Disposal of Prescription Drugs

Although prescription drugs represent a small percentage of the many man-made chemicals finding their way into water, they have the potential for great biological harm.   Most scientists believe that the level of prescription drugs found in our water supply is too low to cause human health issues.

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I'm Finished Painting - Now What?

Did you know that Americans use more than a billion gallons of paint every year?  Almost 40% of households do not know how to dispose of paint and end up storing left over's in the basement.  Here are some guidelines on how to wind up your painting project.

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Trash Thursday - Apartment Tips

Apartment Recycling Tips

by Nina Seidl

According to a 2007 news story by the CBC, Ottawa’s apartment tenants throw out an astonishing 81 per cent of all materials that could be recycled!

While the routine behind garbage and recycling collection can certainly be different when you’re living in an apartment (compared to living in single-family house), just because you’re in a high-rise doesn’t mean you’re above recycling.