Waste Management
Mission of the Environment and Land Office
A significant part of the Environment and Land Office (ELO) mission is to find and offer recovery services for the community to divert as much waste as possible from landfills. Landfills are very costly and damaging to the environment because, even though standards exist, a quantity of pollutants can end up in the air, water, and soil. In Quebec alone, an average of 5,000,000 tons of waste is landfilled annually, and of this number, approximately 50% of the materials could have had a second life.
The best way to protect the environment is by adopting the 3RVE principles:
- Reduce at the source: buy only what is necessary and choose products with minimal packaging;
- Reuse: reuse or buy from second-hand stores and donate or sell items in good condition that you no longer need;
- Recycle: recycle products/materials that can be recycled via the blue bin, composting, eco-centers, or other recovery programs. They will be transformed to make new products.
- Recover: repair, improve, modify what you have to give your objects another use instead of throwing them away.
- Eliminate: Only the ultimate residue should be sent to landfill, and only when none of the 4 principles can be applied or the object has reached the end of its useful life.
For more information, consult the following document:
Wôlinak Residual Materials Management Plan 2018-2023
A few tips!
For more tips: Ti-Mé’s videos, Recyc-Québec
Content Waste Management
Composting
Composting
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce landfill pollution. Indeed, when organic materials decompose in landfills (without oxygen), they release biogas, including methane, which is one of the most powerful greenhouse gases (GHG). Thus, they contribute to global warming and ozone layer depletion.
With the goal of reducing our ecological footprint and pollution, the Environment and Land Office acquired a mechanized community composter to offer composting collection to its citizens. The composter, located within the community, also helps reduce pollution related to waste transportation.
Composting allows us to return to the Earth what it has given us!
Composting Brochure
Get your bin for free today by contacting us!
Here are the steps to follow:
- Fill your bin with your table scraps.
- On your collection day (see calendar), place your bin by the roadside. To ensure it is collected, it must be placed before 8:30 AM.
- Please place your bin opposite your trash and recycling bins. This will facilitate the work of collection trucks.
- Once your bin has been collected, a new clean bin will be left in the same spot. It will have its red lever raised.
Important!
Please do not put any plastic in your bin. Biodegradable or compostable plastic bags are not accepted. The only accepted bags are brown paper bags.
The kitchen container can be used without a bag or with a paper bag. The one offered and highly recommended is the SAC AU SOL 7L bag. Its cellulose lining prevents leaks.
These bags can be purchased at all hardware stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores!
Attention!
We ask you, if possible, to put your bins out on the day of your collection ONLY. This will prevent ice formation and facilitate snow removal during the winter season.
Also, we ask you to close the bin lid tightly to avoid unwanted animals or insects.
Several refused materials are still found in our composter. Please check your brochure or the accepted and refused materials section to know what you can put in your bin.
NEW!
To get you started, we offer you a kitchen container with its wall mount, as well as a pack of brown bags to collect your food scraps. Contact us to receive these items!
Tip:
Put your brown paper bag in the freezer to avoid odors and liquid leaks.
Food Waste
- Food scraps (fresh or cooked)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Breads, pastas, and cereal products
- Fish and their bones
- Meat and chicken (poultry bones only)
- Shellfish without shells or carapaces
- Eggs and their shells
- French fries
- Tea bags and leaves
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Flour and sugar
- Expired food without packaging
Fibers
- Cardboard egg cartons
- Shredded brown paper bags
- Paper towels without color or prints
- Paper and newspaper non-glossy without color
- Paper towels
Green Waste
- Wilted native flowers and plants only
- Potting soil residue
- Leaves (without twigs and branches)
Refused Materials
- Corn cobs
- Chewing gum
- Mango, avocado, squash pits
- Broth, sauce, soup liquids
- Mollusk shells
- NO BONES (except poultry bones)
- Branches and rocks
- Juice or milk containers
- Bottle caps (metal, plastic, cork)
- Plastic utensils and plates
- Plastic wrap and pouches
- Metal and glass
- Textiles and leathers
- Cords and strings
- Rubber and elastic
- Ashes and lime
- Soil and grass clippings
- Vacuum cleaner bags and their contents
- Cat litter and excrement
- Cigarette butts, tobacco
- Aluminum foil, waxed paper, colored paper, and envelopes
- Diapers, sanitary napkins, cotton swabs, dental floss
- Medications, masks, and gloves
- Construction and renovation materials
- Chemical products
- Dead animals
Monday | Rue des Pins and Nolka |
Tuesday | Rue Kolipaïo |
Wednesday | Rue Tomakowa and Mikowa |
Thursday | Chemin Leblanc and Boulevard Danube
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2025 Calendar
Citizens can obtain compost for free.
