Waste Management
Edmonton composter building to cost $12M to tear down
By Scott Johnston Reporter
It’ll cost $12 million to finish the job that heat and chemicals from the aerobic composting process started. On Friday, the utilities committee will be asked to approve the demolition budget to tear down the Aeration Hall Building. Continue reading
City of Ottawa changes garbage collection companies after west-end frustration
Residents in Kanata, Stittsville and Bay ward have been facing delays up up to 5 days for garbage collection say area councillors. Continue reading
Whitecourt, Woodlands County plead guilty, fined $100K over landfill environmental offences
The town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County admitted to starting landfill alterations without first receiving permission from Alberta Environment. Continue reading
Lacombe ends curbside recycling, searches for viable alternative
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
The city ended curbside recycling pickup at the end of May after the contract expired for the previous waste management company. Continue reading
Winnipeg companies finding creative ways to use recycled material
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
While plastic and wood products are difficult to recycle, they are finding a new life at Winnipeg businesses that re-purpose the materials diverted from the landfill. Continue reading
Where does Winnipeg’s recycling end up?
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
When you toss something into the recycling bin, do you think about what happens to it next? Continue reading
Saskatoon city council moving ahead with organics program
City councillors are ready to look at funding options for the curbside organics program, as it moves ahead in Saskatoon. Continue reading
‘It’s endemic’: Illegal dumping in Edmonton caught on camera
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
The owner of an Edmonton apartment building is complaining about ongoing and costly illegal dumping on properties like his across Alberta, after capturing surveillance footage of a recent incident. Continue reading
Councillor wants Saskatoon city council to revisit organics program
Coun. Randy Donauer, who originally voted in favour of a city-wide organics collection program, wants Saskatoon city council to take a second look at it. Continue reading
Saskatoon’s top 10 stories of 2018
From a tragedy that touched the hearts of millions of people across the world, to heated city council debates, here are the top 10 stories in Saskatoon for 2018. Continue reading