Disposal
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‘Disheartening:’ Kangaroo Creek Farm reacts to illegal dumping near animal enclosuresKangaroo Creek Farm is home to over different 200 animals, from emus to kangaroos, and turkeys to tortoises -- fortunately none of them came into contact with the garbage.EnvironmentApr 13, 2023
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Canadian Armed Forces disposes of unexploded ordnance on Sable Island, N.S.A Parks Canada employee reported the ordinance — confirmed to be five boxes of 9mm ammunition and some 'smoke markers' commonly used by vessels — at the end of November.FeaturesFeb 25, 2021
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‘Don’t be a prick’: Online campaign underscores dangers of medical waste in N.S. trashThe Don't Be A Prick campaign started by the Waste Resource Association of Nova Scotia has reached thousands in the first few days of its launch.HealthFeb 4, 2019
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Hamilton residents asked to keep compostingHamilton is encouraging residents to continue composting, recycling and setting out yard waste, despite closing its Central Composting Facility due to smell problems.CanadaJun 26, 2018
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Almost 19% of materials sent to Halifax Recycling Plant get thrown outNearly one-fifth of materials collected and delivered to the Halifax Recycling Plant in the prior fiscal year ended up in a landfill, the highest rate in the past 10 years.EnvironmentJan 10, 2018
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New Brunswick Pharmacists Association says pharmacies shouldn’t be paying for medication disposalThey're not obliged to, but most pharmacies in New Brunswick foot the bill to dispose of expired and unused medicationCanadaJul 31, 2017
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Christmas tree recycling depots open in WinnipegIf you have a real tree leftover from the Christmas, the City of Winnipeg is opening up its 11 recycling depots on Sunday.EnvironmentDec 27, 2015
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Michigan lawmakers urge Trudeau to reject nuclear waste disposal planMembers of the U.S. Congress from Michigan are urging Justin Trudeau not to allow burial of nuclear waste less than two kilometres from Lake Huron.PoliticsNov 6, 2015
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