Jobs

• AQUATERA Utilities Inc. in Grande Prairie is looking to hire a Solid Waste Operator at their Waste Management Facility. The detailed job description is available at aquatera.ca. Submit your resume and references by 4:30 p.m., August 20, 2010 to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 780.830.7060.

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• Rabco Solid Waste Shredder / Compactor, 50 amps, 60 hertz, Phase 3, 6 HP. Serial Number 712 R, Model Number 2032M. To give away to small communities. If interested, please contact Dale Lefebvre, Town of Vegreville, at 780.632.3439 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Nova 660 Vertical Baler used 6 months, 10 hp. 3 phaze, $8,000;
  55 bundles of ties for baler, $30/bundle;
  10 dumpsters, aprox. 58"x65"x70" (6 cu. yard) green metal, front load, split hinged lid, never used, $800 each or $7,000.00 for all 10;
  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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . All items are located at Thorsby, AB.
• Allegheny Horizontal Baler for Sale.  Model# 301572, 15 HP, 460 Volt, 3 Phase.  $9,000 FOB Winnipeg.  Makes over 1,000 lb bales of office paper.  Comes with: transformer to step power from 600 to 460 Volt, Infeed Conveyor, approx. 120 feet of Teck 90, 1000 Volt 6Awg cable and two disconnects.  Please contact Kristjan Backman 204.222.5095 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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.