Compost

• Peterborough storm response offers green waste drop-off site, garbage collection adjustments

  In the wake of last weekend's deadly and destructive storm, Peterborough is offering temporary changes to garbage and yard waste collection, as well as access to power and water.

  Environment

  May 27
  
• Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill

  The Halifax coffee shop serves up roughly 400 to-go coffees on any given day, and owners say switching to a more environmentally friendly alternative was the 'right move.'

  Environment

  May 18
  
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• North Okanagan hopes higher fees will keep commercial food waste out of landfill

  Beginning next year it will cost a lot more for large grocers and food processors to bring food waste to RDNO landfills.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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• California’s sweeping new food waste, salvage laws target climate change, food insecurity

  With more than 39 million residents, California will now serve as an example to other states looking to mandate and enforce food waste reduction in their states going forward.

  Environment

  Feb 27
• Lethbridge city council reopens discussions on future curbside organics program

  Councillor Rajko Dodic would like a closer look at the costs of curbside organics collection is Lethbridge. 

  Environment

  Jan 19
• Winnipeg composting pilot diverts 440K kg of food waste from landfill after 1 year

  Instead of rotting in the landfill, some 440,000 kilograms of food waste is instead being turned into high-quality compost, thanks to a Winnipeg green bin collection pilot program.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2021
• City of Winnipeg giving away free compost

  Anyone looking to get in on the free compost should bring their own containers, shovels and gloves, the city says.

  Environment

  Sep 24, 2021
• 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, 2021
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• 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, 2021
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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