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 that will enable the CIF […]

Research shows that depot only municipalities in Ontario need guidance to 1) gather accurate data on non-eligible sources using their site(s) (e.g., number, materials), and 2) understand what other options are available. An initial field study will be conducted with one partnering municipality, and, at the discretion of the CIF, it may be expanded to […]

With transition fast approaching, the need to analyze and monitor the blue box programs performance is evident. The CIF is looking at the current blue box recovery rate calculation to determine the best course of action to track/measure performance throughout transition. Current audit methodology will be assessed and potentially modified to meet the needs of […]

In June 2021, the Ontario government passed O. Reg. 391/21 – Blue Box, which itemizes those sources (i.e., residence, facility, and some public spaces) that will receive collection services by the producers soon to be responsible for the cost and operation of the blue box program. CIF will be facilitating online sessions to assist municipalities […]

CIF, in partnership with AMO’s waste policy group M3RC, have developed a survey that will assist individual communities in identifying their needs and planning for transition. Documents Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Complete a “first hand” investigation of technologies being employed overseas and examine the potential applications for these technologies and their potential use in Ontario. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Increase New Material The development of a bale specification and potential MRF modifications that will be required to supply material to Entropex. The work will be co-funded with Entropex. Documents Final Report: Mixed Rigid Plastics Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Project to organize and deliver up to 10, one-day workshops to present and demonstrate the CIF Recycling Plan Guideline and Template materials developed under CIF Project #215.  Workshops were held in Huntsville, Kingston, Hockley Valley, Dryden, Barrie, Sudbury, Ottawa and London. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Categories    

CIF is managing a project to review the current blue box program and recommend possible options for program enhancement. The CIF is undertaking the project at the request of the Municipality. Documents Final Report: Blue Box Recycling Program Best Practices Assessment Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF is managing a project to review the current blue box program and recommend possible options for program enhancement. The CIF is undertaking the project at the request of the Municipality. Documents Final Report: Blue Box Recycling Program Best Practices Assessment Appendices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF is managing a project to review the current blue box program and recommend possible options for program enhancement. The CIF is undertaking the project at the request of the Township. Documents Final Report: Blue Box Recycling Program Best Practices Assessment Appendices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF is managing a project to review the current blue box program and recommend possible options for program enhancement. The CIF is undertaking the project at the request of the Municipality. Documents Final Report: Recycling Program and Facilities Evaluation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Pilot Promotion and Education project (3 sites to test). Development of a web portal for the promotion of the recycling program. Web site includes a waste exchange element as well as program information. Usage of the website will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of the tool. Documents Website: http://www.wellington.reuses.com/ Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 its operating costs. Documents Final […]

Genivar Consultants LP retained to conduct a brief telephone survey following the release of the “Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) CIF Funding for Priority Projects” on February 1, 2010.  The purpose of the survey was to assess the degree of success in informing municipalities of this latest funding mechanism and to determine preliminary uptake […]

Development of a Recycling Plan for the Town of Plympton-Wyoming. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Town of Plympton-Wyoming Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves the design and development of an innovative mobile education unit for use by County staff at schools and public events. Its purpose is to educate residents about the County’s waste diversion programs.  The unit is expected to have a reach of over 40,000 residents annually and with a potential diversion rate of over 200 additional tonnes annually.  […]

This project involves implementation of a school recycling program in cooperation with the County’s local school boards.  The new program will be consistent with the County’s blue box program and will promote the correct way to recycle within the County. The new program is expected to divert approximately 500 tonnes/yr of recyclables and reduce curbside contamination.  Approximately $85,000 in funding, representing […]

Assist with the purchase of bins to be used to collect glass at the public recycling depots. Documents Final Report: Glass Bin Funding Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves the conversion of Guelph’s bag based collection to a three stream bi-weekly blue box auto cart system at an estimated project cost of almost $11.6 million.  CIF funding of approximately $1.3 million or 49% of eligible blue box related costs has been approved. Anticipated savings on the blue box related proportion of the system costs is expected […]

Installation of a cold densification unit to process expanded polystyrene. Documents Final Report: Polystyrene Densifier Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The Town of Perth has 22 multi-res buildings. As part of the transitioning to a two-stream program, Perth will implement multi-res best practices including: complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

For the purchase and distribution of the 22 gallon blue boxes for the City. The boxes will be promoted for the use of the containers stream of collection. Documents Final Report: Recycling Bin Purchase and Distribution Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

EWSWA will be re-launching its P&E efforts with the goal to increase blue box capture rates by 10% over a 2 year period.  The relaunch will include redesigned P&E materials, the development of an updated website including the use of social media and marketing tools, upgrading and developing school curriculum materials and ongoing monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the […]

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    

The current project is the second phase of an earlier project that formulated a menu of strategies designed to increase recycling in multi-res buildings. In Phase 2, the strategies will be tested in pilot buildings. Strategies range from training for building staff to recycling incentives for residents and staff. Documents Final Report: Tower Renewal Waste Diversion Phase 2 Blog […]

The production and installation of new and enhanced signage for the blue box recycling collection depot are at the landfill site as per best practice. Documents Final Report: Waste Disposal Site Signage Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of a pilot workshop on adding #3-7 plastics to municipal blue box programs. Documents Presentation: Enhanced Blue Box Plastics Recovery Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

For the distribution of a 24 gallon yellow recycling container to provide additional capacity for the expanded collection of #1-7 plastics in the Town’s recycling program.  There will be an associated P&E campaign to promote the changes to the program along with the distribution of the boxes. Documents Final Report: Large Yellow Box Distribution and Promotion Blog Post Related […]

The CIF hired The Emerald Group to provide general support on CIF projects. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 and was funded by the CIF […]

The implementation of a signal indicator system for collection in stationary curbside holding boxes to increase efficiencies.  The boxes protect materials set out for collection but require the driver to stop and check. By implementing an indicator system for the boxes, the driver will not have to stop and check each box thereby increasing efficiencies. Documents Final Report: Waste […]

