Green Cart

• Lethbridge collects nearly 4,000 tonnes of organic waste in first 6 months of green carts

  Residents of Lethbridge have embraced new household routines to sort through organic waste. The city estimates 85 per cent of people are using green carts.

  Environment

  Oct 16, 2023
  
• Saskatoon black cart size options one step closer to reality

  An implementation plan for different-sized black carts in Saskatoon was passed by committee on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg report recommends city-wide composting program after successful pilot

  A three-year pilot program testing the project was such a positive experience that 66 per cent of participants said they'd be willing to kick in an extra $8 a month to keep it.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Over 3,000 tonnes of compostable material diverted from Saskatoon dump

  The city stressed that only BPI-certified compostable bags can be used in the bins, adding that 13 per cent of green cart collections needed to be diverted to the landfill.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• ‘We’re finally ready’: Organics collection begins this week in Lethbridge

  Lethbridge's new organics collection begins Tuesday for the first time.

  Environment

  May 15, 2023
• ‘Hang on and try them’: Saskatoon still rolling out new green carts

  A monthly average utility fee of $6.73 will start appearing on utility bills in May to cover program management and education. 

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
• Lethbridge curbside organics collection expanding city-wide in May

  Around 32,000 green carts are being delivered to homes throughout Lethbridge in advance of curbside organics collection.

  Environment

  Apr 13, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 2

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 2.

  Mar 2, 2023
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• Saskatoon rolls out green carts for organic waste in spring

  Director of Water and Waste Operations Brendan Lemke said this is the next step in diverting waste from the landfill.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2023
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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, 2022