Western Regional Waste Management
14 Main Street, Suite 203 A2H 1B8 Corner Brook, NL, Canada

Sort It Santa is Baaaack! What will he get up to this year? Follow along to find out! His little buddy will be joining him this year, but to get his magic, he needs a name. Do you have any ideas?

#Shoutout to Bootleg Brew Co. for #sorting out a #glass issue in Corner Brook! You can bring your Bootleg bottles back to them - and all other bottles directly to Scotia Recycling. Please DO NOT place GLASS into your Blue Curbside Recycling bag as these bags are compressed before landing at the facility for sorting.

Sort-it Santa and Rec-It Ralph took a break from recycling education today to make snow people out of Styrofoam balls. Styrofoam cannot be recycled in #WesternNewfoundland so they are re-purposing these instead. #sortitwestern #sortitsanta #trashortreasure #styrofoamisgarbage

Oh Snow! Where do toys go? It looks like our friends are celebrating the snow we got last night by making themselves into a Snow Globe! Good news is, when they are done playing playing with their broken toys they can scoop them up into the clear bag and send them on their way. ... Sadly we are not close enough to the North Pole to get Santa's elves to fix and re-purpose old toys, so when our toys are at the end of their useful life, we have to throw them into the clear garbage bag. If you have toys that are still in good condition, consider donating them to another family before throwing them away.

"We sent him a list, he's checking it twice; Rec-it Ralph want's to be nice Empty, Rinse, and Wipe it out When in doubt, just throw it out!"... Rec-it Ralph and Sort-it Santa are writing jingles this morning. They want to make sure they are only placing what can be recycled into the blue bag. Do you have any rhymes we can add to our jingle that help you remember what to recycle?

Rec-it Ralph caught Sort-it Santa throwing wrapping paper into the Recycling Bin, so our little elf wrapped up Santa and laid him under the Christmas Tree instead. Printed gift wrap, like what we see here, cannot be recycled. If you receive presents wrapped in this paper, please toss it in the clear bag. Gift bags cannot be recycled either. When giving presents this year, consider wrapping them in sustainable paper such as kraft wrapping paper. You can decorate this paper with stamps, and it can be recycled after the gift has been opened!

Sort-it Santa is showing Rec-it Ralph where old clothing, rags, and textiles go. Into the CLEAR bag Santa goes, because textiles and clothing can't be recycled. #sortitsanta #sortitwestern #TrashOrTreasure

Check out the composting initiatives at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University!

The Plastic Bag ban for Newfoundland will be in effect as of 1 October, 2020. WRWM recommends that you carry your own reusable bags or bins to pack your groceries. Your best reusable bag or bin is one that can be washed /sanitized between trips to the grocery store. For more information about the plastic bag ban, click the link below. https://www.cfib-fcei.ca//newfoundland-and-labrador-plasti

Please be advised that intake for proposals for the MMSB Solid Waste Management Innovation Fund is now open, feel free to direct your contacts to the website for more information or to Mfon Oton at [email protected]. Proposal Submission Guidelines can be found here: https://mmsb.nl.ca//2020-Guide-and-Terms-of-Award-SWMIF.pdf

Plastic bags (grocery bags, chip bags, candy wrappers, packaging) isnt recyclable. Please toss these into your CLEAR garbage bag, and use reusable bags where you can when shopping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1XVzwRvl2Q&feature=youtu.be

As of Monday, 24 August, we ask that you wear a non-medical mask when entering both our administration office and our transfer stations.

Are you a business owner in the Western Region of Newfoundland? Confused about the new ICI Policy? Our website now contains all the information you need to ensure your business is compliant with the new policy. Still need help? Fill out the contact form for a waste assessment and our Regional Outreach Officer will get back to you within two business days. http://www.wrwm.ca/services/sort-it-businesses/

We have released an update to the ICI (Industrial, Commercial, Institutional) Policy for businesses operating in the Western Region. For more information, click here: http://www.wrwm.ca//10/ICI-Policy-Update-Surcharge-Date-1.

Innovative ways to recycle textiles include: - using old shirts as rags - Making a yarn rug - Sewing reusable face wipes ... - Building bricks https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2701825603382617

An excellent way to re-purpose food jars!

WRWM would like to remind you that our administration office and all six transfer stations will be closed tomorrow, July 1, in observance of Canada Day. We hope you enjoy the holiday, and will see you on Thursday, July 2.

