september 26, 2015

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Consumer How To... Choose a Motor Oil

Whether you have questions pertaining to mo-tor oil performance, synthetic oils or how to

recycle your used oil, you can get the answers you’re looking for below. First, narrow the options down by choosing the closest-related category to your question.OIL TYPES, WEIGHTS & VISCOSITY FAQS

Is it ok to switch motor oil weights, for exam-ple, � om a 5W-20 to a 10W-30?

It depends. Some vehicle manufacturers provide a range of recommended motor oil viscosity grades based on the outside temperature in which the car is driven. Other manufacturers recommend the use of only one motor oil viscosity grade. For best en-gine performance, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

Is it ok to use 5W-30 in a car if the owner’s manual calls for 5W-20?

� is is not recommend. Using a heavier grade than recommended may cause decrease in fuel econ-omy, higher engine loads and eventually shortened engine life. Using a lighter grade than recommend-

ed may result in excessive mechanical wear and reduced engine life. For maximum engine per-formance, follow the recommended motor oil viscosity and maintenance schedule provided in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

What does the “w” in a grade of motor oil stand for?

� e “w” in motor oil stands for winter. � e � rst number in the oil classi� cation refers to a cold weather viscosity. � e lower this number is, the less viscous your oil will be at low temperatures. For example, a 5W- motor oil will � ow better at lower temperatures than a 15W- motor oil. � e higher number, following the “w” refers to hot weather vis-cosity, or how � uid your oil is at hot temperatures. � e higher the number, the thicker the oil at a speci-� ed temperature.

Is thicker oil better?In some circumstances, thicker oil can be used to

compensate for increased bearing clearances (gaps between bearing and rotating sha� ) that have devel-oped over the years. A large change in bearing clear-ances can result in poorer lubrication. For best per-formance always follow the recommendations for motor oil viscosity in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

When does it make sense to use straight weight oil (SAE30) versus a multigrade oil (5W-30)?

Straight weight oil is never recommended for use in a system that requires a multi-viscosity oil. Straight weight oils are generally recommended for smaller engines or older vehicles that were made be-fore multi-viscosity oils were produced.

Is switching types of motor oil (conventional, synthetic, etc.) harmful to my vehicle’s engine?

Conventional, synthetic blend, synthetic and high mileage motor oils are compatible and will not harm your vehicle’s engine. For maximum engine performance, follow the motor oil type recommen-

dation provided in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.Is it true that older cars must only use con-

ventional oil?No.Has MaxLife always been a synthetic blend

motor oil?MaxLife Synthetic Blend motor oil is actually

the same product as regular MaxLife. MaxLife has always been a synthetic blend oil; we just now label the product that way. As long as you have used Max-Life, you have used synthetic blended oil.

What about full synthetic motor oils?Full synthetic motor oils are high performing,

high-quality oils formulated with full synthetic base oils and top tier additives to provide an increased level performance. � ey carry various licenses to en-sure quality for North American and European ve-hicle applications. Many of them are designed with extra levels of detergent and antioxidant to provide outstanding deposit and heat protection.

ed may result in excessive mechanical wear and reduced engine life. For maximum engine per-formance, follow the recommended motor oil viscosity and maintenance schedule provided in

What does the “w” in a grade of motor oil

� e “w” in motor oil stands for winter. � e

Helpful Guidelines1. Change your oil regularly, as recommended by your owner’s manual, to prevent engine wear and improve performance.

2. Your regular oil change is a good time to replace air and fuel � lters as needed. This will improve engine ef� ciency and fuel economy.

3. Make sure to use a proper disposal facility to protect our environment.


Salmon Arm GM ~ How to Choose Winter Tires

4 & 5 5

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t sGreat Canadian Oil Change ~ How to Choose a Synthetic Car Oil

Bowers Funeral Home~ How to Pre-Plan A Funeral

Canadian Tire~ How to Maintain Your Vehicle

Andover Terrace ~ How to Choose a Retirement Facility

Shuswap Accupuncture ~ How to Treat Pain With Light

City of Salmon Arm & CSRD ~ How to Recycle in the Shuswap

Great Canadian Oil Change

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6 & 78 & 910 & 1112 & 13

14 & 15


Consumer How To... Choose Winter Tires

It’s that time of year already. � e days are getting shorter and the nights have that familiar chill

about them. Fall is approaching and with it the great “tire” debate.

