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The Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. (RRFB Nova Scotia) is a not-for-profit corporation working in partnership with Nova Scotians to improve the province’s environment, economy and quality of life by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources. Recognized globally as an innovator in waste diversion solutions, RRFB Nova Scotia manages a network of over 80 independently owned Enviro-Depots throughout the province. As a leader in Nova Scotia’s waste diversion efforts, RRFB Nova Scotia delivers education and awareness programs, partners with municipalities and industry to develop and implement stewardship agreements, and promotes innovation through the development of value-added manufacturing.

About us

Reduce.Reuse.Recycle.

Cover: Aggregate bottle glass.Top of this page: Tire-derived aggregate. Second from top: Aggregate bottle glass. Bottom: Plastic beverage containers.

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RRFB Nova Scotia funding at a glance• $8.2million(89.8%ofnetrevenues)toNovaScotia’s55municipalitiesfordiversioncreditsandfundingforlocalrecycling,compostingandotherprograms

• $1.8million(includesallocationtoregions)toeducateNovaScotiansandbuildongoingsupportforenvironmentalaction

• Approved$637,683fornewresearchandvalue-addedmanufacturingprojectsthatsupportentrepreneursandencourageinnovationinwastereduction

Our SuccessesInfiscal2012,programsfundedbyRRFBNovaScotiadivertedawiderangeofmaterialsfromdisposal:

Beverage Program• Containersonwhichdepositswerereceived:387million(391millionin2011)

• Redemptions:313millioncontainers(309millionin2011)

• Recoveryrate:80.9%(79.0%in2011)

Tire Program• PassengerTireEquivalentscollected:1.18million(1.13millionin2011)

• PassengerTireEquivalentsrecoveryrate:90.9%(89.8%in2011)

Paint Program• Containersonwhichdepositswerereceived:1.95million(2.15millionin2011)

• Containerscollected:432,900units(389,900unitsin2011)

• Paintcollected:447,994litres(450,708litresin2011)

• Usedpaintcontainerrecoveryrate:22.1%(18.2%in2011)

• Non-programmaterials:41,618units(33,519in2011)

Municipal Programs• 107,000tonnesoforganicwastedivertedthroughresidential,commercialandinstitutionalcollectionatmunicipalcompostingfacilities

• 58,092tonnesofrecyclablematerialdivertedthroughmunicipalcurbsideprograms

• 97,500tonnesofconstructionanddemolitionwastedivertedfromdisposalatlandfills

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Message from the

Chief Executive OfficerAttheheartofRRFBNovaScotiaisourmission:toworkwithNovaScotianstoimproveourenvironment,economyandqualityoflifebyreducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources.Since1996,wehavebeenpromotingthebenefitsofsolidwastereductionanddiversion.Weseetremendousvalueinpreservingourresources;themostimportant,ofcourse,isacleanenvironmentinwhichtolive,learnandwork.

Tothatend,akeyinitiativein2011-2012wasthewaste audit programtogatherinformationaboutthematerialsinNovaScotialandfills.ThefirstauditwasconductedfromlateMarchtotheendofJune.Itfoundthatalmost50%ofwastereachingtheprovince’ssevenlandfillsismadeupoforganicsandpaper-materialsthatcouldhavebeendiverted.Thesecondwasteauditwillbeconductedduringthesummerof2012.WeplanonconductingtheseauditsannuallytobuildadatabasetoassistRRFBNovaScotiainworkingwithpartnerstoimprovesolidwastediversion.

AsignificantroleofRRFBNovaScotiaistoencourage and foster innovation.Thispastyear,RRFBNovaScotiaapproved$116,283infundingforninestudentresearchprojects,heldtwosymposiatosharefindingsfromrecentresearchanddevelopmentprojects,andwasproudtohostthebi-annualConferenceonCanadianStewardship.

Oneofourorganization’smostrewardingresponsibilitiesisrecognizing our recycling and composting heroesthroughtheNovaScotiaRecyclesContestandtheMobiusAwardsofEnvironmentalExcellence.Itisalwaysinspiringtocelebratethestudentsandschoolsthatarepassionateabouttheenvironment,andtheinnovativeachievementsofindividualsandorganizationswhomakepositivechangeinourprovince.Thisyear,RRFBNovaScotiamarkedthe12thyearoftheNovaScotiaRecyclesContestandthe14thyearoftheMobiusAwards.Whenwe

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considertheoutstandingeffortsofourwinners,alongwiththeeffortsofpastcontestandawardwinners,itisnosurprisethatNovaScotiaisrecognizedasaleaderinwastereduction.

Thispastyear,RRFBNovaScotiaalsodevelopedandimplementedathree-yearstrategic plan.Thisplanisproactiveandresponsive,providingthedirectionthatdrivesourorganization’sactionsanddecisionsatalllevels.Ithelpsusidentifyandaddressourchallengesandopportunities,whilebuildingthecapabilitiesweneedtosucceedandplanforthefuture.

Duetotheconstantstateofchangeinoureconomyandthecontinualprogressioninthewastemanagementindustry,ourstrategyisacohesiveresponsetochange.Itframesourprioritiesbutisflexibletoadaptasnecessary.

OurstrategicplandefinesourworkasmakingarecognizableeconomicandenvironmentalimpactforNovaScotians,tobeinnovativeforsustainability,whileinvestinginourpartnerships.Toaccomplishthisworkwehaveidentifiedfivestrategicpriorities:demonstrateeconomicandenvironmentalimpact,developourleadershipandtalent,useinnovationtoachieveleadershipandexpertise,continuebuildingourstakeholderrelationships,andpromotethecontributionsofRRFBNovaScotia.

Ourstrategicplanprovidestheframeworkforourfuturesuccess.

Ofcourse,allofthesesuccesseswouldnotbepossiblewithoutthecontinuedcommitmentandenthusiasmofRRFBNovaScotiastaff,thevisionprovidedbyNovaScotiaEnvironment,andourstrongpartnershipswithNovaScotia’s55municipalitiesandtheEnviro-Depotoperators.

Asalways,IthanktheRRFBBoardofDirectorsfortheirinsight,dedicationandwillingnesstosharetheirvaluableexperience.

OnbehalfofRRFBNovaScotia’sBoardofDirectorsandstaff,IrespectfullypresenttheannualreportforthefiscalyearendingMarch31,2012.

W.D. (Bill) RingChief Executive Officer

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Mandates• Developandimplementindustrystewardshipprograms

• Fundmunicipalorregionalwastediversionprogramsacrosstheprovince

• Operateadepositandrefundsystemforbeveragecontainers

• Developeducationandawarenessprograms

• Promotethedevelopmentofvalue-addedmanufacturing

Mission ToworkwithNovaScotianstoimproveourenvironment,economyandqualityoflifebyreducing,reusing,recyclingandrecoveringresources.