The compost from our composter is stored in a blue bin near the Municipal Garage, 7 Rue des Pins. Bring your shovel and container to collect the compost. Jute bags for transporting and storing compost are available upon request.
Compost can be used as a fertilizer, soil amendment, and mulch to retain soil moisture. It contributes to microbial activity in the soil and improves crop yields.
Contact us for more information!
According to a study by the National Zero Waste Council, the average household wastes approximately 140 kg of food each year, equivalent to $1,100 in losses (NZWC, 2017). That’s a lot of money thrown in the trash! The solution here is not to throw your food into composting; you must first reduce at the source to avoid all waste.
A few tips!
- Plan your meals in advance by checking what's left in the refrigerator and making a list before going to the grocery store;
- Freeze your leftovers;
- Prioritize perishable foods in your recipes.
Visit I Love Food, Not Waste! for more tips.
JMPG Fridge Brochure
Food Waste Brochure
This year, we want to thank our members who help reduce their ecological footprint. Several draws will take place throughout the year among participants in the community’s composting service!
The names of the winners will be displayed here:
- July 12 – Madeleine Bernard and Marie-Denise Giguère
- October 10 – Denis Landry and Megan Hébert-Lefebvre
- December 12 – Marie-Denise Giguère and Dépanneur 6 à 11 Enr
- March 5 – Denis Landry and Marc Despaties
- January 28 – Marie-Denis Giguère and Denis Landry
Here are the prizes to be won:
- 2 gift cards worth $100 at Culture TR
- 2 gift cards worth $100 at Metro grocery store
Recyclable Materials
Recyclable Materials
Many everyday materials can be easily recycled thanks to our blue bin and bulk collection. You do not need to sort different types of materials or bag them. However, to avoid contamination of recyclable materials, bad odors, and to facilitate the work of people at the sorting center, here are some tips:
A few tips!
- Please rinse your containers or packaging lightly before placing them in the recycling bin.
- Group your plastic bags into a single, tied bag to facilitate sorting and prevent them from flying away during transport.
- To maximize space in your bin, we suggest flattening cardboard boxes and juice and milk containers.
- Separate plastic packaging from other materials (e.g., cardboard, paper, etc.)
- If your container is marked “Consigned,” please return it to your nearest retailer. Container deposits allow for better recycling of materials such as plastic, glass, and metal.
For more information and to find out what happens to recovered materials, visit the Recyc-Québec website.
Recycling Memo
Paper and Cardboard
Accepted
- Newspapers, flyers, catalogs, reviews, and magazines
- Paper sheets (even with staples) and envelopes
- Cereal boxes, frozen food boxes, laundry detergent boxes, shoe boxes, cardboard tubes and rolls, etc.
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Cardboard rolls
- Filing folders
- Paper bags
- Directories
- Milk and gable-top juice cartons
- Aseptic containers (e.g., Tetra Pak type containers)
- Egg cartons
- Brown paper grocery bags
- Promotional inserts
- Invoices
- Lottery tickets
Refused
- Laminated or waxed paper,
- Stickers,
- Wallpaper,
- Photographic paper,
- Wrapping paper or ribbon,
- Padded envelopes,
- Tissues and paper towels,
- Diapers,
- Soiled paper/cardboard (e.g., grease-soaked).
Metal
Accepted
- Cans
- Lids and caps
- Aluminum cans and containers not bearing the mention "Consignée Québec"
- Aluminum plates, containers, and foil (even soiled)
Refused
- Electronic devices,
- Bulky household items (e.g., blinds)
- Pressurized containers
Glass
Accepted
- Wine, juice, sparkling water bottles, etc.
- Oil and vinegar bottles
- Food and product jars (pickle jars, salsa jars, sauce jars, etc.)
Refused
- Light bulbs and neon lights
- Window glass or mirror
- Drinking glass, crystal, Pyrex,
Plastic
Accepted
- Plastic #1,2,3,4,5,7 (EXCEPT #6)
- Water, juice, beverage bottles, etc.
