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ATTENTION ALL PERSONS TAKING : _ MEDICATION BY NEEDLE! We regret that we are unable to collect all types of recyclable material. Paper products such as cardboard, books, egg cartons, and magazines should not be placed in your blue box. The adhesives and other substances used in the manufacture of these products cause problems during the recycling process. Plastic products other than P.E.T. plastic containers are not included in our program because only a buyer for P.E.T. . plastic has been established for the City. Do not ;\&\?\\“K\ put plastic products such as soap, shampoo, « n and bleach bottles, water and anti freeze _ Ah § jugs, and margarine containers in your t c : P blue box. «\rctf[)lf 5 We apologize if we leave something P ds behind and hope that you understand e why these items should not be included _ W %. in your recycling contribution. k: C We don‘t expect people to put out their blue box every week. In fact, our collection is much more efficient if your blue box is put out only when it is full, then pile your newspapers on top or beside the box. Please do not place any garbage bags on top of your blue box. Without your support and involvement the recycling program cannot succeed. We thank you for your coâ€"operation. If you _ â€" have any questions regarding Waterloo‘s recycling program or would like to know where to deposit recyclable material we do not collect, just give us a call on the Blue Box Line 886â€"2634. W- Reduced the energy required to produce itxbd Aéreii® ~â€"_ new glass by 30% by recycling your glass. To Diabetics or other persons taking medication by Needle: Please remember that, once used, your needles or "sharps" pose a risk to other persons who may be accidentally punctured by one. This could be the person who collects your garbage or a child who decides to "experiment". Please consider the potential for this to occur and protect others by securely replacing the protective caps over any needles or "sharps", then dispose of the entire apparatus into a rigid plastic container such as a bleach, vinegar or similar container which can be eq:pedseunelymdplaeedomforcoueefionwithyomreguhrm. The plastic container keeps the needles out of sight from inquisitive children and provides extra safety should the protective caps fall off the needle. Medical offices are reminded that the above service is for private residences only. Physicians are asked to continue to instruct patients in the proper method of disposing of all needles as outlined above. Please keep your Workplace and Your Neighbourhood safe by following this simple disposal method. _ After only one 1 year since the ing program began you have: reoyoling * Saved 28,287 trees by recycling your _ newspaper. © ) + Saved 343 tons of iron ore and the energy p equivalent of 825 barrels of oil â€" a | nonâ€"renewable resource. WAY TO GO WATERLOO! RECYCLING TIP Reduced the energy required to produce new aluminum by 95% by recycling your aluminum cans. SORRY ... THANK YOU C» Saturday, August 26 Saturday, October 28 F,' is Saturday, September 30 Saturday, November 25 4 â€" Open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m PLASTIC At present only P.E.T. beverage containers are recyclable. Generally, these are the 2â€"litre plastic soft drink containers We cannot take juice or bleach bottles, margarine containers, etc. WATERLOO LANDFILL SITE SPECIAL WASTE DAYS GLASS & CANS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!H =~~ NEWSPAPER Please remember the following when filling your BLUE BOX. # A 2 ; Clip this list of dates for handy reference. Do you know that common items such as furniture polish and toilet bowl cleaners are a small part of a long list of products defined as hazardous wastes? These products can be harmful to you, your children, and the environment. They also damage sewer systems, corrode plumbing and may result in injury to collection crews, if not disposed of correctly. To ensure your safety and the safety of our water and soil, store these products in secure containers while in the home. When you are ready to dispose of them, bring these containers, clearly labelled, to the special waste disposal days at the Waterloo landfill site. Correct labelling will ensure that a trained member of the Regional Laboratory can properly identify and recycle or dispose of this material in a safe manner. Only glass bottles and jars, with lids removed, should be put in your blue box. Please rinse out your bottles, jars, and cans. Containers heavily laden with food can become a health hazard and attract rodents. Do not bag these recyclables. Please bag your newspapers and place dn ‘top or beside your blue box for collection. Recycling vehicles will not stop unless a blue box is visible. Newspapers must be out with the blue box. Please include only the materials that come with the newspapers. Do not include cardboard, cereal boxes, computer paper, magazines, books or egg cartons. _ _ HAZARDOUS WASTES IN YOUR HOME rrvencommnemnenpnonson i ree memvenanmneennerecen ue °P oeeomennnmanenranesaenpnemnet x XG