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Contact Us Every issue of pRRRdy says… includes some easy-to-do tips to help you in an environmentally friendly way.

Upcycle That Pallet Due to the nature of industry in our region, pallets are even less than a dime a dozen. In most places, they are FREE. This is a reusable resource available to everyone and versatile in how it can be upcycled.

One of the project examples we have is using a pallet to create a vertical garden. If space is an issue for you, this is a great way to create a beautiful arrangement in a fraction of the space a flowerbed would require.

Waste Reduction Office In Fort St. John: 250-785-6328 Toll-free: 1-888-689-6328 Fax 250-785-6378 E-mail info@neat.ca Main Office 10027-100 St. Fort St John, BC V1J 3Y5

www.prrrdy.com Eco-Advisors Dawson Creek & area 250-219-6328 email catherine@neat.ca Fort St. John/North Peace 250-785-6328 email info@neat.ca Chetwynd/West Peace 250-401-1116 email jen@neat.ca

Peace River Regional District In Dawson Creek: 250-784-3200 In Fort St. John: 250-785-8084 Toll-free: 1-800-670-7773

www.prrd.bc.ca

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This newsletter was prepared by Northern Environmental Action Team on behalf of Peace River Regional District.

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Summer2013

Waste Reduction Newsletter

Volume 17, Double Issue

pRRRdy Please...

On behalf of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD), the Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) has launched the “pRRRdy Please…” residential recycling survey. This short survey is open between July 12th and August 18th.

The survey is designed to gather information on recycling participation in the region from both rural and urban residents. This will provide the regional district with data to develop their waste reduction strategy for the future. The collection of this information is essential to thoroughly understand the contributing factors to landfill capacity and the contents that are therein.

Much of the “waste” delivered to the landfill is not waste at all. The contents are resources that have a monetary value. 30-40% of everything that goes to the landfill is recyclable. Another 30-40% is organic waste that can be composted. By diverting these materials from the landfill, they may be reused and remade into new valuable products.

Currently, the PRRD’s diversion rate, as a whole, is low. In 2012, each resident contributed approximately 558kg to the regional landfills. As the 3 R’s, reduce, reuse, recycle, indicate, there are several options to reduce waste. Residents are encouraged to divert their waste in a quick and easy manner so that the garbage bin is the last option.

This newsletter contains information to assist you in diverting these resources before they reach our regional landfills. The PRRD and the Stewards of British Columbia provide services locally to recover materials, big and small. For a list of these stewards and the materials they accept, please refer to page 3 of this publication.

In addition to the information provided in this newsletter, there are additional ways of finding where to recycle your items. Prrrdy.com provides a database called “Where Can I Recycle.” You are able to select your item and get a list of locations it can be taken to. Additionally, a green line is available to you for all of your waste reduction questions. Call 1-888-689-6328, and we will respond to your request as quickly as possible.

Residents may complete the survey from Friday July 12th through Sunday August 18th 2013. Upon completion, they may enter to win 1 of 4 $50 gift certificates to a grocery or hardware store of their choice.

To fill out the survey and enter to win, go to www.neat.ca or www.prrrdy.com and click on the “pRRRdy Please…” link or scan the QR code.

Thank you for your participation.

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RECYCLING AROUND THE PEACE

New Transfer Stations Provide Recycling Options

Recycling Locations BINS Bessborough Landfill Charlie LakeMile 54 Shell.

The roll out of the new transfer stations in the rural areas gives those residents more recycling options. There are now recycling bins available at the following Transfer Stations:

Dawson CreekNo Frills ( Extra Foods ) , Wal-Mart, Transfer Station Hudson ’ s HopeShop Easy Foods

Mile 62.5 Transfer Station Moberly Lake-

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Kelly Lake-280 Kelly Lake Road

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Rose Prairie- 12452—260 Road

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Pink Mountain-24740 Cypress Creek Road

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Tomslake-15093 Old Edmonton Highway

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Prespatou-13139 Altona Road

Taylor

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Wonowon-18868 Highway 97 North

Tumbler Ridge

Adjacent to Fire Hall Pouce CoupeElementary School Rose PrairieCurling rink

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News Near You Fort St. John Ray Chapple Just Keeps on Shredding We would like to introduce you to Ray Chapple, one of NEAT’s heroes in Fort St. John. While we think about recycling a few minutes a day when we are opening our mail, or putting a pop can in the recycling bin, Ray spend 3 days a week trying to make the world a cleaner place.

