News - Recycling

Manitoba will introduce an enhanced beverage container recycling program in government buildings, provincial parks and roadside stops.

Although heading into winter, things are getting “greener” around Steinbach.

The numbers are in from the City of Steinbach’s Oil Recycling Day which was held last week at the Steinbach Landfill.

Earlier this week, on June 9, Steinbach held its Oil Recycling Day and the stats are now in.

Manitobans are turning in more e-waste for recycling each year since the launch of Manitoba’s first collection program in 2007, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.

The City of Steinbach is getting ready to take part in the Clearspring Centre’s 2010 “Ready to Bloom” yard and garden show this Friday and Saturday, with a display focused on hazardous waste disposal, e-waste recycling, and other green activities.

Manitobans are being asked for their views on the best way to reduce the impact of plastic bags on the environment, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.

As of January 2010, Steinbach’s Landfill is subject to a Waste Reduction and Recycling Support (WRARS) levy implemented by the Province of Manitoba.

Manitobans now have the opportunity to recycle used wireless devices such as cellular telephones through the Recycle My Cell program, managed by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA).

The Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation (MPSC) recently released the 2007/2008 Annual Report on recycling in Manitoba and Steinbach residents continue to be among the top recyclers.