"residual materials"

This bylaw amendment updates the rules for managing residual materials in Gatineau by adding specific installation requirements for donation boxes. It also repeals the older Bylaw 839-2018.

Council adopts a by-law to regulate the installation of donation boxes within the City, as part of the broader residual materials management framework.

Council adopted a by-law to remove donation box regulations from the zoning by-law. These regulations will now be managed under the residual materials management by-law, as donation boxes will be governed by the Municipal Powers Act.

This item serves as a formal notice of intent to update city regulations regarding the placement of donation boxes. It introduces draft bylaw 990-1-2025, which will establish specific installation rules for these boxes and repeal the previous bylaw 839-2018.

Notice of motion for a new bylaw governing waste and residual materials management, which will replace the existing 2018 bylaw.

Councillor Anik Des Marais gives notice of a motion to adopt a new bylaw for residual materials management, which will repeal the previous bylaw (839-2018).

Council approves $122,400 in financial aid for 10 non-profit organizations (NPOs) for 2025-2026. This funding supports initiatives related to waste reduction, reuse, and education, as outlined in the city's 2023-2029 Residual Materials Management Plan.

This item approves the hiring of professional services to conduct a study on the composition of residual materials (waste) in Gatineau to better inform waste management policies.

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.

The city is rejecting the bids received for the professional services contract regarding the characterization study of residual materials. This decision effectively cancels the current procurement process for this specific study.