RDCK announces October 17 as Trash to Treasure day
By Nelson Daily Staff
Regional District of Central Kootenay residents want to mark Saturday, October 17th on the calendar as the day to find treasures in other people’s trash.
The RDCK has annnounced Saturday, October 17th as the second celebration of waste reduction this year.
“This one-day event gives people a change to give away used items to those who may find value in them,” said Nicole Ward, Environmental Services Coordinator for the RDCK said in a media release.
“It’s also an opportunity for residents to search their community for their neighbours’ unwanted treasures.”
The RDCK encourages residents to place any gently used, unwanted household goods together at the front of their property in a location that can be safely accessed by treasure hunters.
Residents should clearly indicate which items are available to take home by using a sign.
Resident then should remove all untaken items by 4 p.m. the same day to keep the community clean and not have leftovers littering the streets and roads.
“Participating in this annual community event is easy and encourages re-use while diverting waste from the region’s landfills,” said RDCK Chair Karen Hamling.
For more information visit the RDCK’s website and download a Trash to Treasure sign.
Story originated at The Nelson Daily
