Waste Management Guide

Waste Management Guide
2015
Smiths Falls: A Sensational Place to Live, Work and Play!!!
Recycling
Let’s all
do it!
An An
Environmentally
LeadingCommunity
Community
Environmentally Leading
Index
Accepted Materials
4,5,6,7
Backyard Composting Tips
19, 27
Carbon Footprint Calculator
26
Christmas Tree Pickup
8
Compost
12
Compost Site
12, 20, 23
Construction Waste
22
Collection Map
14, 15
Electronic Waste
24
Freon Removal
22
Green Waste
25
Household Hazardous Waste
24
Important contacts
28
Leaf & Yard Waste Collection
12, 20
Questions & Answers
22, 23
Refrigerator Removal
26
Swap Weekend Events
13, 17
Swap Weekend information
12
Take Back Programs
10, 16, 24, 25
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The 2 Bin System
Each resident has received a
new gold bin before the new
waste management program
began in January 2011. This bin
is larger in size, as it has been
designated for containers and
bulky items, while your blue bin
will be for paper products. If
you
have
any
questions
regarding our two bin program,
please refer to our Q&A section
located on pages 22 & 23. This
will largely help our driver, as he
alone drives the truck and
collects your waste!
The calendar in this brochure
has been designed to assist you
in knowing which bin to set out
for collection each week. Each
week is colour coordinated –
either yellow or blue. Garbage
will continue to be set out on
the same day as recycling.
The following pages will further
explain all of the changes in our
program, as well as all the new
materials
we
are
now
accepting!
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Waste Management Program
Improvements
The Town of Smiths Falls has moved forward in waste diversion
activities and thanks the residents of Smiths Falls for embracing this
positive change. Our new beginnings have begun! That being said,
we have enhanced our waste management program, to take
another step in the right direction towards a more sustainable
community. We hope to make residents even more proud of their
community.
Here’s What’s Working:
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A 3-Day Collection Schedule
All solid waste collections will be a 3-day schedule, Tuesday
through Thursday. Please refer to the collection map in this
booklet.
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Continue to Recyclable Materials!
Please continue to place as many recyclables as you can
into your bins. A complete list is included in this brochure.
Many of the new materials, especially plastics #1-7, are an
especially significant addition as they are very bulky.
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A Two Stream Recycling System
Continue to separate paper products (blue bin) and
containers (gold bin). Each week you will alternate which
bin you set out. Refer to the calendar in this brochure to
know which week it is.
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Swap Days twice a year
June and August promoting reuse and will take place in
June and August. More information on page 12!
 Electronic Depot at REAL
85 William W ( REAL Deal Reuse Store ) is working with The
Town and Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES). Electronics
accepted Thurs. – Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Battery Recycling at Town Facilities
All Town facilities, and the REAL Deal, have a “Smitty pail”
for regular household batteries.
We diverted 38% of recyclables from the landfill in 2014.
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An Environmentally Leading Community
In addition to our waste management program, here are some other
environmental initiatives that have happened in the Town of Smiths
Falls:
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In 2011 we converted our streetlights to induction lighting! This
change is environmentally friendly as induction lamps use both
less energy and mercury per hour than conventional lighting,
offering a cost savings of approximately 50% in both energy and
maintenance. An additional perk is that mercury is in a solid
form, allowing for it to be easily recovered if the lamp is broken,
or for recycling at the end of its life.
Wastewater sludge is also being converted into fertilizer pellets.
Due to changed legislation, we are now exploring residential
use.
Public Spaces recycling – Portable recycling bins available for
your events- contact the recreation department.
Compost available at the compost site!
Electronic recycling is at REAL Deal Reuse Store, 85 William
St. West.
Household Battery recycling is found at town facilities and at the
REAL Deal.
Swap days are biannual – spring clean up and before students go
back to school.
Regional Take Back directory available for Household
Hazardous Waste and re-usable items.
This is where we are!
The Waste Diversion Act is changing to help us recycle and reduce costs
associated with waste management.
Industry innovations have added complexity to product package management.
Government is asking for accountability and end producer responsibility to
reduce costs, while still protecting the environment and landfills.
P.S. Are you composting? The push is on. Nationwide!
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New Recyclable Materials Now Accepted!