Field trial of equipment from Innovative Hydrogen Solutions on three Turtle Island recycling trucks in York Region and two Plein Disposal recycling trucks in Waterloo Region to test fuel and maintenance improvements and cost savings. Documents Final Report: Recycling Trucks Equipped with i-phi Hydrogen Generating Technology Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Provision of workshop support to assist Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation with delivery of recycling plan training to local bands. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Install RFID readers on the automated curbside collection vehicles to track the recycling container information in the new collection program. Documents Final Report: Implementing On-Truck RFID Tracking for Collection Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of a scope of work in anticipation of the release of an RFP to develop a standardized blue box oriented curriculum for the provincial education system. Documents RFP: School Curriculum for Municipal Blue Box Education Program Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The City of North Bay has 250 multi-res buildings.  North Bay will implement multi-res best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The Town of Smith Falls will purchase 98 – 360 litre carts for use in Multi-res buildings to coincide with expansion of collection of new material (plastics 3-7) roll out in 2011. Carts were purchased co-operatively with neighbouring municipalities and through the CIF cart tender to decrease program cost. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling Blog Post Related Projects Categories […]

Earth’s Edge Inc. retained to investigate municipal blue box programs in Eastern Ontario in order to provide support to those communities in an effort to coordinate a joint tender or establish best practices and to meet with the proprietor of Beauman Waste Management operations to update the CIF on its current status. Documents Project Synopsis […]

In 2011, the CIF hired Earth’s Edge Inc. to compile data on the municipal and private sector waste system infrastructure in Eastern Ontario to aid it in making informed decisions on potential capital investments and other funding requests from local municipalities. This followed the work Earth’s Edge completed under Project #334 earlier in the year, […]

In 2011, the CIF contracted Trow Associates to coordinate a Blue Box school curriculum working group on behalf of the CIF. Tasks included coordinating meetings, developing agendas, tracking minutes and interviewing stakeholders. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

A number of smaller municipalities have requested guidance in the completion of the required final report for their CIF projects.  Trow Associates was contracted to develop and test a sample report applicable to small capital projects. Documents Template: CIF Short Form Report Template Template: CIF Final Report Template Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

North Bay is taking advantage of the 20th year celebrations of its blue box program to promote and reinforce the program through a series of radio ads and other activities consistent with its communications plan. Documents Final Report: North Bay’s Blue Box Education and Promotion Project Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support for the development of a co-operative recycling services RFP for 7 municipalities in Lambton County as per best practice. Documents Request for Proposal: Waste Management Collection Services Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support for the development of a recycling services RFP for the City of Brockville to meet best practice. Documents Request for Proposal: Solid Waste Management Services Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

In 2011, the CIF hired HDR Inc. to assist the Regional Municipality of York (York) with completing funding applications for two projects, including expansion of the Garfield Wright MRF tip floor and upgrades to the Georgina Transfer Station. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Norfolk County is expanding the types of material collected in its blue box system to include thermoform plastic containers.  CIF is supporting Norfolk with the purchase and distribution of the blue boxes as well as new promotion and education material. Documents Final Report: Promotion of Expanded Recycling Program & Distribution of Large Curbside Containers Blog […]

In 2011, the CIF hired Earth’s Edge (now Redi Recycling) to review an REOI submission from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR or Township). The work included reviewing the application with BLR, performing a site visit, completing CIF documentation and recommending next steps for the REOI request by BLR. Documents Project Synopsis Blog […]

This project will address the need to develop recycling training for Multi-res superintendents, property managers and building owners. Part 1) Development of a recyclers training workshop for MR stakeholders and, Part B) development & delivery of a train-the-trainer workshop to municipal staff. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 Report: MRF Lighting […]

Support for the development of an RFP for recycling services. Documents Tender: Waste Management Collection Services Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Assessment conducted of EWSWA’s existing container MRF operations to determine how best to add mixed plastics to their curbside recycling program as well as make recommendations on how to reduce residue and increase capture of existing materials. Documents Final Report: EWSWA Container MRF Review Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support for the development of a cooperative recycling services RFP for the Townships of Madawaska Valley and Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards to meet best practice. Documents RFP: Multi-Municipal Recycling Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

In 2011, the CIF hired Earth’s Edge (now Redi Recycling) to review an REOI submission for the Town of Bancroft (Bancroft). The work included reviewing the application with Bancroft, performing a site visit, completing CIF documentation and recommending next steps for the REOI request. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

In 2011, the CIF hired Earth’s Edge (now Redi Recycling) to review an REOI submission for the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards (KHR) involving a proposal to implement a public space Blue Box recycling program.  The work included reviewing the application with KHR, performing a site visit, completing CIF documentation and recommending next steps […]

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 first of a two phase […]

Support for the purchase and distribution of the large sized curbside containers coincide with an expansion to the Towns blue box program. Also there will be a P&E campaign to promote the program change and inform residents of the new materials in the program. Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of 22 Gallon Blue Boxes, […]

In 2011, the CIF hired AECOM to provide an analysis of an optimum diversion network for Eastern Ontario. The study was to incorporate program tonnages, costs and flows among public and private sector MRFs and to consider the impacts of re-purposing, closing or expanding existing facilities, as well as development of a new regional facility. […]

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 optimum diversion network for Eastern […]

Wellington County has 105 multi-res buildings.  Wellington County will implement multi-res best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves modeling of standard hauling and transfer metrics to Brantford’s proposed transfer station application to determine what, if any, efficiencies can be gained over their current direct hauling option using various TS set ups.  An upset limit of $1040 was established for this phase of the project. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related […]

Provide funding to develop P&E materials to support the addition of new plastic packaging to the blue box program. The additional materials are added as a result of utilizing the new London MRF for processing. The materials developed will be transferable to other programs using the London MRF. Documents Final Report: Promotion and Education Support […]

Support for the development of an RFP for recycling services. Documents Request for Proposal: Waste and Recyclables Collection Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The City of Ottawa will launch a multi-media campaign which includes the use of print, social media, online ads and electronic bill boards to improve resident knowledge of what can and can not be recycled. The objective will be to increase the capture of targeted materials such as aluminum and paper and decrease residual rates. […]

Funding support for some new P&E initiatives for the City of Woodstock to promote its recycling program.  The initiatives include signage for the collection vehicles, radio advertising and multi-residential materials. Documents Final Report: P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Promotion and Education campaign to increase the capture rate of mixed plastics, with particular focus on PET, in the participating municipalities of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough, Peterborough County and County of Northumberland. This project will also determine the effectiveness of a multi-municipal P&E campaign in order to establish a best practice approach that can […]