- Oil and vinegar bottles
- Laundry detergent and bleach bottles
- Lids and caps (left on containers)
- Ice cream, margarine, yogurt tubs (large tubs and only small individual tubs)
- Food product containers and packaging (e.g., peanut butter, mayonnaise)
- Containers for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc. (except those made of plastic number 6)
- Containers for beauty products, personal hygiene, and household cleaning
- Transparent packaging for small electronic devices
- Transparent egg containers
- Containers for "ready-to-eat" meals (except those made of plastic number 6)
- Containers for beauty, health, and household cleaning products
- Shopping bags
- Bread, pastry, or food product bags (clean and grease-free)
- Wrapping film for milk bags, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
Refused
- Plastics #6
- Plastics with no number,
- Individual plastic packaging,
- Styrofoam,
- Plastic utensils,
- Mini milk and cream containers,
- Plastic film (cellophane).
The Régie intermunicipale de gestion intégrée des déchets Bécancour-Nicolet-Yamaska (RIGIDBNY) manages the collection, transport, and conditioning of recyclable materials in the territory. Our recyclable materials are sent to the Gaudreau Environnement sorting center located in Victoriaville.
Wôlinak RIGIDBNY 2024 Calendar
Collection instructions: RIGIDBNY-collection
Contact us for more information!
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
HHW, or household hazardous waste, refers to dangerous household products used daily. These contain toxic and/or dangerous substances for human health and the environment. Did you know that the Wôlinak community has its own HHW site? Here is its location:
Wôlinak HHW Site Contact Information
Wôlinak R.D.D. Site
- 7 Rue des Pins (Municipal Garage)
- 819-294-6696 ext. 2502
- Hours: 3rd Sunday of each month between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Bécancour Municipal Garage
- 1300 Nicolas-Perrot Ave, Bécancour
- 819-294-4455
- Hours: Wednesdays only from 7 AM - 12 PM and 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
Important!
- HHW must not be put in the trash, recycling, or even less in the environment.
- Products must be brought in their original container to the drop-off point.
- The product must have its label or be clearly identified;
- Do not mix or transfer products, as this could lead to chemical reactions;
- Do not leave your products on the ground in the absence of an attendant.
To find out if your product is accepted at the drop-off point, check the detailed list below. If you do not find your product, contact us.
Used Oils
- Used motor oil (unmixed)
- Used oil filters
- Liquid vegetable oil
- Vehicle antifreeze
- Lubricant and brake cleaner aerosols
All accepted SOGHU materials
Paint
- Residential paint and primer
- Metal paint, rust-proof, aluminum, pool, and melamine paint
- All types of aerosol paint
- Interior and exterior stain
- Varnishes, lacquers
- Protective and finishing oil (Tek, linseed)
- Wood and masonry protector
- Empty paint containers and aerosols
Recovered paint is reused for the manufacture of recycled paint, namely Boomerang, while containers are recycled into other metal products.
For more information: Éco-Peinture recovery program
Other Products
- All types of aerosols (Explosive Pictogram)
- Adhesive, glue, sealant, wax
- Stripper, solvent, and thinner
- Coating (roofing, foundation, asphalt)
- Waterproofing
Flammable Products
- Fuel (gasoline, hydrocarbon)
- Dry chlorine
- Peroxide
- Hair dye
Toxic Products
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Herbicides
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Fertilizers
- Veterinary products
Corrosive Products
- Muriatic acid
- Hydrochloric acid
- Phosphoric acid
- Descalers (e.g., CLR)
- pH- and pH+ products
- Ammonia
- Drano
- Bleach
- Cleaners
- Detergents
- Rechargeable batteries: Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium-ion, nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn)
- Single-use batteries: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volts), carbon-zinc, lithium, button, silver oxide button, zinc air
For more information: Call2Recycle program
Other drop-off for household batteries:
Contact Information for Automotive Battery Drop-off Points
Beaulac Recovery
- 1420 Route Marie-Victorin, Nicolet
- 819-293-4149
Carquest Auto Parts
- 3070 Swallows Ave., Gentilly
- 819-298-3220
Refused
- Car or boat battery.
Drop-off point for automotive batteries:
Only bulbs containing mercury are recovered via the Recyc-Fluo program. These are dangerous for the environment and human health. Unfortunately, no program recovers other bulbs, so these go in the trash.
