guelph 2010 conservation calendar

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2010 Conservation Calendar

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What’s happening?Find out what City events and programs are taking place each month in the What’s happening? section. More information on events and programs will be available online at guelph.ca and in the City News pages in the Friday edition of the Guelph Tribune.

Who to callhave a question or concern in your home or neighbourhood? Check out the Who to call section at the end of your calendar.

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On behalf of City Council, I’m pleased to present the 2010 Conservation Calendar. This calendar is one of the City’s most popular publications. It’s no wonder. In addition to featuring beautiful photographs — many of them taken by residents — the calendar offers information about the City’s environment-related initiatives and a wealth of helpful tips.

Guelphites are justifiably proud of our city’s reputation as an environmental leader. In recent years, that reputation has been boosted by our Community Energy Plan, which has garnered interest from jurisdictions across North America and beyond. Under this 25-year Plan, Guelph would use 50 per cent less energy per capita and emit 60 per cent fewer greenhouse gases per capita. You can read more about the Plan at guelph.ca/cep.

Guelph is also making strides in many other areas, with efforts that will save energy and water, improve waste diversion, and reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions. In this year’s Conservation Calendar, we decided to list some of these initiatives in a state of the environment report. The report will give you a snapshot of where we are making progress, and where we hope to improve. We plan to build on this information in future years.

Enjoy this year’s Conservation Calendar!

Karen FarbridgeMayor

Making a DifferenceCheck out the monthly making a Difference section to discover how the people and organizations in the city are making a difference when it comes to conservation.

What’s your story? are you a volunteer helping to improve the lives of others? Do you make sustainable choices that help preserve our environment? Does your workplace give back?

If so, you’re already making a difference, and we’d love to hear how. Visit guelph.ca/makingadifference to submit your Making a Difference story, or send it to Making a Difference, c/o City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, ON, N1H 3A1.

Residents capture Guelph’s natural beautyThe 2010 Conservation Calendar features photos from local residents and photographers that have captured Guelph’s seasonal beauty. Thanks to all of the photographers for sharing their unique view of the city.

have a great guelPh shot? guelph’s breathtaking beauty and commitment to green activities is a source of great pride. Do you have a photo that illustrates guelph’s beauty? Send your photos to: Corporate Communications, City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph ON N1H 3A1. You can also upload your photos online at www.flickr.com/groups/guelphphotos. Your photo may be featured in the 2011 Conservation Calendar or another City publication.

Please include a title/description of your photo(s), along with your name and contact information. Your name will be published when crediting your photo in City publications. Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be directed to the Information, Privacy and Records Coordinator at 519-822-1260 x 2439.note: By submitting your photo(s), you are providing the City of Guelph with permission to use your photo(s) in City of Guelph marketing material.

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Guelph residents participate in a three-stream curbside collection program called Wet-Dry+ — Wet for organics, Dry for recycling and Waste for landfill. Wet (green) and Dry (blue) bags and containers are collected weekly on your regular collection day, while Waste (clear) bags and containers are collected every other week according to two collection schedules — Week a and Week B.

Use the collection map to determine which schedule is appropriate for your area. If your street falls in a PurPle Zone, follow the Week a schedule. If your street falls in a yelloW Zone, follow the Week B schedule.

You can also use the City’s interactive mapping system to determine your regular collection day and your clear WASTE collection week — visit maps.guelph.ca.

Once you’ve identified your collection week, follow the coloured bars throughout the calendar to determine your Waste collection week.

» Residents following the Week a schedule put their clear Waste bags and containers out on their collection day during weeks with a purple bar.

» Residents following the Week B schedule put their clear Waste bags and containers out on their collection day during weeks with a yellow bar.

» You can also download a one-page schedule online at guelph.ca/wetdry.*Please note: This collection schedule only applies to residents who currently participate in Wet-Dry+ curbside collection.

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Remove this pull-out section from your calendar for quick and easy reference to Guelph’s waste collection programs.

2010 Wet-Dry+ collection information» Wet-Dry+ sorting list

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The City is working an a number of projects and programs designed to lower vehicular emissions, reduce traffic congestion and improve connections between local and regional transit systems.

• TheTransitGrowthStrategyandPlanfortransitandmobilityserviceswill allow the City to build a transit system that will meet the growing needs of people living, working or studying in Guelph.

• TheBicycleFriendlyGuelphinitiativeisworkingtomakecyclingsaferand more convenient. Currently, only 1% of daily trips in the city are on bicycles; the goal is to triple the amount of daily bike trips by 2018.

• BusrackswereinstalledtoallconventionalGuelphTransitbusesthispast summer, making it easy to take your bike to school, to work, to the park, and around the city.