Blue Box: Paper Products
Boxboard
Fine Paper
Paper Plates, Cups
& Containers
Shredded Paper
Corrugated Cardboard
Magazines & Catalogues
Paper Towel & Toilet
Paper Rolls
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Newspapers
Hard & Soft Covered
Books & Telephone Books
Gold Box: Containers
Aluminum Foil, Pie Plates
& Baking Containers
Metal Food & Beverage
Containers
Glass Bottles & Jars
Shampoo Bottles
Plastic Bottles
Yogurt Containers
Boxed Beverage
Containers
Plastic Packaging
Laundry Detergent Bottles
Plastic Tubs
& Lids
Bleach Bottles
Paint Cans (empty, lids
removed)
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Spiral-Wound
Canisters
Aerosol
Containers
Clam Shell
Containers
Accepted Materials
Blue Box: Paper
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Books
Boxboard (cereal/tissue boxes- plastic liner removed)
Calendars
Cardboard
Clean Paper Shopping Bags or Paper Packaging
Egg Cartons (paper)
Envelopes ( remove plastic window prior to recycling)
Fax Paper
File Folders
Fine Papers (writing paper, computer paper, paper pads,
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advertising mail, lottery tickets, etc)
Frozen Food Boxes
Glossy Flyers
Greeting Cards
Gift Wrap (paper)
Glossy Flyers
Household Paper
Index Cards
Junk Mail
Magazines/Catalogues/Telephone Books
Newspapers/Flyers
Paper Egg Cartons
Paper Gift Bags
Paper Rolls (toilet paper/paper towel)
Pizza Boxes
Posters
Sticky Notes
Shoe and Laundry Detergent Boxes
Shredded Paper (contain within paper bag or box)
Recycling Don’ts for Paper Products:
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Soiled Paper (e.g. pizza boxes with food residue)
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Reports with Plastic Spines
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Gold Box:
Containers
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Aerosol Cans (empty – paint, food, hairspray, cleaners, air fresheners,
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etc)
Aluminum (foil/trays/plates)
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‘Clam Shell’ Containers (plastic bakery meat & takeout trays – as
long as it has a recycling number)
Detergent Bottles
Drink Boxes
Egg Cartons (plastic)
Food Cans
Gable Top Cartons (juice, milk)
Glass (bottles, jars, jugs – clear, green, brown)
 Please remember to take all of your appropriate alcohol
containers back to The Beer Store for a refund – glass, plastic and
tetra-style boxes. Please refer to page 10 for more info.
Ice Cream Containers (plastic)
Metal Lids
Paint Cans (empty, lid off)
Plastic Bottles (juice, soda, water, etc)
Plastic Containers #1-7
Plastic Jars/Jugs
Plastic Javex Bottles
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Plastic Microwavable Dinner Trays
Plastic Muffin Containers
Plastic Pails (up to 3 litres)
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Plastic Tubs/Lids (cottage cheese margarine ice cream yogurt
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Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles
Soap/Cleaner Bottles
cream cheese)
Recycling Don’ts for Containers:
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Film Plastic (bags & cellophane)
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Polystyrene (Styrofoam: egg cartons, trays, cups, etc), Coffee & Drink Cups
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Containers that held hazardous products
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Broken Glass (See page 23)
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Heavy plastic bags with Recycle Symbol ie birdfeed bag consider taking back to
supplier call Lanark Feed Store
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January 2015
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Tim
Hortons
Free
Skate
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Christmas Tree Collection This Week!
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Christmas tree pickup will run from January 14th to the 16th. Place trees at the
curb and we will collect it within the week. Please remember to
completely strip the tree of all ornaments.
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Garbage plus Blue Box recycle pick up will be offset by one day. NO
pick up on New Years Day:
New Years on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Therefore no effect on waste pick up.
Visit www.additupontario.ca to calculate your
Carbon Footprint and set future goals
IF recycling large items- furniture etc. and fridges please call office for notification of
Pick up. There is a two tag requirement for all large items.
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February 2015
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Garbage Tag price increase:
Due to additional garbage disposal costs (we sold 4,500 tags last
year). The Town of Smiths Falls has a garbage tag requirement
for all additional items at a cost of $3.00 per tag.
