News
Fire at the Inuvik Beverage Container Depot and Processing Centre
August 12, 2010
Following the recent fire at the Inuvik beverage container depot and processing centre, temporary collection services are now being provided at the original site two days a week – Friday and Saturday 11:00 – 17:30.
GNWT Adds Milk Containers to the Beverage Container Program
February 15, 2010
YELLOWKNIFE (February 15, 2010) - Beginning today, milk containers are now part of the NWT Beverage Container Program. The initiative is part of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Waste Reduction and Recovery Program Expansion.
"I am pleased to see our Territory take this next step in expanding our environmental stewardship", Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) J. Michael Miltenberger says. "With the continued participation of NWT residents, the addition of milk containers to the Beverage Container Program will work to keep our communities and highways litter free and reduce the waste that is added to our landfills."
Single Use Retail Bag Fee Implemented in the NWT
January 15, 2010
Beginning today, paper and plastic bags will cost 25 cents at all grocery store check-out counters in the Northwest Territories.
"Our territory has a beautiful and pristine environment," said Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) J. Michael Miltenberger. "Switching to reusable bags is an easy way to help protect it, and I hope all NWT residents will join me in making that switch."