In 2011, the CIF retained the services of MacMillan Marketing Group to revamp the CIF Contract Database. The work included relocating the database to a new server and redesigning the appearance. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support, up to $26,000, to the Region for a short term targeted P&E campaign for enhancing recovery of mixed plastics in the Region’s blue box program. The anticipated result is a 20% increase in capture of mixed plastics. Documents Final Report: York Mixed Plastics P&E Campaign Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support for the development of an RFP for recycling services. Documents RFP: Waste Collection Services RFP: Blue Box Recyclable Materials Processing and Marketing Services Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The City is undertaking an upgrade to the scale system at its transfer facility to automate the collection of weigh scale data. The system will eliminate the need to manually record and input the weigh scale data from the recycling trucks. Documents Final Report: Scale Automation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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    

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 at a cost of approximately […]

StewardEdge Inc. was retained to undertake a study to determine an optimized transfer and MRF infrastructure for Ontario. Documents Volume 1: Executive Summary Volume 2: Methodology & Model Volume 3: Cost Modeling Volume 4: Eastern Ontario Volume 5: Central Ontario & GTA Volume 6: Southwestern Ontario Volume 7: Northern Ontario Volume 8: Transition Plans & […]

In 2011, the CIF hired Robins Environmental & Design to produce a generic “Better Practices for Signage Guide” for depots and public spaces. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Revisions to the CIF blue box recycling template and guidebook to include and address additional plastic materials. Documents Webpage: Waste Recycling Strategy Planning Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Aylmer has 40 multi-res buildings.  Alymer will implement multi-res best practices. Documents Final Report: Implementing Multi-Residential Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of a Microsoft Word document template for use in promoting recycling in multi-residential buildings. Documents Webpage: Multi-Residential Recycling Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The CIF hired The Emerald Group for support on developing project applications for the City of Temiskaming Shores (Project #436) and the City of Kenora (Project #413), as well as editing various other project reports. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #413 Categories    

MRF upgrade to accommodate the introduction of Mixed Rigid Plastics and additional tonnage. The upgrade will significantly reduce residual rates while allowing the opportunity to harmonize the GTA Blue Box programs. Documents Final Report: Material Recovery Facility Upgrades Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Purchase & delivery of 2,905 large curbside recycling containers. Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of 22 Gallon Blue Boxes Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Purchase & delivery of 5,515 large curbside recycling containers. Documents Final Report: Supply and Distribution of 22 Gallon Blue Boxes Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Purchase & delivery of 2,755 large curbside recycling containers. Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project will produce a draft decision tree which will serve as a guide in the development of a municipal decision tree leading toward recycling collection & processing efficiency gains. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF is co-funding a series of facilitated discussions between AMO, Toronto and SO. The purpose of the sessions is to allow both parties to explore issues of common interest related to operation and development of Ontario’s blue box program. The total cost is under $50k and the CIF’s contribution is up to $25K. Confidential negotiation. […]

The 2013 REOI process contemplates releasing approximately $9 million to municipalities interested in either implementing the results of the MIPC Provincial Infrastructure Study or similar cost saving initiatives. The CIF Committee at its Oct 30th, 2012 meeting directed staff to contract with RSS to provide support services to interested municipalities to evaluate their options under […]

In December of 2012 the WDO board passed a series of resolutions, several of which affected the CIF, including direction that “MIPC develop a proposal on how to implement the efficiency improvements over the next five years as identified by the MIPC Optimization Study and to submit their plans to WDO no later than June 1, […]

In 2014, the CIF was directed by MIPC to focus efforts on regionalization projects. The CIF retained the services of Rick Denyes to assist the municipalities of Terrace Bay, Schreiber Bay, Thunder Bay, Marathon and the group in the Wawa area to determine if a suitable waste shed related collection and processing system could be […]

In 2014, the CIF hired Clayton Sampson to complete a review and document reported financial impacts on a subset of completed CIF funded projects. The purpose of the review was to verify whether actual project outcomes were consistent with the benefits initially identified in the project applications. The projects were to be reviewed for numerical […]

EPR programs under development and currently in effect across Ontario were summarized to facilitate discussion of possible better practices under the CIF Centre of Excellence. Documents Final Report: EPR Programs in Canada Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 their operating costs. A payback […]

City of Greater Sudbury has 400 multi-res buildings. Sudbury will implement best practices including: complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The Township of Strong has no weigh scales at its landfill or mrf. Purchase of a portable weigh scale will allow Township staff to confirm outgoing bale weights and revenue reimbursements from their broker. The CIF contributed 49% or $1,159 to this project. Documents Final Report: Recycling Innovations: Transfer Station Upgrade Blog Post Related Projects Project #581.11 Categories […]

This application involves the installation of a portable conveyor and overhead magnetic separator to allow Strong Township to separate their ferrous and aluminum streams and secure improved market pricing. The project also includes expansion of the current Coverall style building to aid traffic flow of residents and operations and supporting funding to improve signage and customer P&E. The CIF has provided […]

In 2011, the CIF hired HMI Business Management Solutions to perform a review of the preventative maintenance procedures at Bluewater Recycling Association’s MRF. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 Projects […]

North Bay has been upgrading their existing MRF.  This project focuses on installation of a new container line and expansion of their collected materials to include 3-7 plastics.  Total project costs are $235,000 with CIF contributing 41% of costs. Documents Final Report: City of North Bay Container Sorting Line Blog Post Related Projects Categories   […]

This project involved completing a due diligence audit of the Waterloo 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 the retrofit.  The total cost of the project was $5,000 and […]

In 2012, WDO (now RPRA) directed the CIF to take action to improve municipal compliance with the identified best practices found in the WDO Datacall at the time. The CIF needed to develop a plan to allocate $100,000 in support of municipal efforts to develop Waste Recycling Plans (WRP) and standardized Request for Proposals (RFP) […]

  Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the City of Timmins Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #701 Project #702 Project #703 Project #704 Project #706 Project #708 Project #709 Project #710 Project #712 Categories    

  Documents Final Report: Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #701 Project #703 Project #704 Project #705 Project #706 Project #708 Project #709 Project #710 Project #712 Categories    

  Documents Draft RFP: Supply of Curbside Recycling Collection Services Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #701 Project #702 Project #703 Project #704 Project #705 Project #706 Project #708 Project #709 Project #712 Categories    

  Documents Draft RFP: To Operate and Maintain the Region’s Material Recovery Facility Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #702 Project #703 Project #704 Project #705 Project #706 Project #708 Project #709 Project #710 Project #712 Categories    

