Part 4 - Inspections Find Loads of Recyclables
MEDIA RELEASE – November 10, 2011
Aquatera Utilities Inc.
5 in 5: Part 4 – Inspections Find Loads of Recyclables
Note: Out of respect to families involved with the recent collision, we delayed the final two of the 5 in 5 series until this week. We compliment local media who did an honourable job covering a very difficult story from many angles over the past few weeks.
Grande Prairie, AB – There’s more in that load going to the landfill than a heap of garbage. At least that’s load inspections at Aquatera’s waste management facility found in late October.
Aquatera conducted 10 voluntary inspections of customers who were dropping off materials for disposal into landfill with a focus on educating residents on what could be recycled.
Materials that were diverted to be recycled from the loads headed to the landfill included:
Recyclables for either the Eco Centre or Waste Management Facility:
- Cardboard
- Propane bottles
- Beverage containers
Recyclables for only the Waste Management Facility:
- Metal rim for a vehicle tire
- Metal framing and other metals
- Wood waste
- Bicycle tire
Recyclables for only the Eco Centre
- Paints and solvents
Aquatera has extensive recycling programs available, and diverts over 12,000 metric tonnes of material from landfill through a mix of curbside and drop-off recycling opportunities.
Quotes:
“Our customers were happy to learn that they could recycle many items versus putting them in landfill.”
- Marcedes Braumberger, Operations Manager, Waste Management Facility (landfill)
“Good Changes.”
- Customer who visits Waste Management Facility at least eight times a year
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Aquatera Utilities Inc. is the regional provider of water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and is a model of regional cooperation. Shareholders are the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the Town of Sexsmith. Since 2003, Aquatera Utilities Inc. returned $25 million to the City, County and Town through cash dividends and franchise fees.
Media Contact:
Tim Conrad
T: 780.513.5220