Strategy Statement OurworkistomakearecognizableeconomicandenvironmentalimpactforNovaScotians,innovatingforsustainabilityandinvestinginpartnerships.

2012 Highlights of Programs and InitiativesForward ThinkingAtRRFBNovaScotiawebelieveeffectivestrategicplanningiscrucialforbuildingasustainableorganization;helpingusidentifyopportunitiesandchallenges,whileexpandingthecapabilitiesweneedtosucceedintheforeseeablefuture.

OnJanuary1,weimplementedourstrategicplanfor2012-2015withthefollowingfivestrategicpriorities:

• Demonstrateeconomicandenvironmentalimpact–maintainfinancialsustainabilitywhilecontributingaclearpositiveeconomicimpactfortheprovince

• Developorganizationalleadershipandtalent–continuetobuildanengagedandmotivatedteamwiththegoalofbeingrecognizedasatopemployerinNovaScotia

• Useinnovationtoachieveleadershipandexpertise–employourexpertisetodevelopnewtechnologyandvalue-addedsolutionssupportingsolidwastediversion

• Buildstakeholderrelationships–continuetodevelopourpartnershipswithstakeholdersatalllevelsandbeseenasavaluedbusinesspartner

• Promotethrougheducationandawareness–betterinform,educateandengagestakeholdersandresidentsofNovaScotiainrelationtowastereduction,whileraisingtheprofileofRRFBNovaScotiaanditscontributiontoourprovince.

Engaging Youth in Environmental ActionTheannualNova Scotia Recycles ContestisorganizedbyRRFBNovaScotiainpartnershipwiththeprovince’s55municipalities.Itprovidesanopportunityforstudentstotakeactionandpromotewastereductionintheircommunity,anditencouragesparticipationinrecyclingandcompostingprograms.

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Throughtheseawards,wecelebratetheongoingroleofNovaScotiayouthinmakingthisprovincearecognizedleaderinwastereduction.

In2012,almost8,200entriesweresubmittedfrom185schoolsacrosstheprovince,andmorethan$55,000incashandprizeswasmadeavailabletoschoolsandstudentsfromgradesPrimaryto12.Thisincludedalmost$20,000inscholarshipsforGrade12students.

ThroughoutApril,RRFBNovaScotiastafftravelledtothesevenregionstocelebrateandrecognizethewinningstudentsinfrontoftheirteachers,parentsandmunicipalpoliticians.TheprovincialessaywinnerwasJacobMoorefromDartmouth.Hewasawardeda$5,000scholarshipforhisessay,“How to Lose a Baby Elephant in Three Years.”

Bill Ring, RRFB Nova Scotia CEO, presents Jacob Moore with the $5,000 Nova Scotia Recycles Contest scholarship

Nova Scotia Recycles Contest provincial winner: Grade 7-9 magazine ad, Casey Doucet, Dr. Thomas McCulloch Junior High, Pictou

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RRFBNovaScotiawasproudtoawardNovaScotiaRecyclesContestscholarshipstothefollowingstudents.

$5,000 Scholarship WinnerJacobMoore,DartmouthHigh

$1,500 Scholarship WinnersSarahCormier,Dr.JHGillisRegionalHigh,Antigonish

KatherineLightbourn,MiddletonRegionalHigh

NicoleMann,DigbyRegionalHigh

HannahMcLean,CobequidEducationalCentre,Truro

KaranbirSinghPahil,SydneyAcademy

NicholasvanDyk,NorthQueensSchool,Caledonia

$750 Scholarship WinnersAmandaCorkum,NorthNovaEducationCentre,NewGlasgow

ZoeDeveau,SacredHeartSchoolofHalifax

JanelleMacKeil,HantsEastRuralHigh,Milford

MorganMcNeil,AvonViewHigh,Windsor

ZoeeLeBlanc,YarmouthConsolidatedMemorialHigh

LouisPearson,NortheastKingsEducationCentre,Canning

NicoleSampson,EcoleBeau-Port,Arichat

Thefollowingstudentswerealsorecognizedasprovincialwinnersfortheirartwork.

Grade 2-3 Button DesignMacKenzieMcKearney,WestmountElementary,Halifax

Grade 4-6 Notepad DesignAliyahAnnis,MeadowfieldsCommunitySchool,Yarmouth

Grade 7-9 Magazine AdCaseyDoucet,Dr.ThomasMcCullochJuniorHigh,Pictou

Grade 10-12 Video/Photo(Video)KylieBlair,NathanWynn,andLydiaNickerson,Dr.JHGillisRegionalHigh,Antigonish(Photograph)JasmenWhite,ParrsboroRegionalHigh

Gus Green, General Manager of Waste Check - Region 7, presents prizes to regional co-winners for their magazine ad

Nova Scotia Recycles Contest provincial winner: Grade 4-6 notepad design, Aliyah Annis, Meadowfields Community School, Yarmouth

Nova Scotia Recycles Contest Region 6 winners with Bill Ring, RRFB Nova Scotia CEO; RRFB Nova Scotia Directors Einar Christensen and Richard Dauphinee; and Moby S. Loop

Nova Scotia Recycles Contest provincial winner: Grade 2-3 button design, MacKenzie McKearney, Westmount Elementary, Halifax

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Encouraging Leaders in Environmental ExcellenceEachyear,throughtheMobiusEnvironmentalAwardsofEnvironmentalExcellence,RRFBNovaScotiacelebratesindividualsandorganizationsthatarepassionateaboutprotectingandimprovingourenvironment,andwhogoaboveandbeyondtochampionwastereductioninitiatives.

2012markedthe14thyearoftheseprestigiousprovincialawards.

Onceagain,RRFBNovaScotiawasverypleasedtosupportFEEDNovaScotiaattheMobiusAwards.AdmissiontotheawardsluncheonwasthroughdonationtoFEEDNovaScotia.Aswell,thisyearRRFBNovaScotiadonated$250onbehalfofeachawardwinner.Intotal,morethan$3,400wasdonatedtosupportFEEDNovaScotia’sworthyprojects.

2012 Mobius Environmental Awards of Environmental Excellence:

Business of the Year (Small)LiveToServeHaulers,MiddletonHonourable Mention:Whistler’sPub&GrubLtd.,Stewiacke

Business of the Year (Large)HavenProductions,Chester

Institution of the Year NSCCBurridgeCampus,YarmouthHonourable Mention:MountainLeaLodgeandAdultResidentialCentre,Bridgetown

Innovation in Waste ReductionMouldingWarehouseLtd.,HammondsPlainsHonourable Mention:NorthridgeFarmsNSLtd.andPlantItEarth,DempseysCorner

Waste Reduction Education ProgramShiptoShore,ProgramofCleanNovaScotia,Provincial

Individual Excellence in Waste ReductionDonnaandVictorPye,Halifax

Region of the YearWasteCheck,YarmouthandDigbyCounties

ENVIRO-DEPOT™ of the YearMason’sRecyclingCentre,Canso

School of the YearTrentonElementarySchoolGreenTeam,Trenton

Best Community-Based ProjectChedabuctoPlaceGreenTeam,Guysborough

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Fostering Discussion and Advancement in Stewardship SustainabilityInSeptember,RRFBNovaScotiawasproudtohostthe2011ConferenceonCanadianStewardship.Thisbi-annualconferenceisorganizedbyleadingCanadianstewardshiporganizationsthatoperaterecyclingprogramsfortires,paint,non-alcoholicbeveragecontainers,beercontainers,electronics,packagingandprintedmaterials,andmunicipalhazardousandspecialwaste.