Ray may be in his 80’s, but he is making a difference. Ray attends the Senior’s Day program at Peace Villa in Fort St. John. While there, he shreds. I don’t just mean he shreds a little bit. He shreds bags and bags of paper for recycling.

At last count, he had shredded well over 300 bags of paper.

Willow/McMahon Dr. Shop Easy Foods

We do ask that all materials are rinsed or washed prior to recycling. For a detailed list of what is recyclable at these locations, go to prrrdy.com or call NEAT at 888-689-6328.

We are working with our rural residents to encourage more recycling. Agricultural plastics have typically been buried or burned. These are not the best options for disposal.

The Peace Region is now able to recycle clean bale wrap & bags at the Eco-Depot in Fort St. John, D.C. Recycling in Dawson Creek, and now Prespatpou and Tomslake transfer stations. It is as easy as shaking it out, bundling it up, & bringing it in.

Watch prrrdy.com for future pilot projects in your area for Agricultural Plastics. If you have items that you would like to know how to recycle, go to prrrdy.com or call NEAT at 1-888-689-6328.

Chetwynd 250-788-1111 4824 - 54 St Dawson Creek 250-782-2020 925-100 Ave Fort St. John 250-785-0300 10107-94 Ave Tumbler Ridge Trans. Site 250-242-3638 103 Ridge Rd.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) now has drop off locations in the Peace Region. If you have gardening equipment, snow blowers, lawn mowers, chainsaws, mulchers, etc, they are no longer destined for the landfill at end of life. There are now 2 drop off locations in our area.

Drop off locations: Richmond Steel, Fort St. John

250-785-6003

DC Recycling, Dawson Creek

250-782-2020

Tip: If your Power Equipment still works, try to sell it or give it away on Peace Country Classifieds, or donate to a thrift store before recycling.

Chetwynd Recycling has Gone To The Dogs Despite the fact that recycling is a common practice, there has been a noticeable gap in the petroleum business. Gas stations have one of the biggest opportunities to divert recyclables, specifically deposit items such as pop cans and water bottles, yet most of the companies in our area do not have recycle bins available for their customers.

So it was a welcome change when NEAT approached the Dawson Creek Co-op and asked them to supply the Chetwynd Cardlock with on-site recycle bins. A few weeks later, shiny metal blue bins were dropped off at the Cardlock.

Not only will these cans and bottles be kept out of the landfill, but some very important creatures will also benefit. The On Our Way Home (OOWH) animal rescue group has gladly agreed to come and collect the recyclables once a week and in turn, all proceeds go toward the non-profit group, whose aim is to rescue and re-home animals that otherwise have no hope.

OOWH, president Alyssa Bond said, "On Our Way Home is excited to work with NEAT by helping reduce, reuse, recycle AND help the animals all at the same time. As the rescue grows, and is able to take in more animals, the added funding is essential to have. Taking in bottles is a very small thing to do, but the funds add up so quickly. We appreciate every donation we receive, and having a steady donation such as the bottles from the CO-OP will definitely help us in achieving our goals".

DEPOTS

Did You Know?

You can Recycle Outdoor Power Equipment

Agricultural Plastics Recycling

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Styrofoam Recycling in Fort St. John Eco-Depot in Fort St. John has invested in a machine that will process Styrofoam (polystyrene). They are able to compress the polystyrene into a beam, making it more transportable to recycling facilities.

NEAT Eco-Advisor, Jen Slater, has approached the other gas stations in Chetwynd with a similar idea. With the proven track record of OOWH, this may create a model that NEAT can share with other locations throughout the Peace Region.

If this is something that your business or group is interested in, give NEAT a call at 888-689-6328 or send an email to info@neat.ca.

