A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada reports a high-wind warning for parts of the Quinte region, inlcuding Prince Edward County for Friday November 13th. If your blue box collection falls on this day, Quinte Waste Solutions is asking residents to secure their recyclables to avoid wind-blown litter.
Place your heavier materials on top of your blue boxes when wind is likely to be an issue. Put all your glass bottles and jars on top of your paper/fibres box, then put that box on top of your containers box.
Crush your cans and bottles down in your containers blue box, and your boxboard down in your paper/fibres box. This saves A LOT of space, and will reduce the possibility of material blowing out of your blue box.
If you are concerned about high winds blowing your recycling out of your blue box, don’t put it out. Wait until your next collection if possible, or call us for recycling depot locations 1-800-210-0762.
For more information, please visit quinterecycling.org or call 1-800-210-0762