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  Documents Draft RFP: Recyclable Material Collection, Processing and Marketing Services Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #701 Project #702 Project #703 Project #704 Project #705 Project #706 Project #708 Project #710 Project #712 Categories    

  Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for County of Brant Blog Post Related Projects Project #700 Project #701 Project #702 Project #703 Project #705 Project #706 Project #708 Project #709 Project #710 Project #712 Categories    

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The CIF, in partnership with SO and CPIA, completed an REOI to secure expanded polystyrene processing capacity in the eastern Ontario area at the request of several municipalities in the area. HGC Management was selected as the preferred proponent to install an EPS densifier in their Belleville facility. A grant of $75,000 was provided to […]

The CIF, in partnership with SO and CPIA, are conducting a study of the current flexible film packaging market to objectively research and assess options for flexible film plastics packaging collection, processing and sortation and the associated cost implications to the current blue box system. The study is expected to cost approximately $60,000 and the […]

The CIF has received inquiries from numerous municipalities over the past three years about the applicability of single stream vs. two stream collection systems. This study is intended to gather up to date information on the application, pros, cons and relative costs of the two systems for consideration by municipalities. Documents Final Report: An Assessment […]

The Letter M Marketing was hired by the CIF to provide ongoing support for the online P&E Shop which was developed under CIF Project #192. This included support for the login system, database, user support and any necessary changes, as well as hosting fees. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #192 Categories   […]

This study compares the cost to collect and process various materials to provide guidance to municipalities about the logical order in which materials should be added to their programs to achieve the best diversion for cost profile for their program. Documents Final Report: Diversion vs. Net Cost Analysis for The Ontario Blue Box System Blog […]

CIF has invested $2.8M in an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Multi-Residential (MR) recycling programs. Projects focused on the implementation of a series of practical, time-saving tools for the MR sector to assist municipalities in meeting best practices in “optimization of operations in collections and processing”. In 2013 support for municipalities servicing […]

Bill 91 represents a fundamental potential change in the way waste diversion programs will be operated in Ontario. The City of Toronto in partnership with members of RPWCO sought to complete an analysis of the implications of the bill and its implications on municipal diversion programs. This information is expected to be of interest to […]

Review and verification of construction and annual operating cost for the City of Cochrane’s transfer station which was built using reclaimed overseas shipping containers. Documents Final Report: Cochrane Transfer Station Construction and Annual Operation Cost Analysis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves development and delivery of a one day course on the use of an assessment framework to identify the areas of your Blue Box programming which will provide the greatest pay back from a program improvement investment. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The glass market in Ontario remains problematic because of the limited market options and quality of mixed broken glass produced primarily by large single stream programs. The CIF was approached in late 2013 to consider investing in improvement of existing local markets. This survey was commissioned to solicit feedback from municipalities to determine if such […]

2014 Density Report provides reference weights and volumes of various container and truck sizes/types along with average weights per cubic meter. Compacted and uncompacted density is provided where available. Sampled from all municipal groups. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This guidebook is designed to assist small municipalities with practical information, checklists, costing analysis spreadsheets and other information intended to identify common depot configurations, issues and better practice solutions. The guidebook and much more help with depots can be found on the CIF Center of Excellence dedicated Depots page. Documents Small Municipal Depot Guidebook and Depot […]

Promotion & Education curriculum development & classroom instruction for a course to be delivered through the CIF’s Centre of Excellence. Course content will focus on the fundamental elements of building and executing a strategic recycling P&E initiative as well as how to measure, monitor and report project outcomes. 2015: Second delivery of CIF’s P&E course. […]

The glass market in Ontario has continued to be challenging for many years. This report was intended to provide a snap shot in time update to stakeholders on the issues and status of the market as a result of concerns raised at JAMTAG, CIF Committee and by suppliers in the fall of 2014. Documents Final […]

Training course development & delivery for municipal staff focused on optimizing Material Recovery Facility performance & preventative maintenance. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Determination of the cost and performance implications of managing film plastic in the Hamilton MRF. This study also investigates alternative collection options, such as depot or return to retail, and whether or not they offer a viable and less costly alternative to the current system. Documents Final Report: Comparison of Current Systems Costs & Alternative […]

Project to implement best practices and enhancements to improve the performance of Perth’s recycling program. The project is providing funding support for the development of a new tender that includes the change to 2 stream collection from multi stream collection and processing for an expanded list of recyclable materials. The implementation aspect of the project includes the distribution of a […]

Funding has been approved to co-fund an ergonomic assessment of Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre’s container and fibre lines. The objective of the study is to identify preventative measures to reduce MSD (musculoskeletal disorder) related injuries, lost time and alternative duty costs. Documents Final Report: Ergonomic Assessment: Fibre and Container Sorting Lines Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The purchase and distribution of large size (32 gallon) bins for recycling collection. Support for the purchase and distribution of 1000 large bins for the single stream recycling materials. Bins will be sold to residents at City cost. Documents Final Report: The Big Blue: Increasing container capacity and controlling litter Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

In late 2008 the municipalities of Haldimand and Norfolk received funding from the CIF (Project 103) to conduct a review of the future viability of their jointly owned facility and to explore the various options. The completed report concluded that cessation of mrf operations and transfer of the two communities materials to more cost effective processors was the best option. […]

Love Environmental was contracted to assist the CIF staff with coordination of various plastics related initiatives including development of the bi-monthly plastics teleconference calls for municipal stakeholders, project support related to the CIF’s thermoform and 3-7 plastics market development work and engagement activities with related stakeholders. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project will develop a database template for multi-res properties. The template will be available for use by Ontario municipalities. Documents Webpage: Multi-Residential Recycling Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Funding support to develop collection services RFP resulted in award of 7 year contract to BFI Canada (formerly WSI) with an approximate value of $10 million to start April 1, 2011 for the collection of Blue Box recycling and pilot curbside organics in one village. County staff worked with BFI to optimize collection routing into zones rather than routes based […]

An assessment of the best practices the program compared to the “Rural Collection – South” group of municipalities. Documents Final Report: Blue Box Recycling Program Best Practice Assessment  Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

MCW Consulting completed an energy efficiency study of Northumberland’s MRF; identified potential savings of almost $10,000/yr through lighting retrofit program. Documents Final Report: Energy Audit Northumberland County Recycling Centre Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Recycling processing operations review with options to consider for program enhancement; undertaken by CIF at the request of the Municipality. Documents Final Report: Recycling Program and Facilities Evaluation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Assistance to install backscraping drum to reduce “black belt” in OVWRC’s MRF to improve sorting efficiencies. The new drum improved fibre sorting efficiencies by over 3 tonnes//hr and reduced combined labour and processing costs by over $8,500 in the first 6 months of operations. Documents Final Report: Fibre Line Backscraping Drum Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

