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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 28 Waste Collection Changes The 2016-2017 Halton Region Guide & Waste Collection Calendar has been delivered and provides information about the new enhanced bulk waste collection program. Bulk waste will now be collected every other week with your garbage. If your household has not received the 2016-2017 Halton Region Guide & Waste Collection Calendar, please dial 311 or you may use the online calendar tool and download a calendar by visiting halton.ca/waste. Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council invites members of the community to apply for positions on the following committee: Development Charges Advisory Committee ax. f t) m We are seeking four citizen representatives for Halton Region's Development Charges Advisory Committee. The mandate of this committee is to: 3 1m( (5 f 1.7 m t) ma x. · Review the methodology and assumptions used in formulating Halton's development charges policy; · Provide critical analysis and policy advice regarding Halton's development charges policy; and Acceptable Bulk Waste Material Large household items over 23 kg (50 lbs) and/or items that will not fit into a closed garbage bag or container, which includes: · Furniture (e.g., couches, chairs, tables, mattresses) · Household doors · Flooring (e.g., carpets, under padding, linoleum), bundled in maximum 1.7 m x 1 m (5 ft x 3 ft) lengths One bundle is one bulk item. · Toilets (remove top from base) · Windows and mirrors (to avoid glass shattering, place tape across in an "X" pattern); no larger than 1.7 m x 1 m (5 ft x 3 ft) · Wood (e.g., fencing, picnic tables, shelving, skids), dismantled, nails removed and bundled no larger than 1.7 m x 1 m (5 ft x 3 ft) One bundle is one bulk item. Unacceptable · Automobile parts, including vehicle seats · Barbecues · Building, construction, demolition and renovation debris · Cardboard boxes · Concrete and bricks · Electronics (e.g., televisions, computers) · Excessively large or heavy items (contact Halton Region if you are unsure) · Household hazardous waste · Metal and appliances · Mixed piles · Propane tanks · Soil and rocks · Tires · Trees (any part) · Provide input on recommendations regarding any proposed development charges by-laws. The appointment term will expire when the Development Charges Background Study is released to the public which is anticipated to be in December 2016. Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider this opportunity. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. Details on this opportunity and application forms are available on our website halton.ca/advisorycommittees, by email to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday, April 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted online, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. Karyn Bennett Regional Clerk Bulk Waste Material Building our future: investing in a stronger Halton Regional Council is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure today to help foster a stronger Halton tomorrow. The Region will invest $3.7 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years, and this year alone we will be investing over $297.2 million on water, wastewater and road projects. These strategic investments will ensure that we can meet the needs of our growing community and that our infrastructure remains well-maintained and in a state of good repair. For more information on Regional construction projects, visit halton.ca/construction. Meetings at Halton Region · 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Gary Carr Regional Chair HWMS Sunday Openings The Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) will be open on Sundays from April 17 to July 10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This pilot program will measure resident interest and assess the long-term feasibility of having the landfill site open on Sundays. For more information, please visit halton.ca/HWMS or dial 311. Apr. 12 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Apr. 13 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cttee. Apr. 13 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Apr. 20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 310316