DO I NEED WINTER TIRES? YES!Our government thinks so too. Transport Canada

and � e Canada Safety Council recommend 4 winter tires with the “Mountain/Snow� ake” symbol as shown to the le� . All mountain passes have the familiar signage “Use winter tires or carry chains beyond this point”. Al-though we don’t have the same legislation as Quebec and all cars are not required to be equipped with win-ter tires while driving anywhere in the province, go for a drive in the passes, have an accident without winter tires and you will face a � ne.

Because of the design and composition of winter tires they are guaranteed to improve traction from a stop and during highway maneuvers. � ey will give you a shorter stopping distance up to a full car length. Unlike the tra-ditional all season tire which essentially becomes a block of hard plastic in temperatures below zero.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH-TECH AND CONVENTIONAL WINTER TIRES?

A high-tech winter tire like the Michelin X-Ice Of-fers enhanced protection, even in some of the harsh-est winter conditions. A combination of 4 key features

improves MICHELIN® X-Ice® Xi3™ overall winter performance even

in some of the harshest winter conditions

1-Increased number of tread blocks provides 15% more biting edge and improves perfor-mance on ice and in snow.

2 -M i c r o p u m p s absorb water from the surface and evacuate it

by centrifugal force for improved tread contact

with the road surface.3-Cross Z Sipes™. Sipes are tridimensional to im-

prove rigidity , enable stable handling and improve traction on ice and in snow.

4-� e Flex-Ice™ compound. � is full-silica com-pound maintains � exibility at lower temperatures, improving performance on ice and in snow. It also maintains � rmness at moderate temperatures, im-proving wear and grip.

� ere is nothing to compare to the Yokahama ice-GUARD iG51v’s ability to bite into snow, ice and slush bringing a new level of con� dence in corners, or brak-ing under adverse road conditions. It’s aggressive tread design, ingenious three dimensional spies and generous drainage channels keep the iceGUARD ready for busi-ness, mile a� er mile, getting you to your destination with a more reassuring measure to safety.

Wet and dry roads are no match for the iceGUARD iG51v either. � e tire’s unique compound and construc-tion delivers not only great handling but also unexpected long term durability, more even tire wear and improved fuel consumption.

Or the Toyo Observe G-02 Plus is a winter passen-ger car tire designed for severe winter conditions. It fea-tures exclusive Microbit Technology with ground wal-nut shells that dig into snow and ice combined with a tread design and special winter rubber compounds that o� er improved winter traction. � e result is an environ-mentally friendly winter tire with reduced noise and im-proved ride comfort. � ese are just to name a few and their features.

A conventional winter tire has wide deep tread blocks, made of rubber compounds that stay � exible in ambient temperatures below freezing. Many are studdable.

� e Firestone Winterforce winter/snow radials fea-ture a winter tread compound molded into an aggres-sive directional tread pattern with tread blocks that are siped, stepped and/or can be studded to o� er the biting edges necessary to provide traction in snow and on ice. Independent tread blocks feature high-density siping to enhance grip in loose snow while the intermediate and shoulder tread blocks are molded to accept studs that

further enhance traction on hard-packed snow and ice. � e tire’s internal structure includes twin steel belts on top of a polyester carcass to combine strength with ride quality.

Studding will provide extra traction on icy roads and is a good alternative for vehicles where High-tech winter tire sizes may not be available. However, make note that they are noisier and they are only allowed to be on your vehicle between Oct. 1 to April 30.

A FEW MORE TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING WINTER TIRES:

Ask about warranties, cost of mounting, balancing and rotations. Many tire retailers o� er an in house war-ranty which includes a road hazard guarantee and free rotations.

