Cardboard Recycling Education

Recycling services in Bassano recently changed. The transition from BARRA to bins was done out of necessity. BARRA was a not-for-profit organization caught in a situation where commodity prices for recyclables were draining their limited resources, the overhead to run the building was no longer sustainable, and volunteers were tired. In collaboration with Newell Regional Landfill, Newell Recycling, BARRA, and the town, savings were reached on all fronts by transitioning the recycling system to bins which overtime will be passed onto users.

At 702 – 1 Avenue (former BARRA site), residents can access cardboard and paper recycling options.

Tin, electronics, and other household items can be recycled at the Bassano Transfer Station. The transfer station is open Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Recycling will be at two locations because it was important for BARRA volunteers to ensure recycling was as accessible as possible. Tin and electronics were collected at the two locations causing duplicate fees. It was agreed to keep cardboard and paper accessible 24-7 with bins at 701-1 Avenue and to provide the other services at the Transfer Station.

MISUSE OF RECYCLING

As recycling services change, we ask for your patience. Misusing recycling comes at a cost and degrades the efforts our community has taken towards beautification.

The cardboard bin is intended for residential use. Currently, the bin is being used by large volume commercial entities which is why it is filling every second day. Large volume commercial cardboard recycling must be managed differently and a program for this is being worked on immediately.

In these early stages of this updated service, we are learning what is needed regarding the number of bins and scheduling and we are asking for our residents’ cooperation while we find this balance. If the bins are full, come back. DO NOT leave any recycling or waste beside or around the bins.

If you see people misusing the recycling options, please ask them to stop. We get more done working together. We will find the right balance and see recycling continue to thrive in our community and keeping recyclables out of the landfill.

In closing, you may be wondering what will happen to the BARRA building. Thanks to the generous donation from the BARRA board, the building will be converted for the public works department. The town planned an addition to the existing public works shop. This is no longer required with the acquisition of the BARRA building. Public works will be moving equipment out of the parks and rec shop and town council is exploring the feasibility of transitioning that portion of the building (joint facility with Pioneer Damsiters) for the Thrive Fitness Centre.

No Fire Ban

August 27, 2024

FIRE BAN DEFINITIONS

The Town of Bassano has an active FIRE BAN. A Fire Ban means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances.

The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Restriction. A Fire Restriction means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances, portable fire pits or campfires in designated fire sites within approved campgrounds.

The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Advisory. A Fire Advisory means fires are allowed but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction of Fire Ban if conditions do not approve. Always have water nearby and fully extinguish your fire.

The Town of Bassano has NO ACTIVE FIRE BAN.