• GuelphTransit’sfleetof65busesrunonbiodiesel—arenewable,non-toxic fuel alternative made by combining vegetable-based oils with conventional diesel. The use of biodiesel between 2004 and 2008 has resulted in an estimated reduction of 1,703 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

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In July 2008, 20-minute bus service was introduced to all transit routes operating out of St. George’s Square, making it easier and more convenient to rely on public transit to get around the city. Overall transit ridership in the first six months of 2009 increased 16%.

WaterThe City’s Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy (WCES) identifies the conservation programs, policy and resource alternatives to best meet its water reduction goals identified in the Water Supply Master Plan (WSMP) and to help Guelph use less water per capita than any comparable Canadian city.

• Sincethecompletionofthe2006WSMP,theCityhasachieveda7.7%reductionindailywater use.

• TheWCESaimstoreducedailywateruseby8.7millionlitresby2019,resultinginenergy savings of 2,348,934 KWh of electricity per year and a reduction of 2,412 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

• TheaverageGuelphresidentuses230litresofwaterperday—that’s30%lesswaterthan the average Canadian uses.

• Guelph’smunicipaldrinkingwatermettheprovincialdrinkingwaterqualitystandardson 99.98% of its 2007-08 water quality tests.

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Guelph residents are making a difference when it comes to water conservation! Guelph’s population has grown almost 15% since 1999, but the city’s total water consumption has declined by 17%.

WasteThe City’s Solid Waste Management Master Plan will help Guelph regain its status as a leader in waste management. The Plan identifies waste minimization and disposal targets, and the short- and long- term initiatives to achieve these goals, working towards an overall vision of zero waste.

• Guelphdiverted43.8%ofitswastefromlandfillin2007andisworkingtowardsa55%waste diversion rate by 2011.

• Guelphresidentsproducedanaverageof461.7kilogramsofwastein2007.TheaverageOntario resident produced 385 kilograms of waste that year.

• SincetheinstallationofanopticalsorterattheCity’sMaterialRecoveryFacilityinthefallof2008, 931 metric tonnes of glass has been recycled.

• GuelphCityCouncilawarded thecontracttodesign,build,andoperatethenewOrganicWaste Processing Facility to Maple Reinders and AIM Environmental in May 2009. The facility is scheduled to begin operating in spring 2011.

• ImplementationoftheCity’sbiosolidsmanagementprogram—whichincludesprocessing,utilization and disposal of biosolids from the wastewater treatment process — has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. That's equivalent to taking 1,237 cars off the road.

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Under the Community Energy Plan, even as Guelph’s population continues to grow, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions will decrease from 2005 levels. Approximately 50 projects are underway within the scope of the Plan.

Guelph’s Community Energy Plan is the community’s commitment to use and manage energy more effectively. By doing so, Guelph could use less energy in 25 years than it does today and cut its annual greenhouse gas emissions by seven tonnes per person.

• Guelph’snewCityHallisbuilttomeettheLEEDSilverStandard(LeadershipinEnergy Efficiency and Design) and uses almost 40% less energy than a typical office building. Energy savings will mean a reduction of almost 800 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

• Recentupgradestothewastewatercogenerationfacilityoffset3,500tonnesofgreenhouse gas emissions, while generating one-third of the plant’s energy needs using methane gas produced through the wastewater treatment process.

• ImplementationofenergyconservationmeasuresinCityfacilitieswillresultinestimated energy savings of 3,212,169 equivalent kilowatt hours of electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 941 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

• AnelectricityprocurementstrategyforCityfacilitiesandstreetlightingresultsinannual cost savings of more than $400,000.

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Water retrofits reduce water use by 20%In 2009, Guelph Environmental Leadership (GEL) distributed Green Impact Guelph (GIG) Conservation Kits to 600 multi-residential apartment units. Low flow showerheads and tap aerators were installed to help reduce water consumption by 20%.The 2009 GIG project aimed to reduce water use by at least 25,000 cubic metres per year — enough to fill 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

JanuaryReduce your water footprint

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» keep fire hydrants clear of snow» Put your waste bags and containers at the end of your

driveway or a spot shovelled from the snowbank

DiD you knoW that Guelph’s population has grown almost 15% since 1999, but the city’s total water consumption has declined by 17%? Guelph residents are making a difference when it comes to water conservation. On average, Guelphites use 230 litres of water each day, compared to the national daily average of 335 litres of water.

Guelph strives to use less water per capita than any comparable Canadian city and the City has a plan to get us there.

The City’s Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy identifies the programs and resources to help Guelph residents and businesses reduce their water footprint — with an overall goal of reducing water consumption by 20% — that’s 10.6 million litres per day — by 2025.

hoW Big is your Water footPrint?Visit guelph.ca/waterfootprint to use the One Minute Water Calculator to determine your annual water use. Guelph residents use an average of 83,950 litres of water per person, annually. Calculate your water footprint and see how you compare.

start saving toDay» Replace your 13 litre toilet with a City-approved Royal Flush All

Stars model and receive a rebate from the City of Guelph. Rebates of $60 are available for six litre models, and $75 rebates are available for dual flush and high efficiency models.

