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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1999 DAY sass THE NEW TANNER 11 Sunday 72 TYLER TRAVEL Halton won't burn garbage By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner While Halton is in the enviable position of being the only GTA municipality to have room in its landfill site, there's no reason to worry that Halton could end up the dumping zone for GTA trash, a fear Acton area residents know all to well after the dealing with threat ofa mega dump locating in the Acton quarry. "All of the areas within the GTA understand fully (Halton) Council's position and that is we will not accept waste from outside the re- gion. This has been a very stalwart position and it's something they appreciated from the beginning," Vic Lesnicki, director of waste management told Halton Hills councillors last week, . adding that Halton is the only region that isnot on the verge of a landfill crisis. At the request of Acton Councillor Rick Bonnette, Halton waste management staff briefed Town council- lors recently on Halton's pro- posed solid waste manage- ment study, now in draft form. Halton's landfill in Milton opened in 1992 with.a pro- jected 20-year life span and acondition that Halton set up an energy-from-waste (EFW) system by 2000 to burn half of Halton's garbage. In the late 1980s, the bor- ders to the United States opened up to waste and most of the commercial and insti- tutional waste from Halton was shipped south where tip- ping (disposal) fees were cheaper, forcing Halton to rethink the "picture, strategy and reality" of Halton's waste management systems and landfill. EFW is no longer an option and the Region will ask the province to amend its certificate of approval for the Milton waste management facility. Officials predict the lifespan of the landfill 26 year with 37 per cent of the Region's waste being di- verted and that would jum to 47 years if Halton can hit a target of diverting 58 per cent of its waste. The proposed waste man- agement strategy "balances cost versus risk versus envi- ronmental considerations" explained waste manage- ment coordinator John Smith in his council briefing. The strategy includes a WasteWatch monitoring sys- tem; a source reduction pro- gram called WasteLess that officials hope will reduce the amount of waste that makes it to the curb by 10 per cent Over the first two years of the program. Halton will spend $15 million for solid waste man- agement this year which means an Acton homeowner with an average current value assessment of $186,000 will pay approximately $110 for waste management this year. Each Acton resident pro- duces approximately 400 kilograms of waste per year. Recycling accounts for 21 per cent of that total, composting 10 per cent, household haz- ardous waste | per cent, five per cent reduction and 63 per cent of the total goes to Halton's landfill. ee YARD & POOL LINERS CHEMICALS REPAIRS Yard CLEAN UP CUT FERTILIZE 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE (905)702-0029 rm = MEDICAL PHARMACY iia a phawmacy 93 Mill St. E., Acton 853-5780 SUNNY, CLOUDY PERIODS High 25 / Low 12 aman ial (nice for. the Trunk Saturday SUN & CLOUD High 23 / Low aio Sale-no rain!) SOM 11 ACTON SENIORS' IRECREATION CENTRE By Dot Redekop Our trip to Stoney Lake on Thursday, Aug. 12 leave the Centre at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 6 p.m. The cost is $50. We go to the Viamede Resort for lunch. There will be time to explore the grounds before boarding the Admiral "Sir John" for a two hour cruise among the 1128 islands. Lunch is in- cluded. A number of people won prizes at the Breakfast and Travelogue, thanks to Great Canadian for donating them. Don't forget our Outdoor Games Afternoon on Mon- day, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. The cost is $2 and includes refresh- ments. Come out and join in the fun or just have a visit. Bonnie Dunn was the winner on Friday afternoon. Congratulations Bonnie. We have a trip to the In- ternational Centre in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to Ex- travaganza North. More de- tails later. On Friday, Aug. 20 we have a barbeque and corn roast at 11:30 a.m. We are working on our newsletter. Watch for it the end of the month. atl 24 Hour Service ¢ Flatbed Service * Lockout Service * Boosting & Gas 853-5848 4 Ae NR r With Village Constable Bill Riddle Dan C. Dolliver ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR Legal & Topographic Surveys 54 Mill St. E. Tel. 853-2502 Fax 853-1504 EARTH MOVING RR #1 Acton 853-0960 Pete's 3 Auto Paint and Restoration Cars and Trucks of all sizes For a free estimate call: Pete Hargrave Proprietor (519) 856-9356 BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Serving the Community __ for 4o Years 67 Mill Street East Acton 853-1160 surtax charge. vehicle or trailer you being used by someo This also applies to * Practical Self-Defence Bra aaa an aT CLASSIC KARATE CERT Sle e Mon -Fri 6:30 - 9 PM EB Ly | Missing plates Quite often I see vehicles driving around with one licence plate missing. This is an offence under the Ontario Highway Traf- fic Act, and you could get stopped by an officer and issued a fine of $90 plus a $15 Ifyou have lost a licence plate from your mediately. It is possible that the plate is cause you untold trouble. credit cards that you lose. Report them both to the police and the originating com- pany as soon as possible. DON'T BE A VICTIM. Lic. Safety Inspection Stn. 17 Agnes St. Acton "Best Price, Best Service Since 1972" 853-1553 379 Queen St., Acton CLOUDS High 26 / Low 12 EVENING ESTATE AUCTION Wednesday, August 11 at 6 p.m. Preview 5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 15 Wright St. Acton, Ont. FURNITURE: Oak, mahogany, walnut, pine and wicker pieces GLASS & CHINA: Royal Doulton china, Adderly tea set, chintz plates, bell collection, Shelly dinner service, assortment of depression glass, many boxes as yet unpacked, etc. MISCELLANEOUS: Lava lamp, 1920's radio, cast iron um- brella stand, many brand name signs (Ivory soap, Coke, Molson, Labatts, etc.), household bric-a-brac, etc. Partial list only, local estate as well as the remaining contents of a local collectibles store. All items must go! Terms: Cash/Visa/MC/Debit. A/C hall with food available NORM WEBSTER Central Ontario Auctioneers Inc. R.R.#1, Limehouse, Ont. (905) 873-7633 "Where you get something for nodding." Singing Dog Cycle .f> ¢ Street Bikes \ *Dirt Bikes = \ * ATC \ ° ATV 'i Parts in stock for the Do-it-yourselfers : (905) 702-0888 ™ 12488 - 5th Line, Limehouse Royal Jug City ie Vowr CLL), Con venience Store! 853-2460 In the Glenlea Plaza Cylinder Refill : Ss 1 Oina. GST Tyler Transport Ltd. - 379 Queen SLE. Acton | 853-1550 : nls any documents and oH EY) + % Peed bos Ca Tn = og should report it im- me else and this can Fast, friendly lunch! Come join us! Beside IGA Ph: 853-5531 Fax: 853-5366 YOURWAY restaurant Family Dining & Pizzeria Licensed under L.L.B.0. Custom Pipe Bending Serving The Best To Acton Since 1978 13-15 Mill Street East 853-0300 853-0900