Make your purchase decision and plan ahead. Do not wait until the � rst snow fall and people are sliding through intersections. Soon as the temperature is consis-tently below 7 c it is time to change over. � is will save you aggravation, inconvenience and the possibility of unavailable products.

Take your winter tires o� as soon as the temperature is consistently above 7 C. Wrap each tire individually in a tire bag and store them in a cool dry area such as your garage. Naturally occurring ozone can damage the rub-ber in tires causing them to dry out and crack.

Winters are unpredictable and never the same year to year. However there will surely be snow and ice, so purchase a good set of winter tires and drive carefully. Remember to slow down, watch your surroundings and give yourself time.

ARRIVE SAFE!

3-Cross Z Sipes™. Sipes are tridimensional to im-prove rigidity , enable stable handling and improve

4-� e Flex-Ice™ compound. � is full-silica com-pound maintains � exibility at lower temperatures, improving performance on ice and in snow. It also maintains � rmness at moderate temperatures, im-

� ere is nothing to compare to the Yokahama ice-

Helpful Guidelines

Look For this symbol on the wall of the tire

1. Trucks, SUV’s, Front wheel drive cars all have unique tire requirements.

2. Find out your tire size. Some tires will be harder to � nd than others

3. Price out 4 tires. All vehicles should be equipped with a set of 4 winter tires.


250-832-6066 • 1-888-970-97813901 11 Ave NE, Salmon Arm www.salmonarmgm.com

i*pike Rw11 takes the lead in stronger braking power and superior traction in snow conditions.

More powerful driving and braking forces will give you con� dence on wet or frozen roads.Hit the road on a winter day with the i*pike Rw11 and experience con� dence.

• The Winter Stud Tire for light trucks and SUV vehicles that provides the best traction and braking performance on snowy and icy roads

• Maximized snow traction implemented with the Edge Block at center

• Enhanced ice performance with the pin arrangement optimized through computer simulation

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Consumer How To... Pre-plan a funeral

One thing in life is certain, and that is death. In spite of the circumstances, the passing

of a loved one can bring with it many questions, mixed emotions, and an overall sense of over-whelm for survivors. Knowing this, you can take some steps to lessen the stress on your family and friends at this inevitable but unknown point in the future.

� ough it can be a di� cult thing to discuss with your family, pre-planning your funeral al-lows you to do so without the pressure of time. It gives you the opportunity to let them know what your wishes are and also to hear how they would best like to remember and honour you at the time of your passing. Having these meaningful conver-sations can take the memories you have built and

make them part of the legacy that you leave behind.

Pre-planning gives you the opportunity to have your legacy celebrated or memorialized in the way you want. For some this may be as simple as a discussion and a letter that outlines your wishes, and for others it may involve mak-ing speci� c arrangements to be carried out in the future.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:• Do I want to be buried or cremated?• Do I want a cremation plot or niche at a cem-

etery, or would I like my family to scatter my ashes in a place that is meaningful to me?

• How do I want to be remembered - traditional funeral service, celebration of life or memorial service, graveside ceremony or something less formal, like a tea or casual reception?Being prepared will save you and your family

from having to make on-the-spot decisions You will have time to discuss your decisions with other family members so that your needs and theirs are taken into consideration.

“It is true that funerals are not for the deceased, but for the living. And pre-planning, with your family, give consideration to what their needs may be at your time of death. And there will be no sur-prises about what you have arranged.” Kevin Bolen, Funeral Director

Setting your wishes and and vital statistics down on paper with the funeral director re-lieves your family of this burden a� er your pass-ing. Would your family know where your wishes would be written down and information such as your parents’ legal names and birthplaces?

� e funeral home and their sta� will be there to support your survivors in your absence, and can do so more capably if you have put a plan in place for them to follow.

Funeral arrangements can be changed if your plans are altered by the pass of time or life events.

