Management and operation of an ecocenter adapted to the First Nations context in Quebec
First Nations ecocenter management and operation
To help you manage your ecocenters efficiently and safely, we are providing a guide and operations guide for ecocenter managers, coordinators and operators.
The guide provides general information, such as the definition of an ecocenter, its purpose and its regulatory framework.
These documents must be adapted to your ecocenter’s management procedures.
You’ll also find
Eco-center operating procedures
Materials accepted, infrastructures, materials recovery, HHW and hazardous materials used in the workplace.
Tips for operating an ecocenter
Welcoming visitors, receiving, sorting, storing and transporting materials, site management, tracking visits, materials and costs, and attendant duties.
Health and safety instructions and procedures
Safety equipment, signage, emergency response plan, management of accidents, injuries or poisoning, safety instructions and management of flammable products.
A list of training requirements for attendants
In the appendix to the operations guide, you will find a number of tools and additional information.
- A table for sorting household hazardous waste
- Managing household hazardous waste
- Tire management
- Hazardous materials processing companies
- A checklist for sorting HHW
- A checklist of tasks for ecocenter attendants
- An inspection grid for the first-aid kit
- An emergency response plan to complete
- An incident report template
Finally, we’ve created an online tracking tool to support you in your day-to-day operations.