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29 | Thursday, September 17, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Special Waste Drop-off Day To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste is accepted. Notice of Halton Region's 2015 Employment Survey: ends September 10 Who should participate? Timeframe How to participate Purpose Businesses in Halton Region. Your participation makes a difference in helping us plan and ensure Halton remains a great place to live, work and run a business. May 11 ­ September 30, 2015 · Online: visit halton.ca/employmentsurvey · In person: A team of surveyors from the Region's Planning Services Division will visit every business establishment in Halton. Data collected through the Survey: · helps to monitor the Region's economic health; · supports policy and decision-making; and · provides essential background information for forecasting and planning the Region's infrastructure and services for Halton's residents and businesses. · The number of employees working at each location. · Type of business activity/employment. Date Saturday, September 19, 2015 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location Sheridan College 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville (main entrance) Halton residents may drop off the following household materials free of charge: Household hazardous waste Electronic waste 3Acceptable materials · acids (rust remover) · aerosol cans (full or partially full) · automotive liquids (antifreeze, motor oil and filters) 3Acceptable materials · · · · · · · · · · · computers stereos phones TVs VCRs DVD players computer monitors printers cell phones cameras computer batteries What type of information is gathered? How will the survey information be used? How to identify surveyors Questions? batteries (household & car) bleach cosmetics & pharmaceuticals fluorescent lights (compact bulbs & tubes) fertilizers fuels (must leave container) garden chemicals household cleaners medications mercury containing devices paint (full or partially full) pesticides pool chemicals propane tanks & other pressurized containers · solvents · stains · varsol · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Data from the Survey will be published in the 2015 Employment Survey Results report in early 2016. · Individual business information will not be published in the results of the Region's survey. · Survey data will be shared with our Local Municipalities and used for planning-related purposes. The surveyors will wear a Halton Region shirt and cap, each bearing the Halton Region logo, as well as a visible photo ID card that identifies them as part of the "Halton Employment Survey Team 2015." If you have any questions or comments regarding the survey, please contact Planning Services at 905-825-6000, ext. 7686. 7 Unacceptable materials · appliances · vacuums · scrap metal 7 Other unacceptable materials · Commercial waste, tires, reuse materials (clothing, etc.), and scrap metal. If you are unsure whether an item will be accepted at a Special Waste Drop-off Day, contact Halton Region by dialing 311. Visit halton.ca/hhw for information about year-round drop-off options for household hazardous waste. Visit halton.ca/ewaste for information about year-round drop-off options for electronic waste. 7 Unacceptable materials · needles, syringes and lancets · asbestos · commercial and industrial hazardous waste · PCBs · radioactive waste · bio-medical waste · explosives and ammunition Financial outlook continues to be strong for Halton Region Halton Region has released its 2014 Annual Financial Report highlighting financial results from the past year. This report demonstrates Halton's commitment to maintaining its strong financial position. For the last 24 years, Halton Region has achieved a AAA credit rating, which is the highest credit rating possible. It has enabled us to keep taxes low or at the rate of inflation, with a zero per cent average annual tax increase over the past eight years. To learn more, visit halton.ca/ annualreport. Gary Carr Regional Chair Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 170915