Compost

• Leduc County residents oppose proposed compost facility linked to Edmonton operation

  Leduc County residents are concerned with a proposal from Carbon Capture Farms to build a compost facility near Thorsby, as it's closely connected with Cleanit Greenit in Edmonton.

  Environment

  Mar 19
• Automated waste collection bins distributed in Laval

  Laval is distributing more than 130,000 black bins on wheels to complete its automated waste collection system ahead of its April 1 deadline.

  Environment

  Jan 19
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• Regina residents voice frustrations over biweekly pickup as garbage bins overflow

  Many residents in Regina are becoming frustrated by the city's decision to pick up garbage once every two weeks.

  Environment

  Nov 27, 2020
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• Participants in Regina’s composting pilot program diverting 30% more waste: city

  The $3.5-million green cart program includes 2,800 households from all corners of Regina, is the precursor to a city-wide initiative in 2023.

  Nov 18, 2020
• City green bin program delayed in London, Ont.

  Originally expected to start next fall, it will now be at least the summer of 2022 before Londoners will get to use the new green bin waste program.

  Environment

  Nov 12, 2020
• Winnipeg launching green bin pilot project

  The City of Winnipeg is rolling out a new green bin pilot project starting on Monday.

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2020
• Green carts coming? The status of Edmonton’s waste, recycling and compost plan

  The City of Edmonton estimates that about 50 per cent of single-family residential waste could be composted, and yet, only about six to eight per cent is.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2020
• 4,000 Winnipeg homes chosen to be part of food waste pilot project

  Around 4,000 homes in five different Winnipeg neighbourhoods are set to be tapped by the city to participate in a residential food waste collection pilot project.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2020
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• Potential bidder throws curve ball into contract for processing Hamilton’s organics

  Members of the public works committee have referred the decision to next Wednesday's meeting of city council.

  Environment

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Winnipeg finishes spring cleanup; offering free compost

  Winnipeg has wrapped up its annual spring cleaning and is making available plenty of compost for anyone who lives in the city.

  May 25, 2020