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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, A pr il 22 ,2 02 1 | 24 Thursday, April 22, is Earth Day, an annual global event that reminds us to celebrate and protect our natural environment.We can all do our part to preserve and care for the natural spaces that help keep our region a great place to live. By participating in Regional waste management programs and services such as the Blue Box and Green Cart, and protecting our drinking water sources through responsible use and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals, we can all be environmental stewards not just on Earth Day, but throughout the year. Thank you for your continued efforts to protect the natural environment. For more information, visit halton.ca. Celebrating Earth Day by protecting the environment all year long Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 04 22 21 Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Waste SpringReminders Halton Region continues to deliver critical programs and services to support our community during this time. To stay up-to-date on any changes or service adjustments, residents are encouraged to checkhalton.ca/waste or sign up to receive regular reminders. Thank you for your patience and your commitment to reducewaste and protect the environment. Waste reminders and tips • Garbage bags/cans must not weigh more than 23 kg (50 lbs). • No oversized containers, maximum 125 litres or 50 cm wide x 100 cm high (20 inches wide x 39 inches high). • Bag and tie all garbage material. Loose itemswill not be collected. • Bag and tie all organics before placing in Green Cart. Loose itemswill not be collected. • Please wrap all mattresses and box springs in plastic before placing at the curb for bulk waste collection. Reduce wind-blown litter by: • place and tie recycling in a clear plastic bag; • not overfilling your Blue Box; and • placing material out on the morning of your collection day by 7 a.m., not the night before. Yardwaste collectionhas resumed! Yard waste is turned into high-quality compost in Halton. Please follow these yard waste tips: • Do not place dirt, sod or grass in your yard waste. • Use paper yard waste bags or reusable, rigid containers with a yellow yard waste label (no lid). • Tie and bundle brush no larger than 2 m x 1 m (6ft x 3 ft) wide, with branches a maximum of 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter. • Yard waste can also be dropped off at the HaltonWaste Management Site (5400 Regional Road 25, Milton). User fees apply. Visit halton.ca/waste for hours, fees and additional information. Cancellationof 2021 spring wastemanagement events Based on the current restrictions of the Provincial Framework, and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of residents and Regional staff, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the following annual spring recycling and waste events: • SpecialWaste Drop-Off Days • Compost Give-Away Please bring residential household hazardous waste (20 litre limit) and electronics to the HaltonWaste Management Site. Visit halton.ca/waste for information on potential events scheduled for later in the year. 2 MMAX. 1 MMAX. HaltonWasteManagement Site (HWMS) 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton open: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The HWMS remains open with regular operating hours, in addition to spring Sunday hours in May and June. Please be advised of the following service adjustments: • Only credit or debit is being accepted (no cash or coins). • Physical distancing measures are in effect. Increased wait times are expected. • The Paint and Stain Reuse Depot is closed at this time. Sunday spring openings: • Open every Sunday fromMay 2 to June 27, 2021 (8 a.m. to noon).