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12 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 18, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Earth Day clean up will spruce up 28 local sites The 17th annual Earth Day Clean Up will take place at 28 sites in Oakville on Saturday, April 19. "Have a great Earth Day by participating in the 17th annual Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday, April 19 from 9 to 11 a.m.," said Stephen Dankowich, executive director of the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights (OCCPEHR), the organizer of this event. "We are organizing this community-wide Earth Day event at 28 local nature sites because a lot of people are very concerned about the terrible amount of litter in our parks, ravines, school yards, creeks and lakefront," said Dankowich. "We want to beautify nature by cleaning it up. We also want to promote awareness and respect for local nature and waterways and we want to encourage eco activism," he remarked. Rain or shine, the 28 sites will be cleaned up. "If you would like to get your neighbourhood involved, please contact us right away to become part of the community-wide Clean Up. Parents love this positive and grassroots campaign because it allows them to work hand-in-hand with their kids on an important local project that is making a BIG difference for the earth and is helping to build up the character of young people," said Dankowich. Seventeen schools are participating in 2008. Provided for the cleanup are work gloves and bags and volunteers should bring their own rake, broom, shovel and pick-up stick. Volunteers should also bring snacks and refreshments in reusable containers. To get involved or for more information about enjoying a great Earth Day, contact OCCPEHR at 905-849-5501, info@oakvillepeacecentre.org or www.oakvillepeacecentre.org The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Yard Waste Collection Check out www.halton.ca for more information or to watch the GreenCart video. Only use paper yard waste bags or open, reusable, rigid containers labelled yard waste. If using a reusable, rigid container, drill holes on the bottom of the yard waste container for drainage. Region. Call Halton Region between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at Please do not use cardboard boxes, Blue Boxes, GreenCarts or plastic bags for yard waste collection. be collected with regular yard waste. same day as your garbage. Acceptable materials: Unacceptable materials: Do your part ­ use your GreenCart More Blue and Green for a Better Planet As of April 7, 2008 Halton Region implemented a new system of waste collection aimed launch of the GreenCart and Blue Box program, setting out record volumes of organics, recyclables and yard waste. The Region appreciates that so many residents are aligned by reducing green house gas emissions, improving air quality and creating useful recycling and compost products conserving natural resources, for a better planet. With more opportunities to recycle and compost the amount of garbage being placed at the curb seven years. The Region wants to thank residents for setting out "More Blue and Green", New! Bulk Brush Call-in Service How to get Bulk Brush picked up: no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule April 29 April 30 Health & Social Services Committee 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Committee 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee 9:30 a.m. loose debris such as leaves and trimmings. To assist in collection, bundled and tied collected. 180408