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    The recycling program has changed.   Please take any item(s) on the "acceptable materials" list directly to Metro Recycling (Click for map). 

    Indicate that it is for 1st Kirkfield Scouting Group so our account is properly credited.

     

    Ensure that your items are only in CLEAR bags.  The items must be visible to be accepted at Metro Recycling.

     

    For your convenience, can crushers can be purchased for about $5 at Princess Auto.

     

    Thank you for recycling and making the world a cleaner place!

     
     

    • Recycling/Fund Raising Program: 

    bulletThe 1st Kirkfield Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have expanded their recycling program to include not only drink cans, but plastic and paper as well.  The money collected from the program will be used to offset the cost of Family Camp which is held in June.  Please see the attached list below for eligible products.  The more families that participate, the cheaper the cost of camp.
    bulletThis program is being used in conjunction with the Recycling Badges that each Cub and Scout can earn.  Scouting is about protecting and preserving our environment.  Your assistance in helping our groups achieve this goal is greatly appreciated.
    bulletLast year, our aluminium can recycling program raised over $800, and with some help of food donations from area businesses, everyone enjoyed a weekend camp free of charge.  We are hoping with the addition of plastic and paper recycling that we can surpass last year's balance.
    bulletCollect each type of product in separate CLEAR plastic leaf bags or CLEAR garbage bags. If you require clear plastic bags, contact Doug Darr @ 889-5661.
    bulletPlease remove the lids from any of the bottles as they are not part of the program.  Plastics include any products with the recycling symbol of 1 or 2, and lids for margarine or ice cream containers.
    bulletCheck your plastics, it is amazing how much we can recycle.
    bulletRather than drop your recycling at the curb, or into the garbage, use this as a fundraiser without going door to door.
    bulletEnsure all of the pop cans are crushed. Leave all beer cans intact and drop off to Doug Darr.  We receive more funds for them as returns to the beer store.   
    bulletAll recycling can be dropped off at Metro Recycling at 100 Omands Creek. (Click for map) When dropping off recycling, indicate that it is for 1st Kirkfield Scouting Group so our account is properly credited. 

     

    ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:

     

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    drink cans    plastic bottles    white bond paper    computer printout paper

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    self copying paper    window envelopes    boxboard    magazines

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    fax paper    clean paper bags    coloured bond paper    envelopes

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    newspaper    file folders    recycled paper    catalogues    phone directories

     

    NON-ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:

     

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    food waste    garbage    tissues    plastic material

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    metal bounds    toner cartridges    carbon paper    binders

     

    If you have any questions, contact:

    Doug Darr    889-5661

    Rita Barker  889-4002

     

    Donations:

    The following items are required for various projects:

        - old candles, wax or crayons

    If you can donate or acquire any of these things, please contact Doug Darr @ 889-5661.