ThiswasthefirsttimetheconferencewasheldeastofMontreal,anditbroughttogether295delegatesfromindustry,governmentandstewardshipprogramsfromacrossNorthAmerica,EuropeandAustralia.

Thetwodayconferencefocusedoncreating,operatingandsustainingefficientproductstewardshipprograms.Thisincludedsessionsanddiscussiononextendedproducerresponsibilityaspartofcorporateresponsibility,performancemeasurementapproaches,innovationinreusingwastematerials,andaworldwithoutpackagingwaste.

Theconferencewasagreatsuccess.ItnotonlyallowedRRFBNovaScotiatoshowcaseNovaScotianhospitality,butalsothegreatstridesourprovincehasmadeindevelopingandimplementingstewardshipprograms.

2011 Conference on Canadian Stewardship, Halifax

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Understanding Landfill Waste to Improve DiversionUnderRRFBNovaScotia’smandatetodevelopandimplementindustrystewardshipprograms,andkeepingwiththedisposalgoalof300kilogramsperpersonperyearby2015,RRFBNovaScotiainitiatedamulti-yearwasteauditproject.Thewasteauditsprovideinformationaboutmaterialsthatarecurrentlybeinglandfilled,butwhichcouldhavebeendiverted.ThegoaloftheprojectistoprovidebaselinedatatoassistRRFBNovaScotiaanditspartnersinworkingtofurtherimproveouralreadyimpressiveperformanceinwastediversion.

Throughoutthespringof2011,anengineeringfirmcollectedandanalyzedsamplesfromtheprovince’ssevenlandfills.Twosetsofsampleswerecollected:onefromresidentialsourcesandtheotherfromindustrial,commercialandinstitutional(ICI)sources.Atotalof169sub-categorysortswerebrokenoutfromthese18broadersortgroupings:

• Organics• Specialcarewaste• Regulatedelectronics• Textiles• Fibre• Regulatedpaint• Bulkyitems• Non-dairycontainers• Glass• Redeemablecontainers• Disposablecups• Off-roadtires• Plastic• Regulatedtires• Dairycontainers• Metal• Municipalhazardousandspecialwaste(MHSW)

• Constructionanddemolition(C&D)

Reach.Ready.React.

The2011auditshowedthatorganicscomprise26%to34%oftheresidualwastestreaminNovaScotia.Fibregenerallyconstitutesabout12%to18%ofthewastestream,andtextilescontributealmostasmuchasfibre.Alltypesofplasticsaccountfor20%to21%oftheoveralltotal.

In2012,RRFBNovaScotiawillcontinuethewasteauditprogramduringadifferenttime-frametoexpandthedataavailable.

Province-Wide Waste Composition (ICI)

Province-Wide Waste Composition (Residential)

Plastic 20%

Fibre 18%

Textiles 10%

Special Care Waste11%

Constructionand Demolition 5%

Organics 26%

Other 10%

Plastic 21%

Fibre 12%Textiles 9%

Special Care Waste7%

Constructionand Demolition 6%

Organics 34%

Other 11%

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Investing in InnovationRRFBNovaScotiaprovidesgrantstofundstudentresearchprojectsrelatedtosolidwastediversion.Byleveragingtheknowledgeandcapacityofouruniversitystudents,theprogramsupportsprojectsthatwillbenefitbusinessesandmunicipalities.Thegrantssupportresearchthatdevelopsnewproducts,technologiesandmarketopportunities.

In2011-2012,RRFBNovaScotiaapproved$116,283infundingforninestudentresearchprojects.

C&D Debris Diversion at Dalhousie UniversityColinJeffrey,DalhousieUniversity,SchoolforResourceandEnvironmentalStudies

Alternative Waste Management Opportunities at Dalhousie UniversityChadHiscock,DalhousieUniversity,SchoolforResourceandEnvironmentalStudies

Effects of Biowaste (Compost) Application and Fertigation Adjustment on Strawberry Plasticulture YieldBenThomas,DalhousieUniversity,SchoolforResourceandEnvironmentalStudies

Waste Asphalt Shingles as Cement Kiln FuelEbenezerAsamany,DalhousieUniversity,ProcessEngineeringandAppliedSciences

Alternative Bait Box Study in the Fishing IndustryRobinMcCullough,DalhousieUniversity,Economics

Aseptic Carton Waste OpportunitiesLouisDesgrosseilliers,DalhousieUniversity,MechanicalEngineering

Feasibility of Vermicompost as a Source of CO2 for Enhanced Plant GrowthJonathanHowatt,AcadiaUniversity,Biology

Value Enhancement of Municipal Organics Through Effective Microorganisms and ManagementBasantiBandekar,NovaScotiaAgriculturalCollege,Engineering

Biowaste Application Effect on Wine Grape Yield, Soil Quality and Nitrate LeachingKyleGallant,NovaScotiaAgriculturalCollege,EnvironmentalSciences

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Effects of Biowaste (Compost) Application and Fertigation Adjustment on Strawberry Plasticulture Yield Ben Thomas

WhileNovaScotiansaredivertingasignificantamountoforganicsfromlandfills,wearestilltryingtoincreasethevalueofprocessedorganicsanddevelopnewmarketsfortheproduct.BenThomas,astudentofDalhousie’sSchoolforResourceandEnvironmentalStudies,exploredthecombinationofmunicipalfoodwasteandfertigationtohelpidentifythebestfertilizerregimenforday-neutralstrawberriescultivatedinaplasticulturesystem.Ben’sresearchwillhelplocalcompostoperationsdevelopnewmarketsfortheirproduct.

C&D Waste Diversion at Dalhousie University Colin Jeffrey

ColinJeffrey,astudentofDalhousie’sSchoolforResourceandEnvironmentalStudies,researchedstrategiesforbetterdiversionofconstructionanddemolitionwasteproducedatDalhousieUniversity.Theprojectincludedauniqueopportunitytoconductacomparativestudycontrastingdemolitionanddeconstructionprocessesoffourcampushousesscheduledforremoval.Colin’sresearchwillhelpNovaScotiabetterunderstandthecostsandbenefitsofdemolitionversusdeconstruction.

Ben Thomas, Dalhousie University student

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Sharing Research and Development FindingsIn2011-2012,RRFBNovaScotiaheldtwosymposiatosharethefindingsfromrecentresearchanddevelopmentprojectssponsoredbyRRFBNovaScotia.

