Killaloe Haggarty and Richards has been advancing their overall diversion program. This project focuses on installation of six open space recycling containers to increase the blue box program exposure and increase their collected materials. Total project costs are $12,000 with CIF contributing 42% of costs. Documents Final Report: Public Space Recycling Blog Post Related...
A literature search was conducted on all existing open space recycling programs. The data was reviewed to determine if the search identified any “better practices” in public space recycling. “Review of Literature Search Results” report attached. The project resulted in a compilation of studies and reports on open space recycling....
The City of London is continually expanding its recycling program into public space areas. This application includes the installation of tri-sort containers into their downtown core along existing collection routes. The 10 new containers will capture an additional 10 tonnes of recyclables annually. Project cost is approximately $20,000 and CIF...
The Town of Meaford operates two public depots in town. The CIF is providing approximately $3600, or 45% funding, to assist staff in upgrading signage at their sites to facilitate materials separation and instruction to facility users. Documents Final Report: CIF Project #644.13 Blog Post Related Projects Project #644.9 Categories Best Practices | Public Spaces | Signage...
Documents Final Report: Public Space - Downtown Depot Signage Blog Post Related Projects Project #667.12 Categories Communication/Education | P&E | Public Spaces | Signage |
Project designed to increase number of recycling depots in BRM from 1 to 3 & incorporate recycling in all municipal operations (i.e. facilities, parks and picnic areas). Includes a promotion and education element. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | Depots | P&E | Public Spaces |
Killarney wishes to extend its recycling program to its public space by purchasing five twinned recycling and garbage bins for placement in public areas. Previous public space recycling efforts resulted in illegal dumping, high contamination and unsightly litter. The placement of twinned bins will help to solve previous problems by...
The City of St. Thomas is implementing an open space recycling program in the downtown area and a number of parks and public spaces throughout the City. Following and implementing best practice for open space recycling, the City will be installing collection containers, signage and undertaking a P&E campaign to...
This project represents the second phase of the City’s efforts to convert their parks to autcart collection and includes innovative features such as domed lids with openings in the side of the lid to reduce rain and snow collection while keeping the cart lid locked down. The total project is...
City of Toronto waste management staff have assumed responsibility of waste management services throughout the City and are implementing automated cart collection of waste and recyclables to improve collection efficiencies. They are also trialing new container designs in an effort to reduce contamination. The total cost of the project is...
Essex Windsor Solid Waste Authority partnered with the City of Windsor to establish a containers only recycling program in three separate public spaces throughout the city. Project implementation costs are estimated to be approximately $187,000. CIF funding of almost $75,000 (40% funding) was provided for this project with an expected...
Development of a public space recycling program though the City Downtown and waterfront areas as part of a redevelopment project. The program will utilize solar powered compaction bins for collection of materials to try the technology and lower costs for collection. Installed 16 solar powered self-compacting Big Belly Bins for recyclables...
The City of Peterborough continues to develop its recycling system throughout its public spaces. This current project involves the twinning of garbage and container only recycling containers along local trails in the City. The project cost is expected to be approx $16,400 with CIF contributing up 41% of project costs. Introduced...
The Town of Markham is a leader in waste diversion and is the first community in North America to pilot the Big Belly Solar Compaction unit for the collection of recyclables in public spaces. Markham has installed 18 Big Blue Belly units in the downtown business areas of Unionville and...
$50k in funding was provided to the Town of Whitby to support implementation of an improved public building recycling program. The new containers and enhanced promotional materials are expected to increase diversion by 20% while reducing contamination. This project is expected to assist the CIF in developing better practices in this area of blue...
