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Acton/Georgetown, Friday, June 8, 2007 15 Residents can get rid of unused pesticides at waste depot tomorrow Don't know what to do with those old, unused pesticides in your garage? Tomorrow's (Saturday) Pesticide Exchange may be your answer. The annual event, held at the Halton Waste Management Site's household hazardous waste depot in Milton, allows residents to drop off old or unused pesticides between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Those who participate will receive free garden giveaways while supplies last. In addition, residents can use this as an opportunity to drop off other household hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, propane tanks and other household chemicals (maximum of 20 litres per visit). "In the past four years, the pesticide exchange day has helped to divert almost 2,000 litres of pesticides to safe disposal," said Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr. Bob Nosal. "The exchange has also helped to educate the community about pesticide-free practices that can be used to grow and maintain healthy lawns and gardens." The event is sponsored by the Halton Partners for Naturally Gree-- a group dedicated to creating awareness and educating the `The pesticide exchange day has helped to divert almost 2,000 litres of pesticides to safe disposal.' DR. BOB NOSAL public about how to create healthy lawns and gardens without using pesticides. It consists of representatives from Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the towns of Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville and Landscape Ontario. The Pesticide Exchange program will also run on Environment Day, which is taking place Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. In addition to pesticides, residents may also drop off other household hazardous waste, tires, electronics, and items for the Salvation Army at Environment Day. For more information call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or visit www.halton.ca. REGISTER NOW! For Fall Classes Sheridan College ACE Academic & Career Entrance Upgrading Program Information Session Monday June 25th - 6:30 - 7:30 pm Earn grade 12 equivalency credits in Math and/or English in order to: · Qualify for Sheridan College post-secondary programs · Qualify for Apprenticeship or Pre-apprenticeship programs · Improve your academic and workplace skills Please call to reserve a space to attend this information session no later than Thursday June 21st. Contact Literacy North Halton 905-873 2200 49 Main St., Georgetown 905-877-3201 Hours: M - W 10-6, Th - F 10-8, Sat 10-5