WINNIPEG — The future of an organic waste curbside collection program in Winnipeg appears to be in jeopardy.
Several city councillors are expressing concerns over the current version of the proposed program, which would cost Winnipeggers between $55 and $100 per year.
“For this plan to work I think we need public buy in, and I don`t think we`re seeing public buy in,” said councillor Matt Allard.
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“We’ve got to go and consult the public and come up with some other options,” said councillor Brian Mayes.
A motion that would kill the program was introduced at city hall on Wednesday, but won’t be debated until a council meeting next month.
The motion was drafted by city councillor Ross Eadie.
He says nine other councillors have indicated to him they will support it, which would be enough for it to pass.
However, some say the program is an easy way for Winnipeg to lower Manitoba’s greenhouse gas emissions.
“Brady itself is the second largest greenhouse gas emitter in the province, so by removing organics from that equation, we`ll be having a large impact,” said Jennifer Feshuck, composting coordinator with the Green Action Centre.
She says organic waste produces methane gas when it’s dumped in landfills, which has a more damaging effect than the emissions that come from a vehicle.
Eadie’s motion will be voted on at the next city council meeting on March 23.
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