Garbage Collection
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More black bin options for Saskatoon households following composting successFollowing the success of Saskatoon's new green composting bins, the city said that more waste is being diverted from the black carts, prompting smaller cart sizes for households.CanadaAug 31
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Green bins and biweekly garbage collection given OK by London, Ont. committeeThe recommendation by the committee would see recycling and green bins picked up once a week and garbage – including diapers and pet waste – biweekly starting mid-January.CanadaAug 15
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City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard cartsThe City of Kingston is looking to automate the collection of curbside trash and green bins within the next few years, but says the switch will not result in layoffs.PoliticsAug 15
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Peterborough waste collection program changes ready for late-October rolloutThe changes include a biweekly garbage collection schedule, use of clear bags and a new green bin program. The city estimates the moves will extend the life of the landfill.EnvironmentAug 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.CanadaAug 10
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Peterborough city council approves biweekly garbage collection, clear bag useThe city estimates the service changes will bolster the waste diversion rate from about 52 per cent to between 76 and 83 per cent by 2030.EnvironmentFeb 28
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Hundreds of condo owners in Regina left without city-run garbage pickupIt has become a messy situation for some condo owners in Regina after the city removed garbage and recycling services from 927 condos over the last three months.CanadaFeb 26
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Proposal calls for Peterborough garbage collection with clear bags every second weekAn extensive staff report going to Peterborough city council on Monday recommends every-other-week collection of residential garbage beginning on Oct. 31.EnvironmentFeb 10
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Curbside collection changes coming to London, Ont. this yearThe changes stem from the Ontario government's move toward standardized recycling programs across the province, which requires an overhaul of London's curbside collection system.CanadaJan 9
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Alberta toddler’s truck obsession turns into sweet friendship with his garbage manFriday is the one day of the week three-year-old Nolan looks forward to. It’s not because it's the weekend, but because it's garbage pickup day and he gets to hug his best friend.FeaturesOct 14, 2022
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