If I can pass along some insider tips from my experience at the Recycling Centre, it would be to keep yourself up to speed on recycling information or ditch the excuses if you aren’t recycling yet.
Both recyclers and non-recyclers can learn something.
The loyal recyclers, who may be making it harder for themselves by continuing to sort, can re-educate themselves about recycling. What was recyclable in the past may not be acceptable anymore and new materials are continuously added.
Information is always changing so stay up to date by visiting our Website, www.flinflonrecycling.org, and Facebook Page. Watch our sign located by the Armouries or call us at 204 687-6169.
Opposite to the loyal recyclers are the lazy ones; they see the blue bin and everything goes in. Garbage comes along for a ride to the Recycling Centre and the recycling process is much more difficult.
There is a recycling bin and a garbage can for a reason. Educate yourself on how to sort the recyclables from the garbage. For example, not all plastic is recyclable. Plastic containers, or rigid plastics, are acceptable whereas film plastics, such as cereal box liners or plastic bags are not.
Not everyone is as keen on recycling. Non-recyclers have many reasons for not recycling according to our 2016 Recycling Survey. But the truth is, recycling does not take too much space, does not need extra “time” to get around to it, and is simple to do. It takes one bin and is as easy as throwing out the trash.
A little goes a long way in recycling. No matter what kind of recycler you are, take our advice and make a difference today.