As the County works towards it’s net zero waste goal, Oxford County is hosting a number of events to mark National Waste Reduction Week.

The County is giving away green-zone composter units. You can enter to win one by sharing images of how your family reduces waste on Instagram with the hashtag “waste reduction week”, be sure to tag @oxfordcounty.

Another great initiative is the “Phone-It-Forward” campaign that collects old cellphones to be refurbished or recycled.

The will benefit the Canadian Institute for the Blind.

Tillsonburg Minor Hockey is donating 500 old jerseys to Diabetes Canada. That also highlights proper recycling of textiles.

And you can drop off e-waste this weekend at the Oxford Waste Management Facility.

Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca