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Raven ReCentre Launches Glass Recycling in Whitehorse
[Yukon News article] Raven ReCentre is set to transform glass waste into usable materials, partnering with local artists and industries to promote sustainability and innovation in Whitehorse
Raven Recentre will Receive Glass Starting September 16
Partnership with Lumel Studios will mean Yukoners no longer have to throw their bottles and jars in the trash. On Monday September 16, Raven ReCentre will accept clean glass bottles and jars at its 24-hour public drop-off facility at 100 Galena Road in Whitehorse.
Letter to the Editor — We’re On The Right Path — Let’s Keep It That Way
Last week Mayor and Council decided to implement curbside recycling. The voices of our community have been heard, and our elected leaders have responded with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Listen In Folks - Raven ReCentre will no longer accept paper and packaging starting September
Raven ReCentre just announced its decision to close the free, public paper and packaging drop-off, starting September 15th. Listen in as Executive Director, Heather Ashthorn speaks with Elyn Jones on Yukon Morning about:
WHY IS THIS DECISION BEING MADE NOW?
WHAT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE?
WHAT CAN THE PUBLIC DO WITH THEIR RECYCLING AFTER SEPTEMBER 15TH?
Listen In Folks - What’s the Tea on Curbside Recycling, the Public Drop-off, and the Future of Recycling in The Territory?
We’re now close to getting a curbside recycling program. Have a listen to Raven's Executive Director on the air with Fayth Starr on CKRW The Rush as she answers:
What are the updates on a curbside collection program? How long will the public drop-off stay open for? What is Raven doing as part of the government’s EPR regulation process? What does the new regulation mean for the future of recycling in the territory?
Listen In Folks - Raven Willing to Wait to Close Public Drop-Off until City has Curbside Recycling Program
The Raven Recycling Society is advocating for a city-run curbside collection program and is willing to . Have a listen to Raven's Board Member Jacqueline Bedard on the air with Elyn Jones on CBC’s Yukon Morning :
How are we responding to the City’s process as it relates to developing a curbside recycling program?
Are we willing to wait to close the public drop-off?
Listen In Folks - Raven’s Stance on Public Curbside Collection Program
The Raven Recycling Society is advocating for a city-run curbside collection program. Have a listen to Raven's Executive Director on the air with Fayth Starr on CKRW The Rush as she answers: WHY DO WE NEED A CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM? WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES? HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO GETTING IT?
Listen In Folks - Big Changes are Coming to Recycling in the Territory
The Raven Recycling Society is making a lot of changes, including rebranding their depot to Raven ReCentre, discontinuing their free paper and packaging drop-off service in 2024, and asking the public not to bring soft plastic to the drop-off anymore. Want to know more and why? Have a listen to these CKRW Rush interviews with Raven's Executive Director.
Raven Announces New Operational Plans For 2024
To help ensure a more comprehensive collection service in Whitehorse, in concert with the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, Raven will no longer receive materials through its 24/7 public drop-off (i.e. bins for plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.) after December 31, 2023.
Extended Producer Responsibility
Yukon Government has announced that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is coming to the Yukon. This will mean significant changes to how recycling operates in our Territory.