You probably would like to learn more about materials recovery and how to do your part. This is the right place to do so and find answers to your questions about curbside recycling. For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
Today, we recycle everywhere
At a picnic, in the park, on a shopping spree on a commercial street, at the bus stop, at the library, after a match at the arena or recreation centre: now Québecers can recycle in so many public places!
Since 2005, the companies that put containers, packaging and printed matter on the Quebec market are responsible for financing the recovery of these recyclable materials. Over 3 400 organizations provide close to $150M annually to support the system.
These companies vary in size and operate in every activity sector. Together, they help finance the services that enable Québecers to recycle when they’re at home and when they’re out.
Top 5 most recovered products
Water bottles
Newspapers and other printed matter
Milk or juice containers
Coffee cups
Fast food containers
Do you know the facts about our curbside recycling system?
Test your knowledge and learn more about curbside recycling.
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What do you think curbside recycling involves?
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What type of recyclable materials account for the greatest proportion of items in the recycling bin? Containers, packaging and printed matter made of:
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Which of the following items should not be placed in the recycling bin?
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Many Quebec municipalities have taken advantage of ÉEQ’s Away-from-Home Recovery program since 2008. How many pieces of equipment have been installed in Quebec’s municipal public places (parks, arenas, roadways, etc.) thanks to the program?
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You probably would like to learn more about materials recovery and how to do your part. This is the right place to do so and find answers to your questions about curbside recycling. For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
You probably would like to learn more about materials recovery and how to do your part. This is the right place to do so and find answers to your questions about curbside recycling. For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
Congratulations! You know quite a lot about curbside recycling and are an exemplary citizen! For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
Congratulations! You know quite a lot about curbside recycling and are an exemplary citizen! For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
Congratulations! You know quite a lot about curbside recycling and are an exemplary citizen! For more information, see Tips and Advice to consume more eco-responsibly.
A second life for recyclable materials
By putting the right materials in their recycling bins, citizens are helping to give them a second life.
Many everyday items are made from materials that go into recycling bins. The containers, packaging and printed matter that are collected, sorted and processed by a conditioner and a recycler. The recycled content is then used to produce other containers, packaging and printed matter and brand new products.
Cardboard makes new
- cardboard boxes and packaging
- kraft paper
- building materials
Glass makes new
- concrete cement materials
- fiberglass insulation (mineral wool)
- granular materials for water filtration
- bottles and jars
Plastic makes new
- bottles
- tile drains
- recycling bins
- park benches
- flower pots and boxes
Aluminium makes new
- cans
- building materials
- car parts
