Good Friday & Easter Monday 🐰🐥![]()
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The Bluewater Recycling Association and all its staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter.![]()
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Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st are regular collection days for all areas.![]()
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If your collection day is Friday or Monday, please ensure that your material is set out by 7:00 am as the collection vehicle may be there earlier than usual. If you have any questions please call 800-265-9799 x228 or email dispatch@bra.org![]()
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Thank you and have a great holiday.
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Most Unwanted: April Edition ![]()
Item: Meal Kit Boxes 🍋🍽️![]()
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Welcome to this month's edition of Most Unwanted! This time, we're highlighting meal kit delivery boxes—specifically the ones with insulating materials attached.![]()
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While meal kits make dinner a breeze, the insulating materials used to keep your food fresh are often not recyclable. Here’s why:![]()
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🔶 Styrofoam & Mixed Materials: Many meal kits use styrofoam or plastic-based insulators, which are not accepted in curbside recycling programs because they’re difficult to process and break down. They also contain chemicals that can contaminate recycling streams.![]()
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🔶 Non-Recyclable Coatings: Some boxes are lined with foil or coated in wax, which makes it nearly impossible to separate these materials for recycling.![]()
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✨ What You Can Do:![]()
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Check the Materials: If it contains Styrofoam or a mix of recyclable materials, it can’t go in your blue bin. ![]()
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Consider Alternatives: Explore companies using more sustainable packaging, or get creative by reusing the materials in other ways!![]()
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Let’s work together to tackle packaging waste and recycle smarter! 🌱💚![]()
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Have any recycling questions or need assistance? Drop us a message below!![]()
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🌿 Spring Cleaning Notice! 🌿![]()
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We want to remind all of our valued customers that yard waste is not recyclable. 🌱 Yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, branches, and soil must be disposed of separately. But don’t worry – there are several eco-friendly ways to handle your yard waste! 🌍✨![]()
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Here are a few options:![]()
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1️⃣ Composting – Turn your yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden!![]()
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2️⃣ Local Yard Waste Pickup – Many communities offer special curbside pickup for yard waste. Check with your local municipality for dates and guidelines.![]()
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3️⃣ Drop-Off Sites – Some areas have designated drop-off sites for yard waste. Check your municipality's website for more info!![]()
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4️⃣ Mulching – Use a mulching mower to chop grass clippings and leaves into small pieces that can be left on the lawn to decompose naturally.![]()
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By disposing of yard waste properly, we can help reduce landfill waste and promote healthier, greener communities. Thank you for your cooperation! ♻️💚![]()
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Hey neighbours! 👋![]()
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We are happy to take this opportunity to dispel any concerns about potential disruptions to our operations.![]()
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The Association has been working closely with our local union to create an agreement that not only protects our employees and their interests but also ensures the long-term stability of the organization. Significant progress has been made, and we want to reassure everyone that there will be no disruption to our operations. To help bring the process to a fair and balanced conclusion, we have decided to engage an impartial third party to finalize the agreement and resolve any remaining issues.![]()
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We truly appreciate your patience and want to assure you that we remain dedicated to maintaining the high level of service you have come to expect from us.
