Waste Services Temporarily Closes the Compost Facility

The City of Edmonton's Waste Services has temporarily closed the Edmonton Composting Facility (ECF).

An engineering assessment of the ECF identified structural issues with the building. As staff safety is the number one priority, Waste Services has temporarily shut down the composting facility while they explore short- and long-term solutions.

In the interim, wet waste will be redirected to the transfer floor. Waste Services is urgently working to find other options to best manage the organics fraction.

Visit edmonton.ca/waste

Reducing Waste While Travelling by MCR Priya (and Archie)

We love to travel. It’s one of our biggest joys! However, on our recent travels, we started to notice the amount of waste we produce when we travel, and that waste was absolutely shocking.

Here picture is from our recent flight to Mexico. This is the waste from one meal of a small pizza, orange juice, and water, for one person.

This has been bothering us for a while now, so we started making very conscious efforts to reduce our waste when we are travelling. In order for the efforts to be sustainable, the solutions needed to be convenient, cheap, and travel friendly.

What did they do? Priya and Archie

Celebrating with Friends: 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Event

Thursday, October 19, was a fine celebration of volunteering with Waste Services. Master Composter Recyclers and the Reuse Centre volunteers were recognized by the City for their efforts over the past year.

 

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed the evening. It was fun spending time with friends.

Election Sign Takedown

Public Service Announcement

City reminds candidates to remove all signs by midnight Thursday, October 19, 2017

Candidates who ran in the Edmonton Election have until midnight on Thursday, October 19, 2017 to take down signs or face fines.

All election signs must be removed from public property within three days of the election. Starting Friday, October 20, 2017, the City of Edmonton’s Community Standards Peace Officers will begin removing any remaining signs and candidates may be fined up to $250 per sign.

Citizens can call 311 to report concerns about the removal of campaign signs.

The City of Edmonton encourages candidates and residents to recycle plastic or cardboard campaign signs and metal frames at any of these locations:

• Edmonton Waste Management Centre
• Eco Stations
• Recycling Depots (cardboard and plastic signs only - no metal or wood frames)

Signs must be separated from their stakes, and components sorted into the correct bins to be recycled. Large signs must be cut into pieces no larger than 3’ x 3’ (1m x 1m).

Residents may also place cardboard and plastic household lawn signs out with their regular recycling. All frames and stakes should be removed and placed in the garbage or brought to an Eco Station or the Edmonton Waste Management Centre for scrap metal recycling.

For more information, visit campaign signs or how to recycle your sign.

 

Tell One Friend: The Reuse Centre Accepts More Items

Designate a convenient area in your home to collect items for the Reuse Centre. Print and post the list of accepted items, including the new list, nearby for quick reference. 

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Use these ideas to remind your friends, family and co-workers:

Change Habits
"The Reuse Centre now accepts even more items for reuse. Have you thought about starting a collection bin?" 

Prompt Them
"Set up a collection bin and start collecting. You don't have to go to the Reuse Centre all the time, only when the bin is full."

(You might offer to take them along on one of your visits.)

One Small Ask
"Will you start collecting items you think are reusable but are not accepted anywhere else?" 
 

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Collecting and donating items to the Reuse Centre is an easy way to reduce the amount of waste thrown away. Did you know... all these items can be dropped off for free at the Reuse Centre?

Remember, they can't accept clothing, bedding, kitchen items or toys. These can go to many other organizations.

Visit edmonton.ca/reusecentre for more about the Reuse Centre.
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Tell One Friend: Thank a Friend for Recycling

A simple and positive word will keep a friend recycling. Thank them for doing it. It's a win-win situation for both of you. It will keep you happy and they will feel appreciated.

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Use these ideas to get started: 

Reinforce Habits
"I noticed that you recycle as much as you can. Thank you. It makes a big difference."

Then, listen to their story. Don't judge. Ask questions like, "why do you like to recycle?" Remember to keep the conversation about them. 

Make It Convenient 
"I found having a recycling bin under my bathroom sink helps me recycle empty shampoo bottles." 

One Small Ask
"It sounds like you know what to recycle. If you are ever unsure, can we chat? I don't have all of the answers but we can find out together."

Visit edmonton.ca/recycling
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