Closure is a vital part of the grieving process. � e care you put into your funeral plan is an ex-pression of your love for those you leave behind.

Pre-plan a funeral

make them part of the legacy that you leave

Pre-planning gives you the opportunity to have your legacy celebrated or memorialized in the way you want. For some this may be as simple as a discussion and a letter that outlines your wishes, and for others it may involve mak- Setting your wishes and and vital statistics

family, give consideration to what their needs may

Helpful Guidelines1. Discuss your personal wishes

2. Reduce stress for family & friends

3. Pre-planning does not mean pre-paying

4. Help your survivors in the grieving process

A FEW PRE-PLANNING

CONSIDERATIONS

• choosing a funeral home

• burial or cremation

• cemetery

• casket/urn

• � owers

• obituary notice

• music

• written message or eulogy to

be delivered at the service


Consumer How To... Maintain Your Vehicle

Older vehicles can be as reali-able as any new vehicle… if

they are properly maintained. Prevent-able maintenance is the key to peace of mind motoring.

� e � rst step is to perform our oil changes on time, every time, at the in-terval suggested by our vehicle’s manu-facturer. And we’re here to help, by sug-gesting the services as required by your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance manual.

FUEL INJECTION SERVICEWhy this is important: Carbon,

dirt, gum and varnish can serious-ly hinder engine performance by building up in your vehicle’s fuel injectors, intake runners, and combus-tion chambers. Proper maintenance can signi� cantly improve performance with faster starts, smoother running, better acceleration, and improved gas mileage.

FUEL FILTERPrimary purpose is to remove large

particles of dirt and to separate or trap water before they reach your engine. Replacing twice a year will save you money on costly fuel system repairs

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICEWhy this is important: Coolant sys-

tem failure is a leading cause of me-chanical break down. It is also one of the most neglected systems on the vehicle, despite being one of the most simple to maintain. Rust, scale, sludge and air in the coolant system reduce its e� ective-ness and can cause premature failure of some coolant and non coolant system components.

� e main functions of the Engine Cooling System are to carry heat away from the engine and maintain the cor-rect operating temperature. � e system accomplishes this by circulating anti-freeze/coolant around the components where heat is generated and carrying it to the radiator to be cooled.

TRANSMISSIONWith extreme presssures and high

heat your � uid starts to break down. Deposits begin to form around you transmission’s moving parts resulting in erratic or sluggish shift points.

BRAKE FLUID FLUSHWhy this is important: � is preven-

tative maintenance service can restore the � rmness of a brake pedal that feels spongy. It also helps prevent brake fade and prolongs the life of vital compo-nents.

Why this is important: Carbon, dirt, gum and varnish can serious-ly hinder engine performance by building up in your vehicle’s fuel injectors, intake runners, and combus-tion chambers. Proper maintenance can � e main functions of the Engine

Helpful Guidelines1. Maintain your vehicle with regular fuel injection service.

2. It is important to change your fuel � lter annualy.

3. Extend the life of your cooling system with regular servicing.

4. Have your transmission serviced and a complete � uid exchange to avoid costly repairs.

5. Changing your brake � uid is vitally important.

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original equipment manufacturer requirements. As proud partners in our local business community, we would like the opportunity to service your vehicle.

Let Canadian Tire’s Auto Service Centre work for you and your company today. We offer a full complement of brand name products and services that meet or exceed

original equipment manufacturer requirements, including:• Brake service • Computer Engine Analysis • Air Conditioning • Shocks and springs • Transmission Service • Fuel Injection Service • Wheel Alignment and suspension

• Engine Service and Tune Ups • Tire Service and Replacements • Battery and Electrical • Cooling Systems • Safety Inspections • Full equipped, full service bays • Alignment ramps • Heavy duty ramp lift, with 18,000 lb. capacity and 22 ft. length • Heavy duty axle type lift with 11,000 lb. lift capacity • Cube vans and motorhomes• Licensed technicians on staff • Service to all domestic and import cars, light trucks and vans • Priority service • National warranty program honored at all locations

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• Licensed technicians on staff • Service to all domestic and import cars, light trucks and vans • Priority service • National warranty program honored at all locations

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Consumer How To... Choose A Retirement Facility

Moving into a retirement community is a big decision and one that should not be taken

lightly. Like any move or transition, it is important to do some research and take the time in your deci-sion process. Friends and family are great resources but keep in mind the � nal decision should be based on how at home and comfortable YOU feel.

