Waste Diversion
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Peterborough waste collection program changes ready for late-October rolloutThe 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.EnvironmentAug 14, 2023
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Curbside collection changes coming to London, Ont. this yearThe 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.CanadaJan 9, 2023
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First phase of curbside organics program diverts over 200,000 kg of Lethbridge waste: reportThe 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.CanadaNov 3, 2022
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Green bin program rollout delayed again in London, this time due to supply chain issuesAccording 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.CanadaJun 16, 2022
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Regina kids can now learn how to better manage waste with the touch of a buttonThe 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.CanadaApr 25, 2022
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City seeking public art for Saskatoon landfill expansionThe City of Saskatoon is seeking public art to promote sustainability at the landfill expansion with a price tag of up to $275,000.CanadaApr 1, 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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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.EnvironmentOct 27, 2021
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Construction of new waste diversion facility starts in SaskatoonSaskatoon city officials said Recovery Park, next to the landfill, will be a one-stop location for easy, efficient and cost-effective waste diversion.CanadaJul 28, 2021
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