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6 - Omono Weekly limes, WeýdnesdaýySeptember ý25, 19ý91 Waste Reduction Week SEPTEMBER 29 m OCTOBER COMMUNITV E VENTS Children 12'and under- Enter our POSTER CONTEST. Make a poster no larger than 8 112"xl4" using non-perishable scrap or waste materials with the theme "How to Reduce Waste". Deliver to any Town of Newcastle Library or the Town Hall before 4:00 p.m. Wed. Oct. 2, 1991. Prizes will be awarded to the best posters. VISIT OUR BOOTH at the Bowmanville Mail- Thurs. Oct. 3 to Sat. Oct. 5 to learn about waste reduction. See the contest posters displayed. Win a free composter. The TOXIC TAXI is coming in Jan., Feb., & Mar., 1992. It is designed to, provide you with a safe method of disposai of Hazardous Househoîd Wastes. Cal 1-800-561-0701 for the pickup schedule. However, the best systemn for HHW is for you to be iess relient on them. If we reduce our use of HHW, we lessen the problems they create. Plan to attend THE GREEN MAGIO SHOW at the Newcastle Village Town Hall on Sat. Oct. 5. at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Special guest Owen Anderson from Hamilton will delight children whiie parents can view 'green' videos upstairs. The Recycling Council of Ontario challenges ail citizens of Ontario to make no waste on ZERO GARBAGE DAY, Wed. Oct. 2. Remember to plan for this day when at work, at home or while shopping. Invite a speaker for your school or community group. Cali a phone number isted beiow. For more information cail 786-2089 or 623-6149. >-.b--~~~ -r.----- ~ R ED UC E R EU SE RE CY CL E Use the REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION to divert materials from the waste stream. These include tires, metal,, corrugated cardboard, oil, propane tanks, appliances, drywall, wood, etc. They are located on Ritson Rd. N., in Oshawa, the Brock Landfill Site and at Regional Road #8 in Port Perry. DONATE or seIl clothing, books, furniture, or craft supplies. "One Man's trash is another Man's treasure!" RIENT items instead of buying them. Always BUY REUSEABLE items such- as cloth shopping bags, washabîe cups and dishes, cotton diapers, etc. instead of disposable products. rAfter you reduce and reuse, recycle by filling your BLUE BOX with cans, glass jars & boUlies, and plastic soft drink containers. Place newspapers beside the box. Put your recycling materials out only when your Blue Box is FULL. If you don't have Blue Box pickup in your area, use your local IGLOOS. For the igloo location nearest you caîl 1-800-561-2954. CLOSE THE LOOPI Buy products made from recycled post-consumer waste. Avoid purchases, with the mobias loop 0 i.e. drink containers, unless they are recyclable in Durham Region. RECYCLE YOUR IDEASI Write a letter, organize waste reduction initiatives 1where you live, work, shop and play. Join an environmental group. Get Involvedl lt's up toyoul TH1E TOWN 0F NcjTARIO Recycling Council of Ontario DURHAM THmmE FUTURE IS R'S 1991 COMPOSTINO reduces garbage by 1/3. Buy a composter for $26 from the 1 Region of Durham, or make one yourself. For the nearest vendor's location cali 1 -800-667-5671. Obtain the brochure '3R's, Initiatives for Business, lndustry and Institutions' or have a free WASTE AUDIT of your business from the Region of Durham. Cail 668-7721. BE WASTE CONSCIQUS! Ask yourself "Do I really need this item? If so, could I1 buy it in bulk , with minimal packaging or with recyclable packaging?" RETURN EXCESS PACKAGING and 'JUNK MAIL to the manufacturer, with a - copy of your complaint (letter) going to the government.