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One of the most selfish acts in the world… illegal dumping

Posted on August 19, 2013 by John Watson

In my opinion, illegal dumping is one of the most selfish and self-centred acts anyone can commit. Think about it for a moment. A resident or a business feels it is okay to fill their personal or commercial vehicle with … Continue reading →

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The importance of waste management and fresh water resources: Looking at Indonesia’s Citarum River

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Shirley McLean

Before you read this blog post, you may want to watch this YouTube video on the Citarum River: We are so lucky to have the fresh water resources and river systems that we do in Ontario. I have been very … Continue reading →

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We’re having a party… to celebrate our landfill!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

We’re hosting an open house to celebrate 20 years of environmentally safe waste management in Halton Region — and you’re invited! This Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Halton residents are welcome to come to the Halton … Continue reading →

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Managing solid waste caused by emergencies and disasters

Posted on August 20, 2012 by John Watson

9/11 and the World Trade Center. Hurricane Katrina. The earthquake in Haiti. The tsunami in Japan.  These disasters resulted in a horrifying loss of human life and the destruction of property. They also generated an unexpected amount of solid waste that needed … Continue reading →

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Monitoring landfills from afar with SCADA

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Walter Scattolon

SCADA – Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. That sounds like something out of a NASA acronyms manual, but it’s actually more down to earth than that. If you say that you have SCADA, it just means that you’ve got a computerized system that … Continue reading →

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Reduce, reuse and recycle at your summer barbeque

Posted on August 2, 2012 by HaltonRecycles

We’re having a summer barbeque, and we’re offering you some tips to help reduce the environmental footprint of your next event!

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GPS Leads the Way to Longer Landfill Site Life

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Walter Scattolon

In January 2012, Halton’s landfill operators at the Halton Waste Management Site had some new technology added to their heavy machinery. GPS systems are well-known for helping people get around town by car or on foot, but it may be … Continue reading →

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Ultimate recycling in Haiti

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Going on a mission has been on my bucket list for years. I have always envied and admired missionaries — anyone who would drop everything, and, at some personal risk, go to a foreign country experiencing health, social or environmental … Continue reading →

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Bulk Waste Collection

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Ben Morris

As the person responsible for ensuring waste is collected in a timely fashion every day, bulk waste can cause me a lot of headaches, mainly when people disregard the “rules,” and  there seems to be some confusion about what we accept as … Continue reading →

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Conserve The Landfill – It Won’t Last Forever

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Walter Scattolon

Many people never think about where their garbage goes after it leaves the curb or is dropped down the chute. So it’s even less likely that anyone would wonder about how much space their waste takes up in a landfill. … Continue reading →

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