Summer Student Position -Environmental Promoter

Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who applied. See job description.

REAL Deal at the Antique Show and Sale

Sat., May 19, 8 - 430 at the Smiths Falls Memorial Centre.

We'll have some of the more interesting and unique antique and vintage pieces that have been donated to us over the past year.

Admission $7, children under 13 free

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.

Get $40 off the Purchase of a Rain Barrel

The Town of Smiths Falls is encouraging water conservation by offering a $40 discount coupon to residents purchasing a rain barrel at the REAL Deal, Rona or Rideau Home Hardware. Coupons available at Town Administrative office now to those who show Smiths Falls proof of residency. Quantities limited. Offer expires May 5.

Arbor rain barrels from the REAL Deal (show here) are regularly $89 + HST, just $49 + HST with coupon. You will need to put your name on a list, as our order is expected to arrive shortly.

(613) 283-7999

REAL Deal Reuse Store

• Open Thurs, Fri and Sat 10 - 4 p.m.

We truly appreciate donations of gently used items, but please do not leave your donations after hours.

The last Friday of every month is Make a Deal Day. Suggest a price for something you've had you eye on!

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.

The REAL Community Garden

All eight raised beds have been allocated for the 2012 season. However, we are keeping a waiting list in case of changed plans. If you would be interested in gardening one of the plots at the REAL Deal site, please e-mail us .

Rideau.Reuses.com Online Exchange

For stuff that's too good to waste! Post items you would like, or items you have to give away or sell for less than $99.

Some items from the REAL Deal Store are posted there as well.

Recycle your Electronic Waste!

Electronics are accepted for recycling at authorized Ontario depots, including two in Smiths Falls: Twenty Twelve and Staples. Search by material or postal code at dowhatyoucan.ca. Drop off at no charge TVs, computers and peripherals, cameras, speakers, turntables, copiers and more.

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.