What is allowed in 2012 :

• One or two bins on wheels (240 L or 360 L) during the 2012 regular garbage collection.
  
  
• The city supplies only one 240 liter bin. It is not possible to buy a 2nd bin from the city. Residents who have two bins, already possessed a bin on wheels.

What is not allowed in 2012 :

• No garbage bags (black or orange plastic) next to yours bins will be allowed during the regular collections in 2012. Only authorized bins will be emptied.
  
  
• To prevent food from freezing into blocks and to facilitate the emptying of your bin, it is recommended to put your waste in garbage bags inside your bin (240 L or 360 L).
  
  
• Non-authorized bins will not be collected; only bins distributed by the City of Saint-Lazare will be emptied (240 L) and those of 360 L belonging to the resident.
  
  
• Bulky items will not be collected during the regular garbage pickup. They will be only collected during the first garbage pickup of the month.
  
  
• It is formally forbidden to throw hazardous wastes (HHW) with the regular garbage, including inflammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic materials, and reagents. Let's recall that several important incidents have occurred on the territory. Violators can be traced by GPS and may be held responsible for injuries sustained by the garbage crew.

Placing your container:

• The lid must be tightly covered.
  
  
• Place your containers in your private entrance at least 5 feet from the side of the road to avoid any damage to your containers by the snow clearing crew.
  
• Respect 2 feet all around your bins (and between two bins).
  
  
• Place your bin's wheels facing your house.

For further information, contact the municipal garage at 450-424-8000 ext. 250

Garbage: residual Material Reduction Plan
The Town of Saint-Lazare has produced a short video and a brochure so the residents can follow the residual material reduction plan 2011-2014.

Garbage – 2011-2012 pick-up reminder calendar Are we as green as we think we are?  Hazardous Household wastes thrown in with the regular garbage - Another garbage collector seriously hurt in Saint-Lazare Recycling

1st collection of the month – bulky items permitted Schedule returns to every second week Schedule and all other details Collection every 2 weeks – why? Fall distribution of 240-liter bins with wheels Special collection of “out of use” garbage containers Garbage – Not picked up Garbage collector seriously hurt in Saint-Lazare Garbage – public littering How to place your garbage bins Construction waste Town dumpsters for garbage and recycling surplus

Green file no. 7 Composting Domestic Waste