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Exchange

Look around your home. Do you have things left over from a DIY project? I know that I have a package of shingles in my crawlspace that the previous owner left behind. You could have siding, tiles, lumber, fencing, or even nails and screws. All of these are things that someone else could use.

Below, we have provided a couple of links to help you find a new home for these items that were not needed. This serves several purposes.

This gets un-needed items our of your valuable storage space.
It provides a source for items that you or someone else needs for a project.
It keeps these items out of the landfills.
Saves you a dumping fee.

Whether you have completed a project or you are about to start one, consider this as an option.

Give Aways

Eco-Depot Share Shed

Freecycle groups

Rethink

The first step to the Waste Reduction Hierarchy is rethink! The more you do of this step, the less you have to Refuse, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. Start Here!

Refuse

Sometimes you should just say no! Making better everyday choices, learning how to shop smarter and other alternatives will all help our planet!

Reduce

There are many ways to reduce your eco-footprint, and to reduce the amount of waste going from your house to your local landfill. Learn more here!

Reuse

Is that junk or not? Can it be loved by someone else? Do you really need to purchase that? Find helpful tips on how to reuse everyday products here.

Recycle

If you couldn't rethink it, refuse it, reduce it, reuse it... Well then hopefully you can recycle it! Start here to learn everything about recycling in the Peace Region.