The Town of Drumheller has a new location for recycling facilities, and is hoping residents will do their part to make sure they remain neat and tidy.
There is now a recycling box drop-off on Highway 9 on the former Hi-Ho Gas site. While there is no sign on the site asking residents to use best practices, they hope resident use common sense to recycle and not dump refuse.
“For a town of 8,000 to have the recycling centre itself and then two recycle plants is really quite exceptional. But it can be made to look a little ugly by a handful,” said Bob Cromwell of the Town of Drumheller. “We want to reinforce that we offer this, and it is not meant for dumping, it’s for recycling.“
The recycling depots; one on Highway 9 and one on Railway Avenue take cardboard, newsprint, bond paper, rigid and film plastic and food tins. Some items that are not recyclable at the site are styrofoam and glass. Automotive oil and neon light tubes are recyclable at the centre at the Drumheller and District Landfill.
The town issued a release reminding residents to use the recycle bins for recycling and not for dumping. It states illegal dumping carries a fine of at least $500. Those witnessing a person illegally dumping can contact The Town of Drumheller’s Community Enforcement department at 403-823-0094 or the Drumheller Landfill at 403-823-1345.
The Town of Drumheller wants to remind residents that recycling stations are not a place to dispose of refuse and this action could carry a fine.
