It’s typically around Earth Day that we start thinking about the environment and looking around the house during Spring cleaning to find those items that can be reused or recycled. The fact of the matter is that the environment should always be on our minds, 365 days of the year.
Etobicoke hosts six Community Environment days (one for each ward) and they begin in the Spring and go right through Summer. You’ll be able to drop off any old computer equipment and peripherals; all old audio visual equipment such as cellular phones, radios, or televisions; household waste such as cleaning supplies, batteries, and paint; and any gas-powered equipment no longer being used. At each event they will also accept donated items such as art supplies and books for school use. Sporting goods such as skates and jerseys are needed as well as any clothing. Non-perishable food items will be donated to a food bank.
You can also pick up free leaf compost for your garden as well as green bins and kitchen containers (with proof of new residency or damaged bin). You may also purchase backyard composters, green bins, and rain barrels at extremely low prices.
Support Etobicoke’s Community Environment Days and do your part to keep the city of Etobicoke the greenest community in the GTA.
WEBSITE: Live Green Toronto
WHEN: Sunday April 17, 2011 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 2 – Councillor Ford
WHERE: The Woodbine Centre – 500 Rexdale Blvd. (at Highway 27)
WHEN: Saturday June 11, 2011 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 6 – Councillor Grimes
WHERE: Snow Disposal Facility – 207 New Toronto St. (west of Kipling Ave., across from CN Rail Yard)
WHEN: Saturday June 18 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 4 – Councillor Luby
WHERE: Richview Collegiate – 1738 Islington Ave. (at Eglinton Ave. W.)
WHEN: Saturday July 2, 2011 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 1 – Councillor Crisanti
WHERE: The Albion Centre – 1530 Albion Rd. (at Kipling Ave.)
| WHERE: | Stonegate Plaza – 150 Berry Rd. (at Stephen Dr., east of Park Lawn Rd.) |
| WHEN: | Saturday September 10, 2011 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 5 – Councillor Milczyn |
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WHEN: Saturday September 17, 2011 (10am – 2pm) – Ward 3 – Councillor Holyday
WHERE: 2 Civic Centre Court – behind City building (off The West Mall, south of Burnhamthorpe Rd.)
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