Polystyrene - Ville de Kirkland

Alerts

To keep you informed of important messages from the city!

2026-08-03

Monday, August 3 - Pressure Testing and Boil Water Advisory for Agincourt and St-Tropez streets

Monday, August 3 - Pressure Testing and Boil Water Advisory for Agincourt and St-Tropez streets

2026-08-01

Saturday, August 1 - Watermain break on Beacon Street causing reduced water pressure and possible discoloured water

Watermain break on Beacon Street causing reduced water pressure and possible discoloured water

2026-07-31

LIFTING of the preventive boil water advisory issued on July 27 for Woodbrooke Court

LIFTING of the preventive boil water advisory issued on July 27 for Woodbrooke Court

2026-07-30

LIFTING of the preventive boil water advisory issued on July 29 for Elkas Blvd., Théorêt St., Brien St., Snair St., place Semenchuk, place Raymond and Jean Yves St.

LIFTING of the preventive boil water advisory issued on July 29 for Elkas Blvd., Théorêt St., Brien St., Snair St., place Semenchuk, place Raymond and Jean Yves St.

Works Info

Stay informed about the work being carried out in the city, whether it involves road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, work on the water network, or park redevelopment. For any questions or to report an issue related to the work, please call 514-694-4100.

2026-07-09

Roadway Rehabilitation – Sainte-Marie East Overpass

Roadway Rehabilitation on Sainte-Marie East Overpass, from July 9 to August 6, 2026.

2026-06-29

Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection

Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection, starting June 29.

2026-06-15

Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.

Road Reconstruction: Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St. More details...

Polystyrene

Recycling bins for polystyrene now accessible at all times!

No more waiting for opening hours to dispose of polystyrene items… Bring them to the Municipal Yard (25 Claude-Jodoin Street) whenever you want! Our recycling bins are now accessible at all times!

Before depositing your polystyrene, don’t forget to…

  • Remove all labels
  • Take off all adhesive tapes
  • Remove all absorbent pads
  • Clean all containers
  • Remove all contaminants: nails, glue, tar, staples, etc.

3 types of polystyrene

1) Packaging polystyrene

  • Protective packaging for:
    -  Electronic appliances
    -  Household appliances
  • Seedling trays, flower pots and winter protection for plants

2) Construction polystyrene

  • Insulation panels (white, pink, blue and green)

3) Food packaging polystyrene

  • Coffee cups
  • Plates
  • Utensils
  • Egg boxes
  • Yogurt cups (PS no6 identified)
  • Food packaging trays
  • Coffee creamers
  • Clear glasses and hinged-lid containers (clear thermoformed hinged-lid containers, take-out packaging)



Polystyrene is recyclable!

Polystyrene, which previously had to be  disposed of in the household garbage collection, is now collected and recycled by the Town of Kirkland.

The collected polystyrene will be recycled and reused in the production of expanded plastic items and/or transformed to be used in the production of hard plastic items.