If you have two bags of garbage the third bag requires 1 tag.
All items that do not fit into a garbage bag will require two tags
to remove from the curb.
The following is applicable:
If you have one bag of garbage or two bags of garbage ALL
LARGE ITEMS REQUIRE 2 TAGS.
Large items are classified as:
Furniture – couch, chair, entertainment unit
White goods (fridge/freezer) have to also have a Freon free
sticker prior to removal.
Stoves, kitchen appliances, random garbage that cannot fit
into a garbage bag (carpet).
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GroundhogDay
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GirlsTourni
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HeritageHouse
Museum
Exhibit‐“Gifts
oftheNorth”
World
WaterDay
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Museum
Exhibit‐“Gifts
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Did You Know…
An average family of four uses the equivalent of two bathtubs full of
water every day just flushing the toilet. Consider switching to a low flush
toilet. (DIY pg 27)
Don’t let your taps drip. Dripping Faucets can waste a lot of water.
Ontario Deposit Return Program
You’ve been doing it with beer bottles for decades. Now you can add
wine and liquor bottles to the mix. Return them all to The Beer Store and
your deposit will be fully refunded. Containers collected through the
Ontario Deposit Return System are recycled into high value products. All
LCBO containers are accepted: glass, plastic and tetra-style boxes.
Leaving LCBO containers in the recycling box costs us money!!! Keep
them for bottle drives or better still return them.
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April 2015
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IHLFinal
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Tournament
of
Champions
PeeWee
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Ladies
Tournament
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Pitchin
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ValleyElite
Tournament
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EarthDay
Earth
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How will you be participating in Earth Week this year?
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Participate in a local cleanup like ‘Pitch-In Smiths Falls’, which
will run from April 20– April 26.Visit www.realaction.ca/pitchin.htm
for more information.
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Walk More: Walkers don’t just feel better; they also have lower
rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more. They
live longer, and get mental health and spiritual benefits. Make
walking part of your day.
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Bike More: Look for our Bicycling Route Map on the town website!
Plant a Tree and Save Energy!
Plant coniferous trees on the north side of your home to protect
from winter winds. Plant deciduous trees to shade the southfacing windows in the summer.
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8am–4pm
CruiseNight
8am–4pm
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Runs May 5 to the 8 .
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Compost site open during week May11-16 for you to take out leaves and brush if
you missed curb side pick up.
Your waste must be contained in a clear bag. (Brush to be bundled, no branches
over 4 inches in diametre please).
Compost Available!
Visit our compost site during operating hours to help yourself to nutrient-rich
compost, while supplies last. Open Saturdays from 8:00am – 4:00pm between May
and November 21, 2015. Compost in your backyard. Composters $ 40.00 free
delivery!
Swap Days
Take Advantage of this summer’s new Swap Days events to pass along items you
no longer want to someone who can use them. Place reusable items at the curb
the Friday of the event weekend. If items haven’t been taken by Sunday, bring
them back in. Simple. There’s an event weekend: June 12-14 and August 14-16 this
summer, just in time for Spring Cleaning and Back to School!
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Expressions”
Flyin
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RussBeach
Airport
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FirstDay
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We need to use this precious resource wisely. Here are some ideas to help conserve water
this season:
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Water your lawn in the early morning, or evening
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Don’t water on windy, cool, overcast or rainy days.
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Use a timer on your sprinkler.
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Choose a sprinkler that fits the shape of your lawn and sprays large drops rather than
mist (which just evaporates).
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Don’t water excessively. A waterlogged lawn may turn yellow and develop fungus and
diseases. Too much watering can also lead to thatch and fertilizer leaching.
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Water only the grass, not surrounding walkways and driveways.
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Sweep sidewalks with a broom, not a hose.
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Use a rain barrel to capture rainwater for watering your plants; they will love it!
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Cover swimming pools when they’re not in use to reduce evaporation.
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Park
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Moviesunder
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Painting? Now is a great time for outdoor painting chores. If you are one of the
lucky ones with this job to do, please remember these eco-tips:
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Use latex paint whenever possible. It’s more environmentally friendly.
Take household paints you won’t use again to ‘take back’ partners including
Rona Cashway. It’s Free!
