"recycling"

Approval of a memorandum of understanding to establish a program for the collection and recycling of single-use pressurized fuel canisters.

Council approves a memorandum of understanding with the Association for the Responsible Management of Products in Canada (AGRP) to manage the recovery and reclamation of single-use pressurized fuel containers at the City's two ecocentres.

This item approves a zoning amendment to allow a return centre for refundable containers at 381 Maloney Boulevard East in the Lac-Beauchamp district. This change facilitates the establishment of a recycling collection point for residents.

The city is entering into a partnership with ARPE-QUÉBEC to host mobile collection events for electronic waste on three dates in 2026.

The city is entering into an agreement with ARPE-Québec to host mobile ecocentres for electronic waste collection on three dates in 2026. The agreement includes provisions for transport, sorting, and a rebate of $180 per tonne of collected electronics.

The City of Gatineau is applying for grants from the Tricentris "S'investir pour des communautés durables" program to fund projects related to textile recycling, waste sorting in multi-unit buildings, and battery/electronics collection, as outlined in the city's 2023-2029 waste management plan.

Council authorized the Water and Residual Materials Department to apply for grants from the Tricentris 'Investing in Sustainable Communities' program. The funds will support initiatives from the 2023-2029 Residual Materials Management Plan, including textile recovery, waste sorting in multi-unit buildings, and electronics recycling.

Council adopted a new by-law for the management of residual materials (waste, recycling, compost), which replaces the previous 2018 regulation.

Council adopts a bylaw to allow a return center for refundable containers at 84, rue Jean-Proulx in the Orée-du-Parc district.

Notice of motion and introduction of a draft bylaw to permit a deposit container return center at 84, rue Jean-Proulx. This is a regulatory change to allow specific recycling infrastructure in a commercial or industrial space.

This plenary committee meeting discussed the expansion of waste management services, specifically composting and recycling, to include institutions, businesses, and industries (ICI). City officials addressed concerns regarding implementation costs for businesses, enforcement strategies, and the environmental benefits of maintaining high performance in waste diversion to secure provincial funding.

The city is requesting additional funding for the contract covering the collection of recyclable materials.

The committee approved an additional $400,895.70 for the recyclable materials collection contract with Environnement Routier NRJ inc. to cover operational adjustments, bringing the total contract value to $40,307,728.62.

The City is initiating the process to borrow $2.25 million to purchase waste collection bins for the ICI (Industries, Businesses, and Institutions) sector. This investment covers the procurement of recycling and composting containers for the 2025-2028 period.

Councillor Marc Bureau gave notice of motion for a future bylaw authorizing a $2.25 million loan to purchase recycling and composting containers for the ICI (Industries, Businesses, and Institutions) sector for the 2025-2028 period.

A citizen raised concerns regarding the adequacy of waste management bins for multi-unit residential buildings, particularly for seniors and tenants. The City suggested using the D-Tritus app and noted that a pilot project for recycling and composting in large buildings is planned.

The city is creating two new residual materials management positions within the Water and Residual Materials Service. These positions are funded by compensation from Éco Entreprise Québec (ÉEQ) and will focus on improving sorting quality and reducing contamination in recycling.

Gatineau is entering into a contribution agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada to receive $99,999 in funding for the 'Towards Circular Textile Management in Gatineau' project. This initiative supports the city's goal of reducing textile waste by 75% by 2029.

The City of Gatineau is renewing its membership in the Tricentris cooperative, which handles the sorting and processing of recyclable materials. This membership allows the city to access specialized services, though it carries potential financial risks, such as the requirement to pay additional contributions if the cooperative faces financial difficulties.

This bylaw amendment permits the establishment of a deposit container return point at 117, avenue Lépine.

Formalizing the City of Gatineau's membership in the Tricentris recycling cooperative for the 2025-2026 period.

Council adopted a bylaw allowing for a deposit container return point at 117, avenue Lépine in the Buckingham district.

Council authorized the City of Gatineau to renew its membership in the Tricentris recycling cooperative for 2025-2026, noting potential future financial obligations.

Notice of motion to allow a deposit container return point at 117 Lépine Avenue.

The city is formalizing an agreement with ARPE-Québec to host mobile ecocentres for electronic waste collection on three dates in 2024. The city will receive a rebate of $180 per tonne of collected electronics.

This item pertains to the awarding or management of the tender for the city's recycling collection services.

The city has awarded a 5-year contract to Environnement Routier NRJ inc. for the collection of recyclable materials. The contract is valued at approximately $39.9 million and includes an option for image-based anomaly tracking on collection trucks.

The city is seeking a contractor to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste, including providing containers and ensuring the waste is processed or recycled.

The city awarded a contract to GFL Environnemental inc. for the supply of containers, collection, and processing of construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) waste and bulky items. The contract is valued at approximately $5.7 million and runs until January 2026, with potential extensions.