Accepted: CFL, HID, fluorescent tube (4 or 8 feet)
Consult the following PDFs to find out which bulbs are accepted and refused:
Lamp Identification Tool
RecycFluo accepted products
For more information: Recyc-Fluo program
Refused: Incandescent, halogen, LED bulbs. These go in the trash. No program currently recovers them.
Electronic and Computer Equipment
Electronic and Computer Equipment
Did you know that when you buy a new electronic product, an eco-fee is applied? This is an additional fee applied to many everyday products to fund a program for the proper recovery and recycling of these products.
Electronic and computer products contain several materials that can be recovered and recycled, such as glass, plastic, gold, silver, copper, and palladium. These materials do not decompose and can be dangerous for the environment, so it is important to bring your electronic products to a drop-off point when they reach the end of their useful life. This is the Recycle My Electronics TM program.
Useful link: how to protect your data
These materials should be brought to a drop-off point if they are at the end of their useful life. However, if they are still in good condition, see Equipment in good condition (below).
Electronic products must be protected from the elements to allow for proper recycling. It is also important not to leave your electronic products on the ground.
Important!
Electronic products must be protected from the elements to allow for proper recycling. It is also important not to leave your electronic products on the ground.
Display Devices
- Televisions
- Computer monitors
- Professional display devices
- Closed-circuit television screens
- All-in-one computers: a display device with an integrated computer
- Graphic tablets with screens > 10 in.
- Portable display devices > 10 in.
Conventional Telephones and Answering Machines
- Conventional corded or cordless telephones using Voice over IP telephony and satellite phones
- Speakerphones or conference phones
- Answering machines (cassette or digital).
Computers
- Desktop computers (including those acting as servers)
- Computer terminals
- Thin clients or desktop mini-computers
- Desktop/tower servers
- Laptops
- Notebook computers
- Electronic tablets
- Netbooks
- Mini-computers
Non-portable Audio/Video Systems
- VCRs/video projectors
- Digital projectors
- Digital video recorders (DVRs)
- Personal video recorders (PVRs);
- Non-portable disc players/recorders (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
- Laser disc players/recorders
- Cables and satellite receivers/set-top boxes
- Converters
- Non-portable AM/FM and satellite radios
- Non-portable multifunction media players
- Analog and digital security cameras for home security or closed-circuit for any other residential use
- Amplifiers
- Frequency equalizers
- Turntables/record players
- Audio speaker systems
- Other digital audio music players/recorders
- Non-portable audiocassette stereo systems
- Karaoke systems
- Non-portable multimedia projectors
- Media players/recorders
- Speaker system sets
- Non-portable video game consoles (connected to a television or screen) and not intended for commercial use.
Home Theater Systems
- Home theater audio and video equipment sold in the same package from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and featuring a single barcode, including audio device peripherals and audio and video equipment sold as a set/package for residential or non-residential use.
Cellular Devices and Pagers
- Cell phones, including those with a camera and video and/or audio recording function
- Smartphones (cellular network)
- Personal digital assistants with touchscreens (cellular network)
- Mobile terminals (cellular network)
- Pagers
Computer and Video Game Console Peripherals
- Mice
- Trackball mice
- Keyboards; trackpads; touchpads
- Media players
- Routers/modems
- External hard drives
- External floppy disk drives
- External optical disc drives
- Numeric keypads
- Graphic tablets without display
- HDMI switches
- Joysticks
- Video game console controllers, balance boards, sensors, and other input devices
- Hard drive duplicators
- Network-attached storage (NAS) devices
- Integrated media terminal adapters (EMTAs)
- Gateways, wireless access points, switches, range extenders
- Cables
- Connectors
- Chargers
- Remote controls
- Memory cards
- USB drives
- Ink cartridges
Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Copiers, and Office Multifunction Devices
- Desktop printers
- Printers with camera docking stations
- Label, barcode, and card printers
- Thermal printers
- Desktop scanners (including for business cards, checks, and slides)
- Desktop fax machines
- Office multifunction devices
- Ink cartridges.
