This project involves determining the cost of managing hot beverage cups in a 2 stream MRF using various methodologies to arrive at the anticipated costs and better practices. The projected cost of the work will be approx. $29,000 and will be fully funded by CIF. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | Contamination...
This project involves an initial analysis of Quinte’s MRF to determine the source and value of its residue followed by a possible second phase capital investment to reduce residue levels where cost effective. The Phase One analysis will examine the source of Quinte’s residual levels and develop options for reduction...
The City of Toronto will carry out a business case analysis of a Mixed Waste Processing (MWP) or ‘dirty MRF’ approach for the management of their increasingly contaminated recycling stream, particularly materials collected through the Multi-Residential (MRes) program. Documents Final Report with Appendix: Mixed Waste Processing (Report without Appendix, Appendix) Blog Post Related Projects Categories Centre of...
A multi-faceted P&E campaign to address MR residue issues. Posters, lobby displays, door hangers and building newsletters will be employed to educate residents about the most prevalent contamination problems: 1) Blue Box material inside a tied plastic bag, and 2) tied and loose unsolicited materials. P&E will address proper set-out...
An analysis of cross contamination and residual levels in Sault Ste. Marie’s split cart program. Documents Final Report: Sault Ste. Marie Single Family Residential Curbside Audit & Inbound Recycling Audit Blog Post August 2, 2018: Sault Ste. Marie and GFL Celebrate 5 Successful Years with Split-Body Cart Recycling Related Projects Categories Centre of Excellence | Composition Studies...
Expand collection services to all multi-residential sites in the City of Guelph to improve diversion in a cost contained manner and test the efficacy of curotto can vehicles as a tool for early detection and correction of contamination issues in cart-based programs. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling Utilizing a Curotto Can Collection...
A pilot study designed to quantify the extent to which using gravity locks minimizes contamination rates and lowers recycling service costs for Multi-residential buildings using Front End Loading (FEL) bins. A cost benefit analysis will be completed. If the gravity locks prove to be a practice that helps to minimize...
Testing of a new roll-off container bin cover system to determine weight impacts of moisture laden fiber products and snow/ice content in depot collected materials. Documents Final Report: Evaluation of Roll-Off Bin Covers Blog Post February 21, 2020: Processing cost savings with covered bins Related Projects Categories Centre of Excellence | Contamination | Depots |
This study will help to develop a better understanding of what constitutes contamination and seek to develop a fair compensation mechanism for defined changes to contamination levels. This information is expected to aid municipalities in effective contract development and management and communicating a consistent, evidence-based response to compensation requests from...
This study examines the relative costs to manage Blue Box contamination at the curb using driver labour versus at the MRF using sorter labour. Documents Final Report: Recycling Contamination Study Summary of Findings Blog Post September 6, 2018: CIF Explores Curbside Contamination Reduction in Barrie Related Projects Categories Centre of Excellence | Contamination |
A study designed to quantify the extent to which tagging and leaving behind contaminated carts minimizes residue rates and lowers blue box costs. A cost benefit analysis will be completed. If the approach proves to be a practice that helps to minimize contamination, a better practice guide will be developed. Documents Final...
A study designed to quantify the extent to which tagging and leaving behind contaminated FEL Bins at Multi-Residential buildings minimizes residue rates and lowers blue box costs. A cost benefit analysis will be completed. If the approach proves to be a practice that helps to minimize contamination, a better practice...
A pilot project to determine the efficacy of vinyl wraps on front end loading bins as a P&E tool used to help increase recycling know-how thereby achieving increased diversion and decreased residue. The extent, to which the vinyl wraps lower the incidence of graffiti due to its anti-graffiti sealant will...
Temiskaming Shores is implementing an enhanced residue management strategy. The P&E tactics will remind residents of the new municipal by-law which permits the contractor to leave behind overly contaminated carts and City staff to levy fines against repeat offenders. Documents Final Report: Cart Program Residue Management Plan & Toolkit Blog Post Related Projects Categories Centre of...
A study designed to quantify the extent to which the approach of repeated P&E messaging brings residents into alignment with the requested set out behaviour at multi-residential buildings to minimize residue rates and lower blue box costs. A cost benefit analysis will be completed. If the approach proves to be...
