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COMMUNITY NEWS
Grand-Place (webcam) 18.12.09

2.425 tons of salt during winter 2009-2010

The cleanliness service of the City of Brussels used no less than 2.425 tons of salt during the winter 2009-2010. The salt was scattered on the 240 kilometer of roads within the municipality. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Pallet

37 people caught for illegal dumping in one quarter

The City of Brussels caught 37 people for illegal dumping in the week of 1 March 2010. The action took place in the neighborhood of the Boulevard d'Ypres Avenue and the Boulevard de Dixmude.
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Hedgehog

Call for projects. Prix Paul Duvigneaud for biodiversity

The Paul Duvigneaud Prize wants to encourage educational projects on environment in the Brussels Region. In 2010, the theme is dedicated to the Year of Biodiversity. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Giant hogweed

Fight against invasive exotic plants

The unit Green Spaces of the City of Brussels has an active policy in the fight against invasive exotic plants in the city. A combination of different methods has to counter the spread of these plants. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Butterfly

Guide for gardens and balconies in Brussels

The City of Brussels made a guide for gardens and balconies in the city. The brochure is only available in Dutch and French. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste in March 2010

The 1st collection of bulky waste gets organized from 8 to 20 March 2010 on the territory of the City of Brussels. Containers will be available during this period to allow the inhabitants to deposit their big trash. Consult the agenda for the exact date in your district. continue
COMMUNITY NEWS
Earth Hour

Earth Hour. Recharge the planet again!

The WWF organizes Earth Hour on Saturday 27 March 2010, from 8:30 pm until 9:30 pm. During 1 hour, one billion people around the world turn off the light simultaneously. The hour has to symbolically help the earth in the fight against global warming. The City of Brussels takes part by turning off the lights at the Grand-Place and the Atomium. continue
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Cleanliness Day

City searches Ambassadors of Cleanliness

The City of Brussels organizes the 2nd Cleanliness Day on Saturday 24 April 2010. During one day, everyone will be invited to clean their sidewalk. The City also searches residents to become Ambassador of Cleanliness. continue
ON THE AGENDA
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste (North-East & Louiza)

On Thursday 18 March 2010 from 8 am till 6 pm, collection of bulky waste.

- Boulevard Clovis (rue Charles Quint)
- Rue des Confédérés (number 70)
- Rue Joseph II (between the Avenue Livingstone and the Rue du Taciturne)
- Avenue Franklin Roosevelt (Avenue Vénézuela) details
ON THE AGENDA
This is our Earth 2!

Exhibition. This is our Earth 2, from Kyoto to Copenhagen

This exhibition on sustainable development revisits the site of Tour & Taxis, from 10 September 2009 till 2 May 2010.

The route of the exhibition was modified to adapt it to the current events of global warming and biodiversity. details
ON THE AGENDA
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste (Haren, North and centre)

On Friday 12 March 2010, from 8 am till 6 pm, collection of bulky waste.

North district:
- Avenue de l'Hèliport (Chaussée d'Anvers)
- Avenue de l'Hèliport (number 22-34)

Haren:
- Rue Twyeninck (Pré aux Oies)
- Rue Arthur Maes (in front of number 167)

Centre:
- Rue de Witte de Haelen (between the Rue Passchendale and the Boulevard du 9ème de Ligne)
details
ON THE AGENDA
Cleanliness Day

Cleanliness Day 2010

On Saturday 24 April 2010 at the City of Brussels.

The 2nd Cleanliness Day of the City of Brussels, with events around the theme of cleanliness. It is a day on which everyone is invited to clean his sidewalk. It is also an opportunity to remind residents that they are responsible for the maintenance of their pavement. The street sweepers of Brussels will support the citizens. details
ON THE AGENDA
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste (several districts)

On Saturday20 March, from 8 am to 6 pm, collection of bulky waste.

Neder-Over-Heembeek:
- Place Peter Benoit (behind the church)
Centre:
- Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains
Haren:
- Rue Twyeninck (Pré aux Oies)
North-East:
- Rue des Confédérés (number 70)
Avenue Louise:
- avenue Louise (Rue du Chátelain)
Laeken:
- Rue du Disque (Houba de Strooper - car park King Baudouin Stadium)
- Rue Claessens

details
ON THE AGENDA
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste (centre)

On Wednesday 10 March 2010, from 8 am till 6 pm, collection of bulky waste in the centre of Brussels:

- Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains (parking lot)
- Rue de la Chapelle - rue du St-Esprit
- Boulevard du Midi (Parking - rue Lacaille)
- Place des Barricades
- Place Anneessens details
ON THE AGENDA
Cleansing service City of Brussels

Thorough cleanings on 29 and 30 March 2010

Besides daily cleanings, the City also organizes thorough cleanings all year long (from March till December).

The territory of the City of Brussels is cut in 63 clearly defined zones. Their small size implies a meticulous work. During 2 days, the teams of the Cleansing service cover one district and:
- clean out gutters
- clean pavements thoroughly
- wash the public roads

In the following streets: rue de la Balsamine, avenue des Buissonnets, Donderberg, rue Hoogeleest, rue de Lombartzyde (between rue Château Beyaerd and avenue des Pagodes), rue du Molenblok (between Avenue Croix de Feu and rue Château Beyaerd), avenue des Pagodes (between rue Beyseghem and avenue Croix de Feu), avenue du Pois de Senteur, avenue de la Reine des Prés, avenue du Roi Albert, rue du Solarium, rue Warandeveld details
ON THE AGENDA
Cleansing service City of Brussels

Thorough cleanings on 6 and 7 April 2010

Besides daily cleanings, the City also organizes thorough cleanings all year long (from March till December).

The territory of the City of Brussels is cut in 63 clearly defined zones. Their small size implies a meticulous work. During 2 days, the teams of the Cleansing service cover one district and:
- clean out gutters
- clean pavements thoroughly
- wash the public roads

In the following streets: avenue de l'Amarante, avenue de l'Araucaria, avenue de Busleyden (between avenue Jean de Bologne and avenue de l'Araucaria), avenue du Frêne, avenue du Fusain, avenue des Pagodes (between avenue Jean de Bologne and avenue de du Frêne) details
ON THE AGENDA
Cleansing service City of Brussels

Thorough cleanings on 31 March and 1 April 2010

Besides daily cleanings, the City also organizes thorough cleanings all year long (from March till December).

The territory of the City of Brussels is cut in 63 clearly defined zones. Their small size implies a meticulous work. During 2 days, the teams of the Cleansing service cover one district and:
- clean out gutters
- clean pavements thoroughly
- wash the public roads

In the following streets: rue de Beyseghem (between avenue des Pagodes and Coin des Cerises), Coin des Cerises, Laskouter, avenue de la Tour Japonaise, avenue de Versailles (between Coin des Cerises and avenue des Pagodes) details
ON THE AGENDA
Bulky waste

Collection of bulky waste (Laeken)

On Tuesday 16 March 2010 from 8 am till 6 pm, collection of bulky waste in Laeken:

- Boulevard du Centenaire - place St.-Lambert (parking lot for buses)
- Rue Claessens
- Place Emile Bockstael (parking lot)
- Parvis Notre Dame (entrance cemetery of Brussels)
- Rue du Disque - avenue Houba de Strooper (parking lot King Baudouin Stadium) details
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