weet reas thea 8 5 pT hay NRT. NOES aR TEI Cee ha ie Lef's Did you know that North and West Vancouver residents can recycle more materials than are currently accepted in the Blue Box & Apartment Recycling Programs. The North Shore Recycling Drop-off Depot accepts additional household materials for recycling such as plastic yogurt and margarine tubs, ofd clothes and scrap cloth, BBQ's, other scrap metals and more. On January 10, 1997, the North Shore's first and only siaffed Recycling Depot opened to the public and since then over 90,000 visitors have come through the gates, dropping off more ihan 1,500 tonnes of recyclables, If you haven't been by to visit yet, come on down and bring a load of recyclables (properly sorted of course) and take a look for yourself You'll find helpful staff on-site to answer all your Partnering with Local Saves Taxpayers $40,000 Per Yer We would like to take this opportunity to thank our corporate partners who have helped to reduce our program costs and saved you tax dollars. Many thanks go to Prudential Sussex Realty, a North Vancouver based company that has been a ne cans being sorted. cas saves enough ecyctie Even questions and expiain which materials are acceplable and which are not yet recyclable. You'll also find clean, bright blue bins for depositing your recyclables within a spacious. well-lit site. The facility is also a real-world example of a recyeled construction project. Reeveled wood, concrete and asphalt were used in the making of the Depot, and examples are on display. All told, over 2,500 tonnes of construction material were recycled and used to build the new facility. There's even examples of recycied prod- ucts you can buy for yourself, like a child's play swing resembling a pony that was made from recycled tires right here in B.C. Even the colourful rubber playground safety mits underneath are made from vehicle tires. Or strong supporter of recycling. This organization has been generously donating the blue newspaper recycling bags since 1983 and they have agreed to continue their partnership by sponsoring the Blue Bags for the new expanded recycling program. The North Shore News and the North Shore Credit Union have come on board as co-sponsors of the new Yellow Bag recycling program for card- board and other paper products. We are extreine- iy pleased that the Credit Union will be renewing a long-standing relationship with the North Shore @& Prudential Sussex Acalty Looking for an opportunity to get involved in your community in a way that really makes a difference? Join the NSRP’s 3Rs Education Team, the 7-year old volunteer program which brings together individu- als from a variety of backgrounds to educate North Shore schools, residents and . businesses. Our mem- Recycling bership runs the gamut: —_biore- one aluminum foo icc: engh neers, full-time moms, Ph.D. candidates and elementary school teachers — we have a pro- gram to appeal to energy fo run a TY sot for 4 hours Can you guess @ biscuit? If you.can guess how many recycled cans are in you will win a FREE composter and | r for two at Vivace Restaurant. If you would like to view a biscuit, drop by the ve at 1139 Lonsdale Ave. & Ty This is a biscuit.@ Join the3Rs Friday. North Shore va PAS 1 FC nes how about a wooden planter box made with lumber reclaimed from furniture manufactur- ers and shipping crates. Staff can provide conticts for these products if vou would like further information. The Reeveling Depot is open seven days 2 week and is located at tie south foot of Riverside Drive in North Vancouver, It is cast of the Second Narrows Bridge and south of the Dollarton Highway. The North Shore Transfer Station (garbage & yard timmings drop-off facility) at 30 Riverside Drive is located directly across ihe street. For more information on operating hours, a list of the recyclables that are accepted, and how to properly prepare them, call de Depot Info Line at 981-3124. Businesses iF Recycling Program. They originally donated $100,000 towards the oriyinal purchase of Blue Boxes for all North Shore homes back in 1990 when the Blue Box program began and they also contributed $30,000 to help with the purchase of reusable Blue Bags for apartment residents. The support of these community businesses has enhanced our programs and helped to mini- mize the recycling portion of your property taxes and utility bills. We greatly appreciate their pact- nership with us. NORTH SHORE CREDIT UNION almost everyone. . . We are seeking to fill the following positions for our fall term: Education Assistanis — To deliver school pro- grams to North Shore schoois. Ideally you should have some education delivery experience or possibly be wanting to get into the field. Availability during the day is a definite asset. Program/Event Planning Coordinators — Individuals with experience or interest in plan- ning and organizing events and programs from inception to delivery. Ideal for project managers and idea people. Creative Directors — For those with an artistic flair. We require go-getters to design props, edu- cational materials (posters, handbills, etc.) and event “sets”. October +6, 1$98 - North Shore News - 25 recycling program Upcoming Everts 3rd Annval Gzeen Christmes Award A competition of North Shore artisans constructing their wares from 100% reclaimed materials. Artworks will be judged by the general public at the Delbrook Craft Fair, November 21 and 22, 1998. Deadline for entries is 4:00 pm November 16, 1998. The Coninunity Treasure Chest The NSRP's 2nd Annual Drop, Swap & Go (A Non-Traditional Swap Meet) November 28, 1998, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Ann MacDanald Hall, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver. Alternative Gift Giving and Christmas Reduce/ Reuse Display Various North Sbore venues, including libraries and RecCentres (through December 15, 1998). GYRD Waste Reduction Forum Hallowe'en Fashion Show and Reduce/Reuse Fair (October 26, 1998, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Vancouver Museum, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver) For information on the above evenis, school workshops and upcoming programs for Spring 1999 (Compost & Cappuccino Worksbop, Worm Bin Distribution, The Science of Compost, etc.), contact Victoria Gazeley, Community Programs Coordinator at 984-9730. en Teane! Children’s Craft Leaders — To work with chil- dren at special reuse crafi events throughout the year. As well, we always require help behind the scenes with research, administration, and a vari- ety of other tasks. With the recent switch of focus to the Reduce part of the 3Rs, we are always developing new programs and revising old ones. Interested in the concept of “simpler living"? Maybe educating students on consumer aware- ness? For information on becoming part of the 3Rs Education Team or details on other NSRP community programs, please contact Victoria Gazeley at 984-9730. The North Shore Recycling Program - We're not just recycling any more. Aluminum cans being compacted into biscuits.