Recycling
We continue to pursue recycling, despite the fact that it is costly and many other small communities have chosen to abandon their programs. We have done so for a number of reasons. First, it is the right thing to do. Second, the majority (all?) of our residents think that it is the right thing to do. Thirdly, it will extend the life of our landfill sites, thus avoiding the cost of closing (yes, there is a cost associated with closing existing sites, and it is somewhere in the arena of $240,000.00), not to mention the difficult, if not impossible, process of finding a new location (the cost associated with this would be several times that of site closure).
If the recycling program is to work efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost, we ask that the recycling instructions be carefully adhered to (Recycling Program).
We have been issued non-compliance orders from the Ministry of Environment in the past. These orders indicate that our designated areas are not properly sorted. For example, paint cans/metals/etc. are being dumped in the wood pile, plastics are being deposited in the metal pile, etc.
Anything hauled to our landfill sites and recycling areas must be deposited/separated accordingly. There are well marked signs at our landfill sites. However, it you are unsure of ‘where’ certain materials should be deposited, please ask the landfill attendant.
With a little effort on all of our parts, the reward is substantial. Let us all do our part to avoid premature landfill site closure.
Thank you for recycling.
Program Description
- Recyclable materials are accepted in collection containers at our municipal landfill sites. Please adhere to signage.
- Cans and plastics must be sorted separately and bagged. Cardboard must be flattened and bundled and can be placed in the bins without a bag. Newspaper, paper and magazines should be bundled and placed in the bin (with or without a bag).
- Due to Council’s commitment to recycling and promoting the importance and benefits of a recycling program, bags are available FREE at the Township Office (while quantities last).
- The following are ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES: Newspaper, Magazines, Office Paper, Cardboard (flattened), Tin Cans, Aluminum Cans, Plastics 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 (remove lids), Glass.
- The following are NOT ACCEPTABLE: Garbage, Wet Paper, Styrofoam, Box Board, Plastics 3, 6, Unnumbered Plastics, Juice Boxes, Milk Cartons.
- Please close the bin door when finished.
Landfill Site Hours of Operation
SUMMER HOURS (Effective May 1st)
Nestor Falls
6 days per week, open every day, but Closed Wednesday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sioux Narrows
6 days per week, open every day, but Closed Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
WINTER HOURS (Effective October 1st)
Nestor Falls
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sioux Narrows
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
