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?

>>Click here to Have a listen

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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

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