PSTG Consulting Inc. retained to conduct a preliminary search for industrial sites in Eastern Ontario that could accommodate a Material Recycling Facility (MRF). Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The City of St. Thomas has 105 multi-residential buildings. St. Thomas will implement multi-res best practices including: complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Develop standards to store and collect recyclables in MR buildings to assist municipalities and property owners to reach the province’s waste diversion targets; assess the Ontario Building Code (OBC) to identify provision to change to implement the standards; recommend new measures for BB recyclables management system in MR buildings under the LEED certification process. Documents Part 1: Municipal Design Standards […]

CIF project to examine and review the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel for waste collection vehicles. Also includes the development of possible contract clauses and specifications for alternative fuel vehicle usage. Documents Final Report: Alternate Fuel Collection Vehicles Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves funding of part of a suite of recommended energy efficiency opportunities identified as a result of a review of the Guelph mrf by an independent ESCO or Energy Services Company (see CIF Project #216).  The project cost is approximately $310,000 and is eligible for almost $28,000 in funding from other agencies.  The project received $118,399 in funding […]

A review of the energy efficiency of Guelph’s MRF was completed by Optimira Energy (one of the three CIF pre-approved ESCO auditors). Over the long term, the project identified in excess of $1 million in potential low cost operational improvements and capital investments that are eligible for CIF funding. CIF and Guelph staff are currently exploring implementation of these options. Documents Final […]

Environmental Business Consultants (EBC) was contracted to identify countries most likely to be sources of innovative or emerging technologies that could be applied to the Ontario Blue Box Program.  Contact was then made with the appropriate government embassies and agencies within those countries to solicit assistance in identifying companies with expertise in sorting, densifying, transporting, cleaning recyclables and contaminated plastics.  A […]

Implement best practices for MR recycling with database update, site visits, performance monitoring, new P&E, more carts, in-unit containers for all MR households. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of a P&E plan template for small program usage as well as the development of communication material templates. Documents Webpage: Promotion and Education Blog Post Related Projects Project #719 Categories    

Develop a MRF commissioning Protocol best practice document. Documents Final Report: MRF Acceptance Testing Guidelines Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The Emerald Group retained to provide assistance to programs with project application development, program operations review and project implementation support. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Construct transfer facility for BB materials to allow for transportation to processing facility. Documents Final Report: Transfer Station Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Develop MR best practice benchmarks. Documents Final Report: Municipal Multi-residential Recycling Performance Indicators: Costs & Recovery Numbers Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The purpose of this project was to ascertain the current state of development of route optimization software and to determine whether there was one or more inexpensive software systems which interested municipalities could use to review their current collection routing for opportunities to improve efficiencies. Stantec Ltd. was contracted to complete the first two phases […]

To provide individual municipal owners, The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Toronto and Stewardship Ontario with comprehensive independent information on the capacity, capability, condition and expansion plans of public sector MRFs in Ontario. Documents Final Report: MRF Study Summary Report Blog Post Related Projects Project #179 Project #367 Project #398 Categories    

University of Waterloo was to undertake a transportation study to develop waste shed opportunities. Project is closed and was not completed because it became redundant with the AECOM study requested by MIPC (Project #254). Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #254 Project #367 Project #398 Categories    

Toronto’s Tower Renewal is a pilot project to rejuvenate 11 large concrete-frame, high-rise residential towers with plans for energy & water conservation, waste reduction and community revitalization. The CIF project focused on increasing BB recycling; Part B would be to implement recommendations. Documents Final Report: Maximizing Residential Waste Diversion in Connection with the Mayor’s Tower […]

Capitalization of a new optical sorter for containers; expected to reduce overtime and labour costs while improving throughput and capture of residual materials. Documents Final Report: MRF Upgrade, Addition of an Optical Sorter for PET Plastic Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Support for incremental cost of automation component of vehicles for automated BB recycling collection, plus recycling cart purchase and promotion and education. Documents Final Report: Automated Blue Box Recycling Collection Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Review current status of municipal contracts and programs around and east of Ottawa – develop MRF Strategy as requested by CIF Committee. Documents Final Report: MRF Regionalization in Easter Ontario: Review of Options for RARE Facility in Alexandria Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF managed project to evaluate and recommend BB program enhancements for consideration at the request of the proponents. Documents Final Report: Recycling Program Development Plan Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF managed BB program; recommended options to enhance program at request of the Town. Documents Final Report: Recycling Program Review and Program Development Evaluation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

A stakeholder review was undertaken to determine their needs for future CIF projects and direction as part of developing the 2010 work plan. Documents Final Report: Stakeholder Interview Project Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Love Environmental to advocate potential partnerships for CIF and province. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

CIF developed printed materials to promote recycling in the multi-res sector. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Construct transfer station for BB material as result of recommendations in CIF #129. Documents Final Report: Recycling Transfer Station Blog Post Related Projects Project #129 Categories    

Improve container line in MRF with optical sorting and film recovery system. Documents Final Report: Optical Sorting System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Construction of sawtooth wall to facilitate roll-off bins for recyclables at transfer station. Documents Final Report: Waste Site Recycling Sawtooth System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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. This information was evaluated and […]

Developed blueprints to examine program improvements in light of better and best practices. Documents Final Report: Blue Box Recycling Program Generic Indexed Best Practice Assessment Reports Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Research available federal and provincial partnership programs. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Implement an outreach program to increase the number of multi-res buildings by 20-30%. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Essex Windsor Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Reviewed MRF operations and transportation alternatives. Documents Final Report: Solid Waste Management Strategy Appendices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Developed integrated waste management plan. Documents Final Report: Integrated Waste Management Plan Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of a decision tree for blue box transfer stations. Documents Final Report: Transfer of Blue Box Recyclable Materials: Factors Affecting Decision Making Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development for an RFQ for energy management consultants. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

