Sort It Central helps us extend the life of the regional landfill at Norris Arm by reducing the amount of waste we put into it. It also helps us protect the environment by recycling what can be turned into something new, and disposing safely of hazardous waste.
When everyone does their part to reduce, reuse and recycle, we generate less garbage—and that ultimately means lower operating costs for managing waste. And recycled material generates revenue that comes back to the region, helping offset waste management costs in the region. Also, by reclaiming material that can be used again, we reduce the need to harvest new raw materials and manufacture new products, which in turn conserves natural resources, saves energy and reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.