TheConstruction and Demolition Debris Symposium washeldinTruro,NovaScotiainJune.Itfeaturedpresentationson:

• RecycledGlassandConcreteBlocksatTruroSanitationLimited

• ShingleProcessing-OpportunitiesandChallenges

• WasteMDFtoPelletsatMouldingWarehouseLimited

• WasteShinglestoTrails

• AnOverviewoftheCurrentC&DWasteLandscapeinNovaScotia.

Morethan65peopleattendedthesymposium,includingrepresentativesfromprovincialandmunicipalgovernments,privateandpublicconstructionanddemolitionsiteoperators,academics,andmembersoftheconstructionandtruckingindustries.

InNovember,theStudent Research Projects Symposium washeldinHalifax,NovaScotia.Itfeaturedpresentationson:

• MunicipalCompostforStrawberryPlasticulture

• DalhousieICIWasteAuditandRelatedProjects

• MarineWasteandAlternativeBaitBoxStudy

• C&DWasteOpportunitiesinRegion2

• AerosolContainers,OilContainersandBatteries

• CurrentSolidWasteChallenges&Opportunities.

Morethan50peopleattendedthesymposium,includingmunicipalsolidwastemanagers,industryrepresentatives,educators,localresearchers,andMastersandUndergraduateHonoursstudents.

Focus.Forward.Future.

Supporting Regional Enforcement InitiativesRRFBNovaScotia’sEnforcementProgramwasdesignedtosupportincrementalactivities,costsandplanningtoenablemunicipalitiestoincreasetheirenforcementofprovincialandmunicipalwastemanagementregulationsintheirregion.In2011-2012,theregionsaccessed$669,800infundingfromRRFBNovaScotia.Withthisfunding,theycontinuedtodevelopandstrengthensolidwasteby-laws,performinspectionsandaudits,investigateillegaldumpingactivitiesandissuefinesfornon-compliance.TheseactivitiesworkinparallelwithRRFBNovaScotia’sextensiveeducationeffortstoensurewemaximizeourdiversionefforts.

• CapeBretonRegionalMunicipalitycontinuedtopartnerwiththeCapeBretonRegionalPoliceServicetoreduceillegaldumping.In2011-2012,thepolicerespondedtoover400illegaldumpingcomplaintsandissuedtwochargesundertheNova Scotia Environment Act.Thispartnershiphasbeenhighlysuccessfulinaddressingillegaldumping,anditcommunicatesastrongmessagetothecommunitythatillegaldumpingwillnotbetolerated.

• PictouCountyincreasedthenumberofinspectionsattheirtransferstationfromindustrial,commercialandinstitutionalsources,andatresidentialcurbside.Overthelastyeartheyhavefocusedonworkingwiththeindustrial,commercialandinstitutionalsectortoenforcetheuseofclearbagsforgarbage.

• ValleyWaste-ResourceManagementconductedamajorrevisiontoitsstandardbylaw,whichiscurrentlymakingitswaythroughtheeightpartnermunicipalcouncilsforapproval.Aswell,theregionsuccessfullyconcludedtwocourtprosecutions.

• TheSouthShoreandWestHantsRegionrevivedtheirRegionalEnforcementPlanandhelpedtheindustrial,commercialandinstitutionalsectorinLunenburgCountyrealizea31%improvementinwastediversionfromlandfill.

• WasteCheck’senforcementprogramhadabigimpactthroughouttheWesternRegion.Itfocusedonresidentialandbusinesscompliance,withthecontinuedfocusonillegaldumping.

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The 2011 Waste Reduction Week campaign targeted four key waste streams: organics, paper, paint and construction materials. In addition to television and newsprint advertising, this year RRFB Nova Scotia initiated an online component. The online promotion brought 10,329 visitors to reduceyourwaste.ca, 85% of which were new visitors to the site. RRFB Nova Scotia staff appeared on CTV Morning Live, broadcasting from Basinview Drive School in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

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Region 1Cape Breton Region

Region 2Eastern Region

Region 3Northern Region

Region 4Halifax Region

Region 5Valley Region

Region 6South Shore/West Hants Region

Region 7Western Region

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Progress Through PartnershipsRRFBNovaScotiaisproudtoworkinpartnershipwiththeprovinceofNovaScotia’s55municipalitiestodivertwastefromlandfills.AsoutlinedintheNovaScotiaSolidWaste-ResourceManagementStrategy,RRFBNovaScotiaisrequiredtodirectatleast50%ofitsnetrevenuestowastemanagementregionsbasedonthetonnageofmaterialdivertedfromlandfills.Thisfundingassistsmunicipalitiesinmeetingregionaltargetsfordiversion.

In2011-2012,RRFBNovaScotiaprovidedover$8.2millioninwastediversionfundingtothemunicipalitiesforlocalrecycling,compostingandotherwastediversionprograms.Thisrepresentsmorethan89.8%ofRRFBNovaScotia’sfiscal2012netrevenue.

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2011-2012 Regional HighlightsRegion 1 - Cape Breton• InApril,CapeBretonRegionalMunicipalityintroducedaclearbagprogramforgarbage.Sinceinception,garbagehasdecreased8%,recyclinghasincreased19%,andorganicsdiversionhasincreased12%.

Region 2 – Eastern Region• TheMunicipalityoftheDistrictofStMary’simplementedanewcurbsidecollectionprogramforgarbageandrecycling,andauserpaysystematthelocaltransferstation.

• Theregioncontinuedtoencouragecommunitylittercleanups.EventswereheldthroughoutAntigonishCountyandStMary’s,andthetownsofCanso,MulgraveandAntigonishsponsoredandorganizedlocaleventswithnon-profitcommunitygroups.

• UsingfundingprovidedthroughRRFBNovaScotia’sMunicipalApprovedProgramsInnovation(MAPInnovation)initiative,theCountyofGuysboroughpurchasedaBulbEater®tofiltermercuryfromCFLsandflorescentbulbs,andapapershredderforresidentstoshredconfidentialdocumentsbeforerecycling.ThisequipmentisavailabletoresidentsattheGuysboroughWasteManagementFacilityandateventsinthecommunity.

• TheMunicipalityoftheCountyofAntigonishconstructedawastetransferbuilding.Thisspaceallowsbettercontrolofgarbagepriortotransportfordisposal.

• TheCountyofAntigonishalsopurchasedagrindertoprocessconstructionanddemolitionwoodwasteintoawastewoodchipproduct.Thewastewoodchipcanbeusedtoreplacecleanwoodchipforamendingdewateredbio-solidsattheirwastemanagementfacility.Thecountyisexploringfurtherusesoftheirwastewoodchipproductasanalternativetocleanwoodchips.

• WithfundingthroughRRFBNovaScotia’sMunicipalApprovedProgramsInnovation(MAPInnovation)initiative,PictouCountypurchasedatrommelscreenerfortheircompostfacilityandaMegaDome®coveredstructuretostorethefinishedmaterial.Thishasresultedinincreasedcompostsales.

