www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 7, 2010 · 4 Christmas tree pickup starts next week By Tim Foran OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF It will begin to look a lot like Christmas -- again -- in Halton, as the colourfully decorated trees found in many homes throughout the region will soon adorn innumerable front lawns. KEEPING SENIORS INFORMED Our LivingW e l l Events are Open to the Public Monday, Jan. 11th @ 2pm Music & Art Appreciation, The History of Dance Monday, Jan. 18th @ 2pm Canasta Social Wednesday, Jan. 20th @1pm for lunch 2:15 for learn Lunch and Learn Caribbean Cruise Halton Region will pick up hundreds of tonnes of natural Christmas trees for disposal from urban households over the upcoming two weeks. The Region will collect the trees during the next two regular collection days, beginning the week of Jan. 11. Residents who don't have a collection calendar can visit http://www.halton.ca/ppw/waste/cal endar. Having served their purpose, the firs, pines and spruces -- stripped bare of tinsel and ornaments -- will be taken to Halton's waste management site in Milton where they will be turned into mulch for use in Wednesday, Jan. 27th @ 2:15pm Wishing you all the best in 2010!! Delmanor Glen Abbey is Oakville's premier retirement residence for active adults. We emphasize independence and individuality in a community environment that promotes an active mind and a sound body. l In short, we believe in LivingWell and we'd like you to join us. All the events are free of charge. Just call 905 469-3232 to reserve your spot. People's Choice Award Winner 4 Years in a Row... Thank You Oakville! TM Life & Times of Judy Garland 1459 Nottinghill Gate just south of Upper Middle, west of Dorval landscape projects. The Region collected 343 tonnes of trees in 2008, less than the 411 tonnes collected in 2007 and 347 in 2006. To assist in the massive pick up, the Region is reminding residents to remove all decoration from the trees, as well as plastic bags and tree stands. Residents are also asked to ensure the trees don't become stuck or frozen in snow banks. Of course, residents might have other holiday leftovers that require disposal as well, including: Artificial Christmas trees -- The Region is asking residents to consider donating ones in good condition to a reuse centre, a list of which can be found at www.halton.ca/ppw/waste/ reuse.htm. Otherwise, the trees are considered bulk waste and will not be picked up by the Region until a scheduled bulk collection day, which usually begin in the spring. Residents can also dispose of them at the Halton Waste Management Site at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gift cards (paper or cardboard only) -- These can go in the Blue Box. Papers can be bundled and tied, but they shouldn't be placed inside plastic bags. Gift cards -- (with metal foil, sparkles, plastic parts, feathers, decorations or musical components) These can't be recycled and go inside a garbage bag or can. Christmas tree ornaments -- again, the Region is recommending residents contact a reuse centre to donate ornaments in good condition. Otherwise, they are tossed inside a garbage bag or can. Wrapping paper -- This goes inside a garbage bag or can. It doesn't go in the Blue Box because the dyes or coating used in the paper negatively impacts the Region's ability to recycle it. Christmas lights -- They go inside a garbage bag or can. The Region is asking residents to avoid accidents by wrapping broken glass and sharp objects in a punctureresistant package, such as a taped and sealed cardboard box or a sealed plastic tub, before putting them in the garbage.