Fall Clean Up

 

Fall clean up is just around the corner. Landfill collection will take place from September 13th - 24th and Metal from September 27th - October 8th, 2010 on regular collection day.

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Litterbugs

LITTERBUGS

 

Litterbugs are increasing in Nova Scotia. The Department of Environment conducted a study in 2008 which found that litter has increased by 21% since 2004. Three quarters of the litter collected was cigarette butts. Surprised?

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A Safe Sharps Story

 

I promised to take out my neighbour's garbage while they were gone away on vacation. As I reached down and grabbed the bag something jabbed my finger. Immediately my finger started to bleed.
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Recycling Basics
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DID YOU KNOW ?

75% of our waste can be recycled? One glass bottle can take up to 4,000 years to decompose in a landfill? How about that North Americans throw enough wood and paper away each year to heat 50 million homes for 20 years?

 

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Recycling Wrap Up
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Christmas is over for another year and now it is time to make room for your new DVD player, Wii system, flat screen TV, camera, printer or computer. Before recycling these or any electronics consider whether someone you know could use it or if it could be sold or given away?

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Recycling During the Holidays
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The holidays are fast approaching and it is an exciting time of year. Everyone is so busy shopping and decorating that waste reduction and recycling is far from our minds, but it only takes a little consideration to make a difference. Here are some tips to help you with your Holiday waste. 

 

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