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•T he I FP • H al to n H ill s •T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 1 0, 2 01 3 2 Stay Connected! HaltonRecycles HaltonRecyclesHaltonRecycles.ca@HaltonRecycles Reduce � Buy only what you need. Reduce waste by avoiding unnecessary purchases. Rent or borrow items that rarely get used. � Choose products that can be reused, such as rechargeable batteries, cloth napkins and reusable drink bottles. Items such as these don't have to be thrown away after they have been used just once. � Buy all-purpose household cleaner, instead of buying many different ones for each cleaning role. Or better yet, make your own cleaner using vinegar and water. � Eat leftover food and make just enough. Use leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. � Choose products with little packaging. That way, less packaging ends up in the Blue Box or garbage. For those items you use regularly, buy them in bulk instead of in smaller amounts. This will save you money as well as reduce waste. Reuse � Pack a waste-free lunch. Use reusable containers for lunches and snacks, a thermos for water and juice, reusable cutlery and a cloth napkin so nothing gets thrown out! � Bring your bags! Use reusable cloth bags when shopping. � Lug a mug. Bring a reusable travel mug to the coffee shop. Many offer small discounts for using a reusable mug too. � Start a GOOS bin. Collect paper in a GOOS (Good On One Side) bin for reuse. � Donate! Support local charities by donating reusable clothing that is in good condition. Visit www.halton.ca/reuse for a list. Recycle � Recycle in every room. In the bathroom, collect plastic shampoo and soap bottles for your Blue Box, and collect used facial tissues for the GreenCart. � Empty the basement. Old computers, TVs and stereos can be easily recycled at free collection sites across Ontario. For the location nearest you and electronic items accepted, visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. � Think about recycling when shopping. Single-serve yogurt cups go in the Blue Box, while yogurt tubes go in the garbage. Paper egg cartons go in the GreenCart and clear plastic egg cartons go in the Blue Box, while Styrofoam egg cartons go in the garbage. Across the country, Waste Reduction Week in Canada raises awareness about waste management issues and the importance of practicing the 3Rs--reduce, reuse, recycle. Visit www.wrwcanada.com for more information. In Halton, there are many things we can all do to practice the 3Rs. Waste Reduction Week in Canada October 21 to 27, 2013 Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings Oct 14 Holiday/Of�ce Closure Oct 15 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Oct 16 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Oct 23 9:30 a.m. Regional Council The Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 031013 Thanksgiving Tips Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, household waste collection services the week of October 14 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Please check your 2013Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/wastecalendar to create email, phone or Twitter waste collection reminders, or to add your waste collection dates to your personal iCal, Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook calendar. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Monday, October 14, 2013 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Thanksgiving October 14 15 16 17 18 19 Area 1,3,4,5 Collection Moves Area 2 Collection Moves HALTON HILLS Thanksgiving Household Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes Blue Box • Aluminum foil & trays • Aluminum food & pop cans • Boxed beverage containers • Plastic bottles • Plastic plates & cups GreenCart • Turkey, including bones (wrap tightly in newspaper) • Buns & stuf�ng • Vegetables • Paper plates & cups Garbage • Plastic cutlery • "Compostable" plastic cups and cutlery • Styrofoam • Plastic wrap Halton's Pumpkin Trail: experience Halton's harvest in a new way! This October, I invite you to explore Halton's �rst ever Pumpkin Trail. The Trail showcases pumpkin-themed experiences from more than 20 businesses, farms and tourist attractions throughout the region. Witness the changing fall colours of the Niagara Escarpment, savour the aromas of local, seasonal cuisine, participate in pumpkin-themed activities and connect with local farmers. From innovative tasting experiences to pumpkin-themed accommodations and more, the Trail offers something for everyone. Copies are available at local tourism of�ces and at all participating establishments. For more information, dial 311 and for an online version of the map, updates, contests and more, visit www.halton.ca/pumpkintrail.