A mini Ecocenter at your disposal
The eco-centre is a place for the recovery of residual materials and provides residents with a place to get rid of certain products and materials. These products are then recovered, recycled, reused, or ultimately eliminated. Don’t forget a proof of residence.
Contact Information
Business Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 15:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Additional Information
Accepted and refused items
Accepted and refused items guide
Here are more details about HHW (household hazardous waste):
HHW ACCEPTED :
- These materials must be in their original containers and not mixed with other materials:
- Paint and stain containers and aerosols of all kinds except automotive and industrial, varnish;
- Brake, motor and transmission oils;
- Vegetable oils;
- Prestone-type antifreeze;
- Aerosol lubricants (WD40) and brake cleaners;
- Engine and heating system oil filters.
RDD REFUSED:
- Organics: petroleum, latex, turpentine, various aerosols, adhesives, glue, putty, wax, paint stripper, solvent, thinner, industrial and automotive paint, fuels;
- Oxidants: chlorine, bromine (spa tablets), fertilizers, hair dyes, peroxides;
- Toxics: veterinary products, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides;
- Acids: Drano, CLR (gray), Lysol cuvette and descalers;
- Bases: bleach, CLR (black), Ajax, ammonia, TSP, cement powder, windex and other cleaners;
- other miscellaneous hazardous products such as explosives, sodium, sulfur, radioactive products, asbestos, dry ice;
- Lithium batteries
Please note that all these HHW are not accepted at our ecocenter mainly for safety reasons (strict storage and transportation rules). They can be disposed of free of charge at the Régie des déchets de Coaticook at any time (see flyer for address) though.