Federal government announces contribution of $280K for RITMRG
by CM Staff
This CED assistance will enable the organization to acquire equipment that focuses on a circular, digitally automated sorting process to make it easier to sort recyclable materials received at the centre.
GRANDE-RIVIÈRE — Minister of National Revenue, Diane Lebouthillier announced a non‑repayable contribution of $280,000 for the Régie intermunicipale de traitement des matières résiduelles de la Gaspésie (RITMRG).
This CED assistance will enable the organization to acquire equipment that focuses on a circular, digitally automated sorting process to make it easier to sort recyclable materials received at the centre. The sorting zone will also be reorganized with new workstations that are more ergonomic and functional. This new equipment will enable RITMRG to improve its productivity and reduce its rejection rate. The region’s circular economy will thus have access to more high‑quality recovered materials.
The RITMRG optimizes waste management within the territories of the MRC du Rocher‑Percé and MRC de La Côte‑de‑Gaspé. The non‑profit organization promotes a holistic approach to waste generation and management within its territory. It focuses on being proactive, local management, and communication to ensure efficient waste reduction at the source, re‑use, recycling, and recovery in order to reduce the amount of material destined for the landfill.
“Our government has made concrete commitments to demonstrate that a strong economy and a healthy environment go hand in hand. In particular, we are making strategic investments in clean technologies, a priority in our economic recovery plan. By helping organizations such as the RITMRG become more innovative and by supporting innovation to develop more eco-friendly technologies and products, we are paving the way for a greener Quebec,” said Diane Lebouthillier, MP for Gaspésie‒Les Îles‑de-la‑Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue.
“The climate crisis is the greatest challenge of our time, and we must help organizations such as the Régie intermunicipale de traitements des matières résiduelles de la Gaspésie to develop more environmentally friendly processes. That is why our government is supporting this project, which will make it possible to reduce the amount of material destined for the landfill. Congratulations to the entire RITMRG team on making this green shift,” said Pascale St-Onge, MP for Brome–Missisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.
