Smoke Alarm Awareness Day

October is just around the corner, and you know what that means, right? Thanksgiving, yes. . . but more importantly, Fire Prevention Week (October 6th -12th) and Smoke Alarm Awareness Day (October 12th)! In honour of the occasions, Green Earth Organics is partnering with AlarmRecycle to collect your expired smoke alarms, CO alarms, and combination smoke and CO alarms for recycling. Two little-known facts about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: 1. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years and carbon monoxide alarms every two to five years. 2. Smoke and CO alarms should be properly managed and recycled due to a component called Americium-241--not tossed in the garbage. Look after your home and the planet by replacing and recycling your old and worn-out smoke and CO alarms. Green Earth Organics is offering collection to clients who want to recycle their alarms, and there is no limit to the number of alarms you can submit. Simply email us at info@greenearthorganics.com.

 AlarmRecycle is a not-for-profit program that accepts used or expired smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and combination smoke and CO alarms for recycling. For more information and to find your nearest drop-off location, visit www.alarmrecycle.ca or call 604-732-9253 (1-800-667-4321 toll-free).