Yorkton residents participating in the Curbside Recycling Program will now contain their recyclables to be picked up in a clear, blue, plastic bag, as opposed to the bins 小蓝视频 usedsince the launch of the program in 2005.

The change will mean less litter on the streets, said Melvin Pritchard, operations manager for Prairie Harvest Recycling Program. "The bags will need to be tied so the material will not blow away."There was also a common complaint of lack of volume available in the bins, which the bags will allow, he added.

Administration will also be improved, he said, since residents will no longer need to telephone for a bin.The bags are also more environmentally friendly.

Residents can now go to any retail store in Yorkton, where the inexpensive bags, along with an informational card, with guidelines and tips on recycling, are on display.

Four free recycling bags, along with an informational card, will be delivered to existing curbside recyclers.The City of Yorkton has declared Oct. 18 to 22 Waste Reduction Week. "During that week what we want to do, and what the Solid Waste Committee wants to do is promote recycling practices in Yorkton," said Stefan Bymak, Prairie Harvest Recycling Program's director.

Changes to Yorkton's recycling efforts will be unveiled on Tuesday, Oct 19, at the Kinsmen Recycling Centre, at a press release and open house.

The Curbside Recycling Program started in December of 2005, with pick-ups at over 400 homes, and has now grown to pick-ups at over 3000 homes.

The Prairie Harvest Employment Program works with youth at risk, providing mentorship, help finding jobs, acquiring training, developing stability in lives in regards as a place to live, following direction, getting along with co-workers, and then help transitioning back to school and the community or finding a job.

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Four easy steps to utilizing the blue bags to recycle:

1. Rinse:
Glass bottles and jars
Food tins and cans
Milk cartons
Milk jugs


Flatten:
Milk cartons
Cans (optional)
Corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes


2. Place all paper products (cut cardboard, box board, newsprint, white paper, envelopes) together in one clear blue bag.

3. Place all other household material (tin, glass, plastic, beverage containers) together in another plastic bag.

4. Put bags at curb on designated Pick-up Day by 8 a.m.