» Replace your older top-loading washing machine with a new City approved front-loading model. They use less water and energy than your old top-loading model. You’ll also be eligible for a $100 rebate through the City’s Smart Wash Rebate Program.

For more tips visit guelph.ca/waterconservation.

Indicates Waste bag collection week for communities highlighted with yellow on map (see page 3)

Indicates Waste bag collection week for communities highlighted with purple on map (see page 3)

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new year's Day

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Week a Christmas Tree Collection

Week B Christmas Tree Collection

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Week a Week Bmaking a DifferenCe

Household junk inspires local card maker’s designsFormer Guelphite, Bianca Azzoparde, is reusing household trash and recyclables one card at a time. Her successful one-woman business, used to b, uses reclaimed and recycled materials like tissue boxes and junk mail to design beautiful cards. Check out Bianca’s used to b cards at the Footprints Eco Store at 46 Carden Street.

guelPhites are gooD sorts when it comes to three-stream sorting: recyclables in the blue bag or container, organics in the green bag, and items that are not compostable or recyclable in the clear bag or container.

not sure What Bag it goes in? Check out the tips below to find out where to put some commonly mis-sorted items. You can also find a detailed sorting list in the Wet-Dry+ pull-out section of this calendar.

lose the lids. Remove the lids from all plastic and glass containers. Wipe the containers and lids clean, or rinse if required. Place the containers and the lids separately in your blue bag/container. The used paper towel can be placed in your green bag.

all tied up. Rope, wire, clothes lines, and any other cord-like material belong in your clear Waste bag/container. This prevents these items from getting tangled up in the sorting equipment.

still have some life in it? Consider donating items that could be reused by someone else. Visit guelph.ca/takeitback for a directory of local organizations that offer reuse programs.

keep hazardous materials out of the waste stream. Bring your fluorescent bulbs and tubes, batteries, cleaners and solvents, motor oil, chemicals, medical needles and syringes, and other hazardous waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, 110 Dunlop Drive.

For more sorting tips and curbside collection guidelines visit guelph.ca/wetdry.

February Sorting it outIcicles by Diane Clarke

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groundhog Day

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Water watchers deliver clear messageWellington Water Watchers’ Message in a Bottle project strives to deliver 50,000 refillable stainless steel water bottles at affordable prices to every school-age child in Wellington County, and educate children about the high quality of our municipal water supply.

the existenCe of WilDlife in urban areas enriches our environment, bringing a little bit of nature to life in the city.

Urban wildlife is part of life in Guelph where there are 1,000 hectares of parks and open space at our doorstep. With spring’s thaw, animals emerge from their winter slumber to forage for food.

WilDlife in your BaCkyarD? Consider these steps:

» Refrain from feeding wildlife, including deer; animals quickly adapt to humans and become reliant on our hospitality.

» Make garbage inaccessible to wildlife; consider placing waste at the curb on your collection morning instead of the night before, or in labelled cans with tight-fitting lids.

» Be cautious while driving. Animals are most active around sunrise and sunset. Obey posted speed limits — particularly on streets that pass through green space.

» Never corner or try to pick up any wild animal. They may bite when they feel threatened and they may have parasites or diseases that could be passed on to you or your pets.*

» Wildlife is part of what makes Guelph beautiful, but if animals are causing a serious nuisance and you feel you must take action, contact a humane removal service such as Humane Wildlife Control at 1-877-222-9453 or humanewildlifecontrol.com.

In Ontario, there are laws that govern the killing, trapping, and relocation of animals. Killing, trapping, or removing animals during the birthing season is inhumane, and hazardous to people and animals. To learn more about coexisting with wildlife and for information about the safe, humane removal of wild animals, visit the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies’ website at http://cfhs.ca.

With information from the Ontario SPCA.* Canadian Federation of Humane Societies

MarchFurry neighbours?

No two the same by Diane Clarke

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Urban gardening takes rootBackyard Bounty is a unique community-based agriculture project that aims to provide healthy locally-grown produce from urban yards while reducing fossil fuel usage and waste. Thirty local homeowners converted their yards into productive vegetable gardens, supplying local produce to the homeowners, and local consumers and restaurants. Learn more at www.backyardbounty.ca.

take aDvantage of April’s showers to help your gardens flourish this spring.

use a rain barrel to collect rainwater for watering shrubs and gardens. Plants prefer rain water, which is soft and warm in temperature. Place your rain barrel under your home’s downspout to collect rainwater. Make sure your rain barrel has a screened lid to keep mosquitoes out. need a rain barrel? Visit guelph.ca > seasonal information for details about rain barrel sale events.

