The community spirit is strong in the various neighbourhoods that span Oak Bay, Fairfield and the Jubilee areas. Bringing your recyclables to the various depots is a great way to meet neighbours, keep the environment clean and donate to charitable causes.
The Threshold Recycling Days fall on the 4th Saturdays of every month (except December). The recycling depot is set up in the parking lot of 600 Richmond Ave, off of Richardson St at St Matthias Church. Hours of Operation: 9am – 11am. Some of the monies collected will go to the Threshold Housing Society to assist in their mission to provide life-skills for at-risk youth in their housing programs.
A Bottle Drive is also available on site for anyone to donate their refundable containers. The proceeds all go to support the same life-skills program at Threshold Housing Society.
To learn more or to become a volunteer for the event, speak with a volunteer on site (look for the orange shirts!) You can also sign up online here.
Many thanks to Gerry Howell-Jones and the group of volunteers who have been the driving force behind this fantastic initiative.
Remember, when we recycle, used materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume natural resources. If used materials are not recycled, new products are made by extracting fresh, raw material from the Earth, through mining and forestry. Recycling helps conserve important raw materials and protects natural habitats for the future. It also helps to conserve energy and reduce the use of land-fill sites.