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After writing up yesterday’s Stewardship post, I did a bit more digging and found that there’s more to know!

As an enhancement to the Stewardship , many cities around have signed up to the ! Directory — a handy source of information for residents looking to get rid of unwanted items.

The directory connects residents to local businesses and organizations that reuse, recycle, or safely dispose of the unwanted material. Almost 600 partner retailers are now accepting 130 different household products that don’t belong in the Blue or Black recycling boxes. ! partners divert household from going to each year. That’s the equivalent weight of almost 300 mid-sized cars.

“! retailers and charitable organizations each year stop over 500 tonnes of material from going to our municipal through their take back efforts. The ! initiatives of local businesses and charities within my Ward and across the City are saving space through their combined environmental efforts” – Councillor Georges Bédard.

On the list of drop off locations for the area are these phenomenal places looking to help out. Here are some of my personal favourites:

Topia Greenstop (1621 Woodward Dr.) – Here you can drop off all kinds of things like rechargeable batteries and appliances. Give them a call today and find out where and when to drop off your not-quite-. (1-613-722-0660)

Twenty-Twelve Electronics Recycling (14 Bexley Place) – Owner Nancy Coulter took back 12 tons of e- in 2006! Call ahead though, and let them know you’re bringing things to them so they can make room! (1-613-596-031)

For further help with the , check out the City’s website here!

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