

Valcourt area:

QUINQUAILLERIE CHOQUETTE SCOTT (RONA), 5543 Chemin de l’Aéroport, Valcourt, (450) 532-2453

For the entire RCM:


CONSUMER BATTERIES

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Quebecers buy approximately 50 million consumer batteries each year. Well over75% of these are alkaline single use (primary) batteries. Only 3% of old batteriesare recycled. The remainder is found in the garbage and, sent to the landfill site.These products contain heavy metals and pollute our environment.

Rechargeable batteriesThe purchase of rechargeable batteries and charger is a major investment but, itis soon absorbed since this type of battery represents long-term savings, especiallyin energy consuming products. The environmental impacts are lessened as longas the batteries are recycled. Bring them, free of charge, to the following locations.

Windsor area:


For the entire RCM:

ÉCOCENTRE DU VAL-SAINT-FRANÇOIS, (see information on pages 19-21)

Non-rechargeable batteriesFor certain usage, rechargeable batteries are less or not adapted. For example,since they discharge rapidly when not in use, it is recommended to use rechargeablebatteries in smoke or carbone monoxide detectors. This type of battery is alsoused in hearing aids, watches, calculators requiring a mini-battery "button". Whenyour non-rechargeable batteries are spent, bring them to the following locationsto be safely eliminated.

Windsor area:

"LE TOURNESOL" HIGH SCHOOL, 250, St-Georges, Windsor (819) 845-2728 ext. 237

MUNICIPALITY OF STOKE, 403 Principale, Stoke, (819) 878-3790

For the entire RCM:


When possible, use an electrical adaptor. This device costs $12 to $30 and issoon worthwhile. Avoid useless gadgets containing mini-batteries "button"such as musical cards.

Source: Protégez-vous (Protect yourself)

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CAR TIRES

The storage of scrap tires represents high risks of water, air and soil contaminationin case of fire, not to mention the major health risks and high costs of restoringcontaminated soils. Since October 1st 1999, an environmental fee of $3 ischarged for each new tire bought for road purposes. In part, this environmentalfee will cover the recovery service cost of scrap tires and, empty the scrap tirestorage sites in Quebec.

Closer to home, the programme financed in part with your $3, allowed the Val-Saint-François RCM to empty its major scrap-tire sites: approximately 82,000tires in Stoke and, 14,000 tires in Val-Joli.

The recovery service of scrap tires is free. The dealer cannot charge you whenyou return your scrap tires whether you buy a new tire or not. Ask your garagedealer before bringing your tires.

A $3 will travel…

Since 1993, approximately 47 million car and truck tires were treated, transformedand recovered. Various products are marketed in Quebec such as barn mats,floor tiles, road humps, rubber-coated bitumen, undermats, sound-proofingpanels and many others. Approximately fifteen tire-processing companies exist,more than 400 direct jobs were created in the tire transformation field and,more than 85% of tires are now recycled.

Source: Recyc-Quebec

Alway maintain the specified tire pressure for your car. An under-inflated tirewill wear out prematurely, increase friction and increase fuel consumption by6% to 8%.

CLOTHING – SHOES – BELTS – PURSESE (HHW)

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Your clothing, shoes, belts, purses and other textiles are too small, too large,old-fashioned, worn or damaged. Instead of discarding them, bring them tothe following locations which will give them a second life.

Secteur Richmond :



Valcourt area:



Windsor area:


MUNICIPALITY OF STOKE, 403 Principale, Stoke, (819) 878-3790


For the entire RCM:


Even damaged, your textiles can be recycled! In fact, pieces of fabric are usedto create new original garments or shredded to produce stuffing.

What to do if your find a syringe in a public place?

Proceed with care. You need gloves and a proper container to pick up the syringe:

1-First, place on a flat surface, a metal or plastic container resisting perforation, with lid, near the syringe (such as a peanut butter jar);

2- Wear gloves or use tongs;3- Take the syringe with the sharp end away from you. Do not place the cap on

the needle;4- Place the syringe in the container and close with a solid lid;5- Wash your hands;6- Bring the container to the CLSC, in Richmond, Windsor or Valcourt. The personnel

will forward the container to a safe location.

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USED SYRINGES

When disposing of used syringes, make sure you proceed safely. The threeregional "CLSC" and the following drugstores collect them, free of charge,as long as they are stored in a container provided by them.