Region 3 – Northern Region• ThecountiesofCumberlandandColchester,andthetownsofAmherst,Oxford,Parrsboro,Springhill,StewiackeandTruro,introducedaclearbagprogramforgarbage.

• TheCountyofCumberlandadoptedathreestreamcounty-widecollectionprogram,whereallresidentsweregivenagreencartforcomposting.Threetransferstationsremainopentoacceptscrapmetal,leafandyardwaste,asphaltshingles,cleanwood,andconstructionanddemolitiondebris.

• TheMunicipalityofColchesternowservicesallresidentsonaccessiblepublicandprivateroadsyearround.Garbageandorganicsarecollectedoneweek,andtwostreamrecyclablesarecollectedthealternateweek.

Region 4 – Halifax Region• IntheHalifaxRegionalMunicipality,wastefromindustrial,commercialandinstitutionalsourcesrepresentsover60%ofthematerialsinthelandfill.Withthisinmind,theregioninitiatedapartnershipwiththeInvestmentPropertyOwnersAssociationofNovaScotia(IPOANS)toundertakeawastediversionpilotprojectwith10mediumtolargeapartmentproperties(883propertyunits).Duringthepilot,tenantsusedclearbagsforgarbageandakitchencountermini-binfororganics;theyattendedinformationsessionsandwereprovidedwithpostersandsignage.Duringthepilot,organicbinswerefulloncollectionday,andgarbagebincollectionwasreducedfromthreetimesaweektoonceaweek.Overall,garbagedestinedforlandfillwasreducedby50%.

• TheHalifaxRegionhasalsoformedworkingrelationshipswithcommercialpropertymanagementcompaniesthatleaseofficespace.Thesefirmsprovideaneffectivemeanstostreamlinetenantcommunication,astheycandefinetenantrolesandresponsibilitiesinrespecttowastemanagementservices.

Region 5 – Valley Region• In2010-2011,theValleyRegionreduceditsdisposalrateto357kgpercapitaandearnedRRFBDiversionIncentiveFundingforthethirdconsecutiveyear.Inadditiontomaintainingalltheusualcollection,processing,transportation,disposal,andeducationoperations,theregionalsoconstructeditsLEEDGoldand“PassiveHouse”candidateadministrationbuilding,whichwasreadyforoccupancyinJune2012.

Region 6 – South Shore/West Hants Region• Byadoptingrecommendedbestpracticesandworkingcloselywithregionalstaff,HavenProductions,whichproducesatelevisionprograminthearea,hasgonefromthrowingalltheirwasteintothelandfill,toBusinessoftheYearforthe2012MobiusAwardsofEnvironmentalExcellence.

• Combiningenforcementwiththeseasoneddeliveryofeducation,Region6continuestodecreasewastegoingtolandfill.At328kgpercapita,theregioniswellonitswaytoreaching300kgby2015.

Region 7 – Western Region• TheWesternRegion,knownasWasteCheck,isproudtoonceagainhavethelowestdisposalrateintheprovince.At303kgperyear,theyareonlystepsawayfromtheprovincialdisposalgoalof300kgperpersonperyear,wellaheadofthe2015target.

• ThesuccessoftheregioniscreditedtosupportfromenthusiasticresidentsandWasteCheck’sextensiveEducationandEnforcementprograms.WasteCheck’sStrategicPlanguidedstafftofocuseducationeffortsonbusinesses(throughthepopularBusinessoftheMonthProgram),schools,wharvesandhealthinstitutions.Greatimprovementshavebeenrealized.

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Financial Statements

Independent auditor’s report

To the Board of Directors of the Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. and Resource Recovery Fund

WehaveauditedtheaccompanyingcombinedfinancialstatementsoftheResource Recovery Fund Board Inc.andResource Recovery Fund,whichcomprisethecombinedstatementoffinancialpositionasatMarch 31, 2012,thecombinedstatementsofoperations,changesinnetresources,changesinnetfinancialresourcesandcashflowsfortheyearthenended,andasummaryofsignificantaccountingpoliciesandotherexplanatoryinformation.

Management’s responsibility for the combined financial statementsManagementisresponsibleforthepreparationandfairpresentationofthesecombinedfinancialstatementsinaccordancewithPublic Sector Accounting Principles,andforsuchinternalcontrolasmanagementdeterminesisnecessarytoenablethepreparationofcombinedfinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror.

Auditor’s responsibilityOurresponsibilityistoexpressanopiniononthesecombinedfinancialstatementsbasedonouraudit.WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithCanadiangenerallyacceptedauditingstandards.Thosestandardsrequirethatwecomplywithethicalrequirementsandplanandperformtheaudittoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthecombinedfinancialstatementsarefreefrommaterialmisstatement.

Anauditinvolvesperformingprocedurestoobtainauditevidenceabouttheamountsanddisclosuresinthecombinedfinancialstatements.Theproceduresselecteddependontheauditor’sjudgment,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofmaterialmisstatementofthecombinedfinancialstatements,whetherduetofraudorerror.Inmakingthoseriskassessments,theauditorconsidersinternalcontrolrelevanttotheOrganizations’preparationandfairpresentationofthecombinedfinancialstatementsinordertodesignauditproceduresthatareappropriateinthecircumstances,butnotforthepurposeofexpressinganopinionontheeffectivenessoftheOrganizations’internalcontrol.Anauditalsoincludesevaluatingtheappropriatenessofaccountingpoliciesusedandthereasonablenessofaccountingestimatesmadebymanagement,aswellasevaluatingtheoverallpresentationofthecombinedfinancialstatements.

Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforourauditopinion.

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Combined statement of operationsYear ended March 31

Expenses

Operating 39,086,900 37,710,385 36,910,146

Administrative 2,160,200 1,900,076 1,975,368

Otherexpendituresandallocations

Approvedprogramgrants

2,000,000 1,539,828 1,407,591

Educationandawareness

1,997,000 1,807,188 1,773,095

Regionalcommittees 335,000 325,799 314,709

Householdhazardouswasteprogram

112,000 112,000 112,000

Municipalsolidwastediversioncredits

5,020,100 4,590,252 4,908,238

Municipaldiversionincentivefunding

1,170,000 327,736 273,822

Municipalenforcementprogramfunding

700,000 651,513 515,671

NovaScotiaEnvironment 1,506,000 1,215,603 1,472,471

Research,developmentandspecialprojects

500,000 70,248 68,550

Wasteauditdevelopment 200,000 106,500 20,000

54,787,200 50,357,128 49,751,661

Deficiency of revenues over expenditures $(3,269,400) $ (1,210,431) $(950,476)

Budget2012Unaudited 2012 2011

Revenues

Deposits $39,581,200 $ 37,874,628 $38,688,050

Salesofrecyclablematerials 5,979,000 5,710,676 4,812,519

Tireprogram 3,728,400 3,604,676 3,194,348

Stewardship 1,128,700 807,208 986,607

Rentalincome 182,000 182,000 182,000

Investmentandotherincome 918,500 967,509 937,661

Total revenues 51,517,800 49,146,697 48,801,185

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

OpinionInouropinion,thecombinedfinancialstatementspresentfairly,inallmaterialrespects,thecombinedfinancialpositionoftheResource Recovery Fund Board Inc.andResource Recovery FundasatMarch 31, 2012,andthecombinedresultsofoperations,changesinnetresources,changesinnetfinancialresourcesandcashflowsfortheyearthenendedinaccordancewithPublic Sector Accounting Principles.

