Recycling
In an effort to maintain a sustainable environment in the local area, residents are encouraged to make use of the recycilng services available to them.
CURBSIDE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION
BEGINS APRIL 1, 2010
INCLUDING CARDBOARD!
Fairview is entering a new era of "Going Green". Town Council has contracted Prairie Disposal, our current residential garbage collection company, to provide a curbside "BLUE BAG" recycling pick-up service. Prairie Disposal has provided this list of Frequently Asked Questions:
When are my recyclables collected?
Thursday mornings, beginning April 1st . Plastics and tins will be collected the first Thursday, paper and cardboard on the next Thursday. A schedule will be posted monthly in the Town's newsletter to remind residents which day is scheduled for what type of recyclable pick-up.
Is there a limit and what type of bag should I use?
There is a limit of three (3) 67 litre blue bags per week. Blue bags will be sold at Fairview Freson IGA and Super A grocery stores. BLUE BAGS ARE MANDATORY.
What can I put in the bags?
Paper & Cardboard: Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogues, envelopes, junk mail, phone books, brochures, glossy flyers, paper labels, gift wrap, juice boxes, flattened corrugated cardboard boxes, flattened cereal and food boxes (remove and discard liner), milk cartons (rinse with cold water and flatten), flattened shoe boxes and brown paper bags.CONSTRUCTION PAPER AND CARBON PAPER ARE NOT RECYCLABLE.
Plastic and Tin: Plastics with the numbers #1, #2, #4, or #5 are accepted. The number can be found in a recycling triangle, often on the bottom of the container. If there is no number or if the number is not one of the above, it goes in the garbage. Lids are often made from a different plastic than the container. If a lid is not labelled with a #1, #2, #4, or #5, it is not recyclable. Non-compliance will result in an entire load of plastics to be sent to the landfill. This category includes: tin, aluminum, steel food and beverage containers, tin cans, foil trays, pie plates, foil wrap and jar lids. Rinse containers and remove labels (can be recycled with paper).
Where should I put my blue bags on collection day?
If you have front street collection place your bags at the curb and park your vehicle in your driveway. If there is road construction, put your recyclables where they are accessible. If your collection is in your rear lane place blue bags within 3 meters (10 feet) of the lane and ensure the bags are easily accessible. If there is construction in the lane, place your bags at the front curb.
For further information, please visit the website of our service provider Prairie Disposal at: www.prairiedisposal.com
For more information on recycling in Alberta visit Alberta Recycling online. Alberta Recycling is the premier informative regarding tire, paint and electronic recycling, as well as the managment of household hazardous waste.
Information for refundable containers can be found at the Beverage Container Managment Board. This service is utilized by the Government of Alberta Environment department and operates within the policies set by the department.
Compost!
Living in Fairview, residents have the unique opprotunity to keep large yards and individual houses unlike those of cookie cutter districts in urban areas. Having such large yards, residents are able to garden and landscape however they like and the opportunity lies to produce nutrient rich soil in their own backyards to do so!
The process of composting simply speeds up the decomposition that nature does by default. Concentrating organic matter in a contained location (your compost pile/container); adding oxygen (airing your compost pile by turning it over) and keeping it moist, creates the ideal conditions for micro-organisms and earthworms to convert waste to compost. (Growing Alberta)
Composting is not only great for your plants, but is also an excellent way to teach children and family an easy eco friendly practice!
Learn more about composting at the Composting Council of Canada web page.