Richmond area:

PHARMACIE ESSAIM BOUDREAU OUELLET ET ASS., 260 Principale North, Richmond, (819) 826-2221

CLSC du Val-Saint-François, Pavillon Barlow, 110 Barlow, Richmond (819) 826-3781

Valcourt area:

GUY ROUILLARD PHARMACIEN, 1010 St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-3130

PHARMACIE NATHALIE ROY, 825-A St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-6000

PHARMACIE PASCALE LAPIERRE, 833 St-Joseph, Valcourt, (450) 532-2233

CLSC du Val-Saint-François, Pavillon Valcourt, 1150, Champlain, Valcourt (450) 532-3191

Windsor area:

CLSC du Val-Saint-François, Pavillon St-Louis, 23, Ambroise-Dearden, Windsor (819) 845-2751

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)

Aerosol productsAll-purpose cleanerAntifreezeCar batteries (see page 9)Chemical fertilizerChlorine bleachConsumer batteries (see page 32)Drain cleanerFloor wax

Fungicide and herbicideGas for fondue cookerGasolineGluesInsect repellentKeroseneLotion and perfumeMedications (see page 26)Mothballs

Paint StripperPaint (see page 31)Pesticide and insecticidePool chemicalsPropane tankShoe polishSpot removerVarnish and solventWaste oil

… next page …

The household hazardous waste (HHW) are products containing chemicalsubstances which can be harmful to our health and our environment. Therefore,we must not discard them in our garbage.

How to recognize them?Most of the HHW we use are identified by the following symbol:

Corrosive Flammable Toxic Toxic Oxidizing

Warning! Several HHW such as paint, motor oil, consumer batteries andfluorescent tubes are not identified with these symbols. Caution!

How to get rid of it?All the citizens of the Val-Saint-François RCM can bring, free of charge, theirHHW at the Val-Saint-François Eco-Centre. For further information on the Eco-Centre, see pages 19-21.

Examples of HHW accepted at the Eco-Centre:

For safe transportation of products…- Keep in tightly sealed containers- Label products that are not in their original containers- Place small containers in boxes- Place products in your car trunk- Go directly to the Eco-centre- Do not mix ANY product- Do not transfer ANY product between containers

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE - ALTERNATIVES

Better yet …

Why not replace the hazardous products you use in your home by your owncleaning products … Here are a few recipes:

All-purpose cleaner45 ml (3 tbsp.) Baking soda ("cow brand")45 ml (3 tbsp.) White vinegar1 litre (4 cups) Warm waterMix, wash and rinse with fresh water.For better spot removing, add soda crystals (washing soda or sodium carbonate).

Unblocking the sink and toilet60 ml (1/4 cup) Baking soda ("cow brand")125 ml (1/2 cup) VinegarPour and block until there is no more effervescence.Pour boiling water. If needed, carefully use a "pipe snake".

Bathroom cleaner60 ml (1/4 cup) Borax (hydrated sodium borate)2 litres (8 cups) Warm waterMix. With a rag, you can clean the tub, the shower, the sink and toilet.For stubborn stains, scrub with baking soda ( cow brand"), brush and water.

Window cleaner45 ml (3 tbsp.) Vinegar1 litre (4 cups) WaterPour this solution in a spray bottle and wipe windows with newspaper.To cut through tough dirt, pre-wash windows with soap.

Furniture and floor polish1 part Lemon juice2 parts Olive or vegetable oilMix. Apply with cloth and/or, polish with a wool sock.

Floor wax30 ml (2 tbsp.) Paraffin1 litres (4 cups) Mineral oilA few drops Lemon juiceIn a double boiler, melt paraffin, mix ingredients.Apply with a cloth. Let dry and, polish.

For other recipes, go towww.greenpeace.ca/f/a_vous_dagir/trucs_astuces/

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SELECTIVE COLLECTION

In your blue bin, you can recycle papers, cardboard, plastic, glass andmetals…directly at your door.

THE METHOD IS EASY…

Start by refering to the list of materials admissible and non-admissible on the following page

Once aware of the materials admissible, place them altogether in your recycling bin

The day prior to collection, place your bin on wheels on the asphalt or gravel roadside, near the street, the wheels towards your home

Once the truck has left, you only need to store your bin and collect your materials … for the next collection!

AND NOW, YOUR WORK IS DONE!

To know the schedule of the collections in your municipality, consult your selectivecollection calendar distributed with the "Facteur Vert" chronicle at the end ofeach year or check the RCM website at "www.val-saint-francois.qc.ca".

For metal parts weighing more than 2 kg or measuring more than 60 cm, see page 27.

For large quantities of cardboard, see page 13.

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CURBSIDE RECYCLING DO’S

Paper, carton, plastic, glass and metalaltogether in the new bin

FibresNewpapers

Flyers and magazines

Paper (even with staples) and envelopes(even with windows)

Cereal, frozen food, laundry detergent, shoeand other boxes

Cardboard boxes (flattened and tied up)

Cardboard tubes and rolls

File folders, paper bags

Telephone books

Books

Glass - bottles and jars of all shapesand colours (no need to remove labels)

Milk and juice cartonsand all other rigid multi-layerpackaging from liquids,including those marked

Metal/Aluminium - tin cans, covers andlids, hangers, aluminium cans, clean aluminiumpie plates and foil, metal household products(pots, pans, toasters, etc.)

Hard plastic- bottles from anysortof liquid,including shampoo andlaundry detergent, CD, yogurt,margarine, shortening and othersimilar containers, covers and lids

Soft plastic - grocery and othershopping bags, dry cleaning bags,bread and pastry bags (grease-free),clean food storage bags, plastic,wrappers (from milk, paper towels etc.)

