You will find below a translation of the list appearing in the last pages of the municipal calendar. It will guide you on how to dispose of different materials.
In the yard
- Coniferous needles and cones – Green waste
- Branches (10 to 30 cm in diameter) – Branches
- Branches (smaller than 10 cm in diameter) – Green waste, Branches
- Branches (larger than 30 cm in diameter), roots and stumps (Accepted in the two other eco-centres in the agglomeration, but not in Saint-Bruno) – Eco-centre of Longueuil agglomeration
- Brush and thatch – Green waste, Household compost
- Wood chips, straw and hay –Green waste, Household compost
- Leaves – Green waste, Household compost
- Fallen fruit – Green waste, Organic matter, Household compost
- Grass clippings, garden waste, weeds – Green waste, Organic matter, Household compost
- Hedge and shrub clippings – Green waste
- Soil, sand, gravel (Accepted in the two other eco-centres in the agglomeration, but not in Saint-Bruno) –Eco-centre of Longueuil agglomeration
In the kitchen
- Wood and plastic sticks (kebab skewers, toothpicks, coffee stir sticks) – Garbage
- Cork stoppers – Garbage
- Wooden fruit boxes or crates – Garbage
- Non-refundable aluminium cans – Recyclables
- Aluminium cans if refundable – Grocery store
- Clean cardboard and paper- Recyclables, Organic matter, Eco-centre
- Food-soiled paper or cardboard – Organic matter
- Condiments – Organic matter
- Non-refundable glass containers – Recyclables
- Glass containers if refundable – Grocery store
- Oyster and mussel shells – Garbage
- Eggshells – Organic matter, Household compost
- Nut shells – Garbage
- Soft-shell crustaceans – Organic matter
- Desserts and candies – Organic matter
- Non-recyclable single-portion coffee pods – Garbage
- Recyclable single-portion coffee pods – Recyclables, depending on the brand (e.g., Nespresso) and the sorting centre to which the materials are going. To verify : Info-collectes 450 645-2919
- Coffee and tea filters, coffee grounds, tea leaves – Organic matter, Household compost
- Fruits and vegetables – Organic matter, Household compost
- Oils and cooking fats – Organic matter, Eco-centre
- Juice, alcohol, soup, sauces – Organic matter
- Metal (food cans, caps and lids, pots and pans) – Recyclables
- Facial tissues and paper towels (with cleaning product) – Garbage
- Facial tissues and paper towels (without cleaning product) – Organic matter
- Nuts (without shells) – Organic matter
- Animal food and biscuits – Organic matter
- Fruits stones (peach, avocado, cherry, etc.) – Organic matter
- Bread – Organic matter, Household compost
- Parchment or waxed paper – Organic matter
- Aluminium foil – Recyclables
- Pastry, pasta, cereals, grains and rice – Organic matter
- Lobster claws and crab shells – Garbage
- Recyclable plastic (bottles, containers, lids, bags, wrapping material) – Recyclables
- Dairy products – Organic matter
- Popcorn bags – Organic matter
- Cellulose-lined paper bags – Organic matter
- Compostable, biodegradable plastic bags – Garbage
- Tofu, seaweed – Organic matter
- Cardboard and paper dishes, paper napkins, paper tablecloths – Organic matter
- Meat and fish (including bones) – Organic matter
In the garden shed or garage
- Aerosols, paints, oils, solvents, pesticides, household cleaning products – Eco-centre
- Gypsum board, melamine board, MDF, plywood, plastic-free wood – Eco-centre
- Neon or compact fluorescent bulbs – Eco-centre
- Tires (no rims) – Eco-centre
Following renovation work
- Hot-water tank or heater – Eco-centre, Bulky waste (large items)
- Rock, concrete, asphalt, bricks – Eco-centre (Note : at Saint-Bruno eco-centre, accepted from April 15th to November 15th)
- Carpet – Eco-centre, Bulky waste (large items)
- Swimming pool cover – Eco-centre, Bulky waste (large items)
- Tiles, ceramics, insulation, flooring, shingles – Eco-centre
In the bathroom
- Hair, fur, nail clippings (human and animal) – Garbage
- Cotton buds (cardboard-stemmed) – Organic matter
- Cotton buds (plastic-stemmed) – Garbage
- Medications – Grocery store, Eco-centre
- Sanitary napkins, tampons, adult diapers, wet wipes – Garbage
Elsewhere in and around the house
- Electronic and computer equipment – Eco-centre, Recycling organization
- Pet feces (without plastic bags) – Organic matter
- Electrical cords and Christmas light strings – Eco-centre
- Washer, dryer – Eco-centre, Bulky waste (large items)
- Animal litter (clumping) – Garbage
- Animal litter (paper or wood-shavings) – Organic matter
- Mattresses – Eco-centre, Bulky waste (large items)
- Furniture – Eco-centre, Recycling organization, Bulky waste (large items)
- Reusable household items – Recycling organization
- Vacuum dust, fluff, dryer lint, ash, cigarette butts – Garbage
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, heat pumps – Eco-centre, Pick-up service Info-collectes 450 645-2919
- Television sets – Eco-centre, Recycling organization
- Clothing – Recycling organization