Plant a rain garden — a planted depression about 15 cm (6 in.) deep that collects rainwater runoff from roofs, driveways, and walkways, allowing water to soak into the ground. Plants that do well in a rain garden can tolerate wet conditions and dry conditions, as the garden remains dry between rainfalls. Visit guelph.ca/healthylandscapes for more information about building a rain garden.

suggested plants» White Turtlehead, Chelone glabra » Joe-pye Weed, Eupatorium maculatum » Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis » Swamp Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata

Choose drought tolerant plants that can tolerate a period of time without water. Drought tolerant perennials have large, fibrous roots that reach down into the soil to collect water and store moisture for future use.

suggested plants» Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa» Lance-leafed Coreopsis, Coreopsis lanceolata» Gray-headed Coneflower, Ratibida pinnata» Switch grass, Panicum virgatum

April Water wise gardening

Wasn't me by Tom McCabe

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earth Day

Clean & green Community Cleanup

guelph eco Days

rotary forest tree planting

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Creating a buzzBees, ladybugs, butterflies and moths pollinate the plants that grow our food. Pollination Guelph is a volunteer group working to create the world’s first large-scale pollinator park on the former Eastview landfill site. The park will provide a home where these special bugs and birds can fly among flowers, feast on nectar and nest in trees, in shrubs or in the ground. Learn more at www.pollinationguelph.ca.

Patio Time by Diane Clarke

join the groWing ranks of Guelph residents who are turning their boring boulevards into beautiful gardens. A boulevard garden can greatly enhance your neighbourhood with colourful, fragrant plants, while adding interest and texture to your property.

The keys to a successful boulevard garden include the use of native plants, hardy drought tolerant perennials, ground covers and mulch.

shade perennials» Wild Ginger, Asarum canadense » Barrenwort, Epimedium sp.» Coral Bells, Heuchera sp.» Lady’s Mantle, Alchemilla mollis

full sun perennials» Stonecrop, Sedum sp.» Moss Phlox, Phlox subulata sp.» Lamb’s-ear, Stachys byzantina» Blue Fescue, Festuca sp.

native plants» Barren Strawberry, Waldsteinia fragarioides» Lance-leafed Coreopsis, Coreopsis lanceolata» Prairie Smoke, Geum triflorum» Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa

ground covers» Sweet Woodruff, Galium odoratum» Japanese spurge, Pachysandra sp.» Carpet Bugle, Ajuga sp.» White Clover, Trifolium repens

some considerationsMake sure you don’t create a hazard by having plants, shrubs and hedges hanging over ditches, shoulders or sidewalks. To ensure that boulevard plants don’t obstruct views, they have to be maintained at a height of no more than 0.8 metres (2.5 ft). For information about the City’s by-law requirements for boulevard planting visit guelph.ca > quick link ‘encroachment.’

MayBeautify your neighbourhood with a boulevard garden

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are arriving at the guelph farmers’ market



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» Wet-Dry+ sorting list» Curbside collection guidelines» special collection programs and services» location map and hours of operation

this removable section provides you with everything you need to know about guelph’s waste collection programs.

Sorting it out guelPh resiDents PartiCiPate in a three-stream CurBsiDe ColleCtion Program CalleD Wet-Dry+ — Wet for organiCs, Dry for reCyCling anD Waste for lanDfill.

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metal Aluminum foil / traysPaint cans (empty and dry)

Pop cansSteel cans (soup, tuna, etc.)

PaPerBoxesCardboard Cards and envelopesCereal / cracker boxesEgg cartons Gift bags (rope removed) Gift wrap (non-metallic) Kraft paper bags

Magazines and cataloguesNewspapers and flyersPaper towel and toilet paper rolls Pizza boxes (without food or grease)Shredded paperTelephone booksTissue boxes

PlastiC (all #s)Bakery trays / fruit containersBleach and detergent bottles Egg cartonsMedicine bottles (non-prescription)

Plant pots and traysPop and water bottles Tubs and lids NO plastic film

Containers must be free of any food or beverage residue.Lids and caps must be removed and placed separately in the blue bag.

Aerosol cans (empty) Candles Cassette and VHS tapes CDs and DVDsClothing and shoesDryer sheets and lintHangers (plastic and metal)Linens, sheets and pillows

Paint brushes and rollersPhotographs and negativesPlastic bagsRopes and stringTextiles and ragsToys and board games WallpaperWater softener salt and bags

kitChenCeramics, china and cutleryCereal / cracker box liner Chip bagsCoffee cup lidsDrinking strawsFoil yogurt lidsMagnets Microwave popcorn bags

Plastic film and sandwich bagsPopsicle sticks Pots and frying pans Scouring padsSoiled plastic food containersWaxed paper Wrappers

PaCkagingBubble wrap Gum wrappers and blister packsStyrofoam packing peanuts

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Deodorant sticks (empty)Prescription medicine bottles (empty)Toothbrush and toothpaste tubes

Things to remember when taking out the trash...» get familiar with guelph’s three-stream sorting requirements —

Wet (green) for organics, Dry (blue) for recycling, and Waste (clear) for landfill. refer to the sorting list on the previous page to determine what materials go in each bag.

