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5 days ago

🚨 Safety Minute with Phil D Bin 🚨Hey everyone, it’s Phil D Bin, here for another Safety Minute. Today I’ve got an important reminder for all drivers: DO NOT drive under truck forks!Believe it or not, we’ve seen people in a rush to grab their morning coffee (we get it, the struggle is real ☕️) trying to zip past the truck while bins are being lifted and dumped. But here’s the thing—this is incredibly unsafe!The lifting forks are powerful, and things can go wrong. If you drive under them, you risk having garbage fall onto your car (or worse, your windshield). Not only is this dangerous, but it can also cause damage to your vehicle and delay our work.👀 So, what should you do?Always stay behind the truck when it's lifting bins, and wait for the process to finish before moving forward. Your morning coffee will still be there after a few extra seconds of safety. ☕️👍Safety is key—let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe! 🚚💪 #SafetyMinuteWithPhilDBin #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation ... See MoreSee Less

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Bluewater Recycling Association

2 weeks ago

This month, we’ve got a real head-scratcher for you! 😅 Someone tried to recycle a bow... and not the kind you tie around a gift! 🏹 We’re talking about a bow from a bow and arrow! While it’s definitely unique, it’s not quite what we can accept in the recycling bin. 😬Let’s keep our recycling efforts on target! 🏹 Remember to only recycle the right materials—no bows (or arrows) needed! ... See MoreSee Less

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Bluewater Recycling Association

3 weeks ago

Most Unwanted: March Edition 🚫🤚Item: Plastic WrapWelcome to this month's edition of Most Unwanted, where we shine a spotlight on those sneaky items that often find their way into your recycling bin – but shouldn’t! This month, we're talking about plastic wrap (also known as cling film, saran wrap, and plastic food wrap).❌ Why it's NOT recyclablePlastic wrap is made from a type of plastic that is too thin and flexible to be processed by standard recycling facilities. When it enters the recycling stream, it can get tangled in machinery, causing delays and even damaging the equipment. Additionally, plastic wrap is too thin to be properly melted down and remade into new products, which means it doesn’t meet the requirements to be recycled.👉 What can you do instead?• Avoid using plastic wrap when possible! Try reusable alternatives like beeswax wraps or silicone lids.• If you must use plastic wrap, make sure to dispose of it in the trash, NOT the recycling bin.• Look for products that are designed to be properly recycled.Let’s all do our part to keep recycling bins free from unwanted materials and help make the planet a cleaner, greener place! 🌍✨#RecyclingTips #MostUnwanted #PlasticWrap #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation ... See MoreSee Less

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Bluewater Recycling Association

4 weeks ago

⚠️♻️Proper Disposal Alert: CAR PARTS ⚠️🚗This month we’re shining a spotlight on car parts and why they can’t go in either your garbage or recycling bins. While it might be tempting to toss those old car batteries, tires, or broken parts in the bin, they need to be handled differently. 🛠️ These items contain hazardous materials and can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly.Here’s what to do instead:➡️ Car batteries: Drop them off at a local recycling centre or auto shop. Many places offer free take-back services!➡️ Tires: Check with your local tire retailer or landfill—they often accept used tires for safe disposal.➡️ Oil, filters, and other car fluids: These should be brought to a designated hazardous waste disposal site.Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and safe. 🧹 For more info on where to drop off these items, visit your local waste disposal website or give them a call!Thank you for helping make our community a cleaner place!#ProperDisposalAlert #CarParts #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation ... See MoreSee Less

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Bluewater Recycling Association

1 month ago

📣Reminder: Rescheduled Waste & Recycling Collection for Saturday!The following routes, which weren't collected on the days listed below, are rescheduled for Saturday, February 22nd. If your bins were collected this week, or if your collection isn't on the list, this doesn't apply to you. For those affected, please have your bins out by 7am, as our trucks may collect earlier than usual.Rescheduled from Monday, February 17:Bluewater (Bi-Weekly Collection Only)North PerthGoderichRescheduled from Tuesday, February 18:Central HuronRescheduled from Wednesday, February 19:Morris-TurnberryNorth PerthPerth EastHuron EastGoderichMunicipality of BluewaterNorth PerthTown of GoderichMunicipality of Central HuronMunicipality of Morris-TurnberryTownship of Perth EastMunicipality of Huron East ... See MoreSee Less

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Bluewater Recycling Association

1 month ago

Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Just a quick update: All our collection vehicles are out on the roads today, picking up as scheduled! If you've seen any previous announcements, please note they were for past collections.If your collection is today or tomorrow, there are no changes – everything remains as planned!Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your cooperation. ... See MoreSee Less

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