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Learn more about our used tire recycling program: divertns.ca/recycling/what-goes-where/tires

Recycling is great BUT reducing is better for the Environment! It is estimated that 450 shopping bags are disposed of per person in Nova Scotia per year Th...e Province of Nova Scotia has banned single-use plastic shopping bags effective October 30th. Are you ready with your reusable bags? The Province has developed a website to help you understand what bags will be restricted from use and what exemptions are in place. Visit: https://novascotia.ca/single-use-plastic-bag-ban/ #nothingwasted Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Check out the FREE webinar in celebration of Waste Reduction Week with Region 6 Solid Waste Management on October 19th at 2:00 pm! For more details see the post below - they are also doing a giveaway!

Join Anne LeBlanc from Waste Check on October 15th at 11:00 am for a FREE webinar on the Introduction to 4-Stream Sorting! For more details see the post below.

It’s #EnergyEfficiencyDay! Not only does energy efficiency boost the economy and help the environment, but it also supports communities by creating jobs. In N...ova Scotia, there are over 1,400 people working in the energy efficiency sector. Help us celebrate the 436,000 Canadians who already work to make our communities more efficient! https://www.efficiencycanada.org/energy-efficiency-day/

All of the used tires Nova Scotians have returned for recycling since the program started in 1997 would stretch from Yarmouth to Meat Cove 19 times. For more information on our used tire recycling program, visit: divertns.ca/recycling/what-goes-where/tires

Do you own or manage a business? Waste Check is still providing educational services to all sectors. What can we provide? Our staff can do a waste audit ...and make recommendations for improvements to your waste management systems. Staff waste management training. In person or via zoom Ongoing support; organic cart repairs, new employee training and/or waste reduction suggestions. Services can be provided in a safe way following all health safety protocols. Contact us to discuss the ways we can assist you. #nothingwasted #recycleright #putwasteinitsplace Divert NS Municipality of Argyle / Municipalité d'Argyle Municipalité de Clare - Municipality of Clare Municipality of the District of Digby Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Town of Digby Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Sydney and area residents - Total Recycling Ltd. will now be open Monday - Friday (9am - 4pm). Thank you! Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Sydney River and area residents - Keltic Recycling is now open Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm). Please note: they will be closed Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. Thanks! Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Check out this awesome fall display at Moore Nickels & Dimes for You Recycling in Oxford! Don't forget to nominate your favourite Enviro-Depot for an Enviro-Depot of the Year award. To nominate, visit: https://divertns.ca//events-conte/enviro-depot-of-the-year.

Did you know the weight of the used tires Nova Scotians return for recycling each day weighs as much as 50 Holstein cows! For more information on our used tire recycling program, visit: divertns.ca/recycling/what-goes-where/tires

Nominate your local Enviro-Depot! The annual Enviro-Depot of the Year awards recognize and celebrate the Enviro-Depots across Nova Scotia who go above and beyond in customer service and employee relations, engage and support their community, and participate in Divert NS depot initiatives. To nominate, please visit: divertns.ca/DepotOfTheYear... Deadline for nominations: October 30, 2020 See more

All of the aluminum cans Nova Scotians returned for recycling in the last 5 years would stretch nearly 3 times around the Earth! Find out more information about the Beverage Container Deposit-Refund Program at divertns.ca/re/what-goes-where/beverage-container-recycling

Help keep wildlife safe, remember to cut the straps of your disposable mask before placing it in the garbage! Divert NS Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up NS Adopt A Highway