| Contest |
• Yard waste collection in conjunction with WRW
• Collect refundable bottles with proceeds going to environmental organization or charity |
| Green Expo |
• Environmentally friendly products were sold at the town centre
• Craft sale featuring items made from recycled items |
| Household Hazardous Waste Depot |
• Depot was kept open during the week during regular landfill hours |
| Information Displays |
• Town halls displayed WRW information
• Local shopping malls allowed demonstrations and displays |
| Launch Programs |
• Launch of a new composting pilot project
• Limited number of garbage bags allowed per household per week |
| Challenge |
• During November, Ajax and Pickering held a competition to determine which community would send the least residential waste to landfill
• Best Dressed Recycling Truck challenge between communities |
| Media and Promotion |
• Information about waste reduction programs was distributed (ex. HHW Days)
• Published articles in the local newspaper
• Ran public service announcements on the radio
• Local T.V. stations ran waste reduction videos and promoted the 3 R’s |
| Promotion |
• Take it Back directory was distributed
• Anti junk mail campaign initiated
• Sale, Give-Away and Swap
• Composter give-away and sales
• Sale and swap of skis
• City Hall employees donated clothing to the Salvation Army
• Neighbourhood street sale Tours
• Recycling facility tours
• Educational event held at waste disposal site |
| Trivia Contest |
• Answer waste related questions to have an opportunity to win prizes that were donated |
| Waste Management Workshop |
• A workshop to explore and discuss the technologies and practices surrounding sound solid waste management
• Composting demonstrations |
| Other Suggestions |
• Organize a Trash Bash day where the community cleans-up area roadways
• Start an action pledge campaign to make a positive impact on the environment |
