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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 2, 2008 - 7 Mild weather generated more yard waste in Halton Oakville youth still missing from group home Halton Police still needs the public's help in finding one of two youths who went missing from an Oakville group home last week. Adrian Cargioli, 15, and Daniel Gagnon, 15, disappeared from the group home on April 22 between 2:30-4:30 p.m. The boys were given money for public transit, but did not return to the group home. Cargioli returned at 3 p.m. on April 25. He was reported to be in good health. Halton Police are continuing to look for Gagnon. Gagnon is a white male, 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, shaved brown hair and a medium build. He was last seen wearing black jeans, a black Tshirt, a black-and-white jacket, and black running shoes. He is believed to be in the Burlington, Hamilton or Toronto areas. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Jeff Weyers of the Halton Regional Police Service, Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2274, or the on-duty staff sergeant for Oakville at 905-825-4747, ext. 2210 or call the local Crime Stoppers office at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Continued from page 1 forward, the diversion rate could actually go up or down, depending on residents' participation levels. A representative from Miller Waste Systems, the Region's garbage contractor, also attested to the high participation rates. Miller saw a 77 per cent increase in the volume of Blue Box/GreenCart materials put out last month compared to April 2007, said Miller senior vice president Blair McArthur. There've also been other substantial increases, including a 257 per cent jump in the amount of yard waste collected (due largely to the nice weather in April) and a 30 per cent increase in the overall amount of waste being put out by Halton residents. The latter is partly attributed to population growth. McArthur described in detail what Miller has done to rectify the collection delays that have been experienced since the new program started early last month. The measures include adding trucks to its fleet, bringing in more supervisors, holding weekly job fairs, hiring 15 new drivers last week, bringing in drivers from other locations and using subscontractors. The cost of the additional resources will be absorbed by Miller as the Region pays for waste collection on a per tonne basis. McArthur said Miller recognizes it still has to do more to improve service, so this week it's adding a further nine recycling/GreenCart collection vehicles and bringing on an additional temporary route supervisor and two summer employees, amongst other things. "Our commitment to this contract has not wavered," he said. "We understand the seriousness of this matter and are committed to resolving it and restoring your (regional council), staff's and the residents' faith in our company." He noted that Miller expects to have the matter resolved within two weeks. For more waste collection information visit www.halton.ca. Allegro Allegro Starting From central vacuum central vacuum systems systems SUPER DELUXE ELECTRIC PACKAGE $ 249 $ 555 HOMES UP TO 3,000 SQ. FT. OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF TOP QUALITY ACCESSORIES Up to 6,000 sq. ft., 10 year warranty Includes 30' electric hose, 3-way control switch, German made power head, full cleaning set (incl. floor attachment, wands and hose rack) Buy Factory Direct with Substantial Savings Proudly Made In Oakville For 12 Years 1338 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE 905.825.3995 www.allegrovacuums.com