www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 18, 2009 · 20 The Regional Municipality of Halton Oakville www.halton.ca Blue & Green During the Holidays More Christmas & New Year's Day Residential Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Christmas Dec 21 22 23 24 25 New Year's 28 There is no (January 1). There is Sat Collection Changes 26 Collection Changes 29 30 31 Jan 1 2 collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Friday, December 25, 2009 and Friday, January 1, 2010. Regular Operating Hours: Items for Blue Box Items for GreenCart Items for Garbage Cardboard boxes e paper & envelopes apers Boxed beverage containers Plastic 1 2 bottles Aluminum cans, foil and trays Turkey, ham & meat, including bones Breads Gingerbread Latkes, fruits and vegetables Paper napkins Paper plates and cups Clear moulded plastic packaging Plas Bubble wrap Plastic plates and cups Wrapping paper Bows & ribbons nt Guide and Collection Calendar or visit us online at www.halton.ca/waste for more information. Why is wrapping paper not accepted in the Blue Box? Wrapping paper is not accepted in the Blue Box because it is made from low quality paper and often contains dyes that contaminate the other acceptable papers. As well, some wrapping paper contains foil and plastic which cannot be recycled. Instead, place wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and tape in the garbage. The best option is to wrap presents in newspaper or brown packaging paper (both go in the Blue Box or GreenCart), or use reusable gift bags. Christmas Trees: Christmas tree collection occurs in January (urban areas only). Check your Waste Management Calendar or www.halton.ca/waste for exact dates. Remove all tinsel, lights, decorations and plastic bags before collection. Ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. 2010 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar Essential services available during the holidays However, all of our essential services will remain available during this time. If you need assistance with a Regional service over Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Dec 24 - Jan 1 Office Closure Jan 12, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. Jan 13, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. Jan 13, 1:30 a.m. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 181209