OCETA (Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement) was retained to develop an “Innovation Strategy Roadmap” for the CIF to assist in identifying priority areas and best available technologies, to direct funding for further research, development and demonstration of technologies. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Install new bottom feed conveyors and baler to improve the fiber handling efficiency of fiber handling in place of non-automated loader. Modify disk screens to improve the ONP #8 quality. Documents Final Report: ONP Quality Improvements and Automated OCC/OBB Baling System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Development of equipment that will use mixed plastic waste material to produce durable, waterproof, insect and rot resistant deck, fencing and other materials. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Install Eddy current separator in MRF. Documents Final Report: Eddy Current Sorting System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Upgrade sort lines; make other minor improvements for improved MRF efficiency to reduce overtime, unscheduled downtime and processing backlogs while considering feasibility of new MRF construction. Costs shared between CIF, QWS and their contractor. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

AET and Jacques Whitford to review collection efficiency of Bluewater Recycling Association’s change to automated single stream collection. Documents Final Report: Recycling Collection Operations Review Blog Post Related Projects Project #135 Categories    

Goal: convert dual stream MRF to an automated single stream processing facility. Objectives include: Reduce labour costs by 50%; Reduce collection costs by 25% with single stream collection; Increase ability to accept material from other municipalities; Increase production capacity; Provide a safer work environment for employees and reduce WSIB claims. Companion study of collection efficiency available under […]

Develop waste management plan to increase waste diversion and initiate long term waste management plan. Documents Final Report: City of Timmins Recycling Transfer Facility Evaluation & System Review Supplemental Report: City of Timmins Recycling Transfer Facility Evaluation and Recycling System Review – Supplemental Report Blog Post Related Projects Project #162 Categories    

The CIF is providing staff support to investigate rural glass processing options. Documents Final Report: Mobile Glass Processing Equipment Feasibility Report Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

City of London is requesting capital funding for $15 million 75,000 tpy two-stream regional MRF. Preliminary estimates suggest that a regional facility will save $10 to 15 per tonne ($0.75 to $1.1 million per year) in net system costs. Potential partners include Oxford County, Norfolk County, Brant County, Wellington County, City of Brantford, City of Stratford, City of Sarnia and […]

Love Environmental contracted to assist CIF staff with managing three key projects including the London Southwestern Ontario Regional MRF (Project #146), Thermoset PET (Project #207) and Plastics RFP (Project #127). Associated activities included assisting in contract development, materials marketing, and coordination of communications with stakeholders and interested parties. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects […]

Environmental Business Consultants hired to conduct financial due diligence reviews on vendors selected through the “Blue Box Plastics Recycling Enhancement Initiative” RFP (CIF #127). Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #127 Categories    

In order to obtain the highest quality and most viable proposals, the Emerald Group was engaged to research, identify and distribute the Blue Box Plastics Recycling Enhancement Initiative RFP, developed under CIF #127, to potential proponents. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #127 Categories    

A pilot project to process up to 25,300 tonnes per year of mixed plastics from Ontario recycling programs. Funded jointly with Stewardship Ontario, this project aims to source ‘other plastics’ (i.e. beyond numbers 1 and 2) for reprocessing with innovative technologies that may lead to a long-term solution for municipalities. Entropex (Sarnia) and EFS Plastics (Elmira) have been selected to […]

PSTG Consulting Inc. engaged to develop a framework and tool that can be used to assess the performance of both a specific MRF operation and MRFs on a larger system scale. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Implement best practices with database update, site visits, performance monitoring, new P&E, additional carts. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices in the City of Sarnia Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Program to evaluate & improve recycling at multi-residential facilities and depot. Previous work completed under Stewardship Ontario Effectiveness & Efficiency Program, E&E Project #76, focused on developing revised communications material for the City of Stratford’s recycling program. During this project the need to upgrade multi-residential recycling was identified. Documents Final Report: City of Stratford Multi-Residential […]

Determination of the cost and performance implications of managing film plastic in the Hamilton MRF. This study also investigates alternative collection options, such as depot or return to retail, and whether or not they offer a viable and less costly alternative to the current system. Documents Final Report: Comparison of Current Systems Costs & Alternative […]

Delivery of a P&E campaign to educate residents on the recent changes to Carleton Place’s collection program (i.e., movement to single stream and expansion to the list of targeted materials). Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves an analysis of the risk and potential benefits of converting BASWRA’s MRF into a transfer station followed up by implementation of this option if it proves to be viable. The project is expected to cost up to $1,230,000 and will have a payback of between 3 to 8 years. The CIF will […]

Large curbside containers will be used to support the harmonization of the blue box program of 8 amalgamated municipalities under Dufferin County. The increase in curbside collection storage capacity is expected to increase capture. Documents Final Report: Large Blue Boxes for New Amalgamated Program Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project will support municipal development of workshops for multi-residential building staff & management in two areas: 1. Train-the-trainer workshop for municipal staff (CIF will run two workshops) and 2. Funding for municipalities to implement workshops. Documents Toronto Final Report (434.2): Superintendent and Property Management Workshop Niagara Final Report (434.3): Multi-Residential Superintendent & Manager Workshop […]

The City of Kawartha Lakes includes 17 communities, a population of 80,000 and covers an expansive geographic area. At their approximately 200 mostly small buildings, Kawartha Lakes staff will implement multi-res best practices including: complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects […]

EWSWA will add recycling capacity in multi-res buildings by replacement of 360 litre carts with 4 yard bins at buildings with more than 140 units and increase number of carts at other buildings to best practice levels to achieve overall goal of 50 litre per unit on average. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post […]

Oxford County has 100 multi-res buildings. Oxford will implement best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #514.2 Categories    

Upgrade the existing recycling drop-off area by increasing the size and layout to accommodate additional bins for recycling and making it more user friendly for residents. Documents Final Report: Transfer Station Upgrades Blog Post Related Projects Project #522.2 Project #522.10 Categories    

The City of Woodstock has 105 multi-res buildings. Woodstock will implement multi-res best practices including: complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #525.2 Categories    

Brantford has 160 multi-res buildings.  Brantford will implement multi-res best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #534.3 Categories    

Support for the City of Brantford for the distribution and P&E efforts for the new large curbside blue boxes approved under project 534.3. Documents Final Report: New Containers to Capture New Materials Blog Post Related Projects Project #534.3 Categories    

The City of Toronto received $1,418,000 representing 50% of their funding request to the CIF to expand their automated cart collection system in the city including the purchase of three combined natural gas vehicles. The vehicles will allow the City to test the potential to convert their fleet to biogas derived from their landfill and green bin operations. Savings of […]

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 provided $6,000. Documents Final Report: […]

