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Several officials were on hand for the opening including: Regional Chair Peter Pomeroy; MPP Irene Mathyssen, who is assistant to Minister of the Environment Bud Wildman; Halton North MPP Noel Duignan; and James Bullock, presiâ€" dent of Laidlaw Inc., the private contractor involved. The current $5 charge at the landfill site will not apply to the new depot, according to regional public works spokesperson Lynn Johns. The depot, established after a pilot project in Oakville underâ€" scored its viability, is the first publiâ€" cally owned, permanent depot of its kind in Ontario â€" designed, built, and operated under a longâ€"term conâ€" tract with a private sector company. The depot is open six days per week and replaces temporary sites at Steeles Avenue in Milton and at Ironside Drive in Burlington, which were open partâ€"time. Located cenâ€" trally, it services 100,000 households in Halton. __ alton Region officially H opened its permanent _ A. household hazardous waste depot, Thursday, at the regional landfill site on Highway 25 and Britannia Road in Milton. According to company literaâ€" ture, Laidlaw Environmental is the second largest manager of hazâ€" ardous waste in North America, with more than 50 operating locaâ€" tions. Halton Region opens permanent household hazardous waste depot Daily lessons July 4th to July 29th or August 2nd to August 26th, 8:30 â€" 4:30 p.m. INTRO SAIL PROGRAM $345 per month $210 â€" 2 weeks ADVANCED SAIL PROGRAM $395 per month Both dinghy and keel boats lessons offered. Space is limited in keel boats so book early. DAYTIME 1 week course starting in June, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Dinghys $325 Keel boats $375 EVENINGS 8 sessions, 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm Dinghys $250 Keel boats $300 AT THE OAKVILLE YACHT SQUADRON (leave message if necessary) For information call Household hazardous waste includes: solvents, paints, pharmaâ€" ceuticals, gas and propane cylinâ€" ders, pool chemicals, cleaners, ferâ€" tilizers, and automobile oil and fluâ€" ids. ‘_As an expansion of current proâ€" grams, this project will likely increase the 31% of all waste that is currently diverted from the landfill. Hamilton â€" 40 Centennial Pkwy. North (Across from Eastgate Square) 573â€"6030 § CION 0 In 1992, more than 194,000 litres of household hazardous waste and almost 4,800 pressurized gas cylinders were treated for safe disâ€" posal or recycled through previous programs. The program has been used by 9,600 households in Halton. In addition, the hazardous wastes can be disposed of safely. Oakville â€" 490 Speers Rd. (1/4 mile west of Dorval Rd.) 84925922 Come and See Our Large Selection of Spring Clothing For the Entire Family Many Items Are Now Half Price Proceeds to Local Charities. May Court Nearly New Shop Oakville‘s Original Consignment Store 200 Kerr St., Oakville 845â€"4932 Consignement accepted up to one hour before closing. No consignment accepted after May 28. / Tuesâ€"Fri: 104 _ Sat 10â€"1 great savings when you select your new kitchen from Canada‘s largest cabinat manufacturer. * We offer a wider selection of designs and finishes than anyone, in a range of price brackets to fit any budget. * FREE DESIGN and planning consultations * DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION by our own Hurry in for this lanited time offer and receive onâ€"staff professionals.