GUELPH, ON, September 16, 2008 – Mayor Karen Farbridge will send-off the City's first truckload of glass material on Wednesday morning.
A 40 cubic yard bin containing approximately 15 tonnes of glass will leave the Waste Resource Innovation Centre after being processed by the new Lubo glass sorting system. The glass will travel to NexCycle Industries Ltd. in Aberfoyle where it will be further refined and used in the production of fibreglass insulation, glass containers, floor tile filler and concrete additive.
WHAT
Departure of 15 tonnes of glass to NexCycle Industries Ltd. Tour of the glass recycling room to view the Lubo system
Note: If you plan to participate in the tour, please wear appropriate safety footwear. All other personal protective equipment will be provided.
WHO
Mayor Karen Farbridge City staff
WHERE
Waste Resource Innovation Centre, Administration Building 110 Dunlop Drive, Guelph
