Recycling Symbols Decoded: What Those Numbers on Plastics Actually Mean 

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Source: https://www.almanac.com/which-plastics-are-recyclable-number If you’ve ever flipped over a plastic container and spotted a number inside the “recycling” triangle, you are not alone in thinking that it belongs in the blue box.  Here’s the catch: those numbers don’t mean the item is recyclable. They are plastic identification codes (often called resin codes), and they simply tell you what type of plastic the item … Continued

The True Cost of Improper Waste Disposal 

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Think about the last thing you threw away. Maybe it was a coffee cup, a food wrapper, or an old electronic device. You probably didn’t give it much thought once it landed in the bin. But what if that simple action had far-reaching consequences, polluting waterways, harming wildlife, or driving up costs for your community?  … Continued

Grow Your Career at Miller Waste  

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With over 1,200 collection vehicles and more than 2,000 dedicated employees across Canada, Miller Waste Systems is more than just a waste collection company. We’re a sustainable waste management organization striving for a cleaner, greener planet offering municipalities, businesses, industries, and institutions sustainable disposal solutions. When you work for us, you’re not just an employee, … Continued

Join the Cause on World Cleanup Day 2024 

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We’ve all seen the signs warning of fines for littering and heard the message about taking care of the planet. Yet, despite these reminders, a 2009 report found that 1 in 3 Canadians aged 18–24 still litter. With the rise in single-use plastics, it’s likely that this statistic has only worsened. Thankfully, there are still … Continued

What Happens to My Recycling?

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Recycling tells a powerful story of transformation and renewal. Not only does it prevent re-usable material from emitting greenhouse gases in a landfill, it creates jobs, sparks ingenuity, and helps natural systems regenerate themselves. We’re all aware of the benefits of recycling at a high level, but have you ever stopped to wonder about the … Continued

Your Guide to a Sustainable Back to School Season

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Back to school means back to countless routines we’ve mastered over the years; it’s also the ideal tie to embrace new traditions, especially as they relate to sustainability. Though it can be tempting to buy a host of new supplies for the new school year, there are more environmentally (and wallet) friendly ways to get … Continued

What Does Miller Do With All That Waste?

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“Out of sight, out of mind” is the adage we most commonly apply to waste. Once we’ve tossed a banana peel into the bin or hauled our blue boxes to the bottom of our driveway, we usually don’t give them a second thought. However, we also see and hear massive garbage trucks making their rounds through … Continued