Keep on recycling

In response to the article, “Mixing garbage with recyclables makes messy job even messier” (Aug. 16), the Iqaluit Recycling Society and the city would like to reassure the supporters of the recycling program that all blue bags that have been collected will not be burned.

Blue bags that are contaminated with garbage and are now unfit for recycling markets in the South will be put aside for the city’s new compactor this fall.

The Iqaluit Recycling Society wants supporters of the recycling program to know the society was pleased with the response the program received, and is looking forward to the further success of the program.

A few important things to remember: Do not put garbage in blue bags. Rinse bottles and cans. We collect pop and beer cans, tin cans, and certain plastics.

Kelly Craver
Iqaluit Recycling Society