RMRS & SD42 Support Zero Waste School Pilots
School District 42 and Ridge Meadows Recycling Society are partnering to support local schools that are taking initiatives towards becoming a Zero Waste School. A number of initiatives are being tested out at Alouette & Fairview Elementary schools and will be a first step toward helping other schools in the District reduce waste, conserve water […]
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, […]
Peek Into the Future – RMRS July, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we take a look at the future of Maple Ridge’s multi-sort system and a closer look at glass collection. PLUS! Photos from Canada Day and our recent Neighbourhood events, summer students, awards, and in the garburator vs. composting debate on what to do with food scraps, Metro Vancouver chooses a winner. Click […]
See You This Summer! RMRS June, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we invite you to pick up your NEW red & grey recycling boxes on Canada Day and announce a couple of July dates for our Neighbourhood Recycling Dropoff Events PLUS! Update from Metro Vancouver on their Organics Disposal Ban (aka. Food Scraps Recycling) and Board Member Dennis Kinsey encourages us to […]
Update on Metro Vancouver’s Organics Disposal Ban
Food Scraps Recycling Regulation Update from Metro Vancouver – May 27, 2015: “We are heading towards the end of our education phase of the organics disposal ban, (January 1 to June 30, 2015), where loads with high food volumes are identified but not charged. This has allowed businesses and residential buildings time to put recycling […]
Got Your Box? RMRS May, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we highlight the success of new recycling boxes at Earth Day and the Home Show and introduce our 2015-2016 Board of Directors. PLUS! On the 1st Anniversary of MMBC’s Printed Paper & Packaging Stewardship program, Executive Director Kim Day reviews why Maple Ridge was able to make a smooth transition, and Earth Day […]
The Earth Day Edition! RMRS April, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we look forward to the 2015 Celebrate Earth Day festival! A food truck festival, Queen Elsa, flash mobs, free bikes, fish tents, and the first Haney Farmer’s Market of the year…Earth Day kicks off the festival season with a jam-packed day of celebrating the earth and “Water, Water Everywhere” PLUS! We […]
What is Garbage? RMRS March, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
In this month’s newsletter, we look at Nature’s Cycle of Renewal and explore what’s left in the garbage after taking out recyclables & organics. PLUS! Save the Date! Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10am – 2pm at Memorial Peace Park. Registration forms and Volunteer Sign-Up info are now […]
RMRS February, 2015 Newsletter Now Online
We are rolling out sales of Solar Cones, Composters, and Rain Barrels early this year due to demand created by Metro Vancouver’s ban on organics in the landfill. PLUS! Board Member Bill Elder talks about how our rocky past has gained us respect in the community and we reveal photos of the evolution of our Depot balers. […]