NEW! Ontario Electronic Stewardship Depot at the REAL Deal

In partnership with Smiths Falls, the REAL Deal is now an official collection site for electronics waste. Only certain items are accepted so please consult the list carefully. No "white goods", appliances containing freon, or miscellanous electric appliances will be taken. What is accepted.

• materials accepted during store hours only: Thurs - Sat. 10:00 - 4:00
• large items or quantities should be brought to the rear of the store.
• as with other donations, we will be weighing the material in and recording your municipality
• we cannot resell computer components brought in by other residents
• if your item works, and you would prefer it be available for purchase, you will be asked to sign a waiver allowing us to do so.

REAL Deal Staff will be enforcing these guidelines to maintain our agreement with OES. Some questions answered.

Local Foods Harvest Dinner and Murder Mystery Evening
Saturday, October 26 at the Smiths Falls Curling Club

Chef Jo Edwards of the Cove Inn, Westport cooked up a truly delicious meal, and the performers from the Smiths Falls Community Theatre kept everyone guessing which one of them was the "murderer" of one of our faithful volunteers.

Thanks to our guests, sponsors, silent auction donors and volunteers for making the evening a such success.

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Recycle your Electronic Waste!

Electronics are accepted for recycling at authorized Ontario depots. Search by material or postal code at recycleyourelectronics.ca. Drop off at no charge TVs, computers and peripherals, cameras, speakers, turntables, copiers and more.

Various neighbouring municipalities also provide collection services, e.g. Tay, Rideau Lakes and Drummond North Elmsley.

REAL Deal Reuse Store
Open Thurs, Fri and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

November Make a Deal Day is Friday, December 20 and Silent Action Close is Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m.

We truly appreciate donations of gently used items, but please do not leave your donations when we are closed. Check out the REAL Deal Store Facebook page.

We will be closing for a little rest over Christmas. See REAL Deal page for dates.

Have a listen to an interview with REAL's Susan Brandum and Lake 88's Ian Sutton, on June 11, 2013 about the REAL Deal, Park 'n Pedal, Backyard Composting, Cedar Rail Fence building workshops and other REAL activities.

Sue's Nov. 12 interview with Kassina Ryder is also available.

Click on In Focus, or on the appropriate month in the side bar to find the interview.

If you live in Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Mississippi Mills and Montague, check out what is being accepted in your blue box beginning June 1, 2013.

Plastics #1 -#7, tetra paks (juice boxes), gable tops (milk cartons) and spiral containers (frozen juice containers)
will be included. Click here for details.

The Ontario Power Authority has a free new program to help people reduce their energy use and bills.

Once you apply and are eligible, an auditor will visit your house and install energy saving devices, fee of charge.

REAL is helping to promote the program. Tell them REAL sent you and REAL will receive a small promotion fee.

Find more details and determine eligibility.

Rideau Mississippi Take It Back 

Keeping it out of landfill. Find businesses and organizations in the Rideau Mississippi region that Take Back used materials for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. Art, batteries, electronics, eyeglasses, medical equipment, musical instruments, pet medications, toiletries, toys and more.

Supported by the municipalities of North Grenville, Mississippi Mills, Perth, and Smiths Falls. Let us know about other businesses that should be on the list.

Home Energy Audit Services

REAL offers energy audit services that will give you a better understanding of your home. A blower door test or thermography reading will help you determine energy-saving solutions that will genuinely benefit you.

For more details contact REAL (613) 283-9500 or Sue.

Available for borrowing through Perth, Almonte, Smiths Falls or South Elmsley Public Libraries or at the REAL Deal.

Wondering what you can do about your high electricity bill? The Kill a Watt meter is a handy device to monitor the energy consumption of some of your electrical appliances. Call 613-283-9500.