Garbage Collection

• More black bin options for Saskatoon households following composting success

  Following 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. 

  Canada

  Aug 31
  
• Green bins and biweekly garbage collection given OK by London, Ont. committee

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 15
  
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• City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard carts

  The 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.

  Politics

  Aug 15
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• Peterborough waste collection program changes ready for late-October rollout

  The 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.

  Environment

  Aug 14
• 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
• Peterborough city council approves biweekly garbage collection, clear bag use

  The 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. 

  Environment

  Feb 28
• Hundreds of condo owners in Regina left without city-run garbage pickup

  It 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.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Proposal calls for Peterborough garbage collection with clear bags every second week

  An extensive staff report going to Peterborough city council on Monday recommends every-other-week collection of residential garbage beginning on Oct. 31.

  Environment

  Feb 10
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• Curbside collection changes coming to London, Ont. this year

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• Alberta toddler’s truck obsession turns into sweet friendship with his garbage man

  Friday 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.

  Features

  Oct 14, 2022