� ere are many op-tions of retirement

living, from in-dependent, to

assisted living, to extended care. A tour of any fa-cility you are decid-ing on is

the � rst and f o r e m o s t

thing to s c h e d u l e . O� en tak-

ing time to sit down with the residents and having a meal will give you an idea of how you may � t into the community. You may decide that

although you are still able to live i n d e p e n d e n t l y,

you wouldn’t mind having some extra

assistance; laundry and cleaning services, foot care, to name a few. Not having to prepare meals may be just the thing you are looking for!

� e best communities have activities geared for everyone. Fitness classes, planned outings, cra� s, games, guest entertainers, and Happy Hour are the many ways to engage in the social aspect of community living. Even chatting and catching up on the latest with other residents over a cup of cof-fee could � ll your days with enjoyment. Programs that nurture your social and physical well being are a de� nite must when looking at options.

Professional, respectful and courteous sta� is another important aspect when looking at any com-munity. From the kitchen and dining room, to the care aides (if on site), to housekeeping and main-tenance, all these people will be a part of your new community. Comfort and safety are keys to enjoy-ing any home.

Whether it is the level of care that is needed, the activities that you want to participate in, the amenities that are o� ered, choosing a re-tirement home is some-thing that needs to be approached thought-fully and carefully. A new chapter awaits and it could be one of relaxation, activity and excitement. It is what you make it.

Norman Vincent Peale couldn’t have said it any better, “Live your life and

forget your age!”� ings to consider:Make an appointment for a tour at the facilities

you are considering.Bring along family and/or friends to tour with

you. Go over all care options. It is important to iden-

tify the level of care, if any, you are looking for.Be open and honest with what it exactly is that

you are looking or, your needs and your wants.Stay for a meal, stay a night (if accomodation is

available), visit with the other residents and � nd out why they enjoy their home.

assistance; laundry and cleaning services, foot care, to name a few. Not having to prepare meals

� e best communities have activities geared for everyone. Fitness classes, planned outings, cra� s, games, guest entertainers, and Happy Hour are the many ways to engage in the social aspect of forget your age!”

Helpful Guidelines1. Talk to the staff are they warm and friendly?

2. Look at the schedule of activities to see how suited they are to your interests.

3. Tour the neighbourhood of the facility you are considering.

4. Look at all � nancial options. Talk to your � nancial advisor and examine all options.

5.Live your life and forget your age!

the activities that you want to participate in, the amenities that are o� ered, choosing a re-tirement home is some-thing that needs to be approached thought-fully and carefully. A new chapter awaits


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Consumer How To... Treat Pain With Light

LOW INTENSITY LASER THERAPY TO RELIEVE PAIN

What can you do if you’ve tried every con-ceivable way to relieve pain? You’ve tried anti-in� ammatory drugs, cortisone, painkillers, vari-ous treatments, and maybe surgery. Yet the pain continues unabated.

� e surprising answer: light – light delivered in the precise and carefully studied form called coherent or laser light. Laser light at low intensi-ty (no heat!) can successfully treat a broad range of medical conditions, such as musculoskeletal problems, arthritis and tendinitis, sports injuries, post-surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers and skin conditions.

Low Intensity Laser � erapy (LILT) uses speci� c wavelengths of red and infrared light to relieve pain, accelerate healing, and decrease in� ammation. When the light source is placed

against the skin, photons penetrate the body’s tissues and are absorbed by mitochondria, the energy producing part of a cell. � is fa-cilitates and speeds healing of injuries and wounds. LILT is non-invasive and non-toxic. It’s an optimal treatment alternative for any-one of any age and especially for patients that haven’t responded to other therapies. Treatments are painless, o� en quickly e� ective, and the ben-e� ts are long lasting.

