In the spring of 2006, a citizen addressed himself to our office to contest the fact that, in Arrondissement de Pierrefonds\u2013Roxboro, the buildings with more than 8 dwellings did not benefit from municipal recycling programs. This request was based on section 24 a) of the Montr\u00e9al Charter of Rights and Responsibilities in which Ville de Montr\u00e9al committed to promote waste reduction, re-use and recycling.<\/p>\n
Our investigation confirmed that, in 6 boroughs of Montr\u00e9al, recycling was not offered to buildings of 9 dwellings or more: Lachine, L\u2019\u00cele-Bizard\u2013Sainte-Genevi\u00e8ve, Montr\u00e9al-Nord, Pierrefonds\u2013Roxboro, Saint-Laurent and Saint-L\u00e9onard. We discussed this situation with municipal representatives who explained that this situation was due, mainly, to the lack of funds.<\/p>\n
After her intervention, the Ombudsman de Montr\u00e9al<\/span> received confirmation that Ville de Montr\u00e9al was working on a project aiming to improve the collection of recyclable materials in apartment buildings. Resolutions were in the process of being prepared for approval by the City Council and the Agglomeration Council, with regard to:<\/p>\n As for Arrondissement de Pierrefonds\u2013Roxboro, until recycling containers are made available in each apartments building, it has installed three recycling bells on its territory, where citizens can bring their recyclable materials. The borough also committed to progressively implement an \u00c9co-quartier program.<\/p>\n In light of the above, the Ombudsman de Montr\u00e9al<\/span> ended her intervention in this particular file while maintaining regular follow-ups on this recycling issue.<\/p>\n The Executive Committee of Ville de Montr\u00e9al has, since, approved that 2 million dollars to be spent, over a 2 year period, to promote more specifically recycling in buildings of 9 dwellings or more.<\/p>\n As to the Pierrefonds\u2013Roxboro \u00c9co-quartier program, it should be submitted to the Borough Council in early 2007 and, if all goes according to plans, buildings of more than 8 dwellings located in the borough should benefit from a recycling collection service, as soon as 2008.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the spring of 2006, a citizen addressed himself to our office to contest the fact that, in Arrondissement de Pierrefonds\u2013Roxboro, the buildings with more than 8 dwellings did not benefit from municipal recycling programs. This request was based on … Continue reading \n