Let it rot, say composting advocates
The Hinton Voice Fram Dinshaw- Thu, Apr 11, 2013 Hintonites can learn about the benefits of composting – an activity pegged as critical to waste diversion – at a workshop titled ‘Composting: let it rot!’ being held April 17. People can learn about the best way to compost, how to speed up the process, choosing the right bin, as well as what materials and equipment they need. Instruction will also be provided to help troubleshoot any problems and dispel any myths, such as heaps being dirty or attracting vermin. Mike Schwirtz, director of infrastructure services for the Town of Hinton, said...
Read MoreNew Take It or Leave It Grand Opening
Edson & District Recycling Depot April 8, 2013 The Edson and District Recycling Society is proud and excited to announce the opening of the new and improved Take It or Leave It building. The official opening is May 1, 2013. The building itself is environmentally friendly. Eco paint was used on the walls, much of the shelving was donated or purchased second hand and the roofing tiles are made from recycled tire products. The depot also has plans to add solar modules onto the building within the next year to reduce its carbon footprint. There will be some changes to the Take It or Leave...
Read MoreSociety Awarded Grant
The Anchor Mon, Mar 25, 2013 MLA Robin Campbell presents a cheque for $12,674.48 to Anne Auriat from the Edson & District Recycling Society. The society was awarded a grant from Alberta Recycling for using a recycled tire product in the construction of the new Take It or Leave It...
Read MoreDaniel Wrapping Christmas Items
The Anchor Mon, Mar 25, 2013 Daniel Schnee, an employee for the Edson Recycle Depot, ensures Christmas items being moved into the new Take It or Leave It building are held together with packing wrap, recently when volunteers from both Vanier and Holy Redeemer staff were on hand for the day doing all kinds of different jobs to help out. As part of a division wide faith development day both school staff volunteered their time at numerous places around the...
Read MoreMoving to New Take it or Leave It
The Anchor Deanna Mitchener – Mon, Mar 18, 2013 Moving Christmas items over the the new Take It or Leave It building Mike Bachinsky (on truck), Becky Gangz and Jon Harris from Holy Redeemer High School volunteer a day at the Edson Recycle Depot recently, seen here the three are moving truck loads at a time of Christmas items over to the new...
Read MoreBefore you toss it think ‘Take it or leave it’
Weekly Anchor – Deanna Mitchener March 18, 2013 Patricia Jones is a volunteer at Edson’s ‘Take it or leave it’ building at the Recycling centre. She has been volunteering there since last October. Some of Patricia’s volunteer duties include helping unload vehicles of slightly used items for reuse. She helps sort through the items and puts them out for display in their proper locations. The program is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. She reminds the community not to bring items down and drop off when they are not in operation. Patricia says she loves to give...
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