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More waste being recycled than ending up in the dump More than 60 per cent of Halton's waste is now being diverted from the Region's landfill since the implementation last April of weekly Blue Box and GreenCart recycling collection and bi-weekly garbage collection, according to a staff report reviewed by regional council's public works committee Wednesday. The diversion rate for the last three quarters of 2008 is almost 20 per cent higher than that achieved in 2007, primarily due to higher than expected participation in household recycling. "Blue Box participation rates exceed 90 per cent on a weekly basis and GreenCart participation rates average 79 per cent in the urban areas and 61 per cent in the rural areas," states the report. Over the next year, the Region aims to have all eligible schools included in the organic waste recycling program as well as adding more townhouse complexes to the program. Because of the increased waste diversion, the Region now estimates its landfill site on Regional Road 25 in Milton will not reach capacity until 2030, an extension of seven years from its 2007 estimate. More than 121,000 tonnes of organic and recycling/reuse material was diverted from landfills in 2008. Just over 4,000 tonnes of recycling materials and organic waste collected was sent back to landfills as residual waste. 3 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 17, 2009 , Hearing aid not doing its job? Warehouse Sale Open to the Public On Saturday,April 18, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. · Unable to use the phone with hearing aids? · Hollow-sounding or echoing voices? · Not hearing voices well in noise? · Too much whistling? No matter where you purchased your hearing aid, we will test it to see if it is giving you the best sound possible. At Hopedale Hearing Clinic we will maximize the performance of your hearing to suit your listening needs. Free hearing test for 55 years or older Call for appointment Buy recently discontinued Moen bath safety products, faucets and bathroom accessories. Great styles and finishes are available and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. While quantities last. · Home visits available · ADP, DVA, WSIB authorized vendor · On site hearing aid repairs by appointment only (usually while you wait) · Complimentary clean & check hearing aids 2816 Bristol Circle Oakville, ON L6H 5S7 Hopedale Hearing Clinic All sales are final. Moen reserves the right to limit quantities. Cash, Debit,Visa and MasterCard accepted. In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 Sign up on Line w www. ultimatedrivers .ca DRIVING IS A PRIVILEGE, LET US HELP YOUR EARN IT Six Programs to choose from: 17 Years ent of Excell Service · Defensive Driving Certificate Program - MTO Approved D f i Di i C ifi P Minimizes Road Test Time and Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount · Advance Defensive Driving Program Minimizes Road Test Time, Qualifies for Maximum Insurance Discount and Teaches You Emergency Skills · Driver Retraining Program for Reinstating Driver's License · Complete Refresher Program Prepares you for G2 or G License · Refresher Program Helps Reviewing your Driving Habits for Test s r r · Preparation and Evaluation Warm Up Practice Before the Test TM * $ SAVE 50.00 Valid on Defensive Driving Program Only 407 Speers Road Suite 205 Gift Certificates Available 905-825-1172