The Municipality of Boissevain-Morton in Manitoba recently held a volunteer appreciation dinner for the local folks who have devoted their time and efforts to reduce the community’s environmental footprint and waste in the local landfill.

Senior volunteers have been integral to Boissevain-Morton’s success, offering their time, knowledge, and skills to make a difference in the community. Boissevain-Morton has a vast volunteer base supporting every aspect of the community’s well-being, from health and education to recreation and the arts.

The town’s recycling depot has volunteers collecting newsprints, flyers, boxboards, cardboard, household plastics, aluminium, glass, metals, and electronics. Collectively, the group has recycled a total of 171,573 kilograms of recyclables in 2024. Since 2015, the Boissevain Recycling Depot has recycled a total of 2,281,587.48 kilograms.

The Boissevain Recycling Depot Volunteers include Herman Dyck, John Reimer, Glen LePoudre, Gibb Beard, Ed Albrecht, Jake Neufeld, and Henry Voth, Melanie Beard, Norma Evans, Ethal Black, Elizabeth Casselman, Amy Alvis, Ron Turner, Dave Hicks, Bob Barwick, and Mel Rempel.

The volunteers dedicate 9-12 hours every week, rising early in the day and starting the process of sorting and processing the recyclables, operating the machinery to prepare and process the items. These volunteers have been instrumental in enriching the lives of community residents while helping local businesses and organizations.

By involving people directly in the recycling process, the municipality of Boissevain-Morton has seen increased awareness and participation from the community. Do you think that other communities should follow this model for better recycling and building a better community?

Source: DiscoverWestman