News Release

HRM to Host 3rd Annual Recycling Facility Open House

(Wednesday, October 17/07) - HRM Solid Waste Resources and Miller Waste will hold another public Open House this weekend at the Materials Recycling Facility in celebration of Waste Reduction Week.

Residents will 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.

When:   Saturday, October 20, 2007

Time:     1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

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John O’Brien
Manager, Corporate Communications
490-6531

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