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Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems
SOLID WASTE REDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
R.1.1 Recycling
- Case study: Albert Counties and City of Moncton, NB
A residential wet/dry recycling and organic materials waste diversion program was
developed that has achieved an 83 per cent participation rate.
• Almost 50 per cent of the waste entering landfill has been diverted,
eliminating the need to build new landfill cells.
Source: This case study will be highlighted in a document to be issued by the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities. For information, contact the office at 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa,
Ontario K1N 5P3, Tel: (613) 241-5221 ext. 245, fax: (613) 241-7440
R.1.2 Backyard composting
Municipalities can make available backyard composting boxes and allow residents to
compost organic materials.
• Less energy is used trucking away solid waste.
• Pressure on landfills is reduced.
Source: Cities PLUS : Vancouver, Compost Demonstration Garden is experimenting with compost
methods, renewable energy, rainwater capture and community gardening.
R.1.3 Variable rates for garbage collection
Municipalities can require residents to purchase ties to close garbage bags. Only garbage
bags will be collected that are closed with this tie. Alternatively, municipalities can limit
the number of garbage bags they collect per household. Only the permitted number of
garbage bags is collected. Additional garbage must be put out for the next garbage
collection.
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