NOTE: Composters & Solar Cones are SOLD OUT for 2016. We will order more in Spring, 2017.
As part of an effort to gain Bear Smart Community status, the City of Maple Ridge will be subsidizing 400 bear-resistant organic bins for Maple Ridge residents. The bins will be available through Ridge Meadows Recycling Society along with our annual sale of Composters, Solar Cone Food Digesters, & Rain Barrels. Residents can pre-order any of these through the online form below, by visiting the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot at 10092 – 236th Street, or by calling our office at 604-463-5545.
“Every year, hundreds of bears in BC are destroyed as a result of getting into garbage or organic bins,” says Dan Mikolay, Wildsafe BC Coordinator for Maple Ridge, “These bear-resistant bins, when properly used, discourage bears from seeking food sources in residential areas.”
“The goal of the Wildsafe BC program is to ‘keep wildlife wild and communities safe,’” Mikolay continues, “Council’s generous subsidy goes a long way toward achieving our goal.”
The containers are also a major criteria to Maple Ridge achieving Bear Smart Community status this year. This special status was created to address the root causes of bear/human conflicts, and, thanks to its investment in the Wildsafe BC program since 2012, Maple Ridge is poised to become the first Bear Smart Community in the Lower Mainland.
With Metro Vancouver’s Organics Disposal Ban coming into effect last year, people are paying more attention to what happens with their food scraps.
The bear-resistant bins, which look like regular rolling totes, have reinforced lids and a locking mechanism. The 120 litre (32 gallon) bins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents will be asked to pre-pay for the bins and either pick them up from the Recycling Depot or request delivery. Retail value of these containers is $200. Bulk purchase price is $150. With the $50 subsidy from the City of Maple Ridge, the first 400Maple Ridge residents will be able to purchase the bins for $100.
The bins are being sold along with our annual sale of Solar Cone Food Digesters ($125), Composters ($65), and Rain Barrels ($70). To place your order, fill out the form below…
Order Form for Composters & Solar Cones
Please place your order below. After your form is submitted, we will contact you to arrange payment & delivery.
Thank you for helping keep our planet green!
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge has shaped up to be a spectacular event! This year’s theme is ENERGY! and we are looking at renewable energy and what inspires & recharges us in our daily lives. Here are just a few of the energizing things to look forward to…
-get recharged at one (or more!) Human Recharging Stations – from Books and Blankies to Art & Zumba, there’s something for everyone!
-drop off your gently used books, toys, & clothing and come find something NEW to you at the Family Freecycle, located in the Greg Moore Youth Centre
-interested in electric vehicles? Check out Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association’s EV display and have an expert anwer all your questions. PLUS!! Llearn how your electric car can power your home during a power failure!
-buy some fresh veggies and meet old friends at the first Haney Farmers Market of the year
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In 2016, we are switching from our pdf newsletters to online versions through MailChimp. This allows us to embed links to take you directly to more information. Let us know how it works for you!
In this month’s newsletter, we highlight TONIGHT’S (Oct.22) free screening of the award-winning film, “Just Eat It,” our Waste Reduction Week presentation to Mayor & Council, & more!
PLUS! Check out the “Year 1” Zero Waste initiatives currently being piloted by local elementary schools and Board Member Kathi Halpin traces the evolution of recycling in her home.
A huge Thank You! to all who helped make our Waste Reduction Week (WRW) presentation to Maple Ridge Mayor & Council on October 13 a success!
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Vice-President Leigh Hodgins first updated council on our amazingly busy summer (thanks to the popularity of the new recycling boxes!) and the highest membership we’ve had in our 43-year history.She briefly reflected on past WRW presentations and plugged an upcoming screening of“Just Eat It”being shown in partnership with Cinema Politica on Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm at the Maple Ridge Council Chambers.
Leanne Koehn (Community Engagement) then explained how this year’s WRW activity was inspired by initiatives taken by two elementary schools (Alouette & Fairview). After introducing some of the initiatives and the School District’s first annual Energy Challenge, RMRS Environmental Educator Dan Mikolay continued to describe the “Zero Waste School – Year 1” initiatives including other ideas that were inspired by schools in the District.
Some enthusiastic students from Alouette Elementary helped us give out Zero Waste Kits and air purifying houseplants to Mayor & Council to inspire their Zero Waste efforts.
Thanks to all the kids, parents, teachers, & RMRS Board Members who came out to support the presentation and thanks to Amber Light Photography for the great photos!
2015 RM Recycling
The containers are also a major criteria to Maple Ridge achieving Bear Smart Community status this year. This special status was created to address the root causes of bear/human conflicts, and, thanks to its investment in the Wildsafe BC program since 2012, Maple Ridge is poised to become the first Bear Smart Community in the Lower Mainland.
The bins are being sold along with our annual sale of Solar Cone Food Digesters ($125), Composters ($65), and Rain Barrels ($70). To place your order, fill out the form below…
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Vice-President Leigh Hodgins first updated council on our amazingly busy summer (thanks to the popularity of the new recycling boxes!) and the highest membership we’ve had in our 43-year history.She briefly reflected on past WRW presentations and plugged an upcoming screening of 
Leanne Koehn (Community Engagement) then explained how this year’s WRW activity was inspired by initiatives taken by two elementary schools (Alouette & Fairview). After introducing some of the initiatives and the School District’s first annual Energy Challenge, RMRS Environmental Educator Dan Mikolay continued to describe the “Zero Waste School – Year 1” initiatives including other ideas that were inspired by schools in the District.
