Nova Chemicals presents the City of Sarnia with a cheque toward its new Blue Box program. November 17, 2014  (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)Nova Chemicals presents the City of Sarnia with a cheque toward its new Blue Box program. November 17, 2014 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)
Sarnia

City Surveying Newcomers Through Blue Boxes

Sarnia officials are going to use a new blue box program to help them gauge what's bringing new homeowners to the city.

Residents who have built a new home or have moved into a home since 2012 are being offered a free blue box.

Mayor Mike Bradley says people taking advantage of the program will be given a questionnaire.

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New homeowners will be contacted.

Nova Chemicals contributed $10,000 to help purchase 1,500 bins.

Regional Operations Leader Rob Thompson says the program fits with Nova's community investment principles.

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A formal cheque presentation was held at City Hall Monday morning.

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