Organic Waste

• 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
  
• Here’s how much waste Regina’s new curbside organics program is diverting so far

  "That's a huge amount of waste diversion, which is great for the city. It's still early and the city will continue to monitor the success factors,” Doney said.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
  
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• How AI on garbage trucks will help a small Alberta city’s residents with sorting

  A new AI system being used in Leduc will look for things that don't belong in organic waste bins and snap a photo of the item to be sent to the household.

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2023
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• Saskatoon green cart program rolls ahead despite RM of Corman Park council rejecting compost application

  'The location was just not appropriate' RM of Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood explained as the RM council rejected an application to operate an organics compost facility.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 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
• Proposal calls for Peterborough garbage collection with clear bags every second week

  An extensive staff report going to Peterborough city council on Monday recommends every-other-week collection of residential garbage beginning on Oct. 31.

  Environment

  Feb 10, 2023
• New details but no set start date for curbside organics program, Saskatoon city committee hears

  City of Saskatoon councillors learned city staff are recommending larger green bins for the curbside organics program, which is set to start next year.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2022
• Pros and cons of the potential changes to Saskatoon’s garbage and organics program

  Saskatoon residents could see a change in their curbside pick up payments come 2023 with the city once again presenting two different options for the garbage program.

  Environment

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Atco Energy Solutions to use organic waste to produce ‘renewable natural gas’

  Atco Energy Solutions has announced the construction of a new facility that will use the byproducts from organic waste to produce "renewable'' natural gas.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2021
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• Laval wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2035

  The City of Laval announced that it's committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2035.

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2020