Waste Diversion

• Peterborough waste collection program changes ready for late-October rollout

  The changes include a biweekly garbage collection schedule, use of clear bags and a new green bin program. The city estimates the moves will extend the life of the landfill.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
  
• Curbside collection changes coming to London, Ont. this year

  The changes stem from the Ontario government's move toward standardized recycling programs across the province, which requires an overhaul of London's curbside collection system.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
  
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• First phase of curbside organics program diverts over 200,000 kg of Lethbridge waste: report

  The City of Lethbridge is ready to move ahead to phase two of the green cart program after more than 200,000 kilograms of organic waste was diverted in the first phase.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Green bin program rollout delayed again in London, this time due to supply chain issues

  According to a City of London report, 26 collection trucks ordered for partial delivery this fall are not expected to arrive until April, pushing back the green bin program, again.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
• Regina kids can now learn how to better manage waste with the touch of a button

  The interactive "education room" at Regina's Waste Management Centre is now open. The two-year project aims to build better waste and water management behaviours.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2022
• City seeking public art for Saskatoon landfill expansion

  The City of Saskatoon is seeking public art to promote sustainability at the landfill expansion with a price tag of up to $275,000.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
• Curbside organics could divert ‘up to 10,000 tonnes’ from Lethbridge landfill

  Since curbside recycling was implemented in 2019, city administration is seeing more than twice as many recyclables diverted from landfills every year.

  Environment

  Feb 2, 2022
• New design guidelines for multi-residential developments aim to support Hamilton’s waste diversion efforts

  Representatives for the development industry appeared before the committee arguing that the new design guidelines will result in fewer units within multi-residential buildings.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2021
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• Garbage collection rule changes in Hamilton are focused on employee safety

  'We are not banning removable lids, we are not banning flippable lids,' says Craig Murdoch, they just must be easily removable to allow waste collectors to access the material.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021
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• Construction of new waste diversion facility starts in Saskatoon

  Saskatoon city officials said Recovery Park, next to the landfill, will be a one-stop location for easy, efficient and cost-effective waste diversion.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2021