Truro,CanadaMay30,2012 CharteredAccountants

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Resource Recovery Fund

InvestedinCapitalAssets

RestrictedforFutureProjects

Balance,beginningofyear $1,736,299 $2,371,594

Deficiencyofrevenueoverexpenses (214,087) -

Investmentintangiblecapitalassets 569,819 -

2,092,031 2,371,594

Internaltransfersfrom(to) - -

Paymentofapprovedprograms - -

Educationandawarenessprogram - -

Regionalcommittees - -

NovaScotiaEnvironment - -

Research,developmentandspecialprojects - -

Householdhazardouswasteprogram - -

Municipaldiversionincentivefunding - -

Municipalenforcementprogramfunding - -

Wastauditdevelopment - -

Balance,endofyear $2,092,031 $2,371,594

Restrictedforapprovedprogramsrepresentedby:

Committedfunds(Notes5and7(b))

Uncommittedfunds

Combined statement of changes in net resourcesYear ended March 31

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

2012

RestrictedforApproved

Programs NetRevenues Total Total

$3,032,220 $- $ 7,140,113 $8,090,589

- (996,344) (1,210,431) (950,476)

- (569,819) - -

3,032,220 (1,566,163) 5,929,682 7,140,113

4,590,252 (4,590,252) - -

(1,539,828) 1,539,828 - -

(1,807,188) 1,807,188 - -

(325,799) 325,799 - -

(1,215,603) 1,215,603 - -

(70,248) 70,248 - -

(112,000) 112,000 - -

(327,736) 327,736 - -

(651,513) 651,513 - -

(106,500) 106,500 - -

$1,466,057 $- $ 5,929,682 $7,140,113

$574,809

891,248

$1,466,057

2011

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Director

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

2012 2011

Financial assets

Cashandcashequivalents $ 4,089,006 $5,905,990

Receivables 3,749,790 3,446,144

Accruedreceivables 1,587,073 1,483,232

Notesreceivable(Note3) 88,832 125,178

Investments,atcostwhichapproximatesfairmarketvalue

17,498,945 17,103,405

27,013,646 28,063,949

Financial liabilities

Payablesandaccruals 4,266,822 3,639,764

Municipalsolidwastediversioncreditspayable

4,590,253 4,908,238

Unearnedrevenue 14,562,070 14,485,537

23,419,145 23,033,539

Net financial resources 3,594,501 5,030,410

Non-financial assets

Inventory 151,707 241,624

Prepaids 91,443 131,780

Tangiblecapitalassets(Note4) 2,092,031 1,736,299

2,335,181 2,109,703

Net resources (Note 7) $ 5,929,682 $7,140,113

Commitment (Note 5)

Combined statement of financial positionMarch 31

OnBehalfoftheBoard

Director

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

2012 2011

Deficiencyofrevenueoverexpenditures $ (1,210,431) $(950,476)

Acquisitionoftangiblecapitalassets (569,819) (329,682)

Amortizationoftangiblecapitalassets 214,087 230,487

(355,732) (99,195)

Useofinventory,net 89,917 (130,221)

(Use)acquisitionofprepaids 40,337 (22,734)

130,254 (152,995)

Decrease in net financial resources $ (1,435,909) $(1,202,626)

Netfinancialresources,beginningofyear $ 5,030,410 $6,233,036

Decreaseinnetassets (1,435,909) (1,202,626)

Net financial resources, end of year $ 3,594,501 $5,030,410

Combined statement of changes in net financial resourcesMarch 31

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2012 2011

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents:

Operating

Deficiencyofrevenuesoverexpenditures $ (1,210,431) $(950,476)

Depreciationandamortization 214,087 230,487

Gainonsaleoftangiblecapitalassets (8,281) -

(1,004,625) (719,989)

Changeinnon-cashoperatingworkingcapital

Receivables (407,487) 357,761

Inventory 89,917 (130,221)

Prepaids 40,337 (22,734)

Payablesandaccruals 309,073 524,241

Unearnedrevenue 76,533 483,845

(896,252) 492,903

Investing

Proceedsfromsaleof:

Tangiblecapitalassets 8,281 -

Investments 5,151,382 5,100,000

Purchaseof:

Tangiblecapitalassets (569,819) (329,682)

Investments (5,546,922) (5,394,318)

Repaymentofnotesreceivable 36,346 128,979

(920,732) (495,021)

Netdecreaseincashandcashequivalents (1,816,984) (2,118)

Cashandcashequivalents,beginningofyear 5,905,990 5,908,108

Cashandcashequivalents,endofyear $ 4,089,006 $5,905,990

Combined statement of cash flowsYear ended March 31

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

Notes to the Combined Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2012

1. Nature of operations

TheResourceRecoveryFundBoardInc.isanot-for-profitorganizationestablishedbytheNovaScotiagovernmenttodevelopandadministerindustrystewardshipprogramsthatincreasewastediversion,enabletheestablishmentofnewindustriesbasedontheprocessingofmaterialsdivertedfromthewastestream,andprovideincentivestothepeopleofNovaScotiatoreduce,reuse,recycleandcompost.

Underregulation,allrevenuesearnedaredepositedtotheResourceRecoveryFund,whichisthepropertyoftheProvinceofNovaScotia.AllexpendituresincurredbytheResourceRecoveryFundBoardInc.tooperate,administerandfulfillthemandatesoftheProvinceofNovaScotiaSolidWasteManagementStrategyareexpendituresoftheResourceRecoveryFund.Accordingly,allassets,liabilitiesandnetresourcesreportedinthesefinancialstatementsarethepropertyoftheResourceRecoveryFundandareheldonbehalfoftheProvinceofNovaScotiabytheResourceRecoveryFundBoardInc.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentationThecombinedfinancialstatementsincludetheaccountsoftheResourceRecoveryFundBoardInc.andtheResourceRecoveryFund.Significantinter-entityloansandtransactionshavebeeneliminatedinthesecombinedfinancialstatements.ThesecombinedfinancialstatementsaretherepresentationsofmanagementpreparedinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciplesforprovincialgovernmentsasestablishedbythePublicSectorAccountingBoard(PSAB)oftheCanadianInstituteofCharteredAccountants.

