Low council votes down compost contract

Garbage, recycling contracts awarded

At the first meeting of its mandate, the new Low council voted against a compost collection and transportation contract, but in favour of a more expensive garbage and recycling service.

During the Nov. 15 Low council meeting, councillors Maureen McEvoy, Luc Thivierge, Lee Angus, and Ghyslain Robert voted against awarding a $96,399 compost collection and transportation contract to Montreal-based waste collection company Location Martin-Lalonde Inc. Two of the four Low residents in the crowd applauded when the compost contract was voted down.

(From left) Low councillors Maureen McEvory, Joanne Mayer, Mayor Carole Robert, Maureen Rice, Luc Thivierge, and Lee Angus in the Low Heritage