In-Vehicle Audio/Video and Location Systems
- Aftermarket audio and/or video and location components for vehicles, including: radios, DVD, CD, and/or cassette players designed to be embedded (including those with integrated satellite radio and/or GPS functions)
- Amplifiers
- Frequency equalizers
- Speakers
- Video player systems
- Video display devices (including those with integrated tuners)
- Rearview cameras
- Location systems designed for in-vehicle use, whether embedded or standalone (e.g., automotive or marine GPS receivers and components)
- Ceiling speakers
- In-wall speakers
Portable/ Personal Audio/Video Systems
- Portable AM/FM and satellite radios
- Clock radios
- Portable stereos including those that can connect to wireless internet
- Portable tape recorders and recorders
- Portable disc players/recorders (CD, DVD, VHS, Blu-ray, etc.)
- MP3 players
- Portable digital players
- Docking stations for portable music players, smartphones, and other portable devices
- Portable/compact/docking/folding speakers (wired or wireless, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers)
- Cassette recorders or digital audio/voice recorders
- Headphones, earphones, and microphones
- Headsets (wired or wireless, including Bluetooth)
- Digital cameras
- Digital photo keychains
- Video cameras/camcorders
- Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
- Multifunction satellite radios, including CD, MP3, FM radio, or other audio functions
- Portable business card/photo negative scanners
- Portable printers (e.g., portable photo printers)
- Webcams
- Digital frames
- Portable screens – screen size 10"
- Sound, image, and wave recorders
- Portable barcode readers
- Portable Family Radio Service (FRS)/General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) transceivers/portable transceivers/portable Citizen Band (CB) radio
- Portable video game systems
- E-readers
- Portable digital (radio) satellite receivers
- Portable multimedia projectors
- Portable location systems (GPS) designed for leisure and sports activities (e.g., hiking GPS)
- HD Antennas
- Video surveillance systems/baby cameras
- Baby monitors
- Odometers.
ARPE Accepted List
Useful link: Recycle My Electronics TM
If your devices are still in good condition, you should first opt for the reuse option by taking them to an organization dedicated to this purpose.
Contact Information for Organizations for the Reuse of Electronic Equipment in Good Condition
Entraide Bécancour
- 3050 Nicolas-Perrot Ave, Bécancour
- 819-294-9222
- Website
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Hélie Mini-Liquidation
- 740 Rang 9, Saint-Wenceslas, G0Z 1J0
- 819-224-4110
Yan Larocque IT Services
- 16730 Blvd des Acadiens, Saint-Grégoire
- 819-383-9818
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Info: Computer and Electronic Device Repairers
Kakanigan
- 108 Nolka Street, Wôlinak
- 819-294-6696 ext. 2140
- Kakanigan Wôlinak Multi-Service Community Center
A drop-off bin is placed in front of the door
Accepted: Clothing, board games, toys, and small items.
Please call the institutions before going to ensure your product will be accepted and to confirm opening hours.
Construction Waste
Construction Waste
Before starting your construction, renovation, or demolition (CRD) work, you must first think about the residues and waste you will produce. Several CRD residues can be recovered and recycled and/or valorized if they are properly separated. Indeed, separating different materials at the source (e.g., wood, drywall, metals) helps prevent contamination between materials and allows for better recovery of these materials.
A few tips!
- Before starting work, plan locations to create piles for each type of material.
- Plan demolition in several stages and separate different materials at the source. Remove materials that can be recovered or recycled indoors before demolishing the building.
Construction, renovation, or demolition waste must be brought to an eco-center or a CRD sorting center.
Accepted
- Wood, drywall, exterior siding
- Bathtub, shower, sink, toilet
- Wood and melamine furniture (non-upholstered)
- Concrete, brick, stone, ceramic
- Asphalt and asphalt shingles
- Metals
Contact Information for Enfouibec, Saint-Grégoire Eco-center*
Enfouibec, Saint-Grégoire Eco-center*
- 18055 Gauthier Street, Bécancour
- 819-233-2443
Summer hours: Tuesday and Wednesday – 1 PM to 5 PM, Thursday – 1 PM to 7 PM, Friday and Saturday – 9 AM to 3 PM
Winter hours: Saturdays only – 9 AM to 3 PM.
It is preferable to separate materials by type before bringing them to the eco-center.
*You must provide proof of residency and identification. This proof is necessary for you to dispose of your materials for free (if it does not exceed 2 m³, equivalent to a 4’x8′ trailer).
