It was announced May 19 that the Stay-at-Home order would be extended to at least June 2. REAL Deal. The REAL Deal Store is closed to the public. We will be checking our messages frequently. Call (613) 283-7999 or...
REAL Hiring Two Young People this Summer REAL has two positions available this summer, thanks to a Summer Jobs Canada grant from the Employment and Social Development Canada. 1. Retail Clerk, REAL Deal Reuse Store. This full time position...
REAL is exploring the possibility of a small Tool Rental Library within our REAL Deal Reuse Store. This service will encourage the reuse of existing tools, make tool use affordable for those with limited income, and reduce the homeowners...
REAL is offering you an opportunity to participate in the transformation of downtown Smiths Falls through a Depave Paradise project. In mid May, the Town of Smiths Falls will begin the removal of Daniel Street between the library and...
REAL is excited to announce that our first Depave Paradise project has been confirmed. REAL will be organizing volunteers to participate in the removal of Daniel Street in front of the Smiths Falls Public Library and will plant a...
Our April 2021 REAL Update has been posted. Spring is always a busy time in the REAL world. Pitch In Smiths Falls, our rain barrel sale, and a mushroom compost sale are all coming up. You can also read...
If the state of the local environment is important to you, here’s an opportunity to put your conviction into action. REAL is seeking new board members to serve a minimum of a two (2) year term. Our board regroups...
Today, March 22, is World Water Day. This year’s focus is “Valuing Water,” sparking a conversation about the variety of meanings water holds in people’s lives. Conserving and stewarding water begins at home with turning off taps, taking shorter...
Winter is winding down, but there are still some weeks of slippery conditions ahead of us. If you’ve been looking for an alternative to salt for slippery ice, try some of the EcoIceGrip now available at the REAL Deal...
It has been a challenging and eventful year for everyone, including REAL. Our Annual Report summarizes the year’s activities and provides an overview of what we are all about. We hope it inspires your own actions to protect our...
We are pleased to announce the REAL Deal Store is reopening on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., and normal hours of Wed. through Saturday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume. If you have a large...
Waste-conscious consumers will be happy to know REAL will now accept three new materials: pill bottles, crayons and glue sticks for recycling. Prescription pill bottles should be brought to us empty, clean and with labels removed. Usually these labels...
We regret to announce that effective March 31, 2021 the REAL Deal will no longer accept used coffee pods for recycling. However, if you use a Keurig coffee machine, we would like to give you a resusable pod to...
The REAL Deal Reuse Store will remain closed at least mid-February, 2021. We ask that you hang on to any donations of used materials or electronic waste until we reopen. Please do not leave anything at the gate! Just...
The REAL Deal Store provides a means of reducing the adverse environmental effects of the season. Shopping at our reuse store will help you move towards a zero-waste Christmas. The REAL Deal is loaded with interesting items of all...