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Collection Suspension for Excess Yard and Garden Material
Please be advised the collection suspension for excess yard and garden material placed beside the compost cart for pickup comes into effect on Monday, April 4, 2022. Yard and garden material such as leaves, branches, twigs, weeds and other plant debris will be...
February 18 – National Battery Day
On National Battery Day, let’s remember the importance of recycling batteries! Big steps have already been made. In fact, in PEI, 88% of consumers are aware of battery recycling and 62% actively recycled batteries in 2021. Through Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers and...
CHRISTMAS TREES COLLECTION AND ISLAND FARM DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION begins on Monday, January 10. In order for your tree to be collected: place tree curbside by 7 am on Monday, January 10. Drivers have the entire week to collect your tree (it will not necessarily be picked up on your regular collection...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Swap and Repair Sunday
Today is Swap and Repair Sunday - the last theme day of 2021 Waste Reduction Week in Canada. We began the Waste Reduction Week with a discussion on a circular economy. Swapping and repairing are components of a circular economy, and we'd like to wrap up this year's...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Sharing Economy
It is 2021 Waste Reduction Week in Canada, and we have taken this opportunity to highlight environmental efforts and share ideas on waste reduction. Today is Sharing Economy Saturday. Sharing economy is choosing access over ownership to maximize convenience or other...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Food Waste Friday
This week we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. Today - on Food Waste Friday, we would like to highlight environmental impacts of food waste. Individuals and households across Canada waste an estimated $10 billion worth of food...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Plastics Thursday
Today - on Plastics Thursday, as we celebrate 2021 Waste Reduction Week in Canada, we would like to highlight that everyone can play a role in reducing plastic waste. Since 2002, Island Waste Management Corporation diverted approximately 19,672 tonnes of recyclable...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: E-Waste Wednesday
As we celebrate Waste Reduction Week in Canada, we continue to discuss waste reduction and environmentally-friendly waste disposal methods. Today is E-Waste Wednesday. Electronic waste (e-waste) includes unwanted electronic equipment and accessories. In a landfill,...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Textile Tuesday
Today we are celebrating Textile Tuesday as a part of the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. North Americans send 9.5 million tonnes of clothing to landfills each year. With the rise of fast fashion since the early 2000s, consumers have been accepting...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Circular Economy Monday
This week Waste Reduction Week in Canada is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Each day of the week is dedicated to a specific theme highlighting environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging ideas and solutions. Circular Economy is a relatively new concept...
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