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Kick It To The Curb 2012
May 10, 2012 - 11:02amThere was such interest in "Kick It To The Curb" last year, that we are bringing it back, bigger and better than ever. We learned many lessons last year, so this year, we want to expand a bit. Because no one can predict our weather, we have...
By-law Changes Increase the Prohibited Items at our Landfills
April 3, 2012 - 12:43pmApril 1, 2012 marks the start of By-law 2005 and By-law 2006. These changes will effect both residences and businesses in the Peace River Region. By-law 2005 has added more items to the "Prohibited Waste" list and By-law 2006 has increased fees...
RCBC Recyclepedia for your Smart Phone
March 20, 2012 - 1:49pmThe Recycling Council of British Columbia (RCBC) is trying to make recycling even easier. If you have an IPhone or Android, you are an app away from having all of your recycling options at your fingertips. Do you do your running around on the...
Recycle Your Small Appliances
October 27, 2011 - 2:24pmDid you know more than 2,000,000 small appliances end up in B.C. landfills every year? Unplugged, the Small Appliance Recycling Program gives British Columbians a new and convenient recycling option for these products. Starting October 1st,...
Trailer Trashed 2011
August 23, 2011 - 10:59amTrailer Trashed 2011 – Reel Environmentalism has been launched! RCBC is proud to present this environmental short film competition with a twist, open to amateurs and professionals alike. All entries must be in the form of a movie trailer and convey...
Recycle Your Antifreeze
July 12, 2011 - 3:56pmAs part of the BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), residents of British Columbia are now able to recycle their antifreeze. Antifreeze and antifreeze containers can now be taken to the same locations we have been taking used oil, filters,...
Can You Eat Your Yard?
June 24, 2011 - 3:43pmI had this thought. I am a low maintenance girl and I really like it when the things around me are the same. I am always trying to figure out the easiest landscaping options that will still look good. I loved all of our flower beds when we moved...
Upcycling
June 14, 2011 - 4:18pm"Upcycling" isn't one of the R's, but it would definitely fit into the reuse category. Most of the time, reuse refers to using something again, or using it for something else before sending it to the landfill. Some may think that using baby food...
April 1st, New By-laws
April 11, 2011 - 4:04amPeace River Regional District has two new by-laws that go into effect on April 1, 2011. These by-laws affect Solid Waste customers throughout the Peace Region. By-Law No. 1927, 2011 - establishes regulations for the disposal of Solid Waste in...
Their Junk, Your Treasure
January 24, 2011 - 11:33amSo you've redone the bathroom and are working on the kitchen. You're on a first-name basis with the staff at the Do-It-Yourself Stores and your garage is starting to look like a hurricane hit. What do you do with your left over drywall? Light...
