Recycling in Calgary

 

Recycling in Calgary

 

Statistics from the City of Calgary show that Calgarians are currently recycling 20% of residential waste. The remainder is dropped in landfills. The City of Calgary has taken an initiative to reduce landfill garbage from 80% to 20% by the year 2020, it hopes to accomplish this by providing a pay as you go curbside recycling pickup along with more educational awareness programs.

 

This new program will be implemented in 2009.

 

Calgary has been slow in implementing recycling programs and as of 2008 is the only city in Canada that does not provide a curbside recycling program.

 

Useful Recycling Links

 

The City of Calgary Recycling Depot Locations

Paper, plastics, cans, glass, Christmas tress, electronics, hazardous waste.

City of Calgary Depot Location MAP In PDF

City of Calgary Full List Recycling Opportunities in PDF The works...

 

Clean Calgary

Information -  Clean Calgary Association promotes a clean environment and provides up to date environmental information along with several products related to recycling.

 

Calgary Community Recycling

Information -  Specializing in residential curbside pickup to households in and around Calgary, Calgary Community Recycling offers a full range of commercial, small business and non-profit services as well including office paper and phonebook recycling.

 

Calgary Recycled Paint

Information -  In September 2004, Calibre obtained the contract to process City of Calgary post-consumer paint and began searching for a better way to recycle latex paints. In November 2004, Calibre Environmental established a relationship with an American organization that had been recycling latex paint since 1992. Calibre Environmental were able to adopt their methods and practices, and in the spring of 2005 launched to the retail market with 14 consistent colours of premium quality, 100% recycled latex paint.
 

Calgary Bottle Depots Locations list by the Beverage Container Management Board

Information -  The Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) was established as a non-profit management board under section 168(ff) of Alberta’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. We are an industry led board that regulates the recycling system of beverage containers in Alberta. The Board oversees the activities of Alberta bottle depots, beverage manufacturers and the two collection system  agents for beverage manufacturers, the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC) and the Alberta Beer Container Corporation (ABCC).

 

Calgary Light Pollution Local astronomy club, interesting information.

Information -  Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen the milky way, a true ink black sky full of stars? In the last 30 years, very few people have seen the night sky. Unless you're over 40 years old or an astronomer, light pollution is not something most people are aware of. Light pollution has removed one of natures most impressive sites for over 2.5 million Albertans. Did you know that the Calgary Edmonton corridor is one of the most light polluted places on Earth? To escape the cities light one has to travel over 130 Kilometers, not easy to do without finding another light polluted site. Wouldn't you like to see the night sky again on a warm summer night? Something to think about and easy to fix by a flick of a switch.

 

Thermal Energy Audits Save on Heating and Help the Environment
Thermal Energy Audits provides thorough reports and images of heating/cooling loss in your home.
Conventional Home Audits are done with the blower door method showing where the drafts exist. Thermal Energy Audits uses state of the art thermal imaging cameras that show you where those leaks exist and what's not visible to the naked eye providing you with a thorough blueprint to save on your monthly energy bills. Full report and images provided with every Audit. Visit www.ThermalEnergyAudits.ca today to book an appointment or call (403) 200-7082.

 

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