Category Archives: Maintenance

Recycling in Burlington VT

It may seem like “mission-impossible” to navigate the rules around recycling in Burlington… We CAN recycle quite a bit: glass, clean aluminum, plastic milk jugs, plastic food containers, pizza boxes (greasy is OK! — food stuck on is a compostable item!), newspaper, junk mail, newsletters…that have, of course, been read thoroughly… But what about plastic grocery…

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Water Conservation: You and Northgate

On average, a person uses 50-75 gallons of water each day. By becoming conscious of how water is wasted, you can reduce your usage. Conserving water saves money and helps protect our most precious resource.  A lack of water, even though it may not seem to be apparent here in Vermont, has begun to become a major concern in many parts…

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Natural Gas Conservation and YOU

Northgate resident's play an important role in energy conservation. It reduces costs, saving dollars, and it reduces our carbon footprint, saving the environment! It is estimated that by 2032, 80 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day will be needed to power more than 400 million homes. Here are some tips to help Northgate…

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Fire Prevention Week 2015

Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom.  Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep? Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need…

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