Dr. Mary Dyson, Professor Emeritus of Physi-ology at King’s College, London, England and former editor of Gray’s Anatomy, is an interna-tional authority on wound healing. She says that “LILT provides a jump-start to the body’s natural healing process.” She adds that, “this technology delivers energy to the tissues that is transformed into biochemical energy. � is results in increased blood supply and accelerated healing time”.

Unlike many pharmacological treatments that mask pain or only address the symptoms of disease, LILT treats the underlying condition to promote and accelerate healing time.

In 2004 a Norwegian report in the British Medical Journal found that the most common class of pain medication, non-steroidal anti-in-� ammatories such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen, “reduce pain associated with knee osteoarthritis only slightly better than placebo, and long term use of these agents should be avoided. Compli-cations of NSAIDS include gastric ulcers, bleed-ing, myocardial infarction. � e use of acetamino-phen (Tylenol) has been shown to contribute to and accelerate joint degeneration. Laser photo-therapy is safe and curative with no side e� ects.

As LILT becomes better known for decreas-ing pain and speeding healing in a range of con-ditions, we see its increased use by high perfor-

mance athletes such as � e Toronto Maple Leafs, the Raptors, Blue Jays, Miami Heat and the Canadian National Ballet, Royal London Bal-let, and Riverdance. Even racehorses are getting back to the track more quickly with LILT.

If you’d like to learn more, go to our website at www.shuswaptcm.com. www.bio� exlaser.com, or www.thorlaser.com. Look for research on the condition that troubles you.

Many well-designed clinical studies of LILT are published each year showing that light is a safe, e� ective, and non-toxic treatment for pain. Rather than masking symptoms, as do many pharmaceutical analgesics, it heals!

“I have a history of many accidents and dam-age to my spine, including cracked vertebrae and decreased space between them. More and more I was experiencing radiating extreme shooting pain, searing, a feeling that my back was going to crum-ble. By age 50 this was chronic and as I was looking into surgery I became aware also of low intensity laser therapy. By the 5th session I was markedly improved! By the 11th my back felt stronger and I could li� and carry, kayak, help build a house, resume a physically demanding job. I feel it best to get a ‘top up’ treatment, maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I think it saved me.”

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against the skin, photons penetrate the body’s tissues and are absorbed by mitochondria, the energy producing part of a cell. � is fa-cilitates and speeds healing of injuries and wounds. LILT is non-invasive and non-toxic. It’s an optimal treatment alternative for any-one of any age and especially for patients that haven’t responded to other therapies. Treatments are painless, o� en quickly e� ective, and the ben- mance athletes such as � e Toronto Maple Leafs,

Helpful Guidelines1.Laser light at low intensity (no heat!) can successfully treat a broad range of medical conditions.

2.Treatments are painless, often quickly effective, and the bene� ts are long lasting.

3. Laser light at low intensity treats the underlying condition to promote and accelerate healing time.


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Consumer How To... Recycle in the Shuswap

Recycling Options� ere are two options for recycling in the

Shuswap: curbside collection (Salmon Arm only) or depot collection. Curbside collection is provided by the City of Salmon Arm to eligible dwellings within the City limits. Depot service is provided by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District throughout the region. Both programs are part of a larger provincial program run by Multi-Material BC.About Multi-Material BC

Businesses that supply packaging and printed paper to BC residents are now responsible for collecting and managing these materials so they can be recycled. Multi-Material BC (MMBC), a

non-pro� t or-g anization � nanced by these busi-nesses, is now respon-sible for residential r e c y c l i n g p r o g r a m s in many ar-eas across BC, either directly or by working with local g o v e r n -ments, First N a t i o n s , private com-panies and

non-pro� t organizations.� rough MMBC’s packaging and printed

paper recycling program, many BC residents are now able to recycle types of packaging that were not commonly included in curb-side, multi-family and depot collection pro-grams, including milk cartons, foam con-tainers and packaging, plant pots, aluminum foil packaging, certain types of plastic � lm packaging and drink cups.

