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December 4, 2022

CIF Price Sheet Analysis

As Ontario municipalities begin to transition in July 2023, there is a real risk that the number of contributing municipalities will decline and could compromise the production of the Price Sheet. The CIF undertook an analysis of the CIF Ontario Price Sheet (CIF #1172) at an approximate cost of $5,750...

March 11, 2010

MRF Upgrade – Container Baler System

This project involved replacing Northumberland’s existing container baler which has been in operation since 1991. The new baler is expected to save Northumberland approximately $70K/year in reduced maintenance, labour and transportation costs while eliminating a production pinch point in the facility. This project is part of an ongoing effort to modernize this facility and reduce...

September 22, 2010

MRF ESCO

Ameresco Canada Inc. has been selected from one of three CIF pre-approved ESCO auditors to complete an energy efficiency study of the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre. The study will endeavour to identify opportunities for energy savings in the operation of the facility. Documents Final Report: Energy Assessment Report Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices...

February 23, 2011

MRF Preventative Maintenance Audit

This project involved completing a due diligence audit of the Durham mrf to confirm that the current contract operator has been performing adequate preventative maintenance on the facility and to assess the current level for routine wear and tear that has been incurred since start up. The total cost of the project was $5000...

April 19, 2011

MRF Lighting Retrofit

Ottawa Valley completed an ESCO audit of their facility in 2010.  The audit demonstrated that the plant was working efficiently but could achieve savings of over $5,000/yr through a lighting upgrade.  Total cost of the project is expected to be approx $20k with CIF contributing up to 47% or $9,500. Documents Final...

May 17, 2011

Ontario Blue Box Current State Fibre Study

With the recent loss of domestic ONP recycling markets, a review of the current state of the fibre markets was conducted in cooperation with Stewardship Ontario to determine if municipalities and their programs would be potentially compromised both financially and operationally.  This piece of work is expected to be the...

June 22, 2011

MRF Risk Analysis and Business Plan

In 2011, the City of Kingston hired AECOM to develop a risk analysis and business plan for a regional MRF.  This work followed the completion of CIF Project #367, entitled “Eastern Ontario Regional Diversion System Modelling Study” whereby AECOM was hired by the CIF to provide an analysis of an...

January 24, 2011

MRF ESCO

Rose Technology has been selected from CIF pre-approved ESCO auditors to complete an energy efficiency study of the City of Hamilton’s materials recycling facility. The study will endeavour to identify opportunities for energy savings in the operation of the facility. Documents Final Report: Energy Savings Assessment Blog Post Related Projects Project #427 Categories Best Practices |...

October 16, 2011

Hamilton MRF Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The City of Hamilton recently completed an energy savings review of its MRF operation (project 347) and plan to act on the recommendations of the study.  The proposed retrofits will cost over $500,000 after funding incentives from other agencies are considered.  The City is implementing a portion of the recommendation...

July 21, 2010

MRF Upgrades

Efficient operations at the Armour Township MRF, located in the village of Burk’s Falls, was hampered by ongoing and increasingly expensive repairs to their skid steer and baler. The CIF has provided $12,000 or 25% of the funds required to replace the aged equipment to allow the Township to minimize...