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Fort St. John & Area Recycling Guide Appliances & Metals  Richmond Steel –250.785.6003  BC Hydro Fridge Buy Back –1.866.516.4357 (call ahead for program details)  Eco-Depot (metals only) -250.785.0300  ABC Metal Recycling (metal only) - 250.785.7900  Recycle-It Resource Recovery—250.785.1114 Batteries & Cell Phones  The Source –250.785.2480  Windsor Plywood –250.785.1435  FSJ Home Hardware Building Centre – 250.787.0371 CFL & Fluorescent Light Bulbs  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300 Commercial Paints  Tervita –250.785.9001 (call for pick-up) Composters & Rain Barrels  NEAT –250.785.6328 Construction & Demolition  Recycle-It Resource Recovery –250.785.1114 Clothing  ABC Thrift –250-787-1685  Community Friendly Thrift –250.785.2722  Salvation Army –250.785.5891 Electronics  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300 Furniture  ABC Thrift –250.785.1685  Salvation Army –250.785.5891 Household Hazardous Waste  FSJ Bottle Drop –250.785.4146 *Must have hazard symbol & UPC code.

Industrial Hazardous Waste  RBW –1.800.642.3802  Tervita Environmental –250.785.9001

Lead Acid Batteries (Auto)  Canadian Tire –250.787.1142  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300  Northern Auto Electric –250.785.5710  Recycle-It Resource Recovery –250.785.1114 Medications & Vitamins  Your local pharmacy Mercury Thermostats  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300

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Stewards of British Columbia Product Stewardship is an “end of life” strategy to deal with the products we use everyday.

Beverage Containers

Product Care Association

return-it.ca

productcare.org

Beverage containers can be returned to FSJ Bottle Drop, DC Recycling, & Chetwynd Lions Recycling.

Household solvents, pesticides, & gasoline now have additional recycling locations: FSJ Bottle Drop, DC Recycling, & Chetwynd Lions Recycling.

Medication Return Program medicationsreturn.ca Bring unused medicines back to your pharmacy for environmentally responsible disposal. (in original container)

Small Appliance & Power Tool Recycling Program

BC Hydro Fridge Buy-Back Program bchydro.com If you have an old, functioning fridge, call 1-866-516-4357. BC Hydro will pick it up & pay you $30. (must be between 10-24 cubic feet)

Smoke Alarm Recycle productcare.org/Smoke-Alarm

www.electrorecycle.ca Small appliances & Power tools can be recycled at EcoDepot in Fort St. John, DC Recycling in Dawson Creek, & Chetwynd Lion’s Recycling.

Smoke & CO alarms can be returned to FSJ Bottle Drop, DC Recycling, or Chetwynd Lion’s Recycling.

Light Recycling Program

return-it.ca/electronics

www.lightrecycle.ca Lights, lamps, ballasts, & fixtures are recyclable at EcoDepot of Fort St. John, & DC Recycling in Dawson Creek.

Take computers, printers, fax machines, peripherals & more to Eco-Depot in Fort St. John, DC Recycling in Dawson Creek, & Chetwynd Lion’s Recycling.

Paper Shredding  Acceleration Shredding –250.785.4054

Product Care Association’s Paint Plus Depots

Electronic Toys Recycling Program

productcare.org

cbrsc.ca

Petroleum Contamination  CCS Midstream Services –250.262.0140

Return or pick up household paint to FSJ Bottle Drop, DC Recycling, or Chetwynd Lion’s Recycling.

Refer to website for complete toy list.

Toys are accepted at FSJ Bottle Drop.

Tire Stewardship BC

Call 2 Recycle

tsbc.ca

call2recycle.ca

Recycle all of your car & light truck tires. For a drop-off locations near you, check our website at prrrdy.com or call NEAT at 1-888-689-6328

Cell phones & rechargeable batteries can be recycled at many locations in the region. Check prrrdy.com or call NEAT at 1-888-689-6328 for a location near you.

BC Used Oil Management Association

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada

Oil, Filters & Containers (usedoilrecycling.com)  Kal Tire –250.785.5626  Canadian Tire –250.787.1142 (& Antifreeze)  Rapid Lube & Wash –250.785.2191  Lube-X /Jiffy Lube–250.787.6080 (& Antifreeze)  Peace Country Petroleum Sales—250.787.0791  (& Antifreeze)

Propane Cylinders –Empty  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300  Neufeld Petroleum –250.785.5000 Styrofoam  Eco-Depot—250.785.0300  Recycle-It Resource Recovery—250.785.1114 Tires  Integra Tire –250.785.2411  Kal Tire –250.785.5626  Canadian Tire—250.787.1142  Fountain Tire—250.785.4313  Rempel’s Automotive—250.785.5626

Electronics Stewardship Association of BC

usedoilrecycling.com/bc

opeic.ca

Used oil, antifreeze, containers, & filters are accepted at various locations in the Peace. Check the website above for a location near you & the items they accept.

