Recycling Contamination
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Kelowna, West Kelowna fined $55K for exceeding contaminated recycling levels: RDCOThe Regional District of the Central Okanagan says waste audits show an average of eight per cent contamination of recycling, well above the allowable level of three per cent.CanadaFeb 24, 2023
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‘Poor choices’: High levels of garbage found in Central Okanagan recyclingHigh levels of garbage are being found in Central Okanagan recycling bins. This could result in municipalities facing financial penalties and an increase on curbside rates.CanadaSep 15, 2022
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Toronto targeting recycling contamination with bin inspectionsRoughly 26 per cent of what gets put out on the curb as recycling turns out to be garbage, costing the city millions.CanadaDec 12, 2017
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