"Compostable materials make up 40 - 60% of the waste stream."
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"In 15 minutes, the sun radiates as much energy onto our globe as humans use during an entire
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"Approximately 300 liters of water is required to produce 1 kilogram of paper."
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The province recognizes and honours people, projects, and ideas that successfully apply the principles of Sustainable Development
All Battery Recycling Program Launch
| Fax Machines | | Felt | | Fiberglass | | File Cabinet | | Fire Extinguishers | | Flooring | | Fluorescent Lamps | | Food Waste | | Fuel Tanks | | Fuses |
Fax machines will be accepted at these e-waste management firms throughout the year.
Felt is accepted for recycling at Greensite Recycling.
There is no way to recycle fiberglass in Winnipeg. Therefore, small amounts of fiberglass insulation can be bagged and disposed of with your regular garbage.
Metal file cabinets will be accepted by a scrap metal dealer for recycling.
Fire extinguishers are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Please contact Miller Environmental Corporation at 204-925-9600 for additional information or:
Floor material is considered bulk waste and should not be put out for regular garbage collection. Please take it to the Brady Road landfill. Information on Brady Road landfill is also available by calling the recycling and garbage information line at 986-8888.
Alternately, you can reach the city’s Customer Service Centre by phone at 204-986-5858 to arrange for a special pick up.
Fluorescents are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required.
Manitobans can take their spent compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) to a Home Depot or RONA store for free disposal.
Homeowners can take their used fluorescent tube lights to Miller Environmental Corporation for free disposal. Please contact Miller Environmental Corporation at 204-925-9600 for additional information or:
Food waste can be disposed of with your regular garbage. For food composting information, see Resource Conservation Manitoba website.
Fuel tanks are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Please contact Miller Environmental Corporation at 204-925-9600 for additional information.
Fuses can be disposed of with your regular garbage.