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10) Composting

Page 10 from our 2010 Newsletter
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11) The Green Cone

Page 11 from our 2010 Newsletter
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12) Our Trucks

Page 12 from our 2010 Newsletter
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13) Automated Collection

Page 13 from our 2010 Newsletter
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14) The Bluewater Website

Page 14 from our 2010 Newsletter
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15) Beyond the Blue Box

Page 15 from our 2010 Newsletter
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16) What Becomes What?

Page 16 from our 2010 Newsletter
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2) The BRA Organization

Page 2 from our 2010 Newsletter
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3) What’s New?

Page 3 from our 2010 Newsletter
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4) Yes We Can Plastics

Page 4 from our 2010 Newsletter
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5) Acceptable Materials

Page 5 from our 2010 Newsletter
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6) Hazardous Waste

Page 6 from our 2010 Newsletter
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7) The E-Waste Program

Page 7 from our 2010 Newsletter
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8) Our Facility Part 1

Page 8 from our 2010 Newsletter
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9) Our Facility Part 2

Page 9 from our 2010 Newsletter
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A) Waste Overview

Section A from A Beaver's Tale

Acceptable Plastics

Learn about acceptable plastics.
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Acceptable Recyclables

A quick guide to acceptable materials in your blue box.
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Acceptable Waste

Our guide to proper disposal of waste and what is acceptable.
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Accommodation Statement

January 2014, 2 pages.
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Acetylene Oxygen Tank

Check with your supplier for return and refill options. Tanks that have held flammable compressed gasses (Oxygen, Acetylene, Propane) are not recyclable. Visit the…
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Acoustic Ceiling Tile

Some businesses accept ceiling panels for reuse or recycle, for a fee. Otherwise, dispose of as garbage at your local landfill. There is a…

Adelaide Metcalfe Township

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Aerosol Cans

Use up if possible. If the can contains hazardous material (solvents or other flammables), it should go to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Visit…
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Air Conditioner

These items cannot go in the garbage and should be recycled. It is best to have them recycled through the contractor repairing or replacing…

Aluminium Beverage Cans

Recycle empty beverage cans in your blue box or wheelie bin. Using recycled aluminum to make things takes 98% less energy than using new…

Aluminium Products

Reuse foil whenever possible. Unfortunately even clean aluminum foil and food pans cannot be recycled in your blue box or wheelie bin. It is…
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Ammunition & Fireworks

For an emergency situation, call 911. For disposal of unwanted ammunition or fireworks or firearms , call the police non-emergency reporting line for disposal…
antifreeze

Antifreeze

Take used antifreeze to the HHW locations for recycling or ask your local auto shop to recycle it for you. Visit the Make the…

AODA Policy

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Asbestos

Asbestos is not accepted at the HHW facilities. Asbestos can be hazardous, and demolition and renovation projects must comply with requirements. You may remove…
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Aseptic Containers

These go in the garbage. Buy beverages in bulk to reduce packaging waste or choose products sold in recyclable packaging.
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Ashes

Dispose of in the garbage. Must be completely cooled, dampened, and boxed or bagged.
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Asphalt Shingles

Some businesses accept asphalt roofing for reuse or recycle, for a fee. Otherwise, dispose of as garbage at your local landfill (there is a…
audio equipment

Audio Equipment

Stereo and audio equipment is accepted at our Material Recovery Facility located at 415 Canada Avenue in Huron Park. For other recycling locations for…
automobile glass

Auto Glass

Give away or resell usable items - consider craigslist, Freecycle, or look in the yellow pages under "Thrift Stores". Broken items go in the…
auto parts

Auto Parts

Dispose of small items in your garbage can, large items at your local landfill for a fee. Car parts are not accepted for recycling…

Automated Collection Questions

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Automated Truck Video

Learn about the multiple compartments to our automated truck.
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B) Reduce

Section B from A Beaver's Tale
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Barrels & Drums

For your local landfill, empty barrels and drums must be cut in half. Clean metal can be recycled. Plastic and dirty metal go in…
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Battery – Alkaline

Use rechargeable batteries to reduce waste! Ask about recycling where you buy batteries. Household (alkaline) batteries may go in the garbage. These batteries, including…
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Battery – Button

Button batteries (found in watches, hearing aids, cameras) may contain very small amounts of metals such as silver and mercury. Many watch, jewelry and…
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Battery – Camera

Rechargeable batteries are found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, toothbrushes, and remote control toys. Remove the battery…
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Battery – Car

Ask at an auto parts store about repair options. Trade in your old part when you buy a new one. Scrap dealers also take…
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Battery – Cell Phone

Rechargeable batteries are found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, toothbrushes, and remote control toys. Remove the battery…
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Battery – Computer

Rechargeable batteries are found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, toothbrushes, and remote control toys. Remove the battery…
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Battery – Rechargeable

Rechargeable batteries are found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, digital cameras, toothbrushes, and remote control toys. Remove the battery…
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Bed Frames

Give away or resell usable items - consider craigslist, Freecycle, or look in the yellow pages under "Thrift Stores". For unusable items, metal bed…
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Bedding

Give away or resell usable items - consider Craigslist, Freecycle, or look in the yellow pages under "Thrift Stores". Give torn or stained cotton…
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Berry Trays

Plastic berry trays are not recyclable. These items go in your garbage.
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Beverage Can

Recycle empty cans in your blue box or wheelie bin. Using recycled aluminum to make things takes 98% less energy than using new material!…
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Bicycle & Parts

Donate usable bikes and parts to community-oriented bike shops. Bikes and parts can be recycled at your local landfill or take to a scrap…
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Bleach

Unwanted flammable and hazardous products should be taken to a HHW location. Note this posting is about the content of the container not the…
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Bluewater Calendar

Collection calendar for Bluewater Municipality
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Bluewater Map

Collection map for Bluewater

Bluewater Municipality

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Book – Hardcover

Donate used books (see any thrift store). For locations to sell used books, look in the Yellow Pages under "Books- Used and Rare". Otherwise,…
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Book – Paperback

Donate used books (see any thrift store). For locations to sell used books, look in the Yellow Pages under "Books- Used and Rare". Otherwise,…

Bottle Caps & Lids

All metal caps and lids are recyclable. Take metal lids off of glass jars. Leave metal lids from cans inside the can and pinch…