Green Waste
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Peterborough County mulls options for countywide organics programPeterborough 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.EnvironmentFeb 22
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Peterborough County continues to review potential countywide organics programA 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.EnvironmentOct 18, 2023
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Burnaby set to reverse course on plan to build organic waste plant in parkThe 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.EnvironmentMar 16, 2023
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City of Peterborough estimates cost of May 21 derecho storm at $3.3M to dateThe 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.CanadaJul 6, 2022
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Peterborough launches special curbside green waste collection from May 21 stormThe city says public works crews will collect debris and brush from the curbside that is too large for regular waste collection.EnvironmentJun 23, 2022
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Peterborough storm response offers green waste drop-off site, garbage collection adjustmentsIn 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.EnvironmentMay 27, 2022
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Big compost didn’t work so councillor wants Edmonton to go small scaleAaron 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.EnvironmentJul 15, 2019
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Report finds Edmonton’s composter building cannot be savedNow 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.EnvironmentApr 19, 2018
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Garbage down 40% in Douro-Dummer TownshipGarbage is down by 121 tonnes this year in Douro-Dummer Township.EnvironmentApr 10, 2018
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