Soft platicPut all your soft plastic itemstogether in one bag, making surethat they are clean and that thebag is empty. Take out cashregister receipts.

Curbside recyclingDONT’S

Metal / Aluminium

Paint, solvent or pesticidecontainers, spray cans, etc.

Batteries

Hangers, wires and staples, metalparts that weigh more than 2 kgor are longer than 60 cm

Glass

Drinking glasses, windows andmirrors

Incandescent and fluorescentlight bulbs

Porcelain and ceramics,pyrex and broken andunbroken dishes

Soft plasticPlastic for hay balesSoiled plastic filmCereal or cracker bags (waxed)Chip bags (greasy)Stretch wrap (from pâté, meat, cheese, etc.)Pool covers, awnings, etc.

Hard plasticAll containers or pieces of styrofoam

Paint, motor oil or other similarcontainers

Tooth paste tubes and pumps

Rubber items (hoses - boots)

Toys, tools, etc. made frommixed materials

Nylon cords, clothes lines,baler twine, etc.

All biomedical products (syringes, needles,tubing, etc.)

FibresSoiled or greasy paper or cardboard,paper towels

Wax paper, stickers, wallpaper

Photographic paper, potato bags

Padded envelopes, compositeproducts, (binders, etc.)

Diapers

Rinse soiled containers toprevent mold and unpleasantodours. It’s a question ofcleanliness and hygiene. Someoperations at the sorting centreof Sherbrooke are donemanually. Everyone’s entitled toa heathy work environment.

What to rinseand why?

Tie well for pick-up.

Our recyclablematerials are

now altogether

Our recyclablematerials are

now altogether

Concept visuel original : gracieuseté de la Ville de Montréal

(Vous trouverez ses informations en français à la page 39)

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CELLULAR PHONES

Most pollutant, cellular phones contain heavy metals such as lead andcadmium. Instead of discarding them, bring them, free of charge, to thefollowing locations.

Windsor area:


For the entire RCM:


"It's easy to discard your old cellular phone. By 2005, more than 500 millionmobiles will be found in the landfills of our planet. This represents 283,296tons of lead contained in microprocessors, without considering batteries filledwith harmful heavy metals. Something to think about!" (translation)

Source : La Presse

Quebec Selective Collection "Collecte sélective Québec"http://www.coselective.qc.ca

Composting Council of Canadahttp://www.compost.org/englishoverview.html

Eastern Township Regional Council on Environment"Conseil régional de l’environnement de l’Estrie"(CREE)http://www.environnementestrie.ca/index.html#accueil

Eco-advice "Éco-conseils"http://www.equiterre.qc.ca

Youth Environment "ENvironnement JEUnesse"http://www.enjeu.qc.ca

Équiterrehttp://www.equiterre.qc.ca

Quebec Environment Foundation"Fondation québécoise en environnement"http://www.fqe.qc.ca

Greenpeacehttp://www.greenpeace.ca

The Green Lane – Canadian Environment"La Voie verte d’Environnement Canada"http://www.ec.gc.ca/fenvhome.html

Information Eco-Route "L’ÉcoRoute de l’information"http://ecoroute.uqcn.qc.ca

Quebec Environment Ministry "Ministère del’Environnement du Québec"http://www.menv.gouv.qc.ca

Quebec Nature Action "Nature Action Québec"http://www.nature-action.qc.ca/

Quebec-Recycling "Recyc-Québec"http://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca

Environment Network "Réseau-environnement"http://www.reseau-environnement.com

Prepared by: Ann Bouchard & Martin Lemieux

PRACTICAL LINKS

MRC du Val-Saint-François810, Montée du Parc, Richmond (Quebec) J0B 2H0 (819) 826-6505 (819) [email protected] • http://www.val-saint-francois.qc.ca

This carton is printer on recycled paper of Domtar Bécasseau type,containing 100% postconsumer fibres and, chlorine free.

The "Centre d’Aide aux Entreprises du Val-Saint-François" (CAE) ispleased to contribute to the translation of the « Guide du citoyenrécupérateur du Val-Saint-François » (Directory for the recycling citizenof the Val-Saint-François). In doing so, it offers to the RCM communitiesa new tool to better manage their residual materials.

The reuse, recycling and recovery, as many practices with theenvironment protection in mind and ultimately ensure the quality of lifeof human beings today and in the future. These concerns are part ofa global approach for sustainable development. The sustainabledevelopment is a preoccupation for all: economical and social intervenersand, the entire community must participate actively. This projectsupporting the future can be embraced by the community and, it willsurely enable our wonderful region to stand out by becoming a leaderin the field of sustainable development. We have the potential; thereforewe must work together.

Created in 1985, the "Centre d’Aide aux Entreprises du Val-Saint-François" is a non-profit corporation, resulting from the will of thebusiness community to promote and develop the regional economy.At first, it was supported by the Government of Canada. Its missionis to participate in the economical development of the region by themeans of financial help and technical support to companies « For thecreation and preservation of jobs ». Since it creation, the CAE hasenabled the creation and preservation of thousands of jobs witheconomical repercussions of several million dollars for the servicedareas.

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