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October 21 - 27, 2019
Reducing the amount of waste we create is an easy way to help make a difference in our environment every day. Whether you're at home, on the go, in the office, or at school, there are many opportunities to go green by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Remember, the limit for curbside garbage in Thunder Bay is now two items, so take some time and check out these events and promotions to learn how you can reduce the waste you send to landfill!
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Friday, October 18, 2019
Waste Reduction Week Launch
The kick-off to the week’s events will take place at Five Mile School. Representatives from the City, EcoSuperior and the school will be there to speak about the school’s initiatives and the events planned for Waste Reduction Week. Watch for it in the news!
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Public Tour of Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
Ever wonder about the journey that waste travels once it leaves the curb? Don’t miss the opportunity to see what happens at its final destination through a tour of the Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. We’ll provide the transportation.
Shuttle departs CLE @ 1:40pm.
Tour starts at 2pm.
TOUR IS FULL!
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Workshop: Composting 101
EcoSuperior Boardroom
Thursday, October 24, 2019
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Composting is a simple way to reduce your curbside trash by as much as 30 percent and provides a great source of superb natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Learn the ins and outs of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting including troubleshooting and tips.
Visit www.ecosuperior.org/wrw or call 624-2141 to register for this FREE workshop.
- See more at: http://www.ecosuperior.org/article/calendar-of-events-114.asp?sims_cal_date=10%2F1%2F2016&citem_type_id=0#sthash.eX2B3E1b.dpuf
Composting is a simple way to reduce your curbside trash by as much as 30 percent and provides a great source of superb natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Learn the ins and outs of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting including troubleshooting and tips.
Call 624-2141 to register for the FREE workshop or to reserve your composter for delivery.
Composter and Rain Barrel Delivery Service
October 21-25, 28-31, 2019
Take advantage of our complimentary composter delivery service offered exclusively during Waste Reduction Week! Reserve a composter and/or rain barrel between October 8th and 12th and enjoy free, to-your-doorstep delivery the following week! Composters are $30.00 and Rain Barrels cost $75, all payable by credit card over the phone or at time of delivery by cheque or cash (exact change only please!). We’ll include all the information you need to get started.
For more information on composting, click here.
Composting is a simple way to reduce your curbside trash by as much as 30 percent and provides a great source of superb natural fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Learn the ins and outs of both indoor (vermicomposting) and backyard composting including troubleshooting and tips.
Visit www.ecosuperior.org/wrw or call 624-2141 to register for this FREE workshop.
- See more at: http://www.ecosuperior.org/article/calendar-of-events-114.asp?sims_cal_date=10%2F1%2F2016&citem_type_id=0#sthash.eX2B3E1b.dpuf
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Classroom Presentations
October 21 - 25, 2019
EcoSuperior has exciting presentations and activities for your classroom during Waste Reduction Week! These fun and interactive presentations will help students learn the importance of reducing single-use plastics and other waste in our daily lives. Call 624-2143 or email erin@ecosuperior.org for more information on scheduling presentations!
Your class can also tour the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility. Nothing gives a better perspective of how much waste a community produces as a trip to the local landfill. Email shannon@ecosuperior.org to inquire about tours.
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Waste Reduction Week Contests and Giveaways!
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Great Pumpkin Compost Collection
November 1 - 10, 2019
When you think of Halloween, all sorts of fun and spooky things come to mind: trick or treating, creative costumes, and Jack-o-Lanterns of course! When the Halloween fun is done, remember to put Jack in the Box, not in the trash. Since the collection began in 1995, nearly 400 metric tonnes of pumpkins have been diverted from the landfill to the municipal composting facility. Bins for Halloween Pumpkins will be set up from November 1-10. Remember to remove all candles and other non-compostable items.
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Drop off locations:
- County Fair Plaza on Dawson Road
- Intercity Shopping Centre overflow lot on Fort William Road
- Westfort Playfield on Neebing Avenue
BACK AGAIN! Join the 3rd Annual Thunder Bay Pumpkin Parade at Hillcrest Park on November 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bring your jack o' lanterns to share your creativity, or just come to check out all the pumpkins on display! Volunteers will have candles to light up your masterpiece. Pumpkins on display will join the Great Pumpkin Compost Collection after the event.
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Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Don’t throw that hazardous waste away! The Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the City of Thunder Bay Solid Waste & Recycling Facility is free of charge for city residents. You can drop off items all year round, including paints, cleaners, batteries, fertilizers, medicines and more. Call 684-2195 for additional info.
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Don't forget to check out Thunder Bay's "Green Guide"
Ever wonder what to do with old computers, printer cartridges, or other items that you no longer have use for, but you know don't belong in the landfill? Check out this comprehensive guide for local recycling and re-use solutions. It is available on-line here, or pick up a hard copy at the Thunder Bay Public Library or EcoSuperior office.
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