by Karen Jiang
Hello, my name is Karen, and I live in Tuxedo Park. This community has been a great place to make a home and raise a family. As a mom of two young kids, I have been recently thinking about what a good quality life means for our family and for generations to come. The Tuxedo Park Community Association Board has also been thinking about what a strong community looks like where we can live our best lives.
One of the ideas that has emerged is to work together as a community and make an impact in the community we live in by starting a Sustainability Committee.
Interested in being part of the committee? Send a message through https://www.facebook.com/tuxedoparkcommunity and we will get you plugged in!
While climate change is a complex challenge that can seem overwhelming, we can begin to support and learn from each other right here in Tuxedo Park.
Did You Know…
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off location for Tuxedo Park is at Vista Heights Fire Station #4 (1991 – 18 Avenue NE) and this location is open for drop-off seven days a week, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The following is a list of items you can drop off. Don’t forget to store, label and seal it properly before dropping it off.
- Automotive chemicals such as:
- Antifreeze
- Brake and transmission fluid
- Gasoline
- Rust inhibitors
- Rust removers
- Solvents
- Batteries
- Automotive batteries (These are lead-acid batteries. This also includes batteries for motorcycles, RVs, lawn mowers, golf carts and wheel chairs)
- Motor oil
- Mercury thermometers
- Nail polish and remover
- Aerosol cans (e.g. hairspray, spray sunscreen, shaving cream)
- Hobby arts and crafts such as:
- Artist paint and inks
- Glues and cements
- Photographic chemicals
- Garden and pest chemicals such as:
- Ant and rodent killer
- Fertilizers
- Weed killer
- Cleaning chemicals such as:
- Bleach and ammonia
- Cleaning solvents and spot removers
- Disinfectants
- Drain, toilet and window cleaners
- Hot tub and swimming pool chemicals
- Oven cleaners
- Septic tank cleaners
- Waterproofers
- Paints, paint removers and paint cans
- Alkyd, latex and oil-based paints
- Lacquers, stains and varnishes
- Paint thinners, strippers and solvents
- Wood preservatives
- Smoke detectors
- Thermostat with manual dial
- Fluorescent bulbs
Source: City of Calgary
