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31 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 8, 2009 HOME AND GARDEN The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Oakville Victoria Day Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 WEDNESDAY 20 Collection Changes THURSDAY 21 22 FRIDAY SATURDAY 23 Lifting tips in the garden NC)--Gardening can be fun, but it's the heavy lifting that's no easy feat. The following back safety tips can help you: Safe lifting on your own 1. Stand close to the load to be lifted. 2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. 3. Keep your back straight. 4. Squat down to the object's level and test the weight of the load. 5. Use the strength of your leg and arm muscles to smoothly and slowly lift the load. 6. Keep the load close to your body. 7. Pivot to turn and face the intended direction of travel. Proceed with the load. 8. Avoid twisting your body while carrying the load. 9. Bend your knees and slowly lower the load to its intended place. VICTORIA DAY Collection Changes Due to the Victoria Day holiday, waste collection services the week of May 18 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Please check your 2009 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Monday, May 18, 2009 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Please check your 2009 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar or visit us online at www.halton.ca/waste for more information. PUBLIC NOTICE OF HOUSING TASK FORCE MEETING The Regional Municipality of Halton believes healthy communities are ones that include a range of housing options to meet the needs of everyone. opportunities and approaches which can be implemented across Halton over the next several months. If you want to share your ideas and opportunities for affordable housing projects that can meet 905-827-9833 or Paul.Gregory@halton.ca. Date May 14, 2009 Location Venue Time 6:00 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Georgetown, ON Council Chambers Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Oakville, ON May 21, 2009 6:00 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road 080509 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1