RR1 Lombardy Rd., Smiths Falls, (613) 283-4411
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Empty paint cans are recyclable. Take the lid off to dry the residue, then put
the lid and can separately in your yellow ‘containers’ box.
Garbage plus blue box recycle pick up will be offset by one day, NO pick up on
Canada Day:
Wednesday July 1, 2015 will be Thursday July 2, 2015
Thursday July 2, 2015 will be moved to Friday July 3, 2015.
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Derby
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RideauCanal
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SummerCamp
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Moviesunder
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Centennial
Park
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SWAP
DAYS!
CruiseNight
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Swap Weekend! Be on the lookout for back to school items! More information on
page 12.
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Cool Alternatives. Before switching on expensive, high energy air conditioners
(central air uses 24,000 BTUs per hour), consider some ‘cool’ alternatives this
summer:
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Railway
Museum:Smiths
FallsTrainfest
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Keep doors and windows closed until evening.
Pull the blinds or drapes on windows the sun beams in.
Open some windows at night to let free, fresh cool air in.
While air conditioners cost several dollars a day to run, a ceiling fan costs just
pennies. Ceiling fans can make you feel up to eight degrees cooler by providing a
circulatory breeze. For maximum energy saving benefits, get an Energy Star ceiling
fan. These fans circulate an average of 15% more air than other ceiling fans, and
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Kids need to be physically active for their optimal health, learning and
development. Studies show that if your kids walk to school, they are
more likely to be active through the day. Walk your kids to school,
or their bus stop and then get on with your day:
The percentage of children driven to/from school has increased
from 16% in 1969 to 46% in 2001
20-25% of morning traffic during the school year is parents driving
kids to school.
Be part of the solution! Keep your vehicle out of the school zone in
school travel times.
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Did You Know… An average office worker generates about 73kg of
waste a year. 80% of it is paper products that can be recycled
back into high quality new office paper.
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Halloween
Did you know… Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to
run a television for 3 hours. Aluminum takes 500 years to break down
in landfill. It’s the most valuable recyclable material in the blue box!
Please remember to wash & crush your cans!!
Ready for Winter Composting?
Make space in your composter this fall to ensure things don’t overflow
by spring. Depending on how long you’ve been using your
composter, there should be some finished compost at the base.
Simply shovel it on top of your gardens, and let it work its way into the
soil over the winter. Set aside a bag of dry leaves to mix with kitchen
waste during the winter. Leaves are a perfect bulking agent and
carbon source to balance your nitrogen-rich food scraps.
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ArtShow
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Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Runs November 18th to the 20th.
Your waste must be contained in a clear bag. Feel free to include your Halloween
pumpkin, crab apples, corn stalks, and plant material! (Brush to be bundled, no
branches over 4 in. diametre). We cannot predict leaf foliage; compost site is open for
you until November 21, 2015 to take the remainder of your yard waste if you were
unable to bag for collection dates. Note: closed November 21, 2015.
15 Minutes or bust!
Make a habit of walking to places within a 15-minute walk of your house. You’ll save
money and reduce pollution. Over half of vehicle trips are shorter than 2 km. Short trips
burn the most fuel and pollute more per kilometer, because vehicles typically take ten
minutes to warm up fully. Idling before you drive doesn’t help – the pollution happens
whether you are idling or driving a vehicle that is not yet warmed up.
Make Dollars, Not Just Sense
Want to save as much as 30% on your yearly heating costs? Now’s the time to act.
Check around the house and fix any drafts you find – including gaps around fireplace
dampers, air conditioners, attic hatches and doors. Nothing to it, and plenty to save.
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Boxing
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Start a new family tradition this year – A Green Xmas!
Wrap items in newspaper
Reuse bows, bags and other wrapping materials each year to divert this waste from the
landfill
Lower your electricity bill this month by switching to LED lights, which use 95% less
electricity and do not emit any heat. Put your indoor and outdoor Christmas lights on
timers to save them running all night.
Stuck for gift ideas?
