Earth Day 2016 is Ready to Energize You!
[clear] Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge has shaped up to be a spectacular event! This year’s theme is ENERGY! and we are looking at renewable energy and what inspires & recharges us in our daily lives. Here are just a few of the energizing things to look forward to… -get recharged at one (or […]
Spring Schedules, Events, & More! RMRS March, 2016 Newsletter Now Online
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you! Click to view our  March, 2016 Newsletter which includes our Easter Holiday schedule, information on the Earth Day Photo & Poetry Contests, […]
Ready for Spring? RMRS February, 2016 Newsletter Now Online
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you! Click to view our  February, 2016 Newsletter which includes the Spring Chipping Program set-out deadlines; information on Bear-Resistant Organics Bin subsidy; […]
Happy New Year! RMRS January, 2016 Newsletter Now Online
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you! Click to view our  January, 2016 Newsletter
Happy Holidays! RMRS December, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we focus on the Holiday Recycling Schedule, Green Holiday Tips, and more. PLUS! RMRS Executive Director Kim Day looks back at our many partnerships in 2015… Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS December, 2015 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.
The New Sort – RMRS November, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we focus on the 4-sort & the 2015 Holiday Recycling Schedule. PLUS! Local & national awards, new signage at the Depot, and RMRS Board Member Bill Elder looks at the problems with plastic packaging. Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS November, 2015 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on […]
Just Eat It! RMRS October, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we highlight TONIGHT’S (Oct.22) free screening of the award-winning film, “Just Eat It,” our Waste Reduction Week presentation to Mayor & Council, & more! PLUS! Check out the “Year 1” Zero Waste initiatives currently being piloted by local elementary schools and Board Member Kathi Halpin traces the evolution of recycling in her […]
Waste Reduction Week Presentation to Maple Ridge Mayor & Council
A huge Thank You! to all who helped make our Waste Reduction Week (WRW) presentation to Maple Ridge Mayor & Council on October 13 a success! Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Vice-President Leigh Hodgins first updated council on our amazingly busy summer (thanks to the popularity of the new recycling boxes!) and the highest membership we’ve had in […]
New Chipping Program Dates, The RED Box, Food Waste, and Bears – Oh, My! RMRS September, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
NOTE: Due to the August 28 Windstorm, the dates of the 2015 Fall Chipping Program have been MOVED UP to assist residents’ clean up efforts The NEW set-out deadlines are: Tuesday, September 15 for Maple Ridge residents who live WEST of 224th Street Monday, October 5 for Maple Ridge residents who live EAST of 224th Street [clear]In this month’s newsletter, we highlight the New Red […]
Blue Box 2.0 – RMRS August, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we clarify how the blue box will be repurposed with the addition of the grey box to Maple Ridge’s recycling sort system.. PLUS! 8 Ways to Recycle Water Around Your House, and Board Member Carla Reed reveals ways that other organizations practice the 3Rs… Click to view a pdf copy of the RMRS August, […]