Garbage & Recycling

(NEW) RESIDENTIAL WASTE CONTAINER DISTRIBUTION

Each residence in the Township will receive a waste container of 120 litres (32 gallons) marked with the Township’s logo. during the week of August 31 to September 4, 2020.

Only these standardize containers will be collected at the waste collection. If you already have one or more waste bins, you can identify them with an “R” and use them for recycling.

 
The containers cost is less than $40 each, as mentioned during the June 16, Special Meeting, 50% of that cost will be absorbed by the Township. The other 50% will be billed into your 2021 tax account. 

If your container is not delivered by September 8, please contact the Township by phone (613) 673-4797, or email: info@munap.ca. For more information on the By-Law 2020-36, and the reasons behind the changes in the waste collection, visit our Q & A page. 

NEW Waste Collection Limit - 120 litres

Please note that as of September 15, 2020, the limit of waste bags per registered dwelling unit will go from three (3) to two (2) standard bag or a container of 120 litres/32 gallons.

The By-Law 2020-36 was adopted at the June 16, 2020, special meeting. Its purpose is to reduce the amount of waste in the landfill in order to extend its lifespan and reduce its operating costs.

Please place garbage or recycling for collection within 5 metres (15 feet) of the travelled portion of the street or highway fronting your property by 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the day of collection.

Garbage and recycling pick-up is done according to the regular schedule  all year long, except on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.  Pick-up scheduled on one of these holidays will be postponed by one day.

For more information visit our Q & A page.

 Garbage Tags for Additional Bags

• at the Alfred Landfill, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
• at the Town Hall of Plantagenet, as soon as the pandemic situation permits its reopening.

How to use the yellow garbage tag

1. Place your extra waste in a garbage bag;
2. Tie it securely;
3. Stick a yellow "garbage tag" on the bag. Ensure that the sticker faces out to the street, so it is visible to the collection crew. Without the sticker, the collection crew will not pick up the bag; 
4. Set the bag out of your regular waste collection day along with your waste container.

Bag dimension and other information

• Use large standard garbage bags that are up to 75 litres (20 gallons) or approximately 30 inches X 33 inches (76 cm × 84 cm);
• The bag must not weigh more than 30 lbs (13.6 kg);
• Do not use tags for recycling, hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and yard trimmings.

Recycling 

Too much recyclable material is thrown in the trash. The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet reminds you that several items are accepted in your blue bin. If rinsed, glass, plastic, aluminum, paper and cardboard will be 100% recycled. For the full list of recyclable items, please see the Flyer - What goes in my blue bin in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet?  

Read it and apply it, to simplify the labour of sorting of Recycleaction!

Batteries

Recycle any used primary batteries here including all :

AAA, AA, C, D, 6V and 9V batteries

How to prepare your batteries for recycling

It is important that batteries be prevented from short circuit

Step 1: Round up your used batteries.

Step 2: To avoid the possibility of a short circuit, use masking tape to cover the terminal ends of all lithium, button cell, 6 and 9 volt batteires.

Step 3: Place batteries inside the battery recycling container at the townhall

*Drop your batteries at the townhall reception located at 205 Old Highway 17, Plantagenet ON

Christmas Trees (Natural Only)

You may dispose of your natural Christmas trees between December 26th and January 31st of the following year at the authorized locations:

Alfred: Water Tower

Plantagenet: Municipal Garage (at the far end of the backyard ) - 205 Old Highway 17

Lefaivre: Fire Station (at the back) - 1971 HôtelDeVille St, Lefaivre

Wendover: Community Centre (at the back) - 5000 du Centre St. Wendover

 Clothing and Textile

Diabetes Canada Donation Bins

A Donation Bin was installed at the landfill for recycling clothing and textiles for Diabetes Canada. The bin is accessible during the landfill opening hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Funds from these textiles are invested annually in diabetes research and to send kids in camps (summer camps, family camps, leadership programs, and day events) that are available in locations across Canada. 

Two other bins are accessible on the Township territory. To see the locations, click on this link.

What You Can Leave In A Donation Bin 

Alfred's Thrift Store -Kazi9

The Kazi9 Thrift Store accept clothes. Containers are accessible from the outside behind the store.

344 St. Philippe St. Alfred ON

The following items can be brought directly to the landfill, free of charge 

The following items can be brought directly to the landfill, free of charge:

• Grass and leaves

• Small branches (2 inches or less)

• Tires (with or without rims)

• Metal  

OLD ELECTRONICS MAY ALSO BE DEPOSITED IN CONTAINERS LOCATED AT THE LANDFILL.

To view the complete list visit our recycling and electronic devices page. 

White Styrofoam 

You may bring your white styrofoam (polystyrene) waste directly at Recycle-Action in Hawkesbury:

Recycle-Action

1301 Spence Avenue Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 3T4

The container is available at all time and it's free.

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