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• Saskatoon black cart size options one step closer to reality

  An implementation plan for different-sized black carts in Saskatoon was passed by committee on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Over 3,000 tonnes of compostable material diverted from Saskatoon dump

  The city stressed that only BPI-certified compostable bags can be used in the bins, adding that 13 per cent of green cart collections needed to be diverted to the landfill.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon city comittee set to discuss black bin options

  The city of Saskatoon is looking to divert 70% of it's waste from the landfill and to help reach this goal, it's implimenting various residential programs.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
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• Edmonton’s new garbage cart program diverting more waste from landfills

  Edmonton's new waste sorting and cart collection program is being touted a success in its first year.

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2022
• Committee wants private sector feedback before Calgary privatizes waste removal

  A city of Calgary committee is recommending more consultation with industry and seeking more efficiencies before city council moves to privatize some waste removal services.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2019
• Different-sized black garbage carts could be coming to Calgary

  Calgary is considering a variable-size garbage cart option. A smaller cart would result in a smaller fee paid by households.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2018