» Wet and Dry bags and containers are collected weekly. Waste is collected every other week according to your collection schedule.

» When using bags, waste must be placed in transparent, coloured bag: Dry waste: blue bag, Wet waste: green bag, Waste for landfill: clear bag. Bags that are not see-through will not be collected.

» items must be placed loose and separate in the coloured bags, not within another plastic bag. Bags that contain other plastic bags of garbage will not be collected.

» Dry materials and Waste can be placed loose in a garbage can or container as long as each stream is in a separate container that is clearly labelled ‘Dry’ and ‘Waste’.

» Wet waste can also be placed in a labelled container but it cannot be placed loose. it must be placed in a see-through green plastic bag before being placed in the container.

» Dry and Waste bags and containers must not exceed 20 kg (40 lbs). Wet bags and containers must not exceed 15 kg (33 lbs).

» all containers must have a lid and two handles; must not exceed 100 litres; and their dimensions must be between 24 to 30 inches in height, and no more than 22.5 inches in any other direction.

» Bags or containers must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, and no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before your collection day. non-compliant waste must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on your collection day.

» Place waste within one foot of the curb for safe and efficient collection. During the winter, place bags and containers in the mouth of your driveway or in a spot shovelled from the snowbank. Waste placed on top of snowbanks will not be collected.

» Dry sorting tips:• Flattenallcardboardandboxboardmaterial.• Removelidsfromallcontainersandbottles.• Emptyandwipeallbottlesandcontainers,

or rinse if required.

Pet Waste» Cat litter and pet waste are accepted

as Wet waste and must be double-bagged and placed loose in transparent green bags.

» Before pet waste can be collected it must be drained of all liquid. Large amounts of pet waste should be double-bagged to prevent bags from tearing open at the curb.

Curbside collection guidelinesCarDBoarD» All cardboard must be bundled and tied

and cannot exceed 3 ft in length or 2 ft in any other dimension, or exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) in weight.

» Cardboard can also be broken down and placed in a box that does not exceed the above dimensions.

» For your convenience, you can also bring large cardboard to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre at no charge.

sharP oBjeCts» Sharp objects (i.e. broken glass, razor

blades, sewing needles, knives, scissors, screws, nails, light bulbs, etc.) must be placed in a cardboard box no larger than 2 ft in any direction.

» Tape the box shut, label it ‘sharp objects’ and place at the curb during your clear Waste collection week.

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Containers must have a lid and two handles, and be clearly labelled. Dry and Waste containers must not exceed 20 kg (40 lbs).Wet containers must not exceed 15 kg (33 lbs).

Dry (blue) and Waste (clear) bags must not exceed 20 kg (40 lbs).Wet (green) bags must not exceed 15 kg (33 lbs).

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collected at the curb. You must bring large items to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC) and pay the appropriate tipping fee or use the City’s user-pay Bulky Item Collection Program.

» Bulky item permits must be purchased in advance from the WRIC, ServiceGuelph (City Hall) or Operations office. Once you have your permit, call 519-767-0598 to arrange for pickup.

holiDay Waste ColleCtion» There will be no curbside waste collection on any statutory

holiday. Waste collection that falls on a holiday will be collected the following day and curbside collection will move ahead one day for the remainder of that week.

householD haZarDous Waste (hhW)» Hazardous wastes generated in the

home, such as batteries, cleaners and solvents, and fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs are not collected at the curb.

» HHW items must be brought to the HHW Depot where items will be disposed of safely and properly.

Paint+ reuse Program» This seasonal program allows residents to pick up used paint

and other household products, free of charge. » The program opens in the spring and closes in the fall.*

take it BaCk DireCtory» This online directory connects residents to businesses and

organizations in the community that will reuse, recycle, or safely dispose of a number of unwanted materials.

