Thursday, June 6, 2013

Bed Bug Prevention Kits

Our bed bug prevention kits are now available. These kits are free and include mattress covers, traps and information on how to prevent and remove bed bugs.

Also available is our bed bug steamer for rent. There is no charge for the steamer, however a $50 deposit is required when renting it.

If you have any questions or would like to rent the steamer or have a bed bug prevention kit, please call Sharon at 204-927-2340.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Planting Days

Come join us for two planting days this weekend! The first will be held at Salter Streets Community Garden which is just North of St. John's Avenue on the East side of Salter Street. It will be on Friday June 7 at 4 pm. Urban Eatin staff will be on site to answer any gardening questions. There will be a dinner at 6 pm afterwards at Ralph Brown Community Centre.

If you need any seedlings, please contact Sharon at 204-927-2340. 


The next day, Saturday June 8, we will be planting the centre planter in Machray Park. Registration is requested but not required.


Friday, May 24, 2013

Recycle-a-thon

Come join in on the Recycle-a-thon at Garden City Shopping Centre 2305 McPhillips Street in front
of Canadian Tire this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.


What to Bring?

Products accepted at the event  (some companies are accepting only certain items at this event):

CBCRA  (Recycle Everywhere) Beverage containers made of • glass • plastic • aluminum • poly-coated juice  containers

EPRA: • computers & components • televisions • non-cellular telephones • microwaves • stereo equipment • portable audio equipment

MARRC: • used oil • oil filters • used oil and antifreeze  containers • antifreeze PCA • household paint products (max 25L) • all paint aerosol  containers (max 660g) • residential fluorescent lights (tubes up to 8ft  and CFLs)

RECYCLE your non-standard recyclable items  (items not accepted in your blue box)
COLLECT these items while spring cleaning and bring them to this event instead of throwing them away
LEARN about what items in your home and  business are recyclable and find out where they  can be dropped off throughout the year
HELP raise awareness for industry-led associations that run these recycling programs


For a full list of collection  locations year-round and products accepted at those locations, please refer to their websites. Canadian Beverage Container  Recycling Association CBCRA www.cbcra-acrcb.org Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) www.recyclemyelectronics.ca Manitoba Association for  Resource Recovery Corp (MARRC) www.usedoilrecycling.com Product Care Association (PCA) www.productcare.org