Calgary London Drugs locations are celebrating an impressive 93.1% waste diversion rate for 2015. In a continued effort to extend their waste diversion efforts beyond their stores and into the communities they serve, London Drugs is proudly supporting the Haysboro Community Cleanup this year.
This event encourages community residents to responsibly recycle household items and helps divert waste from Calgary’s landfills.
Date: Sunday, May 29th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: London Drugs Parking Lot, 8330 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
Items Being Accepted / Services Being Offered:
City of Calgary will be accepting organic waste and household waste items at the end of their usable life that cannot be recycled and do not fit in at home waste and recycling carts.
London Drugs will be at the event to accept the following items for responsible recycling:
– Non food-related Styrofoam
– Plastic and cardboard packaging from our products
– Cell phones, PDA and rechargeable batteries are recycled through Call2Recycle.
– Alkaline Batteries
– Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL’s) and fluorescent light tubes up to 4-foot lengths
– Disposable cameras
– Ink jet cartridges
– Laser cartridges
– Metal film canisters
– Plastic bags
– Pop bottles and cans (BC only)
– Insurance plastic folders
GEEP will be accepting electrical and electronic goods (TVs, VCRs, computers, monitors, printers, small appliances, etc.). Note: Large appliances are not accepted.
Kidseat Recyclers will be accepting used and expired car seats. Note: There is a mandatory recycling levy of $10 per car seat. All fabric must be removed from the seat before drop-off.
Neighbour Link will be accepting the following items for donation:
– Furniture: Livingroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Other
– Household Items: Pots and Pans, Dishes, Cutlery, Cooking utensils, Knife sets, Can opener, Vegetable peeler, Tupperware, Dish Cloths, Dish Towels, Towels, Face cloths, Bathmat, Shower curtain and rings, Sheets, Comforters, Pillows, Baby Items, Car seat 2013 and newer with a signed release form, Stollers, Cribs, Diapers (open packages welcome), Wipes, Formula, New Hygiene items.
Haysboro Community Association will be hosting a community BBQ to thank volunteers.
Note the following items are NOT accepted: tires, home appliances, household chemicals, propane tanks, car batteries, liquids, metals, glass, paint, railway ties.
Event details: http://greendeal.ca/events?event_id1=7
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