FALL 2013
The Diversion Digest
The County of Dufferin’s Waste Services Newsletter
RECYCLING YOUR
BATTERIES
It is important to recycle batteries to reduce soil contamination and water pollution, which can occur if batteries
are improperly disposed. Batteries also contain valuable commodities that can be effectively recycled, reducing
demand for virgin materials. Here are a few options for recycling your batteries in Dufferin County.
At the curb November 11-14, 2013 only
We’re piloting the option of collecting batteries right at the curb. During the
week of November 11-14, 2013, place your used or unwanted single-use, dry
cell batteries inside the dedicated battery bag. Seal the battery bag using
the zip tab and place the battery bag on top of your Blue Box contents for
collection on your regularly scheduled waste collection day the week of
November 11-14.
In a battery bin
Batteries can be dropped off at various locations throughout Dufferin County,
including municipal buildings, community centres, libraries, and recreation
centres. Look for the RMC battery recycling stations, as shown here. For a
complete list of locations, visit dufferincounty.ca/waste.
At our Hazardous & Electronic Waste Events
Batteries can be brought to any of Dufferin’s Hazardous and Electronic Waste
Events for proper recycling. The 2014 dates for these events have yet to be
determined. Check dufferincounty.ca/waste for more details.
For more options from other retailers and organizations, check the Take it Back Directory in the back of the Waste
Services Guide, or online at dufferincounty.ca/waste.
DUFFERIN COUNTY WASTE SERVICES
519.941.2816 x2620 | dufferincounty.ca/waste | [email protected] |
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@dufferinwaste
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waste wise tips for
the Holidays
GREEN BIN
CLEAR
GARBAGE
BLUE BOX
wrapping paper
(non-metallic)
tissue paper
greeting cards
plastic gift cards
metallic wrapping
paper
ribbons
gift bags
etc.
all food waste
turkey bones
fruit cake
peelings
cheese
paper plates
napkins
etc.
Orangeville Ribfest:
A Waste-Less Event
This years Ribfest was
a resounding success,
in more ways than one.
There was a record
number of visitors at
the event hosted by
the Rotary Club of Orangeville on July 19-21. The
entertainment was great, the ribs were plenty and
the waste was... sorted. Sorted really well.
Thanks to an amazing team of volunteers that
hand-picked through takeout containers of bones,
napkins and cutlery, the festival was able to divert
83% of the waste from landfill.
What made the event a Waste-Less success was
the vendors that served food in recyclable and
compostable containers, as well as the many
volunteers that staffed the sorting stations and
helped visitors put their waste in the right containers.
Ian Murphy, Elaine
Murphy and
Nathan Harpelle
volunteering at one
of the waste stations.
companies use
materials to make new
products and packaging
products and packaging are
sold to consumers
recyclables are sorted
from other waste at
home & placed at the curb
the sorted materials are bought and
sold as commodities on the market
the collection contractor collects waste from
the curb and transfers recyclables to the
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
at the MRF recyclables
are sorted into useful
categories, like aluminum,
cardboard, PETE plastic, etc.
Non-recyclables are removed
and sent to landfill.
“Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule
the oceans at up to 30 meters (100 feet) long and upwards of 181 metric tons (200 tons). Their tongues alone can
weigh as much as an elephant. Their hearts, as much as an automobile.”
(Source: National Geographic Society; http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/blue-whale/)
Amazing, right?
Now, consider in the first three months of the new waste collection program
(June, July, and August 2013), Dufferin residents recycled 1,481.35 metric
tons in the Blue Box and composted 809.19 metric tons in the Green Bin.
8.18
Blue Whales
4.47
Blue Whales
WAY TO GO DUFFERIN!