¼ of waste going to landfill could be recycled or composted...now there is a move afoot to have...
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RECYCLING2015.CA NANAIMO.CA
Public Works 250 758 5222
Curbside Recycling 250.758.5360
Little free libraries are popping up in our city and are turning out to be a great asset to neighbourhoods. They become a place for residents to stop and talk, for parents to bring their children, for dog walkers to paws (!) and read a bit, for book lovers to congregate and share their favourite reads. Now there is a move afoot to have little free libraries in every part of our city; the City’s Social Planning department and Vancouver Island Regional Library have com-missioned the Rotary club to build a bunch of libraries that will be provided to neighbourhoods free of charge. Each library needs to be adopted by a local resident, who would take on the job of maintaining the bookcase and provid-ing a spot for the bookcase to stand. If you are interested in being a part of this very cool initiative please con-tact the Social Planner John Horn at 250-755-4491, or email him at [email protected]
It’s easy, it’s fun and you’ll be a neighbourhood hero!
We have partnered with Encorp Pacific (the people behind the beverage container deposit program) to provide re-cycling cans in high traffic areas. The new cans will be placed next to
existing garbage cans and aim to help residents make the right decision when it comes to disposing of their beverage con-
tainers. The cans are designed only to take beverage con-tainers and are “self servicing”. This means that they are never locked so that anyone wishing to retrieve the cans inside to return them for deposit may do so. We hope to have the cans installed this summer and will be monitor-
ing their usage and their impact on litter cans. There are already more than 500 of these cans in BC, studies have
shown that they are a good addition to garbage and recy-cling programs. The City of Vancouver has seen a 99% reduction
in beverage containers being thrown into garbage cans.
The city will be placing 50
cans in strategic, high traffic areas.
The cans are provided by
Encorp Pacific at no charge!
Recycling cans coming soon to downtown areas & parks
Free Little Libraries
RECYCLING2015.CA NANAIMO.CA
Yes, you read right. About ¼ of what the average Nanaimo Household sends to landfill is not actually garbage.
This is equivalent to 1,000 tonnes of garbage going to the dump every year that could have been recycled or composted instead. The cost of land filling this non-garbage is $125,000 annually! But it’s not just a financial cost; if this waste were to be recycled or composted not only would we prolong the life of the regions landfill but we would also reduce green house gas emissions by 800t Co2e (equivalent to taking about 170 cars off the road every year).
What’s really important is that you can start making a difference now. Choose to become “King of your Can” and “Queen of Green” in your household. A small change in your home will make a big difference across the City!
This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.
Tin Foil Dust it off, crunch it up and throw it in the recycling!
Single use coffee pods Empty out contents, remove the lid and recycle away!
Plant pots and seedling trays Shake off the dirt and recycle.
Steel Can lid These can be recycled. Keep your
collector safe by putting them inside the can and squeezing it shut at the top.
Aerosol cans Once empty these (and their caps) can be recycled. Excluding spray paints.
Did you know you can recycle it? Here’s five things that commonly get thrown in the garbage but should actually be recycled at home.
¼ of waste going to landfill could be recycled or composted
“The waste needlessly
land filled each year is enough to fill Swy-a-lana Lagoon”
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GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND GREEN BIN PROGRAM NEWS
ISSUE 18 SPRING 2015
This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.
Be vigilant. Theft ofGreen
Bins is a growing problem. Write your address on your can to dissuade
thieves.
Every summer we collect tons of illegally dumped yard waste. The sad thing is that it gets land filled as we cannot be sure that it is not contaminated. This summer
make sure you do the right thing... If you don’t compost your yard waste at home here are your options for responsible disposal of yard waste:
Self Haul
Nanaimo Recycling Exchange 2477 Kenworth Road • 250.758.7777
Alpine Disposal and Recycling 2250 McGarrigle Road • 250.751.1089
Nanaimo Organic Waste (NOW) 981 Maughan Road (Duke Point)
250.722.4615
Regional District of Nanaimo Landfill 1105 Cedar Road • 250.722.2044
If you can’t self Haul, there a number of companies that can come and collect your yard waste.
What to do with your Yard Waste this summer
“I think people
think that dumping yard waste doesn’t matter because its organic material and it rots
down. They need to know it’s really not ok to dump Yard Waste; it cre-ates a bad smell, attracts pests and
is unsightly”Ron Sparks,
Sanitation Worker, City of Nanaimo.
WHY DID WE TAG YOUR CAN? We know that it can be quite frustrating to come home and find that your garbage, kitchen waste or recycling container has been tagged by your refuse collector. Sometimes it can be a bit confusing as to why you may have received a tag. Trust us; we don’t do it to be mean! Read on to find out how to avoid receiving on of our unwanted curbside calling cards!
GARBAGEHere’s our top tips for Garbage Godliness!
• Ideally, your Garbage can should be a standard 77 litre sized can
• If your can is larger than 77 litres, make sure all the waste in the can is contained in one stan-dard sized 77 litre bag (28” x 36” or 31” x 33”)
• Do not include any prohibited items such as recyclables, food waste, yard waste or hazard-ous waste in your garbage.
• Make sure your can does not weigh more than 50 lbs.
• If you have extra garbage make sure you use a garbage tag. Tags cost $3 and can be purchased in Supermarkets, Gas stations and all City facilities.
