Happy Fe-BRRR-uary!! RMRS February, 2021 Newsletter now online!
We are excited to be working on (modified) plans to Celebrate Earth Day this year! We are currently compiling suggestions and challenges to help our community EMERGE…got any “hidden gems” you think others should know about? Also in this newsletter… Think Thrice about your old clothing! Learn more about reducing, repairing, & donating your old wardrobe… Our video […]
Welcome to 2021! – RMRS January, 2021 Newsletter Now Online
Happy 2021 From Ridge Meadows Recycling! In the January, 2021 newsletter… Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is now accepting membership applications! Like what we do and want to get more involved? Sign up for (free!) membership before March 4 to be eligible to vote at our Annual General Meeting on April 1… We are nominated for an award! Don’t […]
Happy Holidays! – RMRS December, 2020 Newsletter Now Online
2020 was nothing like anyone expected. While it started out business as usual, everything changed mid-March as the Covid-19 pandemic threw everyone’s plans out the window and plunged us into months of unknown. While we cancelled our Earth Day plans and the rest of our Repair Cafes, curbside recycling pickup and keeping the Maple Ridge […]
Household Hazardous Waste Day a Success!!
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, over 150 residents dropped off 7076kg of household hazardous waste at our event, and brought even more paint, motor oil, antifreeze, and flammable/poisonous items to the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot! Fingers crossed we can hold another drop-off day in 2021! Thank you to the City of Maple Ridge, Terrapure, and […]
Waste Reduction Week! October, 2020 Newsletter now online…
Click to view the RMRS October, 2020 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website. In the October, 2020 newsletter… -Our Household Hazardous Waste Day was a great success. Check out the event video and results… -Don’t miss the Debate! Maple Ridge Climate Hub is hosting a debate for all local provincial candidates! -October is Community Living Month! Check […]
Celebrate Plastic Free July with FREE on-demand screening of “The Story of Plastic”
Plastic Free July is a global movement to encourage people to avoid single-use plastic, recycle the plastic they can’t avoid, and to educate others about plastic waste. As part of Plastic Free July, Maple Ridge Climate Hub and Ridge Meadows Recycling Society are co-hosting an on-demand screening of the revealing documentary, “The Story of Plastic,” followed […]
NEW Video!! #BringItToTheDepot!
Check out our latest video – a visual introduction & overview of where the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot is located (10092 – 236th Street) and what items are accepted there for FREE drop-off!
Depot Vehicle Limit Ending July 1, 2020
Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the vehicle limit at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot will be removed as BC enters Phase 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic. All visitors to the Recycling Depot are asked to wear a mask or face covering to protect other customers and Depot staff. All Ridge Meadows Recycling Society staff are […]
June, 2020 Recycling Report Now Online
In this newsletter, we ask Depot visitors to wear masks or face coverings as we relax the 7-car limit at the Recycling Depot, highlight another one of our Founding Members, and give a shout-out to our multi-sort recycling system. Until next time, stay safe, stay calm, stay kind. Click to view an online copy of […]
May, 2020 Recycling Report Now Online
In this newsletter, we celebrate the winning entries in the Earth Day Poetry & Photo contests, give an update on Depot services, and highlight one of our Founding Members. Until next time, stay safe, stay calm, stay kind. Click to view an online copy of the RMRS May, 2020 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived […]