Garbage Collection

• Green bin program rollout delayed again in London, this time due to supply chain issues

  According to a City of London report, 26 collection trucks ordered for partial delivery this fall are not expected to arrive until April, pushing back the green bin program, again.

  Canada

  Jun 16
  
• 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
  
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• Edmonton’s new garbage cart program diverting more waste from landfills

  Edmonton's new waste sorting and cart collection program is being touted a success in its first year.

  Environment

  Jan 20
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• Weekly holiday garbage collection beginning Dec. 20: City of Regina

  The City of Regina has announced that weekly garbage collection will start up on Dec. 20 for a temporary time to help with increased household garbage loads.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
• Montreal North residents upset about overflowing, stinky garbage bins

  Residents said the pilot project isn't working. "There's lots of bugs. Even the garbage collectors yell when they come and pick it up," said Diane Poirier.

  Environment

  Aug 2, 2021
• City of Regina moving back to weekly residential garbage collection

  As of April 5, the City of Regina is moving back to weekly residential garbage collection.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
• What’s open, what’s closed on Family Day in Regina

  On Friday, the City of Regina released its schedule on what's open and what's closed on Family Day, Feb. 15.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021
• New garbage, food scraps bins coming to more Edmonton homes

  The City of Edmonton will begin rolling out carts for garbage and food scraps starting in March.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 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
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• Regina to launch curbside food and yard waste pilot project in September

  Letters are being delivered to about 2,800 homes across Regina, letting residents know they’ve been chosen to participate in the one-year curbside food and yard waste pilot.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2020