BEACONSFIELD – Beaconsfield has managed to reduce the amount of garbage sent to landfills by 28 per cent during the first six months of 2015, city officials said.
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“It places us in the category of cities producing the least waste per capita on the island of Montreal,” Mayor Georges Bourelle said in a statement.
“This is a complete reversal of position because in 2013, our city was the second highest producer.”
Beaconsfield had launched a 2013 pilot project aimed at reducing waste and encouraging residents to start composting.
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“These impressive results are thanks to the collective effort of Beaconsfield residents and their commitment to protecting the environment through participation in the new services,” Bourelle’s statement read.
The first step required residents to purchase garbage bins based on how much waste each household produces.
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Residents will have until Sept. 25 to select either the mini at 120 litres, standard at 240 litres or the hefty at 360 litres.
This can be done by logging on to the city’s website or calling 1 855 447 2225.
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Beaconsfield is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at city hall to answer any questions.
The city will also display its camera-equipped garbage bins, which are designed to spot hazardous materials.
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