Pesticides and Hazardous Waste
Pesticides
In order to preserve our quality of life, the environment, and public health in the Municipality, the Municipality of the Village of North Hatley has adopted by-law 2002-442 on the use of pesticides within its territory. Town Council adopted the regulation in keeping with the “precautionary principle”, established under international law.
Pesticides include:
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
Therefore please notify the Building and Environment Inspector of the Municipality before proceeding with any type of spraying – even if it complies with current regulations.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Twice a year, the Municipality, in collaboration with the local regulatory body, the Régie intermunicipale de gestion des déchets solides de la Région de Coaticook(RIDGC), organizes a special household hazardous waste collection. You will find the exact date on the Pick-up calendar (PDF). For any recycling or pickup request outside the scheduled dates, please contact us so that we can direct you to the appropriate agencies.
The Municipality collects the following objects at all times:
- Used ink cartridges
- Cell phones
- Small batteries
You can drop them off at the municipal offices, 3125 ch. Capelton.
What is considered an HHW?
Solvents and lubricants
- Antifreeze
- Paint stripper
- Paint thinner
- Gasoline
- Used motor oil
- Camping stove fuel
- Fuel oil (heating oil)
Acids
- Muriatic acid
- Certain products used to unclog pipes
- Rust and calcium removers
- Products used to lower the pH of swimming pools
- Products used for photographic development
Lacquers, dyes and varnishes
- Products used to coat wood and metal
- Latex and oil paints
- Driveway sealants
Bases
- Certain paint removers
- Certain products used to unclog pipes
- Stove-cleaning products
- Products used to raise the pH of swimming pools
Oxidants
- Chlorine for swimming pools
- Bleach
- Peroxide
Aerosols and tanks
- Camping propane tanks
- Propane tanks (20 litres)
- Aerosol products (paint, hair spray, shaving cream, etc.)
Miscellaneous
- Energy-efficient bulbs (spiral)
- Small batteries
- Automotive and motorcycle batteries
- Tires
- Fluorescent tubes
