In the photo, from left to right: Kevin Girard, Director of Development at Arbressence; Pascal Quevillon, Mayor of Oka; and Laurie Giraldeau, Director of the Urban Planning and Environment Department.
Blainville, April 18, 2025 – Arbressence is pleased to announce the renewal of its agreement with the Municipality of Oka for the 2025 cedar trimmings collection. This renewal marks a significant milestone: ten consecutive years of collaboration between Arbressence and the municipality in service of the environment and the community.
Increasing Citizen Participation
The results from the 2024 season reflect the growing success of the partnership. A total of 301 collections were carried out, representing an increase of 3.79% compared to 2023, when 290 requests were recorded. The citizen participation rate reached 17.88%, allowing 31.61 tonnes of cedar residues to be diverted from landfilling.
A Simple, Local, and Sustainable Initiative
Collection requests can be made online from May 1 to October 31, 2025, directly on Arbressence’s website. This program enables residents to dispose of their cedar trimmings responsibly while contributing to a tangible environmental project. The collected residues are locally processed at Arbressence’s facilities and transformed into natural products such as essential oil and recoverable mulch, following a circular economy approach.
A Long-standing Partnership
Since 2015, the Municipality of Oka has trusted Arbressence to manage its cedar trimmings collection. This partnership is built on shared values: environmental protection, close engagement with citizens, and innovation in green waste recovery.
About Arbressence:
Arbressence is the largest producer of conifer essential oils in Canada. With 20 years of experience in cedar recycling, Arbressence is recognized for its strong commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
