Town sees positive response to new recycling options
The Hinton Voice Tyler Waugh – Thu, Mar 07, 2013 New opportunities to recycle household items at the Rowan Street recycling depot have been well used so far, says the Town of Hinton. Mike Schwirtz, infrastructure services director for the Town of Hinton, said containers for aerosols, ink, drink containers and batteries needed to be emptied only two weeks after being put in place. “I don’t know if people just had them stored up at home and didn’t know where to take them, or what the deal is, but the response has been overwhelming,” Schwirtz said, adding that the items can also be taken...
Read MoreStackable Recycling Bins Available at Depot
Ed Moore Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:05:43 MST PM For those who like to keep an orderly recycling area at home the Edson and District Recycling Depot is now selling stackable bins. The depot has stackable and conventional plastic bins for sale, manager Anne Auriat said. The stackable bins are exactly like they sound — the bins can be piled on top of one another for easier storage. “They’re stackable and can really save space,” Auriat said. The assorted bins available at the depot range from $8 to $12. The new beverage recycle bins will be installed in the spring when the weather is more...
Read MoreNew Take It or Leave It gearing up for April 12 opening
Ed Moore Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:45:32 MST PM The brand new Take It or Leave It facility at the Edson and District Recycling Depot is scheduled to open in early April. “We’re trying for April 12,” depot manager Anne Auriat said. The new building, estimated to cost $100,000, will be separate from the depot. The standalone facility is located just east of the depot. “Because of the popularity of the program it was felt a standalone building would be the best,” Auriat said. The new building will be located away from the current heavy traffic area — so recyclers and Take It or Leave It...
Read MoreBeverage container recycling opportunities to increase
Ed Moore Friday, February 15, 2013 1:13:52 MST PM Edson residents will soon be able to do something they haven’t been able to do – beverage container recycling outside the home. Up to now people had to throw their beverage containers in the same container as their garbage. That will soon change thanks to officials at the Town of Edson and at the Edson and District Recycling Society. Thanks to a $25,000 grant secured through the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation’s (ABCRC) Community Champions Program the society has secured 23 beverage-recycling containers. The...
Read MoreSenior’s Day: Edson
Year Long The depot is home to a very special senior’s day one Wednesday per month. Staff of the Edson and District Recycling Depot sort all your recyclables while you enjoy a lunch of mouthwatering homemade goods. In December we have a special Customer Appreciation Day/Senior’s Day where we are joined by jolly old St. Nick. Remember, all patrons to the depot are welcome to join us as a thank you for keeping Edson recycle friendly! Location: Edson & District Recycling Depot January to November first Wednesday of the Month December second Wednesday of the Month Lunch and Snacks: 10:00...
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