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We understand that knowing how to properly recycle items can be a bit puzzling. Especially the reasons between dropping items at Aquatera’s Eco Centre and placing them at your curbside with the Blue Bag Recycling program. Here is some information on how it's done: CURBSIDE RECYCLING Curbside recycling doesn't require materials to be separated by paper, plastic, metal and cardboard as they are processed in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that separates them out. A MRF is a... specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. ECO CENTRE Eco Centre recycling does require materials to be separated in the marked blue bins as each material type is separated and bulked in Grande Prairie, then sent to different processing facilities that do not have a MRF. For more information visit www.aquatera.ca/services/garbage-and-recycling/faq

Are you looking to start an exciting career with an exceptional company? Aquatera is currently recruiting for the position of Solid Waste Operator Trainee. For more information about this position, and to apply, visit https://www.aquatera.ca/who-we-are/careers. #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Grab your tissues and check out the latest article on The Drop Blog: https://www.aquatera.ca//if-you-let-it-freeze-you-may-get-.

Congratulations to Alexander Forbes The Academy School, you receive $2,878.90 as the December recipient of the Bottle Donation Program! The Bottle Donation Program is a partnership between Aquatera and Recycle Plus I and II Bottle Depots. For more information on the Bottle Donation Program, visit www.aquatera.ca/community/bottledonationprogram... #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Did you know: - Private property owners are responsible for the maintenance and testing of red hydrants? - Homeowners and businesses must clear snow away from all fire hydrants on and near their property? Aquatera is highly qualified to repair and maintain all the public yellow fire hydrants in our service area. With this expertise and knowledge, we can also help you maintain your private red hydrant. ... Let's keep our community safe and hydrants clear. For more information, visit www.aquatera.ca//municipal-/hydrant-repair-and-maintenance.

Wondering which waste items go where? Check out this video - https://youtu.be/NX-ihNTF6Sg You can search for your item and our directory will tell you if it goes to the Landfill, Eco Centre, in your Landfill cart or in your blue bag for curbside collection. www.aquatera.ca/services/wheredoesmywastego

Would you like the chance to Win OR Give up to $150? Take the Aquatera Customer Satisfaction Survey and LIKE our Aquatera Facebook page and you could Win your water (up to $150) or Give water ($150) to a local, non-profit organization (with an Aquatera account). If the non-profit doesn't have an Aquatera account, a $150 donation will be made in the winner's name. Its YOUR choice! Fill out our Customer Satisfaction Survey today at www.aquatera.ca/winandgive.

Give it a go and let's see your mo! Post a photo of your best moustache and you will be entered into a draw. Aquatera will donate $150, in the winner’s name, to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The winner will be drawn on November 30 at 12 p.m. The month of November recognizes and create awareness of men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health and suicide awareness prevention.... #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Life Hacks, Tips and Tricks Another way Aquatera is Helping Grow Healthy Communities. Check out these tips on green gift ideas! #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Would you like the chance to Win OR Give up to $150? We want to hear from you! Take the Aquatera Customer Satisfaction Survey and LIKE our Aquatera Facebook page and you could Win your water (up to $150) or Give water ($150) to a local, non-profit organization (with an Aquatera account). If the non-profit doesn't have an Aquatera account, a $150 donation will be made in the winner's name. Its YOUR choice! Fill out our Customer Satisfaction Survey today at www.aquatera.ca/winandgive.

Please use caution and watch for children and pets in cul-de-sacs and streets with large snow piles. Drivers and collection trucks may have difficulty seeing around these snow piles which could lead to unsafe conditions. Snow Safety Tips: Do not enclose snow structures, make roofs or form a tunnel that could collapse. Actively supervise children.... Never play in or on snow banks that border roads, as snow plows, collection trucks and other drivers may not know there are children on/in them. #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Life hacks, tip and tricks another way Aquatera is helping grow healthy communities. Check out these tips on protecting your lines and pipes against freezing this winter. #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

All month long we will be sharing ways you can reduce, reuse and recycle this holiday season. Check out this week's Holiday Recycling tip: Reuse and repurpose!

Congratulations to the Northreach Society, you receive $5,471.30 as the October recipient of the Bottle Donation Program! The Bottle Donation Program is a partnership between Aquatera and Recycle Plus I and II Bottle Depots. #helpinggrowhealthycommunities... For more information about the Northreach Society, visit https://northreach.ca/

November 19 is World Toilet Day which aims to raise awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. Did you know... Over half of the global population (4.2 billion people) lack safe sanitation. 40% (three billion people) of the global population live without basic handwashing facilities with soap and water available at home.... Globally, 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused. Around 297,000 children under five (more than 800 every day) die annually from diarrhoeal diseases due to poor hygiene, poor sanitation or unsafe drinking water. Everyone should have access to sustainable sanitation, alongside clean water and hand washing facilities to help protect and maintain our health. This is something we may take for granted, but would be hard to live without. Today, and everyday, be grateful for access to basic sanitation and clean, safe, reliable water! ...and remember only 4P's go in the toilet (pee, poo, toilet (paper) and puke) to avoid costly backups and repairs. For more information visit, www.un.org/en/observances/toilet-day #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

What do Pipes, Blow Dryers and My Husband Have in Common? Last year they all froze and ended up damaged! But not this year... check out our latest blog post Winterize or Burst to keep this from happening to you: https://www.aquatera.ca//the-drop-/post/winterize-or-burst.

World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.... How will you show your kindness today? #helpinggrowhealthycommunities

Show us your mo to help a bro! Post a photo of your moustache, any moustache will do! Grow one, draw one or stick one on and you will be entered into a draw. Aquatera will donate $150, in the winner’s name, to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The winner will be drawn on November 30 at 12 p.m. The month of November recognizes and create awareness of men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health and suicide awareness prevention.... #helpinggrowhealthycommunities