Pitch-In Canada Week...the Results Are In!
April 29, 2010 - The City of Kawartha Lakes roadside ditches, public parks, school grounds and other green spaces are a little cleaner as litter was collected in celebration of the 2nd Annual City-wide 20 Minute Makeover for Pitch-In Canada Week and Earth Week.
Over 3,000 volunteers registered for this program; surpassing 2009’s registration. A special thank-you to these individuals from across the City that registered for this challenge including:
Local Schools: King Albert PS, Langton PS, Jack Callaghan PS, Bobcaygeon PS, Heritage Christian School, LCVI, St. Mary’s Catholic ES, St. Thomas Aquinas SS, Alexandra PS and Fenelon Township PS.
Internal City of Kawartha Lakes Departments: Public Works at 12 Peel Street, Lindsay Recreation Complex, Social Services, and staff at 440 Kent Street.
Community Groups: Fenelon Falls United Church, Bobcaygeon Village Baptist Church, 1st Pontypool Beaver Group, The Green Trail Alliance and Reaboro residents, Burnt River Blooms Committee, Norland Volunteers, Kirkfield Volunteers, Omemily Ditch Diggers, Downeyville Volunteers, Lindsay BIA, Lindsay Adult Education Centre and the John Howard Society.
Local Businesses: Evergreen Power Solutions.
And of course, thank-you to the many anonymous community members that dedicated their time and effort!
In total 7 tonnes of waste was collected which included separated bags of garbage and recyclable material, tires, mattresses, carpet, an assortment of scrap metal and other items.
Rain Barrels and Composter Sales
Throughout Pitch-In Canada Week composters and rain barrels were offered at a reduced cost to City of Kawartha Lakes residents. In response to this over 100 rain barrels and 52 composters were sold.
A special thank-you to corporate sponsors BRT Group and to National Waste Services.
Public Space Recycling Program Launch
The City of Kawartha Lakes has partnered with EcoMedia Direct Inc. to place SilverBox™ Units City-wide. During May 2010, look for these recycle units as they will become part of our public space landscape; installed in areas of high pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
“We are pleased to partner with such a beautiful City like Kawartha Lakes, and play a small part in helping to protect the environment,” said Erich Genseberger, CEO of EcoMedia Direct Inc. “EcoMedia is prepared to offer the program city wide, not just the typical urban centres such as Lindsay and Bobcaygeon.”
All advertising on the SilverBox™ Units will be handled by EcoMedia Direct Inc. with the focus on engaging local businesses in advertising efforts. If your business is interested in advertising space please contact EcoMedia Toll Free: 1-888-592-2227 or visit their website at www.eco-media.ca.
‘Recycle on the Go’ or mobile recycle units will also be available through EcoMedia for City-wide special events. If you are an event organizer and are interested in this recycle option for your event please call 324-9411 or email recycle@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.
Both mobile and SilverBox™ Units are designed for ease of use, accessibility and recycling will be sorted in the same fashion as your curbside recycling. This public space recycling program will increase the City’s diversion rate continuing to make the City a cleaner and greener place for everyone to live, work and play.
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Media Inquiries:
Communications Officer
705-324-9411 ext. 1355
bstonehouse@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca
SilverBox™ Unit Only: Representative from EcoMedia, Mayor Ric McGee, local real estate agent Ari Zider and City staff showcase the new SilverBox™ Unit at City Hall.
SilverBox™ Unit and ‘Recycle on the Go’ Mobile Unit: Representative from EcoMedia, Mayor Ric McGee, local real estate agent Ari Zider and City staff showcase the new SilverBox™ Unit at City Hall.
