Public Spaces

June 10, 2011

Open Space Recycling

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...

March 20, 2009

Open Space Recycling Literature Search

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....

May 10, 2011

Public Space Recycling – London

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...

October 17, 2011

Public Space Recycling

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...

July 12, 2011

Public Space Recycling

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...

August 22, 2011

Public Space Recycling

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...

September 15, 2011

Toronto Public Space Recycling, Phase 2

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...

April 13, 2011

Toronto Public Space Recycling

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...

June 20, 2011

Public Space Recycling Compaction Containers

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...

April 8, 2011

Public Space Recycling – Peterborough

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...

April 14, 2010

Perfecting Indoor Public Space Recycling

$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...