» Visit guelph.ca/takeitback to view the directory.

yarD Waste ColleCtion» Curbside yard waste collection takes place twice a year

— once in the spring and once in the fall.*» Yard waste can also be dropped off, free of charge, at the

Waste Resource Innovation Centre year-round.» Yard waste includes:

• Grassclippings(includingthatch)• Leaves• Hedgetrimmings• Woodyplants(includingvines,rosebushes)• Brush,branches,andtreelimbswithadiameter

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sPeCial ColleCtion events» The City of Guelph provides and supports a number of other

special collection programs and events, including electronic waste drop-off, backyard composter and rain barrel sales, recycling facility tours, Goods Exchange Weekends, and Guelph Eco Days events throughout the year.*

Special collection programs and servicesWaste resourCe innovation Centre

PuBliC DroP-off Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Closed Sundays and holidays

householD haZarDous Waste DePotTuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays

aDministration offiCe Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays

Facilities listed above are located at 110 Dunlop Drive.

soliD Waste resourCesT 519-767-0598E [email protected]/wetdry

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* Watch for more information in the City News pages in the Friday edition of the Guelph Tribune or online at guelph.ca/wetdry.

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Keeping our river clean For 30 years, Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) Guelph has coordinated the Annual Speed River Cleanup. Each year, hundreds of community volunteers pitch in to remove waste from the river and its shoreline. This cleanup champions the spirit of community environmental stewardship and links daily decisions and actions to the health of local waterways.

take the Commuter Challenge May 30 to June 5 and you can save money, save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and have fun!

What’s the Commuter Challenge?It’s your chance to try carpooling, transit, cycling or walking to work instead of driving alone.

You can participate on your own or organize the Challenge at your workplace. The national competition awards the city with the highest percentage of its population participating in the Challenge, and the city that reduces its greenhouse gas emission the most.

helP guelPh WinThe Commuter Challenge is a fun way to help Guelph reach the energy conservation goals in Guelph’s Community Energy Plan (CEP). The Plan is designed to find more ways to conserve water, fuel and electricity throughout the city and reduce Guelph’s greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the goal is to use less energy in 25 years than we do today. Learn more about Guelph’s CEP and greener ways to get around the city at guelph.ca/energy.

measure your results onlineSign up at www.commuterchallenge.ca and you can see how each kilometre of your healthier commute saves energy and reduces pollution. You can also see how other cities are doing, and how Guelph measures up.

Better Ways to goCheck out these programs to learn about greener ways to get around:

June How did you get to work today?

guelph transit guelphtransit.caBicycle-friendly guelph guelph.ca/bike

safe route to school saferoutetoschool.catransportation Demand managementguelph.ca/tdm

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call 519-822-1260 x 2107» fresh, local peas, radishes and strawberries

are arriving at the guelph farmers’ market

environment Week Clean air Day

father’s Day first day of summer


Pollinator Day in the garden, j.C. taylor nature

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Restaurants’ fare grown close to homeLocal restaurant owner Bob Desautels is no stranger to the local food movement. He sources the majority of food for his Guelph restaurants, the Woolwich Arrow Pub and Borealis Grille & Bar, locally, and builds his menus around the region’s bounty. By buying locally produced meats, fruits, vegetables, beers, wines, and oil, Bob is reducing pollution and contributing to the area’s local economy. Better still; the fresh taste of local foods is hard to match!

it’s a simPle ChoiCeDid you know over 40% of all fruits and vegetables purchased in Canada are imported?* For the same price you’d spend on imported food, you can usually buy the same product that’s been grown locally and tastes fresher. When you buy local food, you’re supporting local farmers, sustainable farming practices, and reducing air pollution and packaging.

the freshest fooD arounD Aspire to be a locavore — eat food harvested within 160 kilometres (or 100 miles) of your home. Wondering where to shop for locally grown food in your area? Check out the guelph Wellington local food map — a free directory of local farms, markets, restaurants, caterers and other businesses that sell local food. This Map also includes a handy seasonal availability guide so you’ll know exactly when your favourite fruits and vegetables are in season. Pick up a copy at your library or call Guelph Wellington Tourism at 1-800-334-4519 to request a mailed copy. You can also find these businesses online using the local food finder at guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca.

exPlore loCal farms anD markets at the Wellington rural romP This September over 20 participating farms and markets will open their doors to the public for free, self-guided tours and family-friendly fun. Learn about organic and sustainable farming, raising livestock, digging for artichokes, farming alpacas, and lots more! Visit guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca for details.

Guelph Wellington Local Food Initiative proudly supported by City of Guelph Economic Development & Tourism Services

* Statistics Canada, June 12, 2008

JulyGet fresh!Tranquility Base by Tom McCabe

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Guelph water on tap at local eventsCommunity events are going ‘bottled water free’ to reduce waste from plastic bottles. In 2009, Municipal drinking water was made available at the Multicultural Festival, Faery Fest, Canada Day celebration, Hillside Festival, Sunlight Music Festival, University of Guelph Homecoming, and the Mother Daughter Walk for Heart and Stroke. Participants could fill up reusable containers with chilled water, free of charge.


CanaDa Boasts some of the highest quality drinking water available, yet one-third of Canadians do not drink tap water in their home.*

In Guelph, drinking water undergoes more than 18,000 health related tests each year to ensure it meets the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards. Guelph residents can take pride in their drinking water — it continually meets or exceeds these drinking water quality standards.

