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?
Here are the highlights:
Q) Why is Raven Recentre moving away from some of its recycling role?
“This is about
moving our community
towards zero waste.
It’s a long coming decision, a very well planned one. We’re moving away from it now because there’s a regulation coming that obligates a funder and management authority for those materials.
We’re happy to report that there will be a robust and solid system for the management of those materials.
Which frees us up to move on to the things that don’t have a management plan yet.“
What We will Still be doing at Raven Recentre:
Bottle Depot
Metals
PaperSave Program
E-Waste
More emphasis on our Zero Waste Programs (i.e. education programs, events and capacity building)
Building other programs - addressing new materials, like:
Tool lending
Mattresses
Glass
Expanding our “relatively free store”, Raven Reuseful