Waste

• Toronto’s ability to handle landfill garbage nearing capacity, city warns

  The City of Toronto is warning its ability to handle garbage at its landfill will hit capacity in 10 years, and finding a new landfill won't be easy.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
  
• B.C. company pitches ‘industrial scale’ solution to food waste

  A B.C. company says it has the solution to major waste in the food system, but that it needs investors to scale up and stay profitable.

  Environment

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• City of Winnipeg asks residents for input on garbage and recycling programs

  Residents across Winnipeg are being asked to provide input on the city's garbage and recycling programs, in hopes of adding updates to its waste management strategy.

  Environment

  Oct 30, 2023
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• Lethbridge collects nearly 4,000 tonnes of organic waste in first 6 months of green carts

  Residents of Lethbridge have embraced new household routines to sort through organic waste. The city estimates 85 per cent of people are using green carts.

  Environment

  Oct 16, 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
• How Edmonton’s new single-use item bylaw affects your drive-thru order

  According to the city, a drive-through bag that contains the food order is considered a shopping bag under the bylaw and can be provided for 15 cents.

  Consumer

  Jul 3, 2023
• Edmonton to ban single-use plastics starting July 1

  The City of Edmonton’s single-use plastic ban goes into effect on July 1, putting Edmonton on the 'road to less waste and litter,' the city said Wednesday.

  Consumer

  Jun 21, 2023
• Saskatoon rolls out green carts for organic waste in spring

  Director of Water and Waste Operations Brendan Lemke said this is the next step in diverting waste from the landfill.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2023
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• New company at Lachine sorting centre looking to boost recycling

  Every week 1,600 tonnes of material comes to the centre from curbside collections between downtown Montreal and the western tip of the island.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2023
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• Mound of boxes at Saskatoon recycling depot renews calls for recycling etiquette

  Saskatoon's Reddit page showed mounds of boxes at the Lakewood recycling depot on New Year's Day, prompting the city to remind residents of proper cardboard and waste disposal.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023