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•Th e IF P• H al to n H ill s • Th ur sd ay , J an ua ry 3 0, 2 01 4 2 Halton Highlights February 2014 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville L6M 3L1 Feb. 5, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Feb. 17 Offices closed for Family Day Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cttee Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Making it easy to remember your waste day You can now sign up for weekly reminders through email, phone or Twitter and even add a collection schedule to your personal electronic calendar. Your waste calendar has been delivered! The 2014 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar has everything you need to know about waste collection in Halton Region. The calendar starts February 1 and includes a schedule for Blue Box, GreenCart, garbage, bulk waste and yard waste collection and information about the Halton Waste Management Site. Saving money through sustainability Percentage of single family homes that place a Blue Box out for collection every week. 68% Percentage of single family homes that place a GreenCart out for collection every week. Happy Carpool Week Carpooling can save you time and money and Carpool Week (February 3-9) is the perfect time to give it a try. Register on Smart Commute's free, online ride-matching service, CarpoolZone.ca to find someone to share the ride. With every carpool having the potential to take at least one car off the road - it's a smart alternative and that's why Metrolinx is committed to carpooling as part of The Big Move. Learn more about how Halton is helping to provide you with sustainable transportation options and Smart Commute Halton at www.smartcommutehalton.ca. Halton's effective waste management practices are not only contributing to the Region's sustainability, but also making good financial sense for the taxpayer. For example, Halton's landfill was originally planned to close in 2012. Thanks to the diversion efforts of our residents, the landfill life has been extended to 2044. With a replacement cost running up to $1 billion, this commitment to increasing diversion not only benefits our natural environment, it's also good for Halton's taxpayer. $$$$$$$$$ WALLET IMPACT Commuter Savings $314,533 AIR IMPACT Pollutants Prevented 105,827 KG Emissions 2013 COMMUTER SAVINGS IN HALTON Impact Zone 0 .5M 1M 0 .5M 1M 0 100K 200K TRAVEL IMPACT Car Travel Reduced 487,388 Kilometres If you have not received your calendar, please use the online Service Request Tool at www.halton.ca/waste, or dial 311. You can also view the calendar online at www.halton.ca/ wastecalendar. 97% Thanks to the diversion efforts of our residents, the landfill life has been extended to 2044. 2013 Commuter Savings in Halton Halton Region's Emergency Preparedness Never Ends Halton Region is committed to ensuring resident safety and being prepared for any emergency. Being prepared is an ongoing process. So, following December's ice storm, we are working with our local partners and acting on what we learned. To find out what you can do to prepare yourself and your family, visit www.halton.ca/beprepared.