Environment & cleanliness
Cleanliness
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Several operators, among which the municipal Service of Public cleansing and the regional Brussels-Cleanliness agency, work to assure a cleaner city, in particular by collecting waste.
The elimination of waste depends on the type of waste (household waste among which glass, commercial waste, waste of construction, small toxic waste, corks, Christmas trees, textiles, computer hardware).
Measures are taken to fight against incivilities, in particular tags and graffiti.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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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COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
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ON THE AGENDA
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)
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ON THE AGENDA
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)
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ON THE AGENDA
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.
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ON THE AGENDA
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
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ON THE AGENDA
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
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ON THE AGENDA
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
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ON THE AGENDA
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)
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ON THE AGENDA
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)
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ON THE AGENDA
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)
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