Compost giveaway next week Halton Region's spring Compost Give Away will return this year from Monday, May 7 until Saturday, May 12. The event will run from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day at the Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton. "Each year Halton Region collects all of the leaves, brush and other yard waste material residents have set out for collection," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. About 30,500 tonnes of yard waste was collected in 2011 and processed into garden-friendly compost at Halton's landfill site. During last year's spring Compost Give Away, 2,910 residents came to the Halton Waste Management Site and picked up about 1,500 tonnes of compost. Halton residents also dropped off four tonnes of food and more than $7,000, which was donated to local food banks throughout the region. Residents attending this year's spring Compost Give Away are once again encouraged to bring a cash donation or a non-perishable food item. Residents must bring their own bags or containers (maximum seven per household) and a shovel in order to pick up their compost. For best growing results, compost should be mixed together with topsoil or another gardening fill. A 60/40 split (60 per cent topsoil and 40 per cent compost) is recommended. For more information about the event, call 311 or 905-825-6000, visit www.halton.ca/waste. 25 · Friday, May 4, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com CRAFT SHOW MAY 5TH & MAY 6TH Over 120 juried crafts people in the Great Gambrel Barn, The Aberfoyle Town Hall and Individual Exhibitor Tents Saturday & Handmade Quality Sunday Great Food 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Great Gift Ideas Adults $5.00 for Mom Children Under 12 Live Entertainment FREE Parking FREE AT: The Milton Farm Take Hwy. 25 North to Milton & follow the signs 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON Call 1-888-307-3276 905-878-8151 COUNTRY HERITAGE PARK $1.00 OFF ONE ADMISSION WITH THIS AD OB