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Raccoons Causing Issues?
Here are some tips to consider: Set a concrete block or heavy rock on top of your cart; Secure the lid by crisscrossing two bungee cords on your cart. PLEASE remove bungee cords in the morning of your collection day as cords can get caught in the tipping mechanism on...
Controlling Fruit Flies
One of the most common pests at this time of year is the fruit fly. You can prevent an infestation by storing fruits and vegetables in the fridge and immediately disposing of any overripe produce you will not be eating right away. Wipe down counters right away if you...
Plant a Row – Grow a Row Program
Gardeners, did you know that extra produce from your gardens can be donated to a food bank or soup kitchen? Almost anything grown at home can be donated--from tomatoes, rhubarb, strawberries, to apples. Some charities even make preserves from donations, so don't be...
Twine Recycling Pilot Project
ATTENTION FARMERS: To increase agricultural plastic recycling on PEI, Cleanfarms and IWMC are collaborating on a pilot project o collect baler twine. The pilot project will allow us to learn more about twine recycling and hopefully lead to a permanent program. To...
PEI’s Curbside Pickup Depends on Good Sorting
Click here to read the Apr. 20/21 article.
CALENDARS for SEASONAL RESIDENTS
Collection calendars for seasonal properties are posted on our Resources page and can be printed as required. Copies of our most recent newsletter (with six-month calendars) are available at all IWMC facilities and at Access PEI sites.
NEW WASTE WATCH FEES
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has approved the following increased Waste Watch rates/fees: Effective January 1, 2021 Household Annual Fee will be $213 Cottage Annual Fee will be $115 Cottage Extended Fee will be $140 Effective April 1, 2021 Residential...
Provincial Libraries Now Accepting Batteries for Recycling
To read the news article, click here.
CP Masks & Tubing Recycling
Effective October 1, 2020, CPAP masks and tubing can be recycled through a special program with Sleep Therapeutics at 198 Grafton St., Unit 103, Charlottetown, PE. For more information contact 902 456 2192. The CPAP machine, if 50% or more metal, goes into Blue Bag...
More Masks, Gloves & Wipes in PEI’s Garbage
CBC Article, September 3, 2020
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