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Plastics are the bulkiest material and fill up our recycle bin on a regular basis. Please check your plastics carefully. ReCool will only recycle plastic that contains a number 1 or a number 2 within the small triangle shaped recycle symbol. Not all pieces of a container may be recyclable. Check lids and containers for the correct symbol.

Please ensure that your glass and metals are placed in the appropriate laydown areas at the landfill. Glass is also diverted. There is also a furnature pile. If you are unsure where an item should be placed, please speak to the Landfill Attendant.

The Landfill cannot currently accept hazardous materials such as batteries, paint or tires. Only non-hazardous, household waste may be placed in the Conmee Landfill. Council is trying to set up a special depot, or collection day for hazardous material. Further information will be posted here.

The Conmee Landfill may be used by residents only. Non-resident property owners may apply for a time limited landfill pass to clean up existing garbage from a Conmee property, but in no case may waste from other Townships be placed in the Conmee Landfill. If you are a non-resident property owner, please contact the Clerk at 475-5229 for more information on temporary landfill passes.

OTHER RECYCLING TIPS

There are many little adjustments we could all make in our lives to help with recycling. Recycling is part of the larger idea of conservation. Conservation of our water, earth, and air. Some ways of conserving include:

1. use programmable thermostats
2. change weather stripping
3. put in more insulation
4. heat shrink wrap older windows
5. insulate water and heating pipes
6. use compact fluorescent light bulbs
7. use solar garden lights for non-necessary outdoor lighting
8. make your next vehicle a fuel efficient one
9. use solar power
10. buy local produce to reduce transportation pollution
11. use ultra low flush toilets (6 litres per flush)
12. use compostable toilets
13. use low flow showerheads
14. use rainbarrels for outdoor watering
15. plant native species to reduce water and pesticide use
16. buy a reusable lunch bag or container
17. use rechargable batteries
18. use cloth bags
19. buy windup radios and flashlights (a good safty tip too!)
20. shop at bulk food outlets - bulk items use less packaging

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