Environment and Conservation
June 8, 2014

The following is being distributed at the request of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board:

Expansion of Green Depot Network Supports Newfoundland and Labrador’s Fastest Growing Community

New Paradise Green Depot Increases Access to Recycling

Residents, businesses and non-profit organizations in the Town of Paradise can now experience the convenience of recycling closer to home with today’s official opening of Newfoundland and Labrador’s newest Green Depot located at 1217 Kenmount Road.

“The opening of Newfoundland and Labrador’s newest Green Depot in the Town of Paradise represents another step forward in supporting residents and businesses throughout the province in our collective effort to help protect the health and well-being of our communities and environment. In partnership with the MMSB, we continue to be proactive in establishing waste reduction and recycling initiatives for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister Responsible for the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board

Owned and operated by Scotia Recycling, the new Green Depot is one of 40 main depots and 17 sub depots licensed as part of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board’s (MMSB) network of Green Depots in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through the depot network, MMSB operates a province-wide Used Beverage Container Recycling Program that is administered as a deposit-refund system in accordance with the Waste Management Regulations.

“MMSB is committed to providing Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with convenient access to recycling, and together with Scotia Recycling, we have strategically designed and built our newest Green Depot in the Town of Paradise to meet the needs of this growing community.”
- Mike Samson, CEO of the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board

Materials accepted for recycling at the Paradise Green Depot include: electronic waste; used paint; used beverage containers, including products sold in aluminum, glass, plastic, steel and mixed fibre packaging; and cardboard. For a list of materials accepted or to find a Green Depot location, visit www.mmsb.nl.ca .

“Scotia Recycling is very excited to open our sixth Green Depot in the province and our dedicated team is committed to providing the best possible recycling experience to meet the needs of families, businesses, charities and schools here in the Town of Paradise.”
- Dwight Whynot, President of Scotia Recycling Limited

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting MMSB in fulfilling its mandate to support and promote modern waste management practices in the province as a means of helping ensure a clean and healthy environment.

QUICK FACTS:

• Residents, businesses and non-profit organizations in the Town of Paradise can recycle closer to home with the opening of Newfoundland and Labrador’s newest Green Depot, located at located at 1217 Kenmount Road.
• MMSB’s province-wide Green Depot network includes 40 main depots and 17 sub depots.
• MMSB operates a province-wide Used Beverage Container Recycling Program that provides consumers with a five cent refund for non-alcoholic containers and a 10 cent refund for alcoholic containers returned to a Green Depot for recycling.
• Materials accepted for recycling at the Paradise Green Depot include electronic waste, used paint, used beverage containers and cardboard.

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