Ecocentre and construction waste
The ecocentre allows citizens of the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges to dispose of many residual materials that are refused in the regular collections in a simple and efficient manner.
If you need to get rid of an item that is refused in the bulk waste collection, it can probably be taken to the ecocentre or to a construction waste collector.
Ecocentre
Business hours and address
Winter and Fall (January 1 to March 31 and December 1 to December 31)
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m..
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spring and Summer (April 1 to November 30)
Tuesday to Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ecocentre Vaudreuil-Soulanges
2800 Henry-Ford
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec J7V 0V8
450-455-5434
www.mrcvs.ca/ecocentre
Accepted materials
Refused materials
Materials from industrial, commercial, institutional or agricultural operations are not accepted. In addition, the following are not accepted at the Ecocentre:
- Organic waste (branches, kitchen waste, leaves, grass clippings, tree trunks, sod, tree trimmings, etc.)
- Earth (including sod)
- Re-usable items (furniture, clothing, etc.)
- Medication
- Weapons and ammunition
- Hydrofluoric acid and any item that may contain it
- PCBs and any item that may contain them
- Cyanide
- Biomedical waste
- Animal carcasses
- Radioactive waste
- Explosives including fireworks, flares, etc.
- Asbestos
There are many recovery and recycling organizations in the region. See the recycling directory.
Rates
Residents of Vaudreuil-Soulanges may dispose of 12 m3 per year at no charge. Beyond that, a charge of $25/m3 applies. Proof of residency must be presented upon arrival at the Ecocentre.
Construction waste
Debris from construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) makes up 40% of all waste produced in Québec. According to government data, a major effort is needed in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The municipal by-law requires the recovery of CRD waste since January 1, 2013. Proof of sorting and recovery at an authorized site may be required by the City.
Building a new home? Renovating your old one?
- When you rent a container, ask that it be sent to a sorting centre once the work is done.
- Dispose of your CRD waste at the ecocentre.
Specialty Contractors
| Company name | Materials |
|---|---|
|
Construction Beauval |
Aggregate and asphalt shingles |
|
Conteneurs Rouville |
All construction, renovation and demolition waste |
|
Conteneurs urbains inc. |
Earth, sand, stones, building materials, concrete and shingles (small quantities only) |
|
Éco-Réno |
Old and reusable renovation materials (doors, bathtubs, sinks, hardware, stained glass, woodwork, flooring wood, various accessories) |
|
Entreprise Pavco |
Ferrous metals (iron, steel, stainless steel, cast iron), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper and copper alloys, tin, lead, lead alloys), wood, wood chips, treated wood, wood pallets, asphalt, asphalt shingles, brick, stone, concrete, drywall, hazardous waste (used oil) |
|
Groupe Ebi |
Paper, cardboard, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic, glass, compostables, animal products, wood pallets, sawdust and wood chips |
|
Lafarge |
Concrete, bituminous concrete, foundation aggregate, asphalt, Class A soil |
|
Les entreprises environnementales Pierrefonds inc. |
All construction, renovation and demolition waste |
|
Les Fibres J.C. Montréal |
Paper, cardboard, plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, wood chips, wood pallets, concrete, asphalt and dry materials from demolitions *Container rental (20, 30, 40, 60, 80 or 120 cubic yards) |
|
MC Solutions réno inc. |
All materials are accepted, sorted and sent to the appropriate place *Container rental (10, 14 or 20 cubic yards) |
|
Mélimax |
Wood, cardboard, paper, brick, earth, rocks, cement, asphalt, drywall, shingles, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, construction and demolition materials |
|
Multi Recyclage |
Wood, paper, cardboard, plastic, brick, cement, rocks, concrete, asphalt, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, drywall, shingles and other related materials |
|
Pavages Vaudreuil |
Dry waste (concrete, asphalt and rock) |
|
Recy Béton inc. |
Asphalt, concrete, concrete blocks, stone |
|
Recycle Gypse Québec |
Drywall and plaster |
|
Robert Daoust & Fils inc. |
Dry materials (concrete, earth), all construction and demolition waste, recyclable waste |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the City have to limit the materials accepted for bulk waste collection?
These changes have been made for environmental reasons and to comply with the standards and policies established by the Québec government. In March 2011, the provincial government adopted the Québec Residual Materials Management Policy, which aims to create a waste-free society by encouraging more environmentally friendly habits and best practices in consumption and waste management.
Is any money saved by diverting large items from landfill?
The City must rein in the costs of residual materials management; this includes limiting landfill, which is subject to a government surcharge. For each ton of large items sent to landfill, the City pays disposal costs and charges.
When you cut down on the amount of waste you send to landfill, you not only help reduce our community's environmental footprint, but you also reduce the costs we incur for waste disposal.
Why is construction debris not picked up?
The Government of Québec has set aggressive targets for reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill. The City's scores with regard to construction debris indicate that significant effort is needed. Under City by-laws adopted in January 2013, recycling of this waste is mandatory. Most construction waste can be recycled. This is why it is not collected with other bulky waste, which is disposed of in landfills. Citizens can use the Ecocentre for this waste.