Recycle your electric, battery powered, & gasoline powered equipment at Richmond Steel in FSJ, or DC Recycling in Dawson Creek.

Switch the ‘Stat

Canadian Battery Association

switchthestat.ca

recyclemybattery.ca

Take your old mercury thermostats to Eco-depot in FSJ.

Take vehicle batteries to local Kal Tire or Canadian Tire.

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Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge & Hudson’s Hope Recycling Guide

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Dawson Creek & Area Recycling Guide Automotive Hulk/Parts  Belsum Auto Recyclers –250.782.3213 (call ahead)

Chetwynd, B.C. Chetwynd Lions Club Recycling - 250.788.1111  Recycling Collection—Commercial & Residential  Electronics  Printer Cartridges  Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze & Containers  Paint Cans & Spray Paint  Household Hazardous Waste  Books  Beverage Containers  Batteries—Auto, Rechargeable & Non-Rechargeable  Small Appliances & Power tools  Smoke Alarms

Hudson’s Hope, B.C. District of Hudson’s Hope –250.783.9901  CFL Light Bulbs  Batteries - rechargeable & non-rechargeable  Cell Phones

Cell Phones  Canadian Tire –250.782.9552  The Source –250.782.2291  Three Monkeys Intelligent Systems –250.782.3768  Windsor Plywood –250.782.7926

Hudson’s Hope Transfer Site—250.783.5608  Batteries - Auto, rechargeable & non-rechargeable  Tires –cars & light truck

CFL Bulbs (See Fluorescent Light Tubes)

Shop Easy Foods  Residential & Commercial Recycling Items Hudson’s Hope Thrift Stop –250.783.9211

Chetwynd Home Hardware - 250.788.2373  CFL and fluorescent bulbs Coffee Talk/Basics - 250.788.3422

Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

TLC Community Thrift Store—250.788.2772

There are many ways to reduce the waste that your household produces. Composting your organics is an easy way to start. With several options to choose from, give NEAT a call at 888.689.6328 and let us help you get started.

Tumbler Ridge Transfer Site—250.242.3638  Residential & Commercial Recycling Items  Batteries—auto  Oil, Oil Filters, Oil Containers  Tires  Metals & Appliances  Yard & Wood Waste

DC Recycling - 250.782.2020  Ballasts  Batteries –Auto, Rechargeable & NonRechargeable  Cell phones  Electronics  Refundable beverage containers  Non-magnetic metals  Soft plastics including lumber wrap  Consumer recyclables: plastic, tin, etc.  Household Hazardous Waste: consumer & paints.  Lighting  Outdoor Power Equipemtn  Small Appliances & Power Tools  Smoke Detectors Fluorescent Light Tubes & CFL  R Home Supply (Home Hardware) -250.782.5581 Furniture  Salvation Army –250.782.8852  DC Secondhand Store—250.782.2213

Mercury Thermostats  Eco-Depot –250.785.0300 Oil, Filters, & Containers  Peace Country Automotive –2503782.5020  Peace Country Petroleum Sales –250.782.5801  Walmart –250.719.0206  Gear-O-Rama –250.782.8126  Canadian Tire –250.782.9552 (Some may also accept transmission fluid. Call ahead to confirm.)

Paper Shredding  Acceleration Shredding –1.877.65.SHREDD Pharmaceuticals  Any of your local pharmacies Printer Cartridges  Software Emporium –250.782.1025  Tiger Printers –250.782.2907 Thrift Stores  DC Secondhand Store –250.782.2213  Salvation Army –250.782.8852 Tires –Car and Light Truck  Canadian Tire –250.782.9552  Fountain Tire –250.782.5555  Integra Tire –250.782.1777  Kal Tire –250.782.5544  Peace Country Toyota –250.782.6614

Tumbler Ridge Bottle Drop—250.242.0091  Beverage containers Shop Easy Foods  Residential & Commercial Recycling Items

Question: What is vermicomposting?

Answer: Indoor composting using red wiggler worms to eat organic waste.

Do You Compost?

Antifreeze  Peace Country Petroleum Sales –250.782.5801  Peace Country Automotive Ltd.—250.782.5020

If you have items that you no longer need, but they are still useful, post them in the Give-Aways section of peacecountryclassifieds.ca, sponsored by pRRRdy.com.