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Dreaming of a Green Holiday? RMRS November, 2023 Newsletter Now Online

Click to view an online copy of the RMRS November, 2023 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.

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In this newsletter…

  • Green Holiday Tips! Enjoy a low-waste Christmas this year with lots of ideas, including Metro Vancouver’s “Create Memories, Not Garbage” campaign and Memory Maker app!
  • 2023 Recycling Collection & Depot Schedule
  • Former RMRS Environmental Educator Joy Gallop remembers Christmases Past…
  • Photos from our October 21 Maple Ridge Repair Cafe at the Maple Ridge Library with special guests from the Maple Ridge Quilters Guild
  • On October 26 we celebrated Community Inclusion at the LAST Committee‘s annual BBQ and Dance Party!

In case you missed it…

  • Have you checked out “The Map” of cool things to see & do in Maple Ridge yet? It’s great for exploring your community and has been viewed over 299,000 times! We are always adding new points of interest to it – let us know if we missed anything that should be on the map!

Welcome to Circular Economy Month! RMRS October, 2023 Newsletter Now Online

Click to view an online copy of the RMRS October, 2023 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletters & get all our recycling updates, news, and tips emailed straight to your inbox! You can unsubscribe at any time.

In this newsletter…

  • Welcome to Circular Economy Month! Learn more about the circular economy and how it embraces environmental, social, AND economic benefits.
  • Metro Vancouver is updating its Solid Waste Managment Plan – learn more about what this is, why it’s important, and give your feedback!
  • Bring your broken stuff to our next Maple Ridge Repair Cafe on Saturday, October 21 at the Maple Ridge Library. Special guests from the Maple Ridge Quilters Guild will help you get your quilts ready for winter!
  • Celebrate Community Inclusion at the LAST Committee‘s FREE BBQ and Dance Party!
  • We are all moving toward Zero Waste – learn how to accelerate the process at Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Conference
  • Also this month: Take Me Outside Day & Go By Bike Week

RECYCLING DEPOT CLOSING AT 5:00PM STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2023

Reminder: “Winter Hours” at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot will be starting on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Starting October 1st the Depot will still open at 8:00am, but will start closing an hour earlier, at 5:00pm from Monday to Saturday. Sundays and holidays we will still be open from 9:00am – 5:00pm. We will switch back to Summer Hours (open till 6:00pm Monday-Saturday) starting April 1, 2024.

Fall, 2023 Brush Chipping Program Set-Out Deadlines

In partnership with the City of Maple Ridge, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society administers the Spring & Fall Brush Chipping Program for Maple Ridge residents.

The Fall, 2023 deadline for setting out branches for pickup for Maple Ridge residents WEST of 224th Street is Tuesday, October 10. The set-out deadline for residents EAST of 224th Street is Monday, October 23.

All brush MUST be set out by the deadlines to be picked up. Chipping in each area will take up to two weeks to complete. The number of days spent on each area depends on the amount of brush set out and the number of residents using the program.

The program includes pick up and disposal of tree & shrub branches up to a total volume of 3 cubic meters (1 meter x 1 meter x 3 meters, roughly 3 feet x 3 feet x 9 feet – chippers are instructed to spend no more than 20 minutes at each household).

NOTE: This program is provided for branches and pruning, NOT grass clippings, leaves, rocks, dirt, or other yard waste. Learn more about the Spring & Fall Brush Chipping Program, (including what is NOT accepted in the program!).

Public Depot Tours & Plastic Free July! RMRS June, 2023 Newsletter Now Online

Click to view an online copy of the RMRS June, 2023 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.

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In this newsletter…

  • If you’ve ALWAYS wanted a “backstage” tour of the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot, you’re in luck! Sign up now before all the spots are full!
  • Are you ready for Plastic Free July? Our summer students share their experiences & tips to reducing plastic waste…
  • Bring your broken stuff to our next Maple Ridge Repair Cafe THIS SATURDAY, June 17 – joining Fraser River Indigenous Society and Haney Farmers Market to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
  • Looking for work? We are looking for you! Currently hiring Truck Drivers & Swampers...
  • Reminder – GLASS ONLY in the Grey Box! You may see a reminder flyer on your recycling boxes this summer…
  • It’s ready to share! The Earth Day 2023 VIDEO captured the wonderful “FLOW” of the event!

In case you missed it…

  • Have you checked out “The Map” of cool things to see & do in Maple Ridge yet? It’s great for exploring your community and has been viewed over 58,000 times! We are always adding new points of interest to it – let us know if we missed anything that should be on the map!

Grey Box is for GLASS Bottles & Jars ONLY!

Recently we have been seeing a lot of non-glass items in the curbside grey boxes.

Please remember the GREY BOX is for GLASS Bottles & Jars ONLY!

Any kind of container – tin or aluminum cans, soup tetra-paks, creamer carton, household aerosols, etc. goes in the BLUE BOX and hard plastic containers go in the RED BOX. Paper & cardboard goes in the YELLOW BAG.

Please keep contaminants OUT of the Grey Box and use it for GLASS ONLY!!!

Thank you!

For more information on what goes where in curbside recycling, download the 2023 RMRS Curbside Sort Flyer or visit our Curbside Recycling page.

Springing into Summer! – RMRS May, 2023 Newsletter Now Online

Click to view an online copy of the RMRS May, 2023 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.

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In this newsletter…

  • Introducing Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors!
  • Come to our next Maple Ridge Repair Cafe on May 27 – especially if you haven’t been to the beautiful new Albion Community Center!!
  • Come say “Hi!” to Arun & Willa, our 2023 Community Education & Special Event Summer Students at upcoming community events & Repair Cafes
  • Earth Day 2023 got everyone into the Flow! Check out some of our favourite event photos
  • It’s BBQ season! We can take your old propane tanks (& old BBQs) for recycling at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot
  • We’re #3! The Maple Ridge Recycling Depot was named one of the TOP 3 collectors of used oil by the BC Used Oil Managment Association!
  • Public Depot Tour dates!! Mark your calendars!

In case you missed it…

  • Have you checked out “The Map” of cool things to see & do in Maple Ridge yet? It’s great for exploring your community and has been viewed over 28,000 times! We are always adding new points of interest to it – let us know if we missed anything that should be on the map!

 

Summer Hours at the Recycling Depot Starting APRIL 1, 2023

Starting Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot will switch to Summer Hours, and will be open from 8:00am until 6:00pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday and holiday hours will remain the same from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

We will switch back to Winter Hours (closing an hour earlier, at 5:00pm Monday-Saturday) starting October 1, 2023.

Chipping Program Dates & More – RMRS March, 2023 Newsletter Now Online

Click to view an online copy of the RMRS March, 2023 Newsletter. This and past newsletters are archived on our website.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletters & get all our recycling updates, news, and tips emailed straight to your inbox! You can unsubscribe at any time.

In this newsletter…

    • Join the Maple Ridge Repair Cafe for Worldwide Quilting Day on Saturday, March 18
    • Spring Chipping Program set-out deadlines – don’t burn that brush!
    • Join the worldwide movement of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 starting at 8:30pm
    • EXTENDED Summer Hours at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot start Saturday, April 1
    • Got Friday or Monday Pickup? Check out the Easter Holiday schedule 
    • Gather your gently used books, toys, & clothing for the Earth Day Family Freecycle! Check out our NEW video and bring your stuff to the BIG Drop-off event on Friday, April 21 from 5-7pm in front of the Leisure Center!

    In case you missed it…