Organics
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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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Lethbridge collects nearly 4,000 tonnes of organic waste in first 6 months of green cartsResidents of Lethbridge have embraced new household routines to sort through organic waste. The city estimates 85 per cent of people are using green carts.EnvironmentOct 16, 2023
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Saskatoon black cart size options one step closer to realityAn implementation plan for different-sized black carts in Saskatoon was passed by committee on Tuesday.CanadaSep 5, 2023
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‘We’re finally ready’: Organics collection begins this week in LethbridgeLethbridge's new organics collection begins Tuesday for the first time.EnvironmentMay 15, 2023
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Waste study at Vernon, B.C. landfill finds lots of compostable material being trashed"What was alarming is that almost half of compostable organic waste observed was avoidable food waste, which is basically considered edible food ending up in our landfills."CanadaOct 31, 2022
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Curbside organics could divert ‘up to 10,000 tonnes’ from Lethbridge landfillSince curbside recycling was implemented in 2019, city administration is seeing more than twice as many recyclables diverted from landfills every year.EnvironmentFeb 2, 2022
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New design guidelines for multi-residential developments aim to support Hamilton’s waste diversion effortsRepresentatives for the development industry appeared before the committee arguing that the new design guidelines will result in fewer units within multi-residential buildings.PoliticsNov 3, 2021
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Pros and cons of the potential changes to Saskatoon’s garbage and organics programSaskatoon 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.EnvironmentOct 14, 2021
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Proposed curbside organics program to be discussed at Lethbridge city council meetingA city official said if Lethbridge moves forward with the program, it's expected to cost $7 per month per household starting in 2023.EnvironmentMar 11, 2021
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Green carts coming? The status of Edmonton’s waste, recycling and compost planThe City of Edmonton estimates that about 50 per cent of single-family residential waste could be composted, and yet, only about six to eight per cent is.EnvironmentSep 24, 2020
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