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MRC Pontiac Municipalities Begin Organic Waste Collection Program

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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Several municipalities in MRC Pontiac began door-to-door collection of organic waste earlier this year to divert material from landfills. Most municipalities send their collected organics to UTEAU in Litchfield, while Alleyn-et-Cawood and Otter Lake send their waste to a facility in Kazabazua. Over 150 metric tonnes of organic waste have been collected in 2026 so far.

From theequity.ca

Why it matters

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The program allows participating municipalities to pay approximately $120 per tonne for organic waste disposal, which is significantly less than the $280 per tonne cost for garbage, plus a $36 per tonne provincial levy. This shift changes the operational volume and revenue streams for the receiving facilities.

From theequity.ca

Who's involved

  • Otter LakeCollects organics at its transfer site and supplies waste to Kazabazua.
  • LitchfieldReceives organics from most municipalities in the region.
  • KazabazuaReceives organics from Otter Lake and other participating municipalities.
  • BrysonParticipates in the new waste collection program.
  • ChichesterParticipates in the municipal pattern of supplying organics to Litchfield.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LitchfieldSpeculative

    Litchfield could see increased volume and revenue from receiving organics from most municipalities.

  • BrysonSpeculative

    Bryson might see reduced landfill disposal costs by participating in the new collection program.

  • ChichesterSpeculative

    Chichester might see reduced landfill disposal costs by participating in the new collection program.

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