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That’s Not Garbage

If you’ve ever puzzled over where to pitch your pizza box, the City of Edmonton’s newly expanded times for their free seminar on recycling will help you find the answers.

“We’ve been offering our That’s Not Garbage! sessions to Edmonton businesses for some time now,” explains Garry Spotowski, education programs coordinator for the city’s Waste Management Branch.

“But now we want to reach out to all community groups, seniors’ societies, church organizations…essentially any small or large group of fifteen or more adults interested in learning about recycling and our world-class waste management system. We’ll come to their assembly anytime – days, evenings, even weekends. Edmonton’s system is one of the best anywhere. We’d like to make sure people know all about it.”

Carole Soanes thinks everyone should register for “That’s Not Garbage!” The federal employee organized the one-hour session for co-workers last summer.

“I don’t think most of us had a clue what the City of Edmonton was really doing beyond the blue bag. We were all taken back by the information provided and certainly didn’t know that Edmonton was such a leader in the world of waste management.”

The presenter was full of information about how to properly dispose of items you no longer needed, and where to find recyclable materials that you do need, often for free.

“It was such a detailed presentation, talking about all the facilities and aspects of waste management and the tours that are available, the Eco Stations where you can pick up recycled paint for free, and the Reuse Centre, where you can go buy recycled stationary ($5 for all you
can carry out),” said Soanes.

“I didn’t have a clue about most of this information and I think many people in the class felt the same way.”

There’s no charge for the presentation. Call (780) 496-5681 to book or email wasteman@edmonton.ca.

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