Glossary

Recycled timber is wood which has previously been used either in furniture, buildings or other applications such as piers and bridges and has been salvaged to use again. Sometimes the timber is immediately ready for use depending on the intended purpose but in other cases, it will be processed to ensure suitability. Decks or floorboards which are taken from an old house can be transferred to a new project, for example. The boards are re-cut, sanded down, planed, or polished so that they look fresh…

Usually located in urban areas, recycling mills recover waste to make them into reusable products. A common example would be a paper recycling mill that pulps discarded paper products to make them into reusable, recycled paper. Other types of recycling mills handle bottles, glass and metal scraps. — Other Sources Recycle Nation. https://recyclenation.com/green-glossary/recycling-mill/. Accessed October 28, 2024.

In Ontario, you can return eligible wine, beer and spirit containers to The Beer Store for a deposit return. When these containers are placed in your recycling bins, especially glass, additional and unnecessary costs are added to your recycling program. All glass bottles and jars received at OVWRC are hand sorted by staff and used as road-building material around the site. Using this inert material as an aggregate substitute on-site is an acceptable method used to manage this material. It is also more environmentally friendly…

Bulky waste refers to items that are too large to be accepted by regular household waste collections due to their size and weight. This includes items like furniture (sofas, wardrobes, beds), large appliances (fridges, washing machines), and other substantial items such as garden waste or renovation debris. However, it typically does not include builder’s or contractor’s materials, which must be disposed of through different channels. Understanding Bulky Waste and How to Manage It Types of Bulky Waste    – Bulky waste can be categorized into…

Air ionizers help remove pollutants and improve air quality. They work by releasing negatively charged ions into the air. Simply put, negative ions are electrically charged molecules that float around in the air or atmosphere.   These ions then attach to airborne particles such as dust, pollen, and other pollutants. Once attached, these particles become too heavy to stay in the air, causing them to fall to the ground — and out of your way.   With fewer airborne particles, a room’s overall air quality…