MOOSE JAW — The City of Moose Jaw collected more than 4,000 kilograms of waste during its household hazardous waste day on Aug. 24, after almost 200 residents took advantage of the annual summer event.
The city allows residents to dispose of various hazardous materials from their homes, yards or garages twice every year, with one collection happening in the spring and another happening near the end of summer, the city said in a news release.
This year, 180 vehicles passed through the drop-off location at the city complex, where residents disposed of 4,151 kilograms (9,132.2 pounds) of hazardous materials. Some of the waste collected this year included:
- 92 kilograms of flammable liquids
- 1,229 kilograms of paint
- 492 kilograms of used oil
- 242 kilograms of lead acid batteries
- 160 kilograms of alkaline batteries
Contractor GFL Environmental collected the hazardous materials that residents dropped off and will sort and safely dispose of them on behalf of the City of Moose Jaw.
Meanwhile, residents can dispose of items such as used oil or oil filters and antifreeze at the city landfill, while they can recycle paint and electronics at the SARCAN depot on Highland Road.
Residents who want more information on hazardous waste, waste collection and recycling in the City of Moose Jaw should visit www.moosejaw.ca/letstalktrash.
“The landscape of waste and recycling collection and disposal has changed dramatically in the past decade due to an ongoing shift in practices aimed at responsible environmental stewardship,” the website says.
“The City of Moose Jaw is committed to continuing and enhancing our collection practices and we are asking for your help to ensure a practical, responsible program.”
In a 2018 survey that the City of Moose Jaw commissioned, many residents said it was “very important” for the city’s waste management plan to focus on:
- Preventing organics and recyclables from going to the landfill
- Decreasing how much garbage is sent to the landfill
- Reducing the environmental impact through waste management practices
Meanwhile, garbage/waste is collected biweekly from Nov. 1 to May 31, while weekly waste collection occurs from June 1 to Oct. 31, the website says. Recycling is collected on a biweekly schedule year-round, while waste and recycling are collected on separate days according to collection zones.
Other trash-related topics on the city’s website include requesting a rain barrel, trash carts, separating materials, plastic bags, the landfill, household hazardous waste, waste composting and recycling or re-selling gently used items.
