Blue Bins
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Crews to check Central Okanagan recycling bins this spring, summer for unacceptable itemsThe RDCO says audits show there are still a significant number of unacceptable items going into our recycling stream, especially plastic bags.EnvironmentMar 10, 2022
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Lethbridge curbside recycling: so far, so goodSince the first collection in May of this year, the city has shipped 2,077 tonnes of fibre to North American markets and 230 tonnes of containers, including cans, beverage containers and plastic, to markets within Canada.CanadaDec 19, 2019
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Powerful winds toss recycling bins into Lethbridge streetsCity officials say they’re aware of the issue, and ask that residents take extra precautions with how they position and handle recycle and household waste carts.WeatherDec 17, 2019
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Recycling contamination in blue bins ‘a big problem,’ says Central Okanagan regional districtRegional district says contamination at 8 per cent; goal is to be at 3 per cent.EnvironmentMay 18, 2019
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Lethbridge residents voice concerns over biweekly waste collectionJoel Sanchez, the city’s general manager of waste and recycling, said there are ways to combat odour, including using dryer sheets and baking soda.EnvironmentMay 13, 2019
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Coming to Halifax council: Booting regulation, single-use plastic bags and Mumford terminalThe meeting on Tuesday will also be the first time council will meet back at Halifax City Hall's renovated council chambers.PoliticsJan 14, 2019
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Lethbridge announces curbside recycling updates, blue bins to arrive by springAs phase one of the Curbside Recycling Program comes to an end, the city announced the next steps on Tuesday. Demi Knight reports.EnvironmentJan 8, 2019
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City to launch ‘modified’ recycling pilot at Ottawa parks for summer 2018Ottawa city hall will take another crack at boosting recycling in the city's parks this summer. A pilot project last year produced less-than-ideal results.CanadaMay 14, 2018
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Turning blue recycling bins greenThe RDCO is trying to educate residents on how to properly recycle by going through their blue bins.EnvironmentOct 19, 2016
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No quick fix to Vernon’s recycling binsAnderson continues to maintain less is getting recycled now, than under the former blue bag system.ConsumerOct 27, 2015
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