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 MoreSolar project nearing completion
Edson Leader Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:03:46 MDT PM The “Take it or Leave it” building at the recycling depot will be the host of a sustainable solar energy project. The project is a joint effort done by the Edson and District Recycling Society, Talisman Energy Inc and engineer Gordon Howell of Howell-Mayhew Engineering in Edmonton. “This is a working demonstration project,” Anne Auriat, the manager of the Edson and District Recycling Depot, said. The project will act as a demonstration for residents and professionals to go visit if they have any questions about solar energy. Auriat said...
Read MoreAg Recycling Pilot Project
Yellowheadlines Newsletter, Fall 2012 Yellowhead County Agricultural film and Twine Recycling Pilot Project Continues Yellowhead County farmers can now recycle their un-wanted twine and agricultural film by participating in this free pilot project. Yellowhead County, through its Agricultural Services Department, is one of only a few communities throughout Canada currently participating in the project. “Farmers are always looking to make smart choices for their farms and for the environment.” says Jennifer Benson, Agricultural Services Supervisor of Yellowhead County. “By offering this pilot...
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