ProteCting our WaterSince the introduction of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 2002, more than $24 million dollars has been invested in Guelph’s water infrastructure to ensure the safety and quality of Guelph’s water supply.

Guelph’s groundwater supply is filtered naturally through an aquifer and is of excellent quality. As additional protection, groundwater is then treated with both ultraviolet technology and chlorine to ensure the safety of the water as it travels from the source to your tap.

guelPh Water – ours to enjoy» For drinks on the go, fill up a stainless steel reusable

bottle with tap water.» Check out the new drinking fountains at City facilities.

You can enjoy chilled tap water — or fill up your reusable bottle — at community centres, arenas, Riverside Park, the Guelph Farmers’ Market, and other City buildings.

» Watch for the City’s new mobile water trailer at community events as the City takes its drinking water on the road — educating people about this valuable resource, while providing easy access to municipal drinking water.

*2009 Canadian Water Attitudes Study, commissioned by RBC and Unilever Canada

August Back to the tapWater Reflections by David Pharoah

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call 519-822-1260 x 2107» fresh, local corn, blueberries and peaches are


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Students learn and grow in the gardenStudents at the Montessori School of Wellington enjoy nature while learning more about it in their outdoor garden. The renovated courtyard, designed and landscaped by Gardens by Nature, includes apple trees for harvesting, edible plants, native perennials that attract birds and pollinators, and a backyard composter and rain barrel for the children to learn about sustainability in their environment.


take a moment to enjoy the view as the leaves on the trees turn yellow, orange and red. Guelph’s urban forest is a big part of this beautiful city. In fact, about 30% of the city is covered in trees that offer shade, clean the air and provide habitat for local wildlife.

got a great sPot for a tree? Guelph’s Healthy Landscapes program can help you plant the right tree, in the right spot, at the right time. Here are some native trees you can plant in the fall.

SeptemberCaring for Guelph’s trees

evergreensWhite Spruce, Picea glaucaWhite Pine, Pinus strobusWhite cedar, Thuja occidentalis

DeciduousSugar maple, Acer saccharumCommon Hackberry, Celtis occidentalisServiceberry, Amelanchier spp.

tree Planting tiPs» Trees should be planted at least

3.4 metres from your house.» Water consistently, and slowly. Drill

small holes in two 20-litre buckets, set them next to the tree, and fill them with water for slow, even watering right down to the roots.

» Only stake a tree if it is exposed to high winds, or if you plant it bare root (and that should only be done in the spring). Place two stakes on opposite sides of the tree, and in line with the prevailing wind. Use wide strapping, and secure it low enough on the trunk to allow some sway while preventing the roots from moving. Remove stakes after a year.

» Ensure fall planted evergreens are well watered until freeze-up, and consider for the first winter or two, wrapping them with burlap to protect them from drying winter winds.

Visit guelph.ca/trees for more great tips for fall and spring tree-planting and care.

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Flower power Independent, farmer-owned energy provider Ag Energy Co-operative installed a 26 foot tall solar sunflower outside its office on Speedvale Ave E. The sunflower is meant to display the company’s dedication to solar technology and collects nearly enough solar energy to power an average home.

your mornings don’t have to be a mad dash out the door and into the car. Make a plan to enjoy some quality time with your kids as you walk together to school. Then take a little time for yourself before heading out for the day.

Why Walk to sChool?a one-kilometre walk to school gives your kids:

» 15 minutes of exercise and fresh air that can reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and other health problems

» Better concentration and alertness so they can learn more in class» A safer environment with fewer cars driving through their school zone

aCtive, healthy, safe anD fun!good reasons to get on your feet or your bike with your kids:

» Daily physical activity can build healthy exercise habits» Parents can coach kids about traffic and cycling safety» Less vehicle traffic in school zones improves safety» Fewer cars on the road reduces our environmental footprint» It’s fun!

Better Ways to goStart a walk-to-school-bus; it’s like a carpool on your feet. Get together with other parents in your neighbourhood to take turns leading your kids and a few of their friends on a safe route to school.

Check out these programs to learn about greener ways to get around:


October Start your day on your feet

Walk to school guelph guelph.ca/walktoschoolBicycle-friendly guelph guelph.ca/bike

transportation Demand management guelph.ca/tdmguelph transit guelphtransit.ca

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thanksgiving

guelph eco Days

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Heritage home gets green makeover Local home builder, Ben Polley, and his wife Jennifer Woodside successfully incorporated green renovation techniques while preserving the historic charm of their home. The heritage home, located at 60 Manitoba Street, now boasts a number of environmentally friendly features, including a living roof, grey water reuse system, and a solar energy system.

it’s time to dig out your mittens, scarves and hats. Wearing your winter wardrobe means it’s time to get your house ready for the colder weather too.

