Ecocentre

New ecocentre in Châteauguay!

The ecocentre of Châteauguay, located at 224 Boulevard Industriel will be operational as of July 1st, 2022 to welcome the citizens of Châteauguay who wish to dispose of certain waste materials. Details about the conditions for admission to the site, as well as the materials accepted, will be available soon.

• Address

  Écocentre

  50 chemin des Hauts-Fourneaux
  Beauharnois, QC
  J6N 1W5

  Phone no. : 450-225-0650

  Web site:  Écocentre de Beauharnois

• Opening hours

  SUMMER:  From May 19, 2022  Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday:  8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

  WINTER : Since September 9, 2021 Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

   

• Access and Pricing

  To access the Beauharnois ecocentre, Châteauguay citizens must present proof of residence upon arrival at the ecocentre’s reception desk.

  The pricing is calculated according to the total annual volume of materials accepted. Up to 12 m³ at no charge.

  PRICING FOR RESIDENTS	SORTED MATERIALS		UNSORTED MATERIALS
  ACCEPTED VOLUME	BASE RATE	ADDITIONNAL COSTS*	BASE RATE	ADDITIONNAL COSTS*
  Less than 12 m3	Free	–	–	–
  More than 12 m3	$25	$25	$50	$50
  MAXIMUM OF 3 CUBIC METERS PER VISIT HHW and materials regulated by a program (compact fluorescent lamps, rimless tires, ITC, etc.) are accepted free of charge at all times. * In addition to the basic fees for shingles, concretes, asphalt and bricks.

  Please note that only dry household materials from residential sources will be accepted.

   

• Payment method

  Only INTERAC method is accepted.  Credit card as well as cash payment are not accepted.

• Contractors and businesses

  The temporary use of the écocentre de Beauharnois is reserved for Châteauguay citizens. Any business or company wishing to dispose of its residual materials can contact companies in Châteauguay offering this type of service.

Answers to your questions

A proof of residence is mandatory and will be required at the entrance of the ecocentre of Beauharnois.

• Which materials are accepted?

  Construction materials

  • Brick, aggregate, pavement, asphalt, concrete, lumber, treated wood (painted or stained), melamine, furniture without fabric, gypsum, metal, cement, asphalt shingles, and stone.
    Mixed glass, plastic, electrical wiring and others.

  Household hazardous waste (HHW)

  • Paints: Primers and paints (latex, alkyd, or other), metal or anti-rust paints, aluminum paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, preparation products for the treatment of wood or masonry, aerosol paints, paints for artistic use, primers and paints for industrial use, signaling paints, solvents and thinners, adhesives, tars and tar-based sealers, stucco.
  • Organic Products: Used oils, used oil filters and oil containers, acetone, adhesives, aerosols, solid fire starter, liquid fire starter, rubbing alcohol, glue, wax, antifreeze, caulk, dye, plastic cement, solid fuel, melt fuel, thawing lock, degreaser, oil stain remover, paint thinner, petroleum distillate, ink, epoxy, methanol, naphtha, polish, polyfila, cooking protector, suede or vinyl, liquid resin, silicone sealer, upholstery separator, shoe dye, turpentine, toluene.
  • Inorganic products: Acids, bases (e.g. bleach, Drano), oxidizers (e.g. Ajax, chlorine, peroxide), toxics (e.g. insecticides, algicides, fertilizers, herbicides)

  Other materials accepted

  • Excesss of cardboard.
  • Small appliances and electronics: Televisions, radios, sound systems, telephones, computers, printers.
  • Large, obsolete appliances: Refrigerators, ovens, washers, dryers.
  • Tires: Without rims

  For more information, consult the detailed list of materials accepted and refused at the ecocentre is available on the Beauharnois ecocentre’s website.

• Which materials are refused?
  • Radioactive products, PCBs, ammunition, propane (+20 kg), pressurized tanks, explosives, bangal and cyanide fires, garbage bags, flares and green waste (leaves, plants, roots, peat).
  • Non-recyclable plastic: blinds, garden furniture, pool and carport covers, children’s toys, inflatable pools, wading pools, bathtubs, showers, garden hoses
  • Other products: Mattresses, box springs, sofas, armchairs, loveseats, carpets, linoleum, wall-mounted air conditioners, spas, pool filters, tires with rims, truck and tractor tires, asbestos, glass with frames, clothing, textiles, dishes.
  • All materials destined for landfill.
• Exclusion

  Exclusion for Châteauguay residents The Beauharnois ecocentre branch collection service is reserved exclusively for residents of Beauharnois.  The Ville de Châteauguay organizes twice a year branch collections  usually in spring and fall for the residents of Châteauguay.  Some other items are not accepted for the residents of Châteauguay such as : mattresses, couches, sofas, futons, outdoor furniture, etc. However, these items can be collected on the same day as the waste collection. For more details, see Bulky items section.

• What happens to materials brought to the ecocentre?

  Bringing your materials to an ecocentre is an important effort as most items can enjoy a new life. In general, slightly more than 80% of materials brought to ecocentres can be recycled.