MMBC is among more than 20 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs intro-duced in BC over the past two decades. � rough these programs, industry is responsible for end-of-life management of items such as beverage containers, electronics, paint, used oil, tires and batteries. EPR is a way for businesses to manage the environmental impact of products during all stages of the product lifecycle, from selecting the materials used in production to collection and recycling when a product is no longer useful.

For more information, visitwww.recyclinginbc.ca

Curbside Collection� e City of Salmon Arm provides curbside

collection to eligible dwellings within the City limits. An unlimited number of recycling bags are collected from homes every other week. � e program includes items such as plastic, steel, and aluminum containers; paper packaging (having contained either liquid or dry items when sold); and printed paper. All items must be enclosed in a clear or clear blue recycling bag, with the excep-tion of large corrugated cardboard boxes. Large corrugated cardboard boxes must be � attened

and tied in bundles no more than 30” (78 cm) wide x 30” (78 cm) high x 8”thick.

� e following items are not accepted for curbside recycling, but are accepted at MMBC depots: glass, plastic foam packaging (separate white and coloured), and plastic bags and over-wrap.

For more information, visitwww.salmonarm.ca/curbside

Depot Collection� e CSRD has multiple depots throughout

the region. � ese depots accept all the same items inluded in the curbside program in addi-tion to glass, plastic foam packaging, and plastic bags and overwrap. � ese items must be separat-ed into the following six (6) categories:

1. Containers: includes plastic, metal and pa-per packaging that contained liquids (i.e. dispos-able co� ee cups).

2. Paper: includes printed paper, cardboard, and paper packaging that contained dry goods.

3. Plastic bags and overwrap.4. White Styrofoam.5. Coloured Styrofoam.6. Glass.

For more information, visitwww.csrd.bc.ca/recycling

� rough MMBC’s packaging and printed paper recycling program, many BC residents are now able to recycle types of packaging that were not commonly included in curb-side, multi-family and depot collection pro-grams, including milk cartons, foam con-tainers and packaging, plant pots, aluminum foil packaging, certain types of plastic � lm packaging and tied in bundles no more than 30” (78 cm)

Helpful Guidelines

1. Glass, plastic foam packaging (i.e. Styrofoam), and plastic bags and overwrap are only accepted at depots and not at curbside.

2. To � nd the nearest recycling depot, visit www.csrd.bc.ca/recycling.

3. To � nd out where to recycle items not accepted at curbside or the depot, visitwww.recyclepedia.ca, call the Recycling Hotline at 1-800-667-4321, or email [email protected].


Curbside or Depot Items

Depot Only Items

The following items are accepted for both curbside collection and at the depot. Curbside items may be placed together in the collection bag. Depot items must be sorted into the following two (2) categories:

Category 2 (paper):

The following items are accepted at the depot only. These items must not go in your curbside recycling bag. All items must be separated. Please note: plastic foam packaging must be separated into white and coloured.

Category 4 & 5(plastic foam packaging):

PLASTICCONTAINERS

STEELCONTAINERS

ALUMINUMCONTAINERS

PAPER PACKAGING(CONTAINING LIQUIDS WHEN SOLD)

PLASTIC FOAM PACKAGING(SEPARATE WHITE & COLOURED)

PAPER PACKAGING(CONTAINING DRY ITEMS WHEN SOLD)

PRINTED PAPER

Category 3(plastic bags and overwrap):

Category 6(glass):

PLASTIC BAGSAND OVERWRAP

GLASSBOTTLES AND JARS

RECYCLING GUIDE

To � nd out where to recycle items not included in either the curbside or the depot programs, please visitwww.recyclepedia.ca, email [email protected], or call the Recycling Hotline at 1.800.667.4321.

Category 1 (containers):


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