Our Public Drop-Off sites for residential bulky waste located in: Portland Creek, West Bay, and Bonne Bay South are opening tomorrow. Each of these drop-off sites will be open on Saturdays from 9:00am - 5:00pm until October 31. A list of acceptable materials can be found here: http://www.wrwm.ca//Volumetric-Pricing-Chart-for-Public-Dr

Western Regional Service Board announces plan to re-open transfer stations to residential drop-off. Click the link below for more information: http://www.wrwm.ca//WRSB-Transfer-Station-Notice-One-Pager

Friday was a holiday so that means Corner Brooks curb side recycling and garbage pick-up schedule has shifted. Confirm your neighbourhoods day and have a refresher on the Western Regional Waste Management Sort-it rules at https://bit.ly/2UUlnq2

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, WRWM wishes to advise the general public that all transfer stations (Long Range, Burgeo, Bay St. George, Hampden, South West Coast, and Wild Cove) will be closed to residential drop off until further notice. Commercial/Municipal waste collection received from curb side will not be affected by todays announcement. Thank You, Western Regional Waste Management

For more information on green depots in your area, visit http://greendepotnl.ca/ #Covid19For more information on green depots in your area, visit http://greendepotnl.ca/ #Covid19

Gros Morne Recycling Depot is closed temporarily due to COVID-19 Precautions. Visit http://greendepotnl.ca/ for updated information on Green Depots near you.

#Reuse straws and other round-the-house objects to make these cute toys! https://www.facebook.com/OrientalCuisineOffical.UK/videos/224052115453022/

Many of us are home due to the COViD-19 Pandemic, and have started #SpringCleaning. If you have cleaned out your bookshelf, consider Re purposing some of those books for art instead of sending them to the recycling bin. This Folded Book Art is a great way to re-purpose old books into a piece you can keep forever! Materials needed:... - Hard-Cover Book - Pen - Ruler - Book Art folding guide: https://www.instructables.com//Folded-Book-Art-Best-most-/ Learn more by searching "Book Art Tutorial" on YouTube or Google.

Headed to a Green Depot with your recyclables? Check this website first to make sure the operating hours at your local depot hasnt been impacted by COVID-19. http://greendepotnl.ca/

Things to Make and Do with your recyclables: Today we are digging into the #recycling bag for CARDBOARD BOXES! Set up a #SocialDistancing indoor drive in movie theatre, and make your own cardboard box cars to drive.... Materials needed: - Cardboard box - Paper plates (for the wheels) - Plastic cups (for head lights) Optional: - Paint, or other things to decorate your boxcar with Click here for more information: https://laughpaintcreate.blogspot.com///creative-cars.html

Things to make and do with your recyclables: BOWLING GAME Grab 5 or more plastic bottles and decorate them as you like. ... Set them up in a V-shape and use a handy ball to knock them over. TIP: Treat it like a real game and keep score!

Are you looking for things to do with your children that will educate and entertain them? We put together a few ideas for crafts you can make with the materials in your blue recycling bag. Things to make and do: Using your recycling materials, you can make a Calming Jar for yourself and your children: ... Items needed: - A bottle with a lid (mason jar or plastic bottle) - Water - Liquid soap Optional items: - Glitter - Food Coloring - Beads - Paint (to paint the lid) Instructions 1. Paint the lid (if you like) 2. Fill the bottle 1/4 full with water 3. Fill bottle 3/4 with hand soap (colored is optional, or you can mix with food coloring) 4. Add beads, glitter 5. Add lid, and tighten (TIP: Use super glue to seal lid) Video here: https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/how-to-make-a-calming-jar/

As of 1:00 p.m. today, March 17 public access to Western Regional Waste Management administration office and scale house buildings is suspended. Staff are available to answer calls and emails during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.). We are continually monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. Please call 632-2922 or our toll-free line at 1-844-437-2922 to speak with a representative. To help prevent the spread of ...COVID-19 while maintaining quality services for Western Newfoundland and Labrador residents, Business Continuity Plans are being implemented. We thank everyone for their cooperation while we navigate these new circumstances day by day. Updates will be available on social media and www.wrwm.ca. Thank You, Western Regional Waste Management

Download recycling signs like this one for your home or office at: https://rethinkwastenl.ca/business/download-recycling-signs/

Yesterday our clocks went ahead one hour. When changing your clocks dont forget to change, replace and recycle the batteries around your house. Recycle your old batteries at any of our transfer stations or at our office in Corner Brook. We are a Call2Recycle location and can accept batteries and old cell phones during our regular operating hours. This is a free service to all residents. For more information, call our office at (709) 632-2922

Project SucSeed is an award winning hydroponic system developed by Memorial University students to address the need for fresh affordable produce in our province. https://www.thetelegram.com//project-sucseed-motivates-we/

UPDATE: PAB Transfer Station is open. PAB Transfer Station is closed on Friday, February 28, until further notice due to weather.UPDATE: PAB Transfer Station is open. PAB Transfer Station is closed on Friday, February 28, until further notice due to weather.