Anyone out there want some bricks from the old Saskatchewan Hospital?
Now you can, as the North Battleford Waste Management Facility is selling bricks from the demolished hospital as a way to divert them from the landfill.
The city of North Battleford has had a post on its Facebook page for the past couple of weeks advertising the bricks. They are being sold at the Waste Management Facility, going for a rate of $125 per metric tonne or about 10 to 25 cents per brick, depending on size and weight, and there is a minimum charge of $6.
Councillor Len Taylor noted at Tuesday鈥檚 council meeting that the bricks were for sale. He asked administration what the uptake was for the bricks, and how much material was finding its way to the Waste Management Facility.
Landfill Supervisor David Prescesky said the bricks are 鈥渟tarting to move a little bit 鈥� it鈥檚 catching on. It just is taking some time, but they are moving somewhat.鈥� He indicated there is interest in the red bricks, but those have not come in yet.
Some of the chimney bricks are at the waste facility. As the bricks come in, they are being stockpiled in the recycling row.
On the second question, Director of City Operations Stewart Schafer responded the concrete is being brought in and stored for crushing. Material going into the pit is being charged at $125 per metric tonne.
There is substantial non-recyclable material coming in from the demolition that is being charged accordingly. Prescesky said they are using that as cover, saving on the use of dirt at the landfill.
City Manager Randy Patrick told council Tuesday they are monitoring the financial implications of the loads coming in from the demolition. If it is substantial, it will be brought back to council to determine what to do with the additional dollars.
Silverado Demolition has been contracted to demolish the old Saskatchewan Hospital. Demolition has been going on since January but has ramped up considerably since April. Work to bring down the main building and the chimney has occurred over the last couple of months. A number of historical items from the site are being preserved.
