NEWS & EVENTS
The Melfort Preservation and Rehabilitation Committee is continuing conservation and restoration of the Melfort Historic Post Office with the removal and repair or replacement of all windows on the main floor of the building. Have your name engraved on a heritage postal box...a tax deductible legacy gift for family and friends.Melfort EcoCentre
The Melfort EcoCentre is located at the landfill on the Highway 41A bypass west of the city. It accepts used oil, oil filters and plastic oil containers and pails under 30 litres in size for recycling, at no charge, from farmers, do-it-yourselfers, and small business operators. The EcoCentre accepts up to 500 litres of used oil per delivery, with no minimum amount required and there is a drum pump to empty your barrels. The EcoCentre is open during landfill hours - please contact the landfill attendant at the kiosk upon arrival.
For more information, call the City of Melfort, Works & Utilities Department at 752-5911 or the Melfort Landfill at 752-3242. If you have larger amounts of used oil materials to recycle, please call 1-877-645-7275 for information about trucking companies that provide pick-up, or go to www.usedoilrecycling.com.
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SARCAN Recycling Depot
SARCAN Recycling strives to provide employment for persons with disabilities, protect the environment, and contribute to the economic development of our province. SARCAN is one of the most successful examples of affirmative industry in Canada for the creation of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, it is recognized as one of the most successful recycling systems in North America.
Beverage Container Recycling
SARCAN Recycling collects and recycles all non-refillable, ready-to-serve beverage containers, excluding milk containers, for deposit refund. These containers include metal, plastic, and glass packaging and juice boxes.
Electronics Recycling
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The Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is responsible for managing the industry-led and government-approved electronic products recycling program for consumers and businesses in Saskatchewan.
EPRA uses various collection depots throughout Saskatchewan, including SARCAN. To find a depot near you please use the depot locator tool on EPRA Saskatchewan’s website at: http://recyclemyelectronics.ca/sk/what-can-i-do/recycle-what/. There is also a listing of what electronics can be recycled.
EPRA Saskatchewan collects over 465,000 devices annually for safe and secure recycling, diverting them from your landfill and illegal export. EPRA Saskatchewan is proud to provide this service to your community. For more information about the program please visit http://recyclemyelectronics.ca/sk/ or e-mail . |
Paint Recycling Program
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The Province of Saskatchewan has issued a Waste Paint Management Regulation. The regulation requires the paint industry to manage a consumer take-back program in Saskatchewan for leftover household paint. The Program is managed by the paint industry through their non-profit association, Product Care. Product Care's members include manufacturers, distributors, and retail. Paint can be dropped off without charge at any of SARCAN's depot locations across the province. Please check www.sarcsarcan.ca/sarcan/paint_recycling.php for program guidelines. |
| In addition to the above programs, Plus Industries also accepts newspaper, cardboard, glass and tin at the SARCAN recycling depot. |
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