For the Cyclist: a bike, saddle bags, air pump, bike lights, a rack and panniers, a gift
certificate for a tune up, cover-up pants for wet days
For the Walker: an mp3 player, a backpack, a good umbrella, pedometer, certificate for
new walking shoes, reusable water bottle
For the Gardner: Solar deck or garden lighting, a composter, a book on Green
Gardening or cooking, natural moisturizer for hands
Experience: A city bus pass, concert or sports event tickets, museum pass, restaurant or
coffee gift certificate, bird feeder or wind chime
Feel Good: Consider the ‘Oxfam Unwrapped’ program, donating on behalf of the gift
recipient. Choose a cause close to the recipient’s heart! Visit www.oxfamunwrapped.ca
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Questions?
“I put out my garbage at 8:00 a.m. but they didn’t pick it up?”
All garbage and recyclable material must be at the curbside no later than
7:00am on the day of collection. We do not collect electronics at the curb
side. Please recycle – see page 24 for details
“I put out three items but they only took two.”
You are only entitled to two items (e.g. two bags of garbage). All other
items must have two $3.00 tags affixed to them if they are large items.
Additional garbage bags require one tag. Tags are available at the Town
Hall in the Finance Department. Call if placing large items at the curb. No
electronics are accepted at curb.
“What day does my garbage/recycling get picked up?”
Please refer to the pick-up schedule on page 12 of this booklet.
“Can I put a refrigerator or another large appliance out for
collection?”
Prior to disposal, call Town Hall to let them know there is an appliance at
the curb. Freon must have it removed by a licensed technician. A sticker
must be affixed as proof. It may then be placed at the curbside for
collection. For Appliances over 15 years, you should contact Ontario Power
Authority about the ‘Refrigerator Roundup’, which means free pickup and
recycling of the appliance – no Freon removal necessary!
Visit: everykilowattcounts.ca/residential/fridge/
Or call 1-877-797-9473
Place two garbage tags on large items (fridge, freezer, large furniture –
couch. chair, entertainment unit etc.).
Glenview Iron and Metal – note tires on rims cost $5.00 for disposal. They
also recycle power tools ie drills and grinders etc. place in container at
entrance. No garbage accepted in this bin only steel products.
Freon Removal:
George Peters Appliances, Hwy 43, (613) 283-8634
Falls Iron & Metal, 54 Uphill Rd., Smiths Falls, (613) 283-2240
Glenview Iron & Metal - 4 km Northwest on Hwy #43 to Perth
Phone: (613) 283-5230
“I have some drywall and lumber. How do I get rid of them?”
These are considered to be construction waste, which is not permitted for collection.
The REAL Deal Reuse Store will accept good quality drywall a, lumber and other The
nearest approved collection facility is:
Glenview Iron & Metal - 4 km Northwest on Hwy #43 to Perth
Phone: (613) 283-5230 renovation materials that can be reused.
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“I put some yard waste in my garbage but they didn’t take it?”
Yard waste WILL NOT be collected with regular garbage, and
any bags that are mixed with yard waste will be left behind.
Yard waste should be taken to the Compost Site and is
collected twice a year in May & November– Check the EMC
at these times for exact collection dates. See pages 12 & 23.
“What do I do with my Christmas tree?”
The Town will collect these trees the week of Jan. 7th at
curbside. Please DO NOT put them in plastic bags.
“What do I do with my paint cans, pesticide or broken glass?”
Partially full cans of paint should be mixed together and taken
to the “Take Back” Program closest to you. Rona Cashway in
Smiths Falls is a partner. Place dry, empty cans in your yellow
box. Pesticides are hazardous waste and must go to the
Hazardous Waste Depot in Carleton Place. Broken glass may
be placed in your garbage, however it poses a serious risk for
waste collectors. Please place broken glass in a punctureproof container, or wrap it in newspaper and then put it in the
garbage.
“May I leave my bags of leaves/grass at the gate when the
Composting site is closed?”
NO, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR LITTERING!
Wait until the site is opened. If this problem persists, the site
may have to close. “If a person is found leaving any material
at the gate to the compost site, they will be charged under
the highway traffic act section 180 (Littering Highway
Prohibited). The maximum fine is $500.”
“The Gold Box is too big for me. Can I get a smaller one?”
If you wish, you can bring your gold box in to Town Hall and
trade it for a second Blue Box. Just remember that you will only
put out containers or fibers on any given week. If you have
more, just add another open topped container.