Refused
Household waste, appliances, treated wood, household hazardous waste
For more information or to find the location of other eco-centers, RIGIDBNY-Eco-center
If you plan to undertake construction or renovation work, it is possible to opt for ecological materials or design strategies. Here are some examples of possible actions to apply during construction to reduce your ecological footprint while opting for durability:
- Opt for eco-materials with a lower environmental impact, from production to disposal (e.g., reused materials)
- Opt for durable materials with a longer lifespan
- Superior insulation helps prevent energy and thus economic losses
- Opt for renewable energies (e.g., solar panels)
- Choose your materials based on their energy efficiency (e.g., heating, lighting, hot water, appliances)
- Opt for materials that will produce the least waste. Pay attention to surplus and plan the quantity of materials you will need
For more information on ecological actions you can apply during construction and for examples of ecological materials to use, consult the Guide to Environmental Resources in Wôlinak for New Homeowners.
Bulky Items / Refrigeration Appliances
Bulky Items / Refrigeration Appliances
Have your furniture or appliances seen better days? Can’t stand to look at them anymore? The first question to ask yourself is: can they still be useful to someone else? You might know someone in your circle who could use them. Reuse should always be our first thought.
Next, if you want to get rid of your furniture that has reached the end of its life, you can do so via curbside collection or an eco-center. For refrigeration appliances, another option is available.
RIGIDBNY performs curbside collection four times a year. We suggest using this service only when your items are at the end of their life or in poor condition.
Collection Schedule:
Wôlinak RIGIDBNY 2024 Calendar
Accepted
- Furniture: Armchair, sofa, mattress and box spring, furniture, blinds
- Appliances: stove, washer and dryer, dishwasher
- Lawn care tools: lawnmower, snowblower (empty tank)
- Metal items: barbecue grill (without the tank), shelter and pool structure, water and oil tank (empty)
- Covers: pool cover, solar cover, shelter cover (rolled and tied)
- Carpets and flexible floor coverings (linoleum) rolled and tied
- Games and sports equipment: swing, slide, other large toys, bicycles, etc.
Not Accepted
- Refrigeration appliances: see tab below
- Construction Materials
- Electronic and Computer Equipment
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Tires
- Metals
The best way to reduce your ecological footprint and waste is to give your items a second life. There are many solutions to reduce your waste: donate (friends, family, organization), sell (Marketplace, Kijiji, local network, etc.), repair and/or repurpose.
Here are some places to bring your items in good condition:
Please call the institutions before going to ensure your product will be accepted and to confirm their operating hours.
Contact Information for Appliance Reuse Centers
Entraide Bécancour
- 3050, Nicolas-Perrot Ave, Bécancour
- 819-294-9222
- Website
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Hélie Mini-Liquidation
- 740 Rang 9, Saint-Wenceslas, G0Z 1J0
- 819-224-4110
Large Appliance Repairer:
Electromechanical Gentilly
- 895 Blvd. Bécancour and Bécancour Mutual Aid
- 819-298-4902
- Kakanigan Wôlinak Multi-Service Community Center
A drop-off bin is placed in front of the door
Accepted: Clothing, board games, toys, and small items.
Facebook Groups for Donations and Exchanges:
Give to the Next Nicolet
Eco Donations/Exchanges Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec
Refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dehumidifier, cooler, wine cellar, heat pump.
These appliances contain halocarbons in their foams and pipes. These are greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Therefore, refrigeration appliances must be recycled properly to prevent the emission of these halocarbons. Puresphera, a company in Bécancour, is the only company in Quebec that captures and destroys 99.99% of the halocarbons contained in appliances, in addition to recycling up to 96% of the various manufacturing materials.
“A single improperly recycled refrigerator generates as much pollution as a car traveling 17,000 km in one year.” – Puresphera
Important!
Appliances must be emptied of all their contents before being brought to a drop-off point.
Contact Information for Refrigeration Appliance Drop-off Points
Puresphera Plant
- La Prade Industrial Park, 4170 Blvd. La Prade, Suite 100, Bécancour
- 819-298-7873
- Website
- Hours: Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Enfouibec, Saint-Grégoire Recycling Center *
- La Prade Industrial Park, 4170 Blvd. La Prade, Suite 100, Bécancour
- 819-298-7873
- Summer Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Winter Hours: Saturdays only – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
*You must bring proof of residency and identification. This proof is necessary for you to dispose of your materials free of charge (if it does not exceed 2 m³, equivalent to a 4’x8’ trailer).
