Green Bins

• Green bins roll out to London, Ont. multi-unit residential buildings

  On Wednesday, bins were placed in disposal areas at two Norquay Management properties to help residents separate food waste from other garbage.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2024
  
• Pilot project aims to keep Lethbridge bins standing

  'If your cart is empty, whether it be black, blue or green and there's no weight in it, the chances of it getting blown away on a windy day are just as likely.'

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2024
  
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• ‘We’re finally here’: Green bins start rolling out to London, Ont. neighbourhoods

  The green bins will also come with a kitchen container, a pickup calendar, and a guide on how to take part in the program with the new collection dates starting next year.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2023
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• Green bins to be delivered to 28,000 Peterborough homes as service begins Oct. 31

  The City of Peterborough has started to deliver green bins to 28,000 homes in preparation for the weekly collection service beginning at the end of October.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
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• Proposed curbside organics program to be discussed at Lethbridge city council meeting

  A city official said if Lethbridge moves forward with the program, it's expected to cost $7 per month per household starting in 2023.

  Environment

  Mar 11, 2021
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• City green bin program delayed in London, Ont.

  Originally expected to start next fall, it will now be at least the summer of 2022 before Londoners will get to use the new green bin waste program.

  Environment

  Nov 12, 2020