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Take Back Programs
Household Hazardous Waste Site
Where? 122 Patterson Cres., Carleton Place (See map next
page)
What? Paint, car batteries, oil, dry cell batteries, cleaners,
propane cylinders, aerosol cans, antifreeze, flammables
When? Saturdays 8:00am to 12:00pm, first Saturday of June until
last Saturday in August.
Who? Free to all residents of Smiths Falls. You may be required to
show identification and proof of residency to be admitted (e.g.
driver’s license)
Household Hazardous Waste
Spring cleaning and not quite sure what to do with old paint,
batteries, pharmaceuticals, oil, etc?
Orange Drop is a new program in Ontario dedicated to
recycling household hazardous waste and special waste
materials.
Visit www.makethedrop.ca for an extensive list of materials that
can now be recycled through this program and all local ‘take
back’ partners. We are recycling batteries at Library, Arena and
Town Hall. Look for “Smitty” and you will see the containers.
Electronic Waste is the fastest growing waste in North America. Items
can be recycled easily at many facilities located here in Smiths
Falls. Visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca for a regularly
updated list of electronic ‘take back’ partners.
Apollo Computers, 3 Russell St W. Phone: 284-2446
Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm
REAL Deal Reuse Store. 85 William Street W. Thurs., Friday and
Saturday 10:30 – 3:30 pm. Collection is limited to: monitors, TV’s,
desktop computers, Lap tops, computer accessory equipment,
printers, copiers, telephone answering machines, cell phones,
audio/video devices, camcorders.
NO air conditioners or
microwaves unless in good order for re-use option.
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‘REAL & The REAL Deal Reuse
Store & Environment Centre
www.realaction.ca (613) 283-7999
Thurs. – Sat. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Watch
for longer hours. 85 William St. W., Smiths
Falls (opposite the Railway Museum)
Free Tire Disposal!
A new provincial program now places the burden of used tire
disposal onto the manufacturers and importers of tires. Visit
www.ontariots.ca for an extensive list of local partners.
Green Waste
Backyard composters are still for sale at the Town Hall for $40
including delivery and guidebook!
Compost Site: Opens every Saturday from May 2– November 21,
2014 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The site is located along Hwy #43
(East of Hillcrest Cemetery). It accepts leaves, grass clippings and
brush.
Need An Additional Recycling Box?
While blue and gold containers are preferred, you only need one
to signal the driver. For additional storage you can also use a
sturdy container that is similar in size, such as a laundry basket or
plastic storage tote. Additional recycling boxes can be
purchased at the Town Hall for Blue bin: $6.50 Gold Bin: $10.00
(larger size).
Attention Businesses!
Businesses located along the collection route are now able to place
recyclables out for curbside collection! Just make sure materials are
sorted. Please contact Vanessa Bernicky at (613) 283-4124 ext. 1147 or
by email [email protected] to make arrangements.
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Green Made Easy
Deduce How to Reduce
One of the easiest ways to help the planet is to reduce a little
everyday. The three most important things to reduce are the use
of energy, use of water and the creation of garbage. Many of
our daily actions can be slightly altered to help reduce air
pollution, global warming and drought. From turning off a lamp
when not in use (saving energy) to brushing your teeth without
the tap running (saving water), to riding your bike (reducing air
pollution), and composting your organics (reducing green house
gases), you are doing your part to help save the planet.
This booklet was designed to not only educate about our waste
management program, but to assist you in leading a more
environmentally conscious lifestyle through easy to digest and
memorable information, that will ultimately save you time,
money and leave you feeling good.
Curious what your personal carbon footprint might be?
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Visit www.additupontario.ca to calculate
Energy
Getting rid of your old fridge can help reduce your energy bill,
big time. www.everykilowattcounts.com. This program will pick
up your old energy-guzzling appliances, free of charge. To
qualify, a fridge must be in working condition, and ten years of
age or older. The program will pick up secondary appliances at
the same time, including window air-conditioners and smaller
refrigerators and freezers (bar/mini fridges) – provided they are in
working condition and ten years of age or older. Book an
appointment on-line or call 1-877-797-9473.
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Refer to the Q&A section if your refrigerator doesn’t qualify.
Hidden Energy Thieves Computers, TVs, DVD Players and other
home electronics use energy even when they’re turned off. 40%
of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed
while these products are off. Consider unplugging electronics or
turn off the power bar when you’re done with them.
