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This behind the scenes tour of the landfill is a family fun adventure you don\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p>Check out the line up of events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hop inside and pretend you\u2019re the operator of landfill equipment<\/li>\n<li>Take a wheelchair accessible guided bus tour of the landfill<\/li>\n<li>Meet the trained hawks and other members of the Bird Control Team<\/li>\n<li>Visit interactive displays on zero waste and environmental conservation<\/li>\n<li>Get creative with face painting,\u00a0Junkology, science activities, a giant sandbox, and more<\/li>\n<li>Snack on free food and refreshments<\/li>\n<li>And so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"lastp\">Shuttle buses will transport you between the parking and event areas. They are not within walking distance this year due to construction activities.<\/p>\n<h2>Vancouver Landfill Open House:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: June 6, 2020 (cancelled for 2019)<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 10am &#8211; 2pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where<\/strong>: Vancouver Landfill<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>:\u00a05400 72nd Street, Delta<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/vancouver.ca\/home-property-development\/landfill.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.vancouver.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where does your garbage and green waste go after it&#8217;s picked up? Come spend\u00a0a fun-filled day at the Vancouver Landfill and find out!\u00a0Enter the fascinating world of Transfer and Landfill operations and find out where your garbage, food scraps and green waste ends up. 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