Bring out your toxic waste — RDCK hosts Household Hazardous Waste Round-up
By Nelson Daily Staff
Bring out your Waste! Bring out your Waste!
Time again to clean out your garden shed, garage and under the kitchen sink to safely rid your home of toxic chemicals such as pesticides, oils, cleaners, and unknown liquids.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is pleased to announce six upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Round-up events, beginning Saturday in Creston at the Community Complex.
These community events offer free disposal for RDCK residents. No industrial or commercial hazardous waste will be accepted.
Residents may be especially interested in using this opportunity to safely dispose of motor oil products if they do not have a receiving depot nearby.
The RDCK is excited to announce a new initiative this year: the RDCK will partner with local food banks to accept non- perishable food donations at all events.
“This has been a valuable and extremely well-received program for our folks and the feedback has been all positive,” said Ann Bunka, the RDCK’s Joint Resource Recovery Committee Chair.
“We are pleased to continue this important service across the region.”
Schedule for Events include:
Creston Community Complex
Saturday Sept. 17, 2016 11:00am-2:00pm
Castlegar Community Complex
Sunday Sept. 18, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm
Salmo Recycling Depot (Curling Club Parking Lot)
Saturday Sept. 24, 2016 11:00am-2:00pm
Nelson Leafs Recycling Depot
Sunday Sept. 25, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm
Nakusp Arena
Saturday Oct. 1, 2016 11:00am-2:00pm
Silverton Public Works Yard
Sunday Oct. 2, 2016 11:00am-2:00pm
Check the RDCK website www.rdck.ca for updates and a complete list of acceptable waste.
For information on BC’s product stewardship programs, including depot locations, visit the RDCK Website or call 1-800-667-4321.
