Vernon city councillor proposes delaying garbage collection to every two weeks
Councillor thinks reducing garbage collection to every two weeks would have a range of environmental benefits. Continue reading
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City of Kingston seeking public input to reach 65% waste diversion goal
Having hit their 60 per cent target for the past several years, the city is asking for input on how to improve waste diversion from landfill even more. Continue reading
Permanent bi-weekly garbage pickup in Saskatoon axed — for now
A Saskatoon city committee has rejected a proposal to move to permanent bi-weekly garbage collection until it has an idea what a city-wide organics collection program will look like. Continue reading
Here’s how HRM residents can get rid of their debris, tree branches post-Dorian
The Halifax Regional Municipality said residents can put double the number of garbage bags at the curb due to the previously skipped pickup date for collection. Continue reading
Calgary neighbours complain about garbage piling up at vacant home in southeast
The driveway behind a vacant home has become a dumping ground in a southeast Calgary community and neighbours want it cleaned up after weeks of complaints. Continue reading
New Edmonton garbage plan includes single-use plastic ban
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The City of Edmonton released a new waste management system on Tuesday that’s designed to reverse a trend uncovered in an audit, where just over a third of what Edmontonians produce avoids going into the landfill. Continue reading
Garbage piling up at Riversdale home frustrating neighbours
A Saskatoon woman is fed up with the amount of garbage and debris cluttering her neighbour’s yard. Continue reading
Clayton Park West MLA issues challenge to curb littering, raise awareness
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
The MLA has issued a challenge to make Clayton Park West the cleanest riding in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
‘It’s gross’: Garbage pileup stinking up NDG street
Residents are complaining the mountain of trash has been piling up since moving day, and has yet to be picked up. Continue reading
HRM looking to crack down on illegal dumping in North Preston with surveillance system
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Roadway that connects North and East Preston is being used as an illegal dumping ground. Continue reading