Waste Management Association of B.C.

Let's keep our families, friends, co-workers and businesses safe. If we all take this seriously, then we can get back to normal sooner. #inthistogether #stayhealthy

Congratulations to WMABC Member Russell Zishiri of Anaconda Systems! Business in Vancouver has announced its Forty Under 40 recipients for 2020. The awards recognize the achievements of B.C.'s young entrepreneurs, executives and professionals with demonstrated excellence in business, judgment, leadership and community contribution. Well deserved Russell!! https://biv.com//bivs-2020-forty-under-40-winners-announced #wmabcmember #community #excellenceinbusinees

New batteries for X-mas toys? Batteries don’t belong in your municipal recycling bin. Make sure you take your old, used batteries to a Call2Recycle collection location which can be found at retailers and recycling depots across B.C., including Staples, The Home Depot, London Drugs, Lowes/RONA, Canadian Tire and Best Buy. #RecyclingWorks #batteryrecycling

With rising cases of C-19, now is the time to re-visit & re-evaluate your Covid-19 Business Safety plans. Please ensure your updated plans are reviewed with your employees & posted on your job site or workplace. Full Fraser Health notice here https://bit.ly/FHROct28Notice #SafetyFirst #COVID19BC #InThisTogether

Halloween is this weekend so here are a few tips to help minimize that waste: Avoid plastic disposable bags and opt for cloth bags, like pillowcases, for holding treats. All those crinkly candy wrappers & chip bags can all be recycled in the other flexible plastic category for Recycle BC’s pilot waste to energy program. Although these are not accepted in curbside pickup, these are accepted at Recycle BC depots or London Drugs locations. Candy boxes can be recycled as cardb...oard in blue box. Wearing a costume? Think outside the box and reuse what you may already have in your closet. Once halloween is over, think of donating your costume to a secondhand store or check if the local theatre or childcare center is in need of any costumes. Don't trash that pumpkin, turn it into a treat. Turn the flesh into a delicious pumpkin pie or cheesecake and roast the seeds for a light snack or bird feed. Or check with a local farmer that may have livestock that would enjoy a pumpkin treat. If nothing else, put it in your backyard compost or for pick up ( where service is available). Stay safe & have fun. #recyclingworks #wastereduction #spookyseason #trickortreat See more

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Good question! Thanks for the reminder! #wmabcmember #safety #recycling

Have you spotted this man picking up garbage along the Sea to Sky Highway? A great initiative by one individual to make a difference!(VIDEO) #community #RecyclingWorks #environment

Congratulations to Premier @jjhorgan & his team on their election. George Heyman for Vancouver-Fairview we look forward to continuing to work with you to help BC thrive and prosper. We'd also like to thank all those that ran in all parties to work for positive change in BC. It has been a pleasure to work with many of you. Matt Pitcairn - BC Liberal Candidate for Richmond-Steveston, Mary Polak, Marvin Hunt, Jason Lum #BCElection2020

Just a reminder to be mindful of how you dispose of your items. These workers can’t see what’s in your bag or can. #workersafety

#WasteReductionWeek WMABC Member & 2019 Environmental Awareness Award winner, Waste Control Services works with local material recovery facilities and sustainability partners to ensure materials they collect from apartments and businesses are handled responsibly and sustainably #recyclingworks #sustainability

#WasteReductionWeek WMABC member EcoSafe Zero Waste is committed to innovative solutions to educate waste generators allowing them to divert contamination-free organic waste and recyclables from landfill. Their products are intended to replace conventional plastics & are design and implement technology-based zero-waste solutions. #recyclingworks #sustainability

#WasteReductionWeek WMABC member, Westcoast Plastic Recycling pelletizing line is now in full operation, check it out at www.wcprocessing.ca. Also, launching new product line using local recycled material. #circulareconomy #recyclingworks #sustainability

#WasteReductionWeek WMABC member ABC Recycling is Western Canada's largest scrap metal recycling company. They serve and support communities through the recovery, processing and recycling of scrap metal, which can be endlessly recycled https://bit.ly/342zTRl #circulareconomy #recyclingworks

#WasteReductionWeek E-waste doesn't belong in the garbage. If it has a battery or plug, you can recycle it. Take the entire item and any associated equipment with you to the drop off location, and they'll do it for you. Find your location https://bit.ly/3m9BATk

WMABC member Green Coast Rubbish was kept busy over three months, helping SNC-Lavalin prepare for a large multi-floor office move. Green Coast provided their recycling and tote rental services http://ow.ly/4Gnx50BUYfl) where they removed & recycled 25,300 pounds of paper & shredded 16,330 pounds of confidential documents! #paperrecycling #shredding #wastereductionweek

#WasteReductionWeek Mercury, lead & other heavy metals are toxic & hazardous to human health & the environment. WMABC member, Veolia North America lamp recycling facility provides a #CircularEconomy solution to responsibly manage this waste stream within Canada. #ThinkCircular https://bit.ly/VeoliaLamps

WMABC member Mettler Toledo has implemented their GreenMT Strategy to support their mission of pursuing Environmental, Social & Governance priorities for a significant impact. They are proud to announce that they will be carbon neutral already in 2020, covering all of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions. http://ow.ly/Mniv50BUXml #WasteReductionWeek