Why should we recycle ?

The threats to our environment today are unprecedented in history. Many people feel that the problems facing the environment are too complex or out of their ability to influence, that it’s easy to lose focus and simply go about our daily lives. The truth is that you can make a difference by choosing to Move Beyond Waste and Reduce, Reuse and Recycle what you consume. Every time you follow the 3R’s principle, you’ll know you’re doing the right thing to protect the environment for all future generations!

Everytime you chose to reycle you are ... Protecting our environment Saving natural resources Conserving energy Saving landfill space Creating jobs and adding value to our economy

Household Hazardous Waste

                    

Recyclable material

Paper

Newspapers and flyers

Magazines & catalogues

Telephone and soft cover books

Paper egg cartons

Computer paper and posters

No waxed paper. No gift wrap

Cardboard and Boxboard

Corrugated cardboard boxes

Shoeboxes

Cereal and cracker boxes

Please no waxed or soiled carboard. No milk cartons.

Metal Cans

Metals cans

Aluminum cans

Small metal items such as metal caps, tops and lids

Plastic containers

#1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) plastic ONLY

Common items include :
#1 (PETE) :

Peanut butter jars, saladdressing containers

#2 (HDPE) :

Shampoo bottles, liquid laundry detergent bottles, cleaning product containers

Please take a look at the bottom of plastic container to make sure it is #1 or #2.

Please rinse all containers and remove lids & caps. No need to remove labels.

Please bring your deposit beverage containers to any redemption centre for the refund.

These Containers are located at : Atholville (Mill Road) Balmoral (Save Easy) Campbellton (Intersection Matheson / Dover) Campbellton (Old Memorial Gardens site) Charlo (Miller Road - Next to NB Trail) Dalhousie (Intersection Victoria / George) Dalhousie (Intersection Blanchard / Renfrew) Dundee (Community Center / School) Eel River Crossing (Municipal Park) Saint Arthur (Fire Department) Tide Head (Fire Department) Eel River Bar (Community Center) Val D'Amours (Église Sacré Coeur) Nash Creek / Lorne (Smearer's)