Does your home have foggy WinDoWs, ColD Drafts or statiC shoCks? These are all symptoms of air-leakage. In an older home, cracks and leaks represent up to 40% of its heat loss; you could be paying hundreds of dollars over the winter to heat the great outdoors.

Repairing these leaks and using energy-efficient appliances helps you save money and reduce your environmental footprint.

get ComfortaBle, anD get a government grantInsulation, improved heating and cooling systems and ENERGY STAR®- rated windows and doors will make your home more comfortable and help you save energy.

Energy-saving home improvements like these are eligible for ecoENERGY government grants. The more energy-efficient your home becomes, the bigger the grant. Learn how you can qualify at www.ecoaction.gc.ca

guelPh’s Community energy PlanThe goal of the Community Energy Plan is to use less energy in 25 years than we do today. When we make smart energy choices, we reduce Guelph's greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint.

Visit guelph.ca/energy for more great tips to help you and your family use less water, fuel and electricity.

NovemberStay warm, save energy and save money

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Saving millions while accommodating growthThe City of Guelph has taken a people-driven approach to improving its Wastewater Treatment Facility. By modifying its people practices and processes, the City has achieved dramatic performance improvement. What’s more, it has eliminated the need for approximately $13 million in equipment costs and may offset a $20 million plant expansion.

the holiDay season is rarely considered a time for pursuing environmentally and economically sound choices, but this can easily be accomplished without compromising any of the festivities at your next holiday celebration.

Save time, money and the planet this December with these cost effective, eco-chic ideas to work into your holiday party planning:

» Send out party invites electronically. E-invites are usually free, quick to distribute and generate zero waste!

» Encourage guests to carpool or take public transit. These options reduce the number of cars on the road and save on gas.

» Dim the lights! Light candles, turn out a few lights and conserve electricity.

» Dust off the good china. Use reusable instead of disposable plates, cutlery and cups to up the elegance factor and drastically reduce waste.

» Serve some of the best tap water in the country to guests instead of other plastic bottled beverages.

'tis the season to reDuCe, reuse anD reCyCle follow the 3rs to reduce waste during the holiday season

» Carry a reusable cloth bag when shopping.» Avoid over-packaging and wrapping —

wrap gifts in reusable or reused packaging.» Reuse what you can —

bows, ribbons, boxes, gift bags, tins.» If you can’t reuse it, recycle it

— paper based gift boxes, tags and wrapping, and plastic containers or bottles.

» Compost your wilted holiday plants.

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green, blue and clear garbage sorting/Waste collection schedulelarge items for pick upPaint can or household hazardous waste disposalBagged leaf pick upSolid Waste Resources 519-767-0598

Backed up drainOperations 519-837-5628

Discoloured tap wateroutdoor water restrictionsWaterworks 519-837-5627

Permits for building a fence/deck/shed/poolBuilding Services 519-837-5615

Backyard fire pit/chiminea smoke detector inquiriesEmergency Services 519-824-6590

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tree removal/maintenanceDirt or debris on the streetBroken traffic signal or street signroad and sidewalk snow removalroad, sidewalk and curb repair/maintenance Operations 519-837-5628

on-street overnight parking and exemptionsBy-law Enforcement 519-836-7275

Burnt out street lightGuelph Hydro 519-822-4122

neighbour’s untidy propertyBuilding Services 519-837-5615

Watermain breakWaterworks 519-837-5627

neighbour’s excessive noiseGuelph Police Service 519-824-1212

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serviCe/faCility PhoneCity Hall 519-822-1260Mayor’s Office 519-837-5643City Administrator’s Office 519-837-5602Building 519-837-5615Centennial Pool 519-837-5620Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603Community Design and Development Services

519-837-5616

Community Services 519-837-5618Court Services (Provincial Offences Court)

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Economic Development 519-837-5600Emergency Services – Fire/Ambulance

519-824-6590

Engineering 519-837-5604Evergreen Seniors Centre 519-823-1291Finance

Taxation519-837-5610

Guelph Museums McCrae House Civic Museum

519-836-1221

serviCe/faCility PhoneHuman Resources 519-837-5601Legal and Realty Services 519-837-5637Library (Main Branch) 519-824-6220Operations

Parks Maintenance Traffic

519-837-5628

Parking 519-837-5612Police Services 519-824-1212Sleeman Centre 519-822-4900River Run Centre (Box Office) 519-763-3000River Run Centre (Administration) 519-837-5662Tourism 1-800-334-4519Transit 519-822-1811Victoria Road Recreation Centre 519-837-5621Waste Resource Innovation Centre 519-767-0598Wastewater Treatment Plant 519-837-5629Waterworks 519-837-5627West End Community Centre 519-837-5657

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