Sorting items for the transfer station

ATTN ALL RESIDENTS:

In the interest of Taiyler not being terminated at the Transfer Station, everyone needs to be more diligent when sorting their recyclables. I know it’s not a simple system and procedure changes constantly. Even if you think you’re sorting correctly please double check. Taiyler will continue teaching the correct sorting strategies as well as try simplifying the signage for better understanding.

The woman who works most Wednesdays (Kristy) is who you can direct all complaints to as she is an administrative assistant of sorts to the owner. So hopefully you will be heard.

And as much as I hate to say this if you know you’ve been careless with the sorting of your recyclables, for the sake of Taiyler’s employment, the company would prefer that you throw it all in the garbage bin instead.

Thank you.

Catherine Edmondson

Plastic bags are no longer accepted in mixed recycling

News release: PDF

Plastic Bags Will Have to be Separated From Recyclables tnrd.ca For Immediate Release (July 28/17):

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s mixed recycling program will be undergoing a small change — starting Sept. 5, the TNRD will no longer be able to accept plastic bags in with mixed recycling.

Because recycling recovery facilities throughout B.C. have changed to meet new standards, these facilities are no longer able to process plastic bags in mixed recycling loads.

Plastic bags can still been taken to any TNRD Eco-Depot or Transfer Station to be recycled separately. Residents should also check to see if their grocery store has a plastic bag “take back” program, or inquire at their local bottle depot for recycling options.

There are also many ways to reuse plastic bags, such as garbage bags in vehicles or smaller garbage cans, or as padding in parcels and packages. They are also handy when cleaning up after pets.

If bags can’t be reused or recycled, they can be disposed of in household garbage.

Lac Le Jeune Community Garage Sale Map

The Lac Le Jeune Community Garage Sale takes place Saturday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 17 households participating! Plenty of free stuff! Be sure to tell all your friends. :)

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Community Garage Sale - June 17 , 9-3

Got stuff? Then this event is for you!

If you plan to participate, add your street address in the comments. We'll include all locations in a  community map for visitors to our garage sale. Maps and signs will be printed on Friday June 16th.

~ Sylvia Currie ~