Install 100 new carts, inventory all buildings, stickers, P&E. Documents Final Report: Multi-residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #565.4 Categories    

Peterborough will continue with work begun under Project 174 to add recycling capacity, produce a recycling handbook and develop a workshop for building managers and superintendents. Documents Final Report: Implementing Multi-Residential Best Practices: Phase 2 Blog Post Related Projects Project #174 Project #565.7 Categories    

This project involves the design and installation of three quality control stations in the Peel Region materials recycling centre. The new stations will allow Peel’s contractor to better control end product quality for the corrugated cardboard and baled materials streams (in particular aluminum) and reduce the loss of recyclables into the residue stream. The new stations are expected to reduce the amount of […]

Implement an automated curbside collection in Cochrane, expand the recycling program to accept more materials and transfer the recyclables to the Timmins regional transfer facility. Documents Final Report: Curbside Recycling Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Project #616.12 Categories    

Dufferin County has 80 multi-res buildings.  Dufferin County will implement multi-res best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Implementing Multi-Residential Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #619.3 Categories    

  Documents Final Report: Plastics Campaign Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

  Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

  Documents Final Report: P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

  Documents Final Report: P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

  Documents Final Report: P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

  Documents Final Report: Promotion & Education to Support Mixed Plastic Implementation Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Project #624.3 Categories    

  Documents Final Report: P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Project #604.12 Categories    

  Documents Final Report: Promotion & Education Initiative Blog Post Related Projects P&E Initiatives for Plastic Packaging Recovery Categories    

These projects were completed with 2011 REOI Respondents. Documents Blog Post Related Projects Project #603.4 – Admaston/Bromley Project #604.4 – Alfred and Plantagenet Project #624.4 – Essex Windsor Project #636.4 – Kawartha Lakes Project #640.4 – Kingston Project #624.4 – London Project #650.4 – North Dundas Project #660.4 – Quinte Categories    

Halton Region has 500 multi-res buildings.  Halton Region will implement multi-res best practices including:  complete site visits, update database, increase recycling cart capacity, develop and deliver new P&E materials. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Project #631.11 Project #631.2 Categories    

Halton Region recently completed a master plan and committed to the addition of 3-7 plastics as part of their new program. The CIF will commit $580,000 or 48% of the estimated cost of the new initiative to be allocated to necessary infrastructure upgrades and promotion and education with an anticipated payback of under 2 yrs. […]

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    

The OVWRC regularly encounters unscheduled down time due to aluminum jamming in their aluminum conveyance system.  They propose to replace the existing system with a larger diameter tube and blower. The total cost of the project is approx. $60k with a projected savings of under 2 yrs.  CIF has contributed $26,370 to the project representing […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: CIF Blue Box Subsidization Initiative Blog Post Related […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of 22 Gallon Blue Boxes […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of Large Curbside Containers Blog […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: CIF Blue Box Subsidization Initiative Blog Post Related […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Blue Box Containers Blog Post Related Projects […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: CIF Blue Box Subsidization Initiative Blog Post Related […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Supply & Distribution of 22 Gallon Blue Boxes […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Blue Box Distribution & Small program P&E plan […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: CIF Blue Box Subsidization Initiative Blog Post Related […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report:  Increase Curbside Collection Capacity Blog Post Related Projects […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Increase Curbside Collection Capacity Blog Post Related Projects […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Recycling Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: New Containers to Capture New Materials Blog Post […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Container Project Blog Post Related Projects […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers Blog Post Related Projects Purchase […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: CIF Blue Box Subsidization Initiative Blog Post Related […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) These proponents for these projects for the 2010 and 2011 REOI […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at least 22 gallons with a preference for 24 or 25 gallons (or larger) Documents Final Report: County of Simcoe Distribution and Diversion Results for […]

Simcoe County and the adjoining communities of Barrie and Orillia combined produce over 40,000 tonnes of recyclables annually. The MIPC Provincial Infrastructure Study recognizes the need for a mrf or transfer station in this area. The CIF has provided $2,150,000 (47% of blue box related project costs) in funding towards construction of a new facility […]

  Documents Final Report: Public Space – Downtown Depot Signage Blog Post Related Projects Project #667.12 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #674.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: 2011 Recycling Promoter Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program Promotion and Education Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #667.13 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #580.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Large Curbside Containers and Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #828.5 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #532.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program Promotion and Education Plan Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #530.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Waste Management Promotion and Education Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #656.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #626.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #526.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #557.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #527.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #546.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #536.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #516.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #641.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #639.11 Project #639.13 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Waste Management Promotion and Education Plan Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report  Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Promotion & Education Plan for Blue Box Program Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Blue Box P&E Plan Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Blue Box P&E Plan Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #560.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #627.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #519.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #623.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Blue Box Distribution and Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Communication Plan  Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Promotion and Education Plan – Summary Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #616.8 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #571.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #612.11 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Project Report Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #604.4 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Blue Box Communication Plan Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #522.11 Project #522.2 Categories    

CIF assisted smaller municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs.   Documents Final Report: Small Program P&E Plan Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Small Community Recycling Promotion & Education Project #503.2 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Diversion Plan Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #525.4 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #674.12 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Municipality of West Nipissing Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for Municipality of West Elgin Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Residential Blue Box Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Diversion Plan Supplement A Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Recycling System Options Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The City of Stratford Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #580.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Integrated Waste Management Master Plan Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Reduction Recycling Plan for the Town of Smith Falls Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories   […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for Sault North Waste Management Council Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #532.1 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #530.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The City of Peterborough Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for Oxford County Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #514.4 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Plan for the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for Oneida Nation of the Thames Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #626.12 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The County of Northumberland Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Township of North Stormont Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #526.1 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Municipality of North Grenville Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for The Township of North Glengarry Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #557.1 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #527.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Niagara Region Blue Box Recycling Plan 2011-2015 Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Plan for the Town of Mono Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #546.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Municipality of Meaford Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #516.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the City of London Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Integrated Waste Management Plan Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Town of Kirkland Lake Blue Box Program Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy 2010-2013 Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #639.12 Project #639.13 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #553.3 Project #553.1 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #529.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The City of Kawartha Lakes Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #508.4 Categories […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Municipality of Hastings Highlands Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: 2012 Solid Waste Management Master Plan Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Halton Solid Waste Management Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #631.2 Project #631.5 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Municipal Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for Municipality of Grey Highlands Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #560.1 Categories   […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Long Term Solid Waste Management Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #627.12 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Residential Blue Box Waste Recycling Strategy for the Town of Fort Frances Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Township of Faraday Blue Box Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #513.11 Project #513.4 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for Espanola Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Class B Environmental Assessment for the Emo Recycling Centre Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #623.12 Categories   […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for Clarence Rockland Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #614.3 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #571.1 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #612.12 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the City of Brockville Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: City of Brantford Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Municipal Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Bluewater Recycling Association Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #559.3 Categories   […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Township of Billings Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the City of Barrie Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Town of Aylmer Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Integrated Waste Management Plan and Waste Recycling Strategy Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy for Township of Alfred and Plantagenet Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #545.3 Categories   […]

