CBS recycling depot under new ownership
By Mark Squibb
Residents of CBS may be interested to learn there’s been a change of ownership at the recycling depot in Manuels.
Ever Green Environmental, which bills itself as an “independent business enterprise and registered charity,” has taken over ownership of the depot as of April 30.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us and one which gives us the ability to reach a whole population who we haven’t really been able to service in the past,” said Mike Wadden, Ever Green President and CEO. “CBS is one of the fastest growing communities in Newfoundland and Labrador and one which has growing needs for recycling services. We’re excited to help fulfill these needs and provide professional recycling services, expanding on what they’ve had available to them in the past.”
Ever Green’s business development manager Vinny Bhat explained that, due to the change of ownership, recycling monies that patrons accrued at the Manuels depot prior to April 30 will be held in a separate account from those monies accrued after the change of ownership. Though the two balances cannot be combined, customers can withdraw the balance from their old account at anytime.
“When you take out your money, you’ll be taking money from your previous balance first,” said Bhat. “And that way, that balance will be taken care of, and you’ll have a new balance with Ever Green only.”
Folks can also withdraw both balances simultaneously, should they desire.
Bhat said customers will also have the option to accept electronic payments, such as e-transfers, in addition to cash and cheque payments.
“So, if somebody wants to withdraw their money, they can call, and get their money in two hours max,” said Bhat “The e-transer is really fast, as opposed to sending out a cheque.”
Bhat said customers can either wait for their recyclables to be counted on the spot or drop them off and request that the money be deposited into their accounts. Recyclables will be counted within seven days of drop off. Folks will receive an email once the funds have been deposited into their accounts. Ever Green also operates depots on Blackmarsh Road, Elizabeth Avenue, Cowan Avenue, and one in Torbay.