Sherbrooke Record

Wood chip distributi­on at Michel-ledoux ecocentre

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Those interested in obtaining this material must first make an appointmen­t by contacting the Michel-ledoux ecocentre at 819-822-6010. The distributi­on will take place between 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., from Tuesday to Thursday. A fee of $5 per visit will be collected by direct payment only: credit or debit card, regardless of the quantity carried.

Loading must be completed in 45 minutes by the client and the City provides only tools such as shovels and rakes. It is the responsibi­lity of the citizen to provide a trailer, bags or containers to transport his or her load.

Fragmented (ramial) branch wood is a mixture of residue from grinding fresh wood branches of several species reduced to chips. It has several uses but is used in particular as mulch in horticultu­re. It also reduces watering requiremen­ts and minimizes weed control.

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