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THE NEW TANNER20THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Generous donation to Links2CareOn Tuesday, Links2Care received a $20,000 donation On behalf of us at Links2Care, we would like Through its new community philanthropy initiative, towards its Community Support Programs from Amgen to thank Amgen for its leadership and dedication to Holding Hands, Amgen Canada Inc., is committed to Canada Inc. - a Mississauga -based biotechnology com-improving the lives of those who live in the Halton Hills supporting programs that help bring local families in pany committed to supporting local programs that help community, said Sandra Melhuish, Executive Director need closer to wellness as they navigate a complex bring families in need closer to wellness. Links2Care at Links2Care. This significant donation will support healthcare system through information, education and is a multi-service community organization in Halton the Links2Care Community Support Programs, which support. In addition to providing these programs with and Mississauga, offering a wide variety of services provide needed support to individuals and families who much needed funds, Amgen also encourages its employ-and programs region-wide for children, youth, adults are experiencing difficulties and are unable to access ees to get involved and volunteer with the programs it and seniors. services without assistance.supports.The RegionalMunicipality of Haltonwww.halton.ca3 items maximumBulk WasteBulk waste collection takes place in all urban and rural Keep your neighbourhood cleanon your scheduled bulk areas, excluding Halton Hills Collection Areas 1 and 2. waste collection day, place items at the curb by 7 a.m. and Check your 2010 Waste Management Guide & Collection no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. 21Calendar to determine which day bulk waste will be Please ensure only the three items you want collected collected in your area.are at the curb. Items including bicycles, hockey nets, There is a three item limit per scheduled bulk collection childrens toys, dollys, laundry baskets, totes, etc., may be day. Additional items will not be collected. mistakenly collected by the collection truck or scavenged by other residents. Halton Region and its collection Bulk waste is considered a large household item that contractors are not responsible for items mistakenly is over 23 kg (50 lbs) or that will not fit into a closed collected or scavenged. garbage bag or container.Items collected for bulk are disposed of in the landfill. If an item can fit into a garbage bag or can, it is not bulk Consider giving items in good condition to a reuse centre. waste. Put these items inside a garbage bag or can, and Please contact the reuse centre to ensure they accept the place out for pick up on your regular garbage collection material before you drop it off. Visit day. Do not exceed the regular six bag/can garbage limit. www.halton.ca/waste for a list of reuse centres. 3Acceptable Bulk WasteElectronics Flooring (carpets, under Furniture (couches, chairs, Wood (fencing, picnic tables, padding, linoleum, etc.), tables, mattresses, etc.) shelving, skids, doors, etc.), not bundled in maximum 1.2 m x dismantled and bundled in 0.6 Toilets 0.6 m (4 ft x 2 ft) lengths (one m x 1.2 m (2 ft x 4 ft) lengths Windows and mirrors (to avoid collected bundle equals one bulk item) (one bundle equals one bulk glass shattering, place tape item)across in an X pattern) at the curbElectronics are not collected with garbage or bulk waste. Electronics contain recyclable materials such as steel, glass, copper, aluminum, plastic and lead, and should not be placed Unacceptable Bulk Wastein the garbage.Unwanted electronics (televisions, cell phones, computer Automobile parts* including vehicle seats Metal and appliances (Dial 311 to schedule monitors, computers, printers etc.) can be dropped off metal & appliance collection) Building and demolition debris for recycling at the Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Propane tanks Cardboard boxes Regional Road 25, Milton, for no charge (up to five items per Soil and rocks trip). Concrete and bricks Tires (Visit www.ontariots.ca for a list of Electronics (Visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca for Some retailers also accept electronic waste for recycling. drop-off locations.)a list of drop-off locations.)This is a new program operated by the Ontario Electronic Tree branches Stewardship. For a list of participating local retailers visit Household hazardous waste (Visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca.www.dowhatyoucan.ca for a list of drop-off Tree stumps** locations.) Water coolers with refrigeration To make the recycling of electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region is holding Special Waste Drop-off These items may be disposed of at the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS), 5400 Regional Road 25, Days throughout the year. Visit www.halton.ca/waste for Milton. The HWMS is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. a list of dates, locations and acceptable materials.*Only small non-hazardous automobile parts can be accepted at the HWMS. **Only small tree stumps under 30 cm (1 ft) in diameter can be accepted at the HWMS. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 TTY 905-827-9833 www.halton.caTanner02155 ag x 6 colJune 3, 2010030610