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Penticton, B.C. book recycling pilot project ‘successful’ so far"We’ve actually been able to divert 12,300 pounds of books from the landfill so it's been a really successful program.”EnvironmentApr 26, 2023
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Kelowna, West Kelowna fined $55K for exceeding contaminated recycling levels: RDCOThe Regional District of the Central Okanagan says waste audits show an average of eight per cent contamination of recycling, well above the allowable level of three per cent.CanadaFeb 24, 2023
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Recycle BC accepting more items in Central OkanaganThe change bolsters the accepted material list to include items that are used as packaging or for a single use but were purchased as a product.EnvironmentJan 9, 2023
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Recycling program expands in Columbia Shuswap Regional District to include new itemsPlastic plates, bowls cups, food storage containers on expanded list of items that can be recycled.EnvironmentJan 6, 2023
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B.C. expands recycling program to include more items effective immediatelyThe B.C. Ministry of Environment announced Friday that more items are now included in the province's recycling program to keep 'more plastic out of our waterways and landfills.'EnvironmentJan 6, 2023
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‘Poor choices’: High levels of garbage found in Central Okanagan recyclingHigh levels of garbage are being found in Central Okanagan recycling bins. This could result in municipalities facing financial penalties and an increase on curbside rates.CanadaSep 15, 2022
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Bullets, bear spray, butane mixed into recycling, putting workers at risk: Recycle BCDangerous items include flares, lithium ion batteries from cell phones and computers, and small propane or butane tanks.NewsAug 2, 2019
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Staffing shortage blamed for North Okanagan recycling problemsComplaints have been stacking up online from residents.ConsumerJul 30, 2019
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Canada’s recycling industry is on life-support. Here’s how to fix itB.C. is the only place in Canada where producers pay for and run the recycling system, and the success is evident. But is it enough — or is it also time for governments to step in?CanadaMay 1, 2019
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Your Halloween candy wrappers can be put to good use, experts sayLondon Drugs has partnered with Recycle BC to collect anything from chocolate bar wrappers, to bubble wrap.EnvironmentOct 31, 2018
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