Green Waste
Green Waste
If you have a large quantity of green waste to dispose of, you will find all the necessary information in this section. However, if collecting some of these materials is difficult for you, know that other practices are possible.
Accepted
- Branches, logs, stumps, wood chips, trunks
- Grass clippings and sod
- Dead leaves and branches
- Garden and flowerbed debris
- Hedge and pruning trimmings
Important!
DO NOT put your waste in plastic bags. Opt instead for paper bags and bulk.
Contact Information for Enfouibec, Saint-Grégoire Recycling Center*
Enfouibec, Saint-Grégoire Recycling Center*
- La Prade Industrial Park, 4170 Blvd. La Prade, Suite 100, Bécancour
- 819-298-7873
- Summer Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Winter Hours: Saturdays only – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
*You must bring proof of residency and identification. This proof is necessary for you to dispose of your materials free of charge (if it does not exceed 2 m³, equivalent to a 4’x8’ trailer).
Consult RIGIBNY-green-waste to find other drop-off points.
These two practices are simple and effective!
Grasscycling consists of leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. This allows the soil to maintain adequate moisture and protects it from certain diseases. Also, clippings are a natural fertilizer, so you will need to take care of your lawn less.
There is also the Dandelion Challenge, which involves delaying the first lawn mowing to allow dandelions and other flowers to grow. This provides an important food source for pollinators. They will then be able to help pollinate our fruit trees, among other things.
Leafcycling involves recycling your dead leaves in a way other than taking them to the recycling center. To avoid transporting dead leaves, it is suggested to mow your leaves on site; this way, they will enrich the soil during their decomposition, which will be faster than when the leaves are whole. This practice allows the soil to retain its moisture and obtain natural fertilizer, in addition to making your life easier!
For more information, consult RIGIDBNY-Grasscycling
Here’s what you can do with your tree after the holiday season:
- Transform your tree into a bird shelter by placing it upright outdoors.
- Once the tree has thawed, cut your tree to make firewood or bring the remnants to a designated drop-off point.
If you wish to dispose of your Christmas tree, it must be stripped of all its decorations and brought to one of the drop-off points before January 10, 2024.
A door-to-door collection will be carried out on January 9, 2024 in the community. We ask that you please remove all decorations from your tree and place it at the curb. Thank you for putting it out only on the morning of the collection.
Contact Information for City Hall Parking Lot
Town Hall Parking Lot
- 1295 Nicolas-Perrot Avenue, Bécancour
To find out about other drop-off points and what to do with your artificial tree: RIGIDBNY-Trees
Landfilling
Landfill
Waste collection, transport, and conditioning are managed by RIGIDBNY. Our waste is sent to the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès technical landfill site.
Collections are now carried out every two weeks throughout the year.
Wôlinak RIGIDBNY 2024 Calendar
Instructions for collection: RIGIDBNY-collection
To get a new waste bin, contact the Abenaki Council of Wôlinak – 819-294-6696
Clothing
Clothing
To reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, we suggest you opt for one of these solutions: donate (friends, family, organization), sell (Marketplace, Kijiji, local network, etc.), repair and/or repurpose (make costumes).
Also, another way to reduce our waste is by buying second-hand. Visit the various thrift stores in the area to create a new wardrobe!
Here are some places to bring/buy your clothes and small household items (bedding, jewelry, dishes, etc.):
Contact Information for Thrift Stores
Marie's Four Pockets Thrift Store
- 14640 Blvd. Bécancour, Saint-Angèle
- 819-6020-0264
- Hours: Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Accepted: small items (toys, dishes, radio, etc.)
Ready-to-Resell
- 35 Notre Dame St, Nicolet
- 819-293-4477
- Website
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Accepted: certain small items
Entraide Bécancour
- 3050, Nicolas-Perrot Ave, Bécancour
- 819-294-9222
- Website
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Accepted: certain small items
Kakanigan
- 108 Nolka Street, Wôlinak
- 819-294-6696 ext. 2140
- Kakanigan Wôlinak Multi-Service Community Center
A drop-off bin is placed in front of the door
Accepted: Clothing, board games, toys, and small items.
Boutique Quatre Saisons
- 865 Bécancour Boulevard, Gentilly Rectory
- 819-383-2451
- Boutique Quatre Saisons
Please call the institutions before going to ensure your product will be accepted and to confirm their operating hours.
