Green Waste

• Peterborough County mulls options for countywide organics program

  Peterborough County councillors were presented with three possible options for a countywide organics program. The goal is to extend the life of the Bensfort Road landfill site.

  Environment

  Feb 22
  
• Peterborough County continues to review potential countywide organics program

  A 2021 study estimated more than 4,500 tonnes of source-separated organics could be collected annually in Peterborough County and transferred to the new facility in Peterborough.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2023
  
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• Burnaby set to reverse course on plan to build organic waste plant in park

  The City of Burnaby appears set to scuttle a controversial plan to build a green waste processing facility on a piece of parkland near the Fraser River.

  Environment

  Mar 16, 2023
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• City of Peterborough estimates cost of May 21 derecho storm at $3.3M to date

  The City of Peterborough estimates that the cost to date for tree removals, cleanup and the purchase and rental of equipment for the cleanup is $625,000.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2022
• Peterborough launches special curbside green waste collection from May 21 storm

  The city says public works crews will collect debris and brush from the curbside that is too large for regular waste collection.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2022
• Peterborough storm response offers green waste drop-off site, garbage collection adjustments

  In the wake of last weekend's deadly and destructive storm, Peterborough is offering temporary changes to garbage and yard waste collection, as well as access to power and water.

  Environment

  May 27, 2022
• Big compost didn’t work so councillor wants Edmonton to go small scale

  Aaron Paquette says after Edmonton's one-time world class facility had to close because the roof rotted, it's time to bring a compost program down to the community level.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2019
• Report finds Edmonton’s composter building cannot be saved

  Now that city councillors know the compost building can't be saved, they have a lot of questions about what to do next. They'll find out at the utilities committee on Monday.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2018
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• Garbage down 40% in Douro-Dummer Township

  Garbage is down by 121 tonnes this year in Douro-Dummer Township.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2018