Election sign recycling program produces a tonne of results

One of the byproducts of the recent provincial election has been addressed by York Region.

The Region reports that its election sign recycling program diverted a total of 1.07 tonnes of signs from being dumped in landfill sites.

Election candidates and campaign team members were invited to drop off corrugated plastic election signs during a special event at the Region's Waste Management Centre in East Gwillimbury.

This is York's third election sign drop-off event, and one of many ongoing programs dedicated to reducing the amount of waste travelling to landfill. Last year's municipal and federal elections diverted combined total of 5.2 tonnes of signs from dumps.

Reusing is another method of waste diversion also practiced by some election candidates. York Region strongly encourages the reuse of goods before recycling.

For more information on York Region's Solid Waste Management Branch and waste diversion strategies, visit www.york.ca/waste