Councillor’s Corner by Jean Coles Ward 1 Councillor, Municipality of Middlesex Centre Coles@middlesexcentre.ca Hello Neighbours, I am pleased to share that the Middle- sex Centre Municipal Office and Cold- stream Community Centre have offici- ally reopened following extensive reno-
• Remove plastic lids and caps (under 7.6 cm/ 3 inches = Garbage) • Place metal lids inside cans • Remove plastic wrap from newspapers • Do not bag recyclables—except: – Bundle clean plastic grocery bags inside one tied bag – Put shredded paper in a clear plastic bag Accepted Items Include: • Paper, cardboard, boxboard • Plastics #1, #2 and #5 • Aluminum and steel cans • Glass bottles and jars Avoid Placing in the Blue Bin: Coffee cups, plastic toys, tinfoil, styrofoam, aerosol cans, bubble wrap, small lids, dirty diapers, meal kit boxes, plastic wrap, furnace filters, Amazon shipping envelopes and gift wrap. Clean, correct recycling protects the system and keeps workers safe. Visit www.bra.org/recycling for full details. For repair or replacement, contact the BRA at BRA.org/contact. Thank you for doing your part. I hope to see you on the Ilderton Rail Trail or at the Ilderton Farmers Market this summer!
vations. I encourage you to stop by and explore these improved community spaces. I am also looking forward to the reopening of our Ilderton Arena this August! Looking ahead, Canadian Blood Services will host a Blood Donor Clinic in Ilderton on August 28, 2025. Appointments can be booked online—your donation can make a real difference in someone’s life. Recycling Right Ward 1 residents continue to show leadership in sustainability. After a recent visit to the Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA) facility, I want to share a few reminders to help us recycle effectively. With weekly curbside collection and seasonal EnviroDepot access, we have the tools in place. Now we must reduce contamination by recycling the right materials, the right way. Recycling Tips: • Rinse containers first (food contamination is a reason re- cycling is diverted to the garbage) • Place items loosely in your blue bin
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