Use of estimatesThepreparationoffinancialstatementsinconformitywithCanadiangenerallyacceptedaccountingprincipalsrequirestheOrganization’smanagementtomakeestimatesandassumptionsthataffecttheamountsofassetsandliabilitiesanddisclosureofcontingentliabilitiesatthedateofthefinancialstatementsandreportedamountsofrevenueandexpendituresduringtheyear.Certainoftheseestimatesrequiresubjectiveorcomplexjudgementsbymanagementthatmaybeuncertain.Someoftheseitemsincludeallowancefordoubtfulaccounts,depreciationandunearnedrevenue.Actualresultscoulddifferfromthosereported.

Revenue recognitionResourceRecoveryFundfollowsthedeferralmethodofaccountingforrevenue.Revenueisrecognizedinthemonthitisreceivable(orreceived)iftheamountcanbereasonablyestimatedandcollectionisreasonablyassured.Interestincomeisrecognizedasitisearned.

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2. Summary of significant accounting policies(continued)

DepreciationRatesandbasesofdepreciationappliedtowrite-offthecostoftangiblecapitalassetsovertheirestimatedlivesareasfollows:

InventoryInventoryisvaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealizablevalue.

Unearned revenueUnearnedrevenuerepresentsdepositsreceivedforbeveragecontainersthathavenotbeenreturnedforredemptionandfeesreceivedforpaintandtireswhichwillbereturnedfordisposalatafuturedate.Unearnedbeveragerevenueissixty(60)daysworthofrevenuecalculatedonthelasttwelve(12)months’averagedailyrevenueadjustedbythecurrentyear’sreturnrate.Unearnedpaintrevenueisonehundredandeighty(180)daysworthofrevenuecalculatedonthelasttwelve(12)months’averagedailyrevenueadjustedbythecurrentyear’sreturnrate.Unearnedtirerevenueiscalculatedonthelastthree(3)yearsoftirerevenueadjustedbythepastsix(6)years’averagereturnrate.

Cash and cash equivalentsCashandcashequivalentsincludecashonhand,balanceswithbanksandshortterminvestmentswithmaturitydatesof90daysorless.Bankborrowingsareconsideredtobefinancingactivities.

Financial instrumentsFinancialinstrumentsincludecashandcashequivalents,receivables,accruedreceivables,notesreceivable,investments,payablesandaccruals,municipalsolidwastediversioncreditspayableandunearnedrevenue.Unlessotherwisenoted,itismanagement’sopinionthattheOrganizationisnotexposedtosignificantinterestorcurrencyrisksarisingfromfinancialinstruments.Unlessotherwisenoted,thefairmarketvalueofthesefinancialinstrumentsareatleastequaltotheircarryingvalues.

Income taxesTheOrganizationisexemptfromincometaxesunderSection149(I)(d)oftheCanadian Income Tax Act.

Building 5%,straightlineFieldequipment 20%,straightlineProcessingequipment 33⅓%,straightlineLeaseholdimprovements 14.2%,straightlineOfficeandwarehouseequipment 20%,straightlineComputerhardwareandsoftware 20%,33⅓%,straightlineContainers

-Bags 33⅓%,straightline-Tubs 10%,straightline

Vehicles 33⅓%,straightline

Notes to the Combined Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2012

Notes to the Combined Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2012

2012 2011

Non-interestbearingnotesreceivablerepaidduringtheyear

$ - $28,322

Non-interestbearingnoteswithvariablepayments,maturingbetween2012and2028

88,832 85,565

Notereceivable,repaidduringtheyear - 11,291

$ 88,832 $125,178

2012 2011

Cost AccumulatedDepreciation

Net Book Value

NetBookValue

Land $282,000 $- $ 282,000 $282,000

Fieldequipment 430,983 396,307 34,676 45,286

Processingequipment

124,272 63,152 61,120 99,627

Building 1,135,625 398,863 736,762 690,728

Officeandwarehouseequipment

188,242 154,056 34,186 28,537

Containers 1,645,770 1,419,561 226,209 194,135

Leaseholdimprovements

26,745 18,306 8,439 5,575

Computerhardwareandsoftware

1,036,486 661,901 374,585 388,450

Vehicles 51,939 2,885 49,054 1,961

Trailer 285,000 - 285,000 -

$5,207,062 $3,115,031 $ 2,092,031 $1,736,299

4. Tangible capital assets

3. Notes receivable

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5. Commitment

TheResourceRecoveryFundhasenteredintoagreementswithspecificorganizationsandbusinessestoprovidefundingforvariousrecyclingprogramsacrossNovaScotia.AtMarch31,2012,$574,809(2011-$629,443)oftherestrictedforapprovedprogramsresourceshasbeencommittedundertheseagreements.

6. Related party transaction

TheFundreimbursestheNovaScotiaEnvironmentforservicesandexpensesincurredontheFund’sbehalf.Duringtheyear,costsof$1,215,603(2011-$1,472,471)wereincurred,ofwhich$1,215,603(2011-$1,472,471)isincludedinpayablesandaccruals.

7. Restrictions on net resources

NetresourcesundertheResourceRecoveryFundhavebeeninternallyrestrictedforthefollowingpurposes:

(a)Restrictedforfutureprojects–representstheamountinternallyrestrictedforfundingvariousfutureprojectsasapprovedandinaccordancewiththegoalsandobjectivesoftheResourceRecoveryFund.

(b)Restrictedforapprovedprograms–representstheamountinternallyrestrictedforvariousrecyclingprogramsandinitiativesinaccordancewiththegoalsandobjectivesoftheResourceRecoveryFund.Oftheamountinternallyrestricted,$574,809(2011-$629,443)hasbeencommittedbytheBoardtoassistinthefundingofvariousrecyclingprogramsacrossNovaScotia.

8. Employee compensation

InaccordancewiththePublic Sector Compensation Disclosure Act 2010, C.43, S.1,theResourceRecoveryFundisrequiredtodisclosetotalcompensationincludingbenefitsinexcessof$100,000paidtoboardmembers,officers,employees,contractsandconsultantsduringthefiscalyear.ThefollowinginformationisprovidedpursuanttotheAct:

W.D.Ring,ChiefExecutiveOfficer$129,849

J.MacCallum,SeniorDirector,BusinessDevelopmentandOperations$109,719

Notes to the Combined Financial StatementsMarch 31, 2012

Annual Report 2012

RRFB Nova Scotia Revenue

Total Operational & Program Expenditures

RRFB Nova ScotiaAdmin and Mandates

$ 3,191,161

OperationalCosts

$ 37,710,385

ProgramExpenditures$ 9,455,582

Deposit Fees$ 37,874,628

77%

Rental, Investmentand Other Income

$ 1,149,5092%

Sales of RecyclableMaterial $ 5,710,676

12%Tire Program$ 3,604,676

7%

Stewardship $ 807,2082%

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Program Expenditures Detail

Municipal Funding$ 8,239,979

Province ofNova Scotia Funding

$ 1,215,603

Rick Ramsay, ChairRickRamsayisPresidentofRichardG.RamsayManagementConsultantsInc.,acompanyspecializinginfinancial,humanresources,governanceandorganizationalrestructuring,andpolicysupportformunicipalitiesandnon-governmentalorganizationsinthemaritimeprovinces.