Important!
DO NOT BRING CLOTHING THAT IS NOT REUSABLE: torn, stained, or soiled. Thank you!
Various Recovered Products
Various Recovered Products
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disposable masks has greatly increased. To prevent them from ending up in the environment, the BETW has decided to offer collection boxes throughout its territory. In addition to offering boxes at Résidence Soleil Levant in Précieux Sang and at the Asban daycare, you can drop off your masks at these locations:
Contact Information for Personal Protective Equipment Collection Points
Espace Maskwa
- 10110 Koliapïo St
Fitness Gym Program
- 4790 Mikowa Street
Wôlinak Abenaki Council and Health Center
- 10120 Kolipaïo Street
These materials are also accepted in the boxes: nitrile and latex gloves, dust masks, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses.
All brands of pens, mechanical pencils, markers, highlighters, permanent markers, and their caps can be recovered for their plastic.
For more information on the Terracycle recycling program You will find a box dedicated to these items:
Contact Information for Abenaki Council Reception
Abenaki Council Reception
- 10120 Kolipaïo Street
The non-profit organization Optometrists Without Borders collects used eyeglasses and refurbishes them to send to countries in need.
Here’s where you can bring your used eyeglasses without the case:
Contact Information for Used Eyeglass Collection Centers
Optoplus Nicolet
- 1625 Louis-Fréchette Blvd.
Optoplus Gentilly
- 1775 Bécancour Blvd. Bécancour
You can dispose of your expired or unused medications at all pharmacies.
It is important not to put your medications down the drain, as this could cause problems for aquatic species and amphibians.
The nearest pharmacies:
Contact Information for Pharmacies to Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications
Familiprix Lauzière, Beaudet Guay
- 1825 Bécancour Blvd., Gentilly
- 819-298-2215
Familiprix Jacinthe Baril, Joanie Boisvert and Olivier Turcotte
- 4825 Bouvet Ave, Saint-Grégoire
- 819-233-3230
Familiprix Extra J Baril, J Boisvert and O Turcotte
- 451 Ave. Godefroy, Bécancour
- 819-606-0106
Return your used tires to your retailer, car dealership, or mechanic. Since tires are subject to an environmental eco-fee, they are collected free of charge thanks to a Quebec program.
Accepted
Used car tires: Rim diameter from 12 inches (30.48 cm) to 24.5 inches (62.23 cm) inclusive, and an overall diameter of 33 inches (83.82 cm) and less.
Used truck tires: Rim diameter from 17 inches (43.18 cm) to 24.5 inches (62.23 cm) inclusive, and an overall diameter of 48.5 inches (123.19 cm) and less.
For more information:
Quebec Used Tire Management Program
Check with your retailer; most take back propane tanks (BBQ type).
Here are some recyclers:
Contact Information for Retailers Accepting Propane Tanks
6 to 11 Convenience Store Reg’d – Exchange only
- 10525 Leblanc Rd. Wôlinak
- 819-294-2828
Beaulac Recovery
- 1420, Marie-Victorin Road, Nicolet
- 819-293-4149
To dispose of your firearm, you must voluntarily surrender your weapon to a police station by contacting them beforehand for an appointment. For questions regarding firearm disposal, we invite you to contact us by phone or email:
Wôlinak R.D.D. Site
Wôlinak R.D.D. Site
7, rue des Pins, Wôlinak
Hours: 3rd Sunday of each month between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Calendar
Bring proof of residency to allow us to fill our register.
Only these materials are accepted:
- Household hazardous waste
- Household batteries
- Compact fluorescent and fluorescent bulbs
- Computer and electronic equipment
- Pens
- Personal protective equipment
Some instructions:
- Do not use the site without an employee present
- You must remove your products from your car yourself
- Allow an employee to place your products in the dedicated containers
- Do not leave anything on the ground
- No smoking on the premises
- Never transfer or mix products
- Maximum of 5 gallons (20 L) of one product.
For more information, contact Clarisse Bernard:
Wôlinak Environment and Land Office
819-294-6696 ext. 2502
environnement@cawolinak.com
Financial Aid / Zero Waste
Financial Aid / Zero Waste
The Board offers two funding programs to encourage you to opt for ecological products: washable diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Consult the RIGIDBNY-Eco-Purchase website to learn more!