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Water
Make a low-flush toilet: Try making your own water displacer, to
turn your toilet into a low-flush toilet. Simply take a plastic bottle
600mls – 1 liter, fill it with water and place it inside of the tank. This
will reduce your water use per flush.
An Energy Efficient Showerhead reduces water consumption by
50-75% with amounts to a savings of more than 28,000 litres of
water a year!
Garbage
Recycle in every room in the house!
Many rooms including bathrooms, home offices, laundry rooms
and garages are often neglected when it comes to recycling. Try
hanging a nice fabric bag or simply placing recyclable items
beside waste bins for recycling. In no time you will be regularly
recycling toilet paper rolls, cleaner containers, shampoo and
conditioner bottles, pharmaceutical bottles, office paper,
detergent bottles, dryer sheet boxes, empty aerosol cans, paint
cans, etc.
Backyard Composting Made Easy:
Just follow these simple steps:
Place your composter in a well-drained spot. You can
speed things up by cutting out the sod under the composter to
invite worms and microbes in and improve drainage.
It helps to cut material into small pieces before placing
them in your kitchen bucket. Once your kitchen bucket is full,
take it to your composter.
Mix the new material into the existing pile using a pitchfork
or other garden tool. This also adds oxygen, a key component to
successful composting.
Cover kitchen material with a layer of yard material or soil.
This will add carbon and reduce the chance of odors & fruit flies.
Keep compost material slightly damp.
Harvest the finished compost. Use it on your lawn or garden
as a natural fertilizer.
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Contacts
Town of Smiths Falls – (613) 283-4124
Vanessa Bernicky – Engineering/Environmental Coord. Ext.: 1147 Email: [email protected]
By-law Officer
Ext.: 1128 Email: [email protected]
Electronic Recycling:
Apollo Computers (613)-284-2446
REAL Deal Reuse Store
Phone: (613) 283-7999 www.recycleyourelectronics.ca
Construction Waste:
Glenview Iron & Metal Phone: (613) 283-5230
For all types of waste with the exception of organics
Falls Iron & Metal Phone (613)-283-2240 for steel or
metal based wastes only
Check out the waste management page on our new town website!
www.smithsfalls.ca/garbage
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DidYouKnow?
REAL provides Kill-A-Watt meters for FREE loan through its REAL Deal
Reuse Store and through the Town Library. Simply provide your
contact information, and borrow a meter for up to 2 weeks,
determine how much power various appliances are using and
whether it’s worth your while to replace them.
REAL provides advice on free and other home energy audit and
retrofit programs. Contact REAL at 613-283-9500 or
www.REALaction.ca
The REAL Deal Reuse Store accepts good quality renovation
materials, furniture, small appliances, sports equipment, books,
kitchenware, home décor, arts and crafts, lighting, many other
goods that it keeps out of landfill.
Jewels and the Salvation Army Thrift Store accept good quality
clothing for reuse.
New for 2015 – REAL recycles thermostats and mercury switches at a
drop box at the REAL Deal Store.
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For more details on any of the events listed in the Calendar pages
Please contact Town Hall at 613-283-4124
or check the Town’s website closer to the event www.smithsfalls.ca.
Special Note: Please BLUE YOUR LOO!
Lots of items are recyclable from your bathroom.
Please take a little extra time to get those empty CLEAN
containers and toilet rolls into your recycling bin.
Audits have shown that recycling from this room is being missed!
WASTE WATER PLANT CONCERNS:
The following items are not acceptable for the toilet
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Products labeled “Flushable”
Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
Condoms
Feminine hygiene products
Baby wipes
Dental floss
Hair
Medicines- take back to pharmacy.
Kitty litter
Food waste – do you have a backyard composter?
PLEASE PUT WASTE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Toilets are not garbage cans
RECYCING 2015 AND BEYOND; New way of thinking:
Consider going beyond the 3 –R’s
DONATE USED CLOTHING
USE SWAP DAYS OR HAVE ITEM SWAP GATHERINGS
LOOK INTO CREATIVE REPURPOSING
REPAIR IT!
This brochure was printed on 100% recycled paper!
Please recycle this booklet when no longer relevant.
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