Compost

• Winnipeg report recommends city-wide composting program after successful pilot

  A three-year pilot program testing the project was such a positive experience that 66 per cent of participants said they'd be willing to kick in an extra $8 a month to keep it.

  Environment

  Sep 1
  
• Many Regina residents excited as green compost bins begin to arrive

  Most Regina residents are excited to begin composting as many neighbourhoods have started to receive their green bins.

  Environment

  Aug 14
  
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• Green bins given tentative start date for London, Ont.

  The new green bins would also create a new schedule for garbage and recycling pickups, with garbage only being picked up biweekly.

  Canada

  Aug 10
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• 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
• Grand opening held at new Oliver, B.C. organic compost facility

  Local officials gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new organic composting facility in Oliver.

  Environment

  Jun 5
• ‘We’re finally ready’: Organics collection begins this week in Lethbridge

  Lethbridge's new organics collection begins Tuesday for the first time.

  Environment

  May 15
• Saskatoon green cart program rolls ahead despite RM of Corman Park council rejecting compost application

  'The location was just not appropriate' RM of Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood explained as the RM council rejected an application to operate an organics compost facility.

  Canada

  Apr 25
• ‘Hang on and try them’: Saskatoon still rolling out new green carts

  A monthly average utility fee of $6.73 will start appearing on utility bills in May to cover program management and education. 

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• Lethbridge curbside organics collection expanding city-wide in May

  Around 32,000 green carts are being delivered to homes throughout Lethbridge in advance of curbside organics collection.

  Environment

  Apr 13
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• Penticton, B.C. compost safe despite concerning inspection report: city

  Newly-released information shows some concerns were raised about Penticton’s waste facility following an inspection last year.

  Environment

  Mar 13