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•T h e IF P • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, J an ua ry 2 , 2 01 4 10 311Halton.ca Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 02 01 14HaltonRecycles HaltonRecyclesHaltonRecycles.ca@HaltonRecycles Blue Boxmaterials (free for residential loads only; commercial loads are subject to charge) GreenCart organics (free for residential loads only) Eye glasses Electronics (cell phones, computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, DVD players, etc.) Tires (up to five tires per load) Wine and champagne bottle corks (natural corks only) Additional items can be dropped off at the HaltonWaste Management Site free of charge and diverted from landfill: Drop off unwanted reusable items free of charge and help the community: Looking to repaint a room? Pick up and drop off usable paint and stain at the Paint & Stain Reuse Depot for free. The Paint & Stain Reuse Depot is conveniently located beside the Household HazardousWaste Depot and is open from spring to fall. The HWMS cannot guarantee the availability of colours or quantities. � Acids (rust remover) � Aerosol cans (full or partially full) � Antifreeze � Batteries (household and car) � Bleach � Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals � Fluorescent light (compact bulbs and tubes) 8 max. � Fertilizers � Fuels (must leave container) � Garden chemicals � Household cleaners � Medications � Mercury containing devices � Motor oil and filters � Paint (full or partially full) � Pesticides � Pool chemicals � Propane tanks and other pressurized containers � Sharps (needles, syringes, lancets) � Solvents � Stains � Varsol There is a 20 litremaximumper visit. No commercial hazardouswaste can be accepted. Household hazardous waste can injure waste collectors and can damage the environment if disposed of improperly. Household hazardous wastemust not be put in the garbage or poured down the drain. � � Acceptable (No charge) AcceptableMaterials: clothing, linens, paired shoes, belts, purses, antiques, books (hardcover, paperbacks), electronics (e.g. TVs, stereos, radios, VCRs, CD players, DVD players), kitchenware, clean and undamaged furniture. � UnacceptableMaterials:cabinets,desks, typewriters, tires,autoparts,mattresses, infantequipment (e.g.cribs, strollers, carseats). HaltonWasteManagementSite In addition to garbage disposal, the followingmaterials can be droppedoff anddiverted from landfill (fees apply to the following items): Appliances ($5 per appliance) Drywall Scrapmetal Wood Yardwaste ContainerStation HouseholdHazardousWaste(HHW)Depot Paint&StainReuseDepot SalvationArmyReuseDepot �Unacceptable �Explosives �Radioactive waste �PCB waste �Bio-medical waste�Commercial HazardousWaste For a full list of HWMS fees, visitwww.halton.ca/waste or call Halton Region. The HaltonWaste Management Site (HWMS) provides Halton residents with a convenient "one-stop" location for reuse, recycling and proper waste disposal. 5400 Regional Road 25 Milton Open: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed every Sunday and the following holidays: •NewYear's Day •Family Day •Good Friday •Victoria Day •Canada Day •Civic Holiday •Labour Day •Thanksgiving •Christmas Day � Go to the Scalehouse upon arrival. � Secure all open loads with a tarp or rope. � Loads must be sorted by material type. Pre-sort loads for quick and easy unloading. � Remove all fluids (e.g. gas, oil) from gas powered equipment such as lawnmowers. � Arrange for additional assistance to help unload heavy material, if required. HWMS 5400 Regional Rd 25 REG IO N A L RD 25 TREM A IN E RD BRITANNIA RD Lower Base Line 401 QEW 407 N Fees For general waste and use of the Container Station, the user fees are: • up to 50 kg - $5/load • 51 kg -150 kg - $10/load • over 150 kg - $154/tonne starting from 0 tonnes Stay Connected Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Meetings can be viewed atwww.halton.ca/meetings Council Approves 0.4 per cent Property Tax Reduction for Regional Programs and Services For the fourth time in the last eight years (2008, 2010, 2011 and 2014) Regional Council has approved a reduction in taxes. We are one of the fewmunicipalities in all of Canada that has actually reduced taxes. By maintaining our AAA credit rating and reducing our taxes we ensure Halton is competitive which attracts jobs and investment to our community. You can view the 2014 Budget and Business Plan online atwww.halton.ca/budget. Gary CarrRegional Chair Jan 28 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Jan 29 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Jan 29 1:30 p.m. Admin. and Finance Cttee.