The distribution of flyers now better regulated in Edmundston

Feb 16, 2024

At its regular public meeting held on January 23, 2024, the Edmundston City Council adopted by-law 42 concerning the distribution of flyers and free handouts in the municipality of Edmundston, to better regulate this practice.

Thereby, when the new by-law comes into effect on March 1st, citizens who no longer wish to receive flyers and other free handouts will have to display a "PAS DE CIRCULAIRES/NO FLYERS" sticker in a clearly visible place, such as on a door or a mailbox. Those who still want to receive free flyers and documents don’t need to do anything. However, the municipal by-law will identify the specific spots where flyers and free handouts must be deposited. In the event of non-compliance or failure to follow the instructions, the Municipality will be able to impose penalties on distributors.

For those who no longer wish to receive this type of publication, by-law 42 stipulates that:

2) The owner or occupant of a residential property who does not wish to receive free circulars and documents must:

(a) Post the notice (sticker) provided by Edmundston so that it is visible in the location described in section 4 that applies to his or her residential property

(b) Post the notice (sticker) provided by Edmundston on the inside edge of the door of a community post office box, a multiple post office box or a post office box

3) No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed any flyer or free document on a residential property for which a notice is posted in accordance with Section 2

4) No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed any flyer or free document on a residential property other than in the following places: in a mailbox; a mail slot; in a tube or other receptacle designated for this purpose; on a doorstep; on a stoop; on a newspaper rack; on a hook designated for this purpose; on a door handle or on a community support designated for this purpose.

“PAS DE CIRCULAIRES/NO FLYERS" stickers are now available at the City Hall payment counter. Residents can also request to receive them by mail by calling 506.739.2115

"For a number of years now, many residents have been asking the Municipal Council to adopt such a by-law, because they don't want these free flyers and documents, which end up in the recycling bin. This initiative is in line with our Environmental Action Plan, particularly in terms of reducing residual materials," explains Edmundston Mayor Eric Marquis.

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CONTACT: Eric Marquis, Mayor of Edmundston, 506.739.2115