Edmonton Composting Facility shutting down immediately due to rotten roof
The Edmonton Composting Facility is ceasing operations immediately and shutting down due to “changes to the structural issues,” the city announced Wednesday. Continue reading
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Composting enforcement being considered for North Okanagan businesses
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
One Vernon business that already composts said contracting an outside company to pick up their organic waste cost approximately $80 per month and has reduced their garbage by roughly 75 per cent. Continue reading
Winnipeg giving away free compost to mark Compost Awareness Week
By Marek Tkach Reporter
The City of Winnipeg is celebrating International Compost Awareness Week by giving away free compost to residents. Continue reading
Yard waste accepted at Saskatoon compost depots starting April 15
People are invited to drop off their yard waste at either of Saskatoon’s compost depots starting April 15. Continue reading
Vernon hoping composting bins will help environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
City hoping pilot project will reduce up to 138 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in a year. Continue reading
Saskatoon city council pushes back organics collection to 2023
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon city councillors voted on a plan to increase property taxes by one per cent every year leading up to the organics program’s launch in 2023. Continue reading
Saskatoon councillors to discuss curbside compost pickup options
Saskatoon councillors are expected to discuss the city’s options to implement curbside compost pickup. Continue reading
Montreal compost plant project gets green light despite concerns
Mayors from demerged cities had asked for more time to consider the contract. Continue reading
West end Montreal mayors challenge city’s $175M compost plant project
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Demerged mayors have major concerns about a planned $175-million compost plant in St. Laurent. Continue reading
Committee wants private sector feedback before Calgary privatizes waste removal
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
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. Continue reading