


Charities get $167,000 boost from Foothills Salvage
WESTERN WHEEL by Amir Said Apr 7, 2024 | Listen to this article | Source The Foothills Salvage & Recycling Society distributed the funds among 13 organizations on April 4. A local non-profit is helping fellow non-profits in the Foothills. The Foothills Salvage & Recycling Society, which has been part of the community for over 30 […]
30Th Anniversary
30th Anniversary of the Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society By Renee Miller “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society. In the last 10 years alone the FSRS has donated over […]
The Gift of a Sustainable Christmas (Upcycle, repurpose & restore!)
The Gift of a Sustainable Christmas The art of upcycling, repurposing & restoring There are many polarizing debates regarding human impact on the environment. Watch the news or check your latest social media feed and you’re bound to encounter an opinion on one of the many ways we are destroying our beautiful planet. No matter […]

eWaste: When to sell, donate or recycle
At FSRS we accept your old electronics, but not all donations are treated equally A growing concern in our tech crazy culture is the amount of e-waste that is accumulating. Yes, you can recycle your old electronics, but do you know the best course of action for the product you’re parting with? Of course, if […]

Outfit Your Camper for Less
Outfitting your camper can be fun. Pick up funky mismatched towels, plastic cups (ideally they will store/stack for space saving) a clever set of salt and pepper shakers (you know the type I’m talking about!) and hit the road running with a sense of pride. Not only did you save cash, but you’ve given new […]

Bee Feeder Project
All bees need water. Create this simple waterer in minutes with items you can find around the house or at your local second-hand store! Ours is made from a terra cotta plant pot turned upside down, using the drain plate as the “feeder”. Be creative and add colourful rocks, shells or beads for the bees […]

Recognizing our volunteers
