In the blue bin or somewhere else?
RECYC-QUÉBEC’s Ça va où? app has the answer.
To help you sort your recycling bin, Bin Impact now gives you access to the Ça va où? app, right here!
Enter the name of an item (polystyrene meat tray, aluminum foil, applesauce pouch, batteries, saucepan, etc.) and find out where to put it, no matter where you are in Quebec, thanks to the interactive map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ça va où? is RECYC-QUÉBEC’s free app, available on mobile and the web. It helps you figure out what to do with different materials: blue bin, organic waste bin, ecocentre, drop-off point, trash can, etc. With over 1300 entries, the app lets you quickly find the information you need, no matter where you are in Quebec. How does it work? It’s simple: enter the name of an item, and the app tells you where to dispose of it.
Bin Impact is the go-to resource for residents to help them understand what does go in the blue bin, like containers, packaging, and printed paper, and what does not. That’s it. Bin Impact is an initiative of Éco Entreprises Québec, the private non-profit organization that manages the recycling system throughout Quebec.
RECYC-QUÉBEC, a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Québec, plays a broader role in the responsible management of residual materials. It supports the public and organizations in reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering materials, with a view to promoting a circular economy and fighting climate change.
Yes. RECYC-QUÉBEC’s Ça va où? app is available as a web version directly in your browser, no download required. You can use it on this page, or access the full version via the Ça va où? web app, available on the RECYC-QUÉBEC website or on the App Store and Google Play for offline use.
The sorting game
Flex your recycling muscles by sorting what does and doesn't go in the blue bin.
What goes in the bin?
Place containers, packaging and printed paper in the blue bin. That’s it.