Untagged extra container Container is oversized Container is overweight Container contains unacceptable materials(i.e. plastic and biodegradable bags, recyclable products, illegal materials)
Container too far back from road edge or hazardous
Container Left Behind Because
Please consult information on your Garbage & Recycling Collection ScheduleCITY OF NANAIMO PUBLIC WORKS250.758.5222 • [email protected]
KITCHEN WASTEThe low down on your green bin...
• If you chose to line your can make sure you use a certified compostable bag. Look for the certified compostable logo (picture). (Do not use biode-gradable bags these are still plastic and do not fully break-down).
• Do not include any prohibited items like yard waste, diapers, animal carcasses or pet waste.
• Make sure your can does not weigh more than 50 lbs
RECYCLINGLove to Recycle? So do we! Here’s how to make sure it’s collected every time!
• Present recycling using a yellow bag or clearly marked rigid container.
• If you chose to use clear blue bags, do not tie them at the top (its best to get a yellow bag, free from all City facilities).
• Do not include glass, Styrofoam or plastic bags (these items can be taken to a recycling depot or placed in the garbage).
• Do not include any prohibited non-recyclable items such as chip bags and foil lined cardboard (place these in your gar-bage).
• There is no limit to the amount of recycling you can place at the curbside.
• Make sure your can or bag does not weigh more than 50 lbs
You can help develop our new recycling awareness campaign.
Use the Hash Tag NanaimoRecycles to share the reason why you choose to recycle instead of using the garbage can. The “#Nanaimo Recycles” campaign will run in all types of media and will focus exclusively on responses provided by Nanaimo residents.
How to get involved- Simply Tweet or Facebook your reason for recycling using #NanaimoRe-cycles.
Don’t use social media? That’s ok! You can contact Public Works with your reason for recycling at 250-758-5222 or [email protected].
We’ve already had some great ones, its not too late, join in Now!
#NanaimoRecycles “I recycle because I hate to waste things” Dale, Harewood
“Recycling makes sense to me, the Earth is one great big Recycling Machine”! Keith, Central Nanaimo
“I recycle because I don’t have much room in my garbage can!” Ellen, North Nanaimo
RECYCLING2015.CA NANAIMO.CA
Public Works 250 758 5222
Curbside Recycling 250.758.5360
Little free libraries are popping up in our city and are turning out to be a great asset to neighbourhoods. They become a place for residents to stop and talk, for parents to bring their children, for dog walkers to paws (!) and read a bit, for book lovers to congregate and share their favourite reads. Now there is a move afoot to have little free libraries in every part of our city; the City’s Social Planning department and Vancouver Island Regional Library have com-missioned the Rotary club to build a bunch of libraries that will be provided to neighbourhoods free of charge. Each library needs to be adopted by a local resident, who would take on the job of maintaining the bookcase and provid-ing a spot for the bookcase to stand. If you are interested in being a part of this very cool initiative please con-tact the Social Planner John Horn at 250-755-4491, or email him at [email protected]
It’s easy, it’s fun and you’ll be a neighbourhood hero!
We have partnered with Encorp Pacific (the people behind the beverage container deposit program) to provide re-cycling cans in high traffic areas. The new cans will be placed next to
existing garbage cans and aim to help residents make the right decision when it comes to disposing of their beverage con-
tainers. The cans are designed only to take beverage con-tainers and are “self servicing”. This means that they are never locked so that anyone wishing to retrieve the cans inside to return them for deposit may do so. We hope to have the cans installed this summer and will be monitor-
ing their usage and their impact on litter cans. There are already more than 500 of these cans in BC, studies have
shown that they are a good addition to garbage and recy-cling programs. The City of Vancouver has seen a 99% reduction
in beverage containers being thrown into garbage cans.
The city will be placing 50
cans in strategic, high traffic areas.
The cans are provided by
Encorp Pacific at no charge!
Recycling cans coming soon to downtown areas & parks
Free Little Libraries
RECYCLING2015.CA NANAIMO.CA
Yes, you read right. About ¼ of what the average Nanaimo Household sends to landfill is not actually garbage.
This is equivalent to 1,000 tonnes of garbage going to the dump every year that could have been recycled or composted instead. The cost of land filling this non-garbage is $125,000 annually! But it’s not just a financial cost; if this waste were to be recycled or composted not only would we prolong the life of the regions landfill but we would also reduce green house gas emissions by 800t Co2e (equivalent to taking about 170 cars off the road every year).
What’s really important is that you can start making a difference now. Choose to become “King of your Can” and “Queen of Green” in your household. A small change in your home will make a big difference across the City!
This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.
Tin Foil Dust it off, crunch it up and throw it in the recycling!
Single use coffee pods Empty out contents, remove the lid and recycle away!
Plant pots and seedling trays Shake off the dirt and recycle.
Steel Can lid These can be recycled. Keep your
collector safe by putting them inside the can and squeezing it shut at the top.
Aerosol cans Once empty these (and their caps) can be recycled. Excluding spray paints.
Did you know you can recycle it? Here’s five things that commonly get thrown in the garbage but should actually be recycled at home.
¼ of waste going to landfill could be recycled or composted
“The waste needlessly
land filled each year is enough to fill Swy-a-lana Lagoon”
ShutterPNPhotography / Shutterstock.com
GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND GREEN BIN PROGRAM NEWS
ISSUE 18 SPRING 2015
This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.This newsletter is printed on paper made from 100% post-consumer waste.
Be vigilant. Theft ofGreen
Bins is a growing problem. Write your address on your can to dissuade
thieves.