Over 4,500 pounds of electronics and other items diverted from the City of Calgary’s landfills
On September 20, 2014 the communities of Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak participated in a Community Cleanup sponsored by The City of Calgary and London Drugs.
The parking lot of London Drugs Royal Oak was turned into a recycling party with music playing, a Community Appreciation BBQ serving up hot dogs, and a steady stream of recyclers from the community dropping off items at the different charity and recycling stations.
Local charities, Neighborlink and Goods Trading Services together reusing a whole truck load of clothes, household goods, furniture and toys – all being donated to families in need. Habitat for Humanity also collected remnants from renovation projects for use in future construction.
Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP) took 4640 pounds of electronics recycling – computers, television, VCRs, printers filled 12 cages to the brim.
Kid Seat Recyclers saved 19 car seats and 135 pounds of plastic from the land fill. London Drugs responsibly recycled all the Styrofoam components.
London Drugs also accepted inkjet and laser cartridges, batteries, plastic bags, CFL and fluorescent light bulbs. These and many other items can be dropped off year-round at London Drugs for responsible recycling.
The community Scouts Canada troop (and their parents!) volunteered to direct traffic, BBQ, and help neighbours to empty cars and trucks filled with items for recycling.
It was a terrific effort by the entire community to divert waste from the City’s landfills.
Way to go Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak!
