Sorting It Out for Tourists Brochure

28.08.2008

RRFB Nova Scotia has published a new brochure, named 'Sorting It Out for Tourists.' The brochure shows visitors to our beautiful province why Nova Scotians are world leaders in waste management, and how visitors can help to keep our province beautiful by sorting their waste properly.

For a copy of the brochure, please visit the nearest Visitor Information Centre, or click to download an PDF of the 'Sorting It Out for Tourists' brochure.

2008 Annual Report Now Available

26.06.2008

RRFB Nova Scotia is evolving to meet the newest challenges in waste-resource management - through expanded partnerships, educational initiatives, collaboration and increased innovation.

To learn how we are evolving, please download our 2008 Annual Report. In an effort to reduce paper consumption, we encourage you to view it online.

Congratulations Mobius Environmental Award Winners

28.04.2008

Congratulations to both the winners and honourable mentions of the 2008 Mobius Environmental Awards. The annual awards were presented at a luncheon in Halifax on April 16th, as part of the Canadian Waste-Resource Symposium. The Award winners represent some of the most outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals when it comes to waste reduction.

To read more about their achievements, please visit the Mobius Environmental Awards site.

Nova Scotia Recycles Contest Winners Honoured!

29.04.2008

Thanks to all the teachers and students who submitted entries for the 2007-08 Nova Scotia Recycles Contest. Our judging committee reviewed over 8,700 entries from more than 230 schools! Students were honoured at awards celebrations across the province in February, and received many great prizes, including backpacks, movie passes, and scholarships for grade 12 students. In addition, the schools of winning and runner-up students received over $30,000 in cash prizes.

To read more about the contest and view the artwork of the winning students, please visit the Nova Scotia Recycles Contest page.

Electronics Recycling Program Started February 1^st

As of February 1, 2008, Nova Scotians are able to recycle computers, monitors, printers and televisions responsibly by dropping them off at an ACES Drop-off Centre. Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES), an industry-led not-for-profit association, is responsible for the program in Nova Scotia.

To find out more about the ACES Program, or locate a Drop-Off Centre near you, please visit their website at www.ACEStewardship.ca or call toll-free 1-877-774-3260.

Used Tire Collection and Processing

Until a new tire management strategy is developed, RRFB Nova Scotia will continue to collect used tires throughout the province and ship these tires to approved facilities.

If your business requires a tire pick up, please contact RRFB Nova Scotia toll-free at 1-877-313-RRFB (7732).

For more information on the used tire management program, click here.