Waste Matters

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Providing recycling containers for your guests is the first step in the right direction to reducing overall waste. Place clearly marked containers for organics, plastic, paper/cardboard glass/tin, refundable beverage containers and actual garbage on your property. Educate your guests on how to use them effectively when they arrive. Provide easy directions for how and what to recycle. 

1. Recycling depot 

A lot of visitors enjoy a visit to the Recycling Depot, as repeat clients often bring free store donations, and, if they’re new to the Island, they will have a unique experience. If your guests are taking products to the Depot, ensure they understand the process at the recycling depot and the hours of operation – you can find all the information at: www.hirra.ca/recycle 

Please ask your guests to arrive at the Depot 20-30 minutes before closing, it just makes it easier on the staff and helps them to close on time. 

You can also ask your visitors to Drop off REFUNDABLE beverage containers at the preschool – refundable beverage containers assist financially and directly impacts the lives of the children on the island. We have some fridge magnets and pamphlets if you want them, just let us know. For more information go to: www.hornbyislanddaycaresociety.org 

2. Compost 

You can install an organic waste system that does not encourage rats – there are simple, cost-effective organic waste systems that have a hard-plastic drum that rotates and is rat and rodent proof. These run around $100 and are available at the Depot, Canadian Tire, Lee Valley and many other stores. They are minimum work to maintain and make excellent dirt for the garden.