Media Advisory

HRM to Host 2nd Annual Recycling Facility Open House

(Wednesday, October 18/06) - HRM Solid Waste Resources and Miller Waste are pleased to invite you to an Open House at the Materials Recycling Facility in celebration of Waste Reduction Week.

When: Saturday, October 21, 2006

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Materials Recycling Facility, 50 Chain Lake Drive, Bayers Lake Business Park

Please join us to see how blue bag and paper recyclables are handled at the facility, and learn how material can be recycled into new products. Refreshments will be available.

The Recycling Facility is just one component of HRM's internationally recognized and award winning solid waste resource management system. The goal of Waste Reduction Week (October 15th to 21st) is to increase awareness about the importance of reducing waste and how individuals, schools, and larger groups can play an important role in contributing to waste-free living.

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For more information contact:

Shannon Betts
Waste Resource Analyst
HRM Solid Waste Resources
(902) 490-7153 or
(902) 476-2470