Jobs

• Recycle-Logic, a recycling company based in Red Deer, is seeking an individual to manage all aspects of their day-to-day operations. Consideration will be given to candidates who have:

  • A Business degree or a minimum 5-7 years progressive management experience
  • 3-5 Years of operations experience
  • Minimum 5 years sales and marketing experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience with trucking operations

  This position requires a person who can ensure and promote workplace safety, Safety Program Training, and has experience writing procedures. Recycle-Logic offers a competitive salary and opportunity for growth as well an attractive benefits package. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be contacted. Please submit your resume to Sales@recycle-logic.com

• Lac La Biche County is hiring for the full-time, permanent position of Manager of Solid Waste Services (Competition Number: 11-MGSW-32-GWC). Visit www.laclabichecounty.ca/careers for further details. Competitions will remain open until successfully filled. Interested candidates are invited to forward their resumes in strict confidence to hr@laclabichecounty.com.

 For Sale

• Nova 660 Vertical Baler used 6 months, 10 hp. 3 phaze, $8,000;
  55 bundles of ties for baler, $30/bundle;
  1986 TCM forklift, propane, 3 stage mast side shift air tires 5000 lb lift, $8,000. Prices are negotiable. All items subject to GST. For more info, contact Lyn Nacuk at 780.789.3164 or dlrnfarms@xplornet.com. All items are located at Thorsby, AB.

Wanted

• The Electronic Recycling Association Calgary & Edmonton accepts donations of computers, laptops & electronics (old, used, broken, parts-only - all are welcome) for refurbishment and recycling. ERA donates computers and laptops to charities and low income families. Old electronics are handled for recycling locally. Pick Up services for businesses, schools and residential. 403.262.4488 – www.era.ca – 780.455.2088 – donate@era.ca
• The Good Life Community Bike Shop in Eau Clair Market (#202, 200 Barclay Parade), Calgary, accepts donations of bicycles (old, used, broken, parts-only - all are welcome) for refurbishment and recycling. This non-profit offers their members FREE repair space, tools and instruction and free workshops in the evenings. They also offer affordable, reconditioned/recycled bikes and parts for sale. Contact 403.984.4727 or visit www.goodlifebikes.ca to give your old bike new life today!
• Cleanit Greenit Composting System in West Edmonton accepts drywall and wood waste (cannot contain metal, rocks or plastic) at their composting site. Contact 780.488.7926 or 780.451.0921.
• Showcase your innovative environmental products and services in the Recycling Council of Alberta Connector newsletter. Contact the RCA office at 403.843.6563 or email us.

Resources

• The David Suzuki Foundation and Pembina Institute announced the release of a new joint publication for Canadians who are interested in using carbon offsets to reduce their climate impact. "Purchasing Carbon Offsets: A Guide for Canadian Consumers, Businesses and Organizations" aims to help Canadians choose carbon offsets that will most benefit the climate.  The user-friendly guide ranks 20 carbon offset vendors on the quality of the offsets they sell, as well as on some of their business practices. Purchasing Carbon Offsets is available as a free download at www.davidsuzuki.org/Publications/offset_vendors.asp
• The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention has published a guide for youth, empowering them to make simple everyday choices to protect the environment. "Consume This – Buying That Matters" is available in full colour EcoLogo certified print copy ($6 + tax and postage) by calling 1.800.667.9790 or for free online at www.c2p2online.com/youth.
• Composting: How and Why explains how home composting can help Alberta reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. This site offers a series of photos and descriptions leading you through the steps needed to build your own compost pile.

To place a free listing in the classifieds section, RCA members can contact 403.843.6563 or email  info@recycle.ab.ca.