Priortotheformationofhiscompany,RickservedasChiefAdministrativeOfficerfortheMunicipalityoftheCountyofKingsfor20years.HeiscurrentlyVice

PresidentoftheNovaScotiaChamberofCommerce,andisPresidentoftheEastHantsandDistrictsChamberofCommerce.HealsoserveshiscommunityasTreasureroftheEastHantsFamilyResourceCentre.RickisapastPresidentoftheAssociationofMunicipalAdministratorsofNovaScotia,andtheRotaryClubofKentville.HeholdsaMastersofPublicAdministration(1998)fromtheUniversityofWesternOntario.

Einar ChristensenEinarChristensengraduatedfromNovaScotiaTechnicalCollegein1970withadegreeinIndustrialEngineering.Hehasworkedintheconstructionindustryformorethan40years–specializinginthefieldofsolidwastemanagementsince1993.HeisaLifeMemberofEngineersNovaScotia,isLEED(LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign)Accredited,andisaFellowofEngineersCanada.

EinarisaformermemberoftheNovaScotiaProvincialAdvisoryCouncilonHeritagePropertyandisanavidsupporterofrenewableenergyprojects–especiallythoseinthefieldsofwindandsolartechnologies.HecurrentlyworkswithSolterreDesignonmanyLEEDprojects.ThisishissecondtermasadirectorofRRFBNovaScotia.

Board of DirectorsRRFB Nova Scotia

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Ray CôtéRayCôtéisProfessorEmeritusinResourceandEnvironmentalStudiesandSeniorFellowoftheEco-EfficiencyCentreatDalhousieUniversity.HeisalsoontheBoardofDirectorsofEfficiencyNovaScotiaCorporationandamemberoftheAdvisoryBoardoftheDalhousieResearchProgramonEnergyandSustainableMaterials.HewasnamedoneofCanada’s2012Clean50,recognizingeffortstopromotesustainabilityandcleancapitalismovera40yearcareer.Priortohisretirementin

2008fromfull-timeteachingandresearch,RaywasProfessorofEnvironmentalStudies,DirectoroftheEco-EfficiencyCentreandheldtheR.A.JodreyChairinManagement.

Richard DauphineeRichardDauphineeisWardenoftheMunicipalityoftheDistrictofWestHants.Hewasfirstelectedasacouncillorin1987,andduringthattermservedasDeputyWarden.RichardhasbeenamemberoftheRegion6SolidWasteManagementCommitteesinceitsinception,andiscurrentlyChairoftheRegionalChairs.

InhiscapacityasamemberoftheRRFBNovaScotiaBoard,RichardservesontheAuditCommitteeandtheStrategyRenewalAdvisoryCommittee.

Claire DetheridgeClaireisamunicipalcouncillorwiththeCapeBretonRegionalMunicipality.Firstelectedin1982,shehasservedtwotermsasDeputyMayor.ClairehasservednumerousintermittentyearsasChairofthePublicServicesCommitteeandispassionateabouttherolemunicipalitieshaveinmakingNovaScotiaagreatplacetoliveandwork.AsamemberoftheUnionofNovaScotiaMunicipalities(UNSM),ClairewaselectedtobeitsrepresentativeontheRegionalChairsCommitteeandonRRFBNovaScotia’sBoardin2010.

Charles EastmanCharlesEastmanisManager,BuildingServicesandProcurementforSobeysAtlantic.Withalmost20yearsintheorganization,CharleswasinstrumentalinleadingthedesignandimplementationofawastemanagementsystemtosupportSobeys’retailoperationsthroughouttheregion.

InadditiontohisresponsibilitiesontheRRFBNovaScotiaBoard,CharlesisChairoftheCaribouWatershedCommitteeandhasbeenamemberoftheNovaScotiaEnvironmentWasteResourceManagementStrategyRenewalAdvisoryCommittee.

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Gail JohnsonGailJohnsonisacouncillorfortheCountyofRichmond.Firstelectedin1991,shehasservedtwotermsasDeputyWardenandonetermasWardenofRichmondCounty.GailalsoservesontheEasternCountiesRegionalLibraryBoard,theBrasd’orLakesBiosphereReserveCommittee,RichmondCountyLiteracyCommitteeandthePoliceAdvisoryBoard.GailwasamemberofRichmondCounty’sWasteManagementCommitteefrom1996to2000andwaselectedtoRRFBNovaScotia’sBoardin2010.

Gailispassionateaboutpublicserviceandvolunteeringinherlocalcommunity.Inherfreetime,sheenjoysspendingtimewithherfamily,aswellasboating,readingandlisteningtomusic.

Gary JohnsonGaryJohnson’sexperienceinthepackagingindustryspans35years.HejoinedMaritimePaperProductsLimitedin1991andwasnamedPresidentin1998.TheDartmouth-basedcompany,withmanufacturingfacilitiesacrosstheregion,producescorrugatedpackagingformarketsinEasternandAtlanticCanada,thenortheastUSandvariousoffshoremarkets.

InadditiontohisRRFBNovaScotiaresponsibilities,GaryservesontheboardsofCrownFibreTubeInc.,PaperPackagingCanadaandMermaidTheatreCompany.

Susan LetsonSusanLetsonworkedformorethan20yearsinexecutiverecruitmentandselectioninAtlanticCanada,havingheldseniorpositionswithKPMGandTheCaldwellPartnersInternational.In2008,shejoinedRossonandGordonConsultants/KWAPartners.

SusanhaschairedtheboardsoftheHalifaxYWCAandSymphonyNovaScotia,andservedasvice-chairwiththeUnitedWayofHalifaxRegion.Sheiscurrentlypastchairoftheboardof

DebutAtlantic,amemberoftheGreaterHalifaxPartnershipBoard,ChairoftheLieutenantGovernorofNovaScotiaMasterworksArtsAward,andamemberofPathwaysCanada.AsamemberofRRFBNovaScotia’sBoard,SusanservesontheAuditCommittee.

Kim MacNeilKimMacNeilisanExecutiveDirectorwiththeEnvironmentalScienceandProgramManagementDivisionofNovaScotiaEnvironment,currentlyonassignmentwithExecutiveCouncilOffice.Heworkedformanyyearsintheminingsectorandhasmorethan25yearsexperienceintheenvironmentalfield,includingregulatorycomplianceandsolidwastemanagement,withanemphasisonsustainability.HesitsontheBoardofDirectorsforEfficiencyNovaScotiaandisapastboardmemberoftheNovaScotiaTeachers’PensionPlanTrusteeInc.

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