Happy Earth Day!
Posted Apr 22, 2010 04:34:53 AM.
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in Canada.
Waterloo Region’s Waste Division says more of us are getting on board with the green bin program.
Last year, waste diversion from the landfill increased from 47 to 50 per cent.
Manager of Waste Collection and Diversion, Susan White tells 570 News residents are making the choice to use their blue box, sort things appropriately, and use their green bins.
215 thousand tonnes of material ended up at the local landfills in 2009.
You can get a tour of the Waterloo landfill this Saturday.
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