The benefits of a modernized curbside recycling system
Like a project manager, Éco Entreprises Québec is responsible for planning and overseeing all operations related to selective collection, as well ensuring that each component is optimized.
We are the the project manager for the following:
- Fully funding the municipal collection service for containers, packaging, and printed paper rolled out by municipalities;
- Spreading clear, consistent messages to help the public sort materials correctly;
- Overseeing the curbside collection, transportation, and frontline services for residents through partnership agreements with municipalities;
- Ensuring that curbside collection frequencies meet the needs of different communities;
- Supplying blue bins to municipalities;
- Awarding sorting contracts for recovered materials to over 20 sorting centres;
- Raising performance and quality standards at sorting centres;
- Implementing a tracking system for recovered materials to ensure they are properly recycled or recovered in neighbouring markets;
- Marketing materials to ensure they are recycled or repurposed;
- Introducing financial incentives and developing tools to help companies selling containers, packaging, and printed paper in Quebec to adopt ecodesign and recyclability best practices.
An essential role in the circular economy of containers, packaging, and printed paper.