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Plan for Admaston/Bromley Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Project #522.11 Project #522.10 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: SM4RT Living Plan: Integrated Waste Management Master Plan Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy for Dufferin County Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: “Moving Forward” A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Townships of Beckwith, Drummond/North Elmsley, Montague and the Towns of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 […]

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy for McNab/Braeside and Horton Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Municipal Waste Recycling Strategy for the Municipalities of Haliburton County Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Waste Recycling Strategy for East Ferris, Powassan, and Chisholm Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for The Township of Strong Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Municipality of Magnetawan Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Development of a co-operative Waste Recycling Plan as per as best practice laid out by Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Final Report: Waste Management Master Plan for Bayham, Central Elgin, and Malahide Blog Post Related Projects  Project #215 Categories    

Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified recycling strategies/plans as a best practice. The CIF will provide assistance to municipal programs for the completion of a Waste Recycling Plan. Documents Final Report: A Waste Recycling Strategy for the Town of Blind River Blog Post Related Projects Project #215 Categories    

Development of a Municipal Waste Recycling Strategy template that can be used by municipalities to assist them with meeting best practices as laid out originally by WDO (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority). Documents Webpage: Waste Recycling Strategy Planning WRS Guideline WRS Template (pdf) WRS Template (MS Word) Blog Post Related Projects Project #258 – Blue Box […]

Implement region-wide MR best practices to include: increasing and standardizing services levels; the number of recycling carts to 1 cart for every 7 residential units, distributing new P&E materials, updating the multi-res database and delivering a range of outreach activities. Documents Final Report: Multi-Residential Recycling: Implementing Best Practices Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Consulting support to develop RFP for recycling collection and processing services for the Township. Documents Final Report: Recycling Collection RFP RFP: Garbage and Recycling Collection Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Work with NAPCOR and Stewardship Ontario to evaluate processing alternatives for Thermoset PET. Documents Final Report: NAPCOR PET Thermoformed Packaging Recycling Initiative Blog Post Related Projects Project #175 Categories    

Pilot Promotion and Education project (3 sites tested – see also #198 and 200). Development of a web portal for the promotion of the recycling program. Web site includes a waste exchange element as well as program information. Usage of the website will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of the tool. Documents Final Report: Municipal Website Enhancement Blog […]

Pilot Promotion and Education project (3 sites tested – see also #198 and 214). Development of a web portal for the promotion of the recycling program. Web site includes a waste exchange element as well as program information. Usage of the website will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of the tool. Documents Final Report: […]

Pilot Promotion and Education project (3 sites tested – see also #200 and 214). Development of a web portal for the promotion of the recycling program. Web site includes a waste exchange element as well as program information. Usage of the website will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of the tool. Documents Final Report: Municipal Website Enhancement Blog […]

The goal of this project was to provide an online resource to help increase the quality of recycling contracts, transfer better/best practices into tenders and agreements, reduce contract administration and associated costs, harmonize tender processes and documents for service providers, and potentially provide a training resource for anticipated contract management course (E&E project 341). It included: gathering, cataloguing, reviewing & […]

Prepared business plan to consider purchase of Bauman MRF in Renfrew County. Documents Final Report: Business Plan for Purchasing the Renfrew County Recycle Centre (RCRC) Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Developed integrated waste management plan. Documents Final Report: Waste Management Master Plan Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Install a Bollegraaf mechanical film grabber in the MRF. Documents Final Report: Review of the City of Hamilton Film Grabber System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Install a two-valve TiTech Polysort Optical sortation system in the MRF. Documents Final Report: Review of the City of Hamilton Optical Sorting System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Implementation of a depot-based blue box recycling program in the municipality. Support also for promotion and education efforts and the purchase of blue boxes for the residents of the Township. Documents Final Report: Assiginack Recycling Program Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Increase diversion from 22% to 40% using depots and two stream collection through promotion and education. Documents Final Report: Enhanced Promotion and Education to Reach 40% Diversion Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves the review of a new sortation system with technology from QinetiQ in the UK in support of MRF design work underway in London and Bluewater. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Studied impact of Haldimand County removing themselves and their material from the current co-ownership arrangement with Norfolk MRF. Documents Final Report: Material Recovery Facility Optimization Study in the Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk Blog Post Related Projects Project #241 Categories    

Goals are to: 1) install proper signage at out lying depots; 2) maximize rural recycling depot site efficiency, increase participation, capture and minimize contamination. Documents Final Report: Improved Rural Recycling Depots through Signage Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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    

Durham Region is proposing to purchase a higher throughput single ram baler to handle the increased plastics volumes and to enable them to increase the throughput of the MRF, positioning them as a potential regional MRF in a more optimized blue box system.  Because of aggressive marketing campaigns and the addition of mixed plastics to […]

A multi media campaign targeted at increasing the capture of fibre materials. The promotion and education tactics will build upon the successes of the Plastics Are In campaign of 2011. Documents Final Report: Paper is in! Fibre Recycling Campaign Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The objective of Kingston’s Study is to complete a detailed analysis of cost implications and feasibility of the recommendations outlined in the MIPC commissioned Study of the Optimization of the Blue Box Material Processing System in Ontario (June 2012). Local analysis will be applied and the interest level of neighbouring municipalities in implementing development of […]

Analysis of costs implications for Niagara Region stemming from the 2012 MIPC Study recommendations. The primary focus of the analysis will be to determine the cost difference between maintaining a MRF in Niagara vs. decommissioning the MRF and building a Transfer Station. Hauling costs will form part of the Transfer Station analysis. The study will […]

Improve diversion and participation rates amongst seasonal residents. P&E efforts will be implemented by a summer student for the municipality’s five depots. Documents Final Report: Northern Bruce Peninsula – Small program P&E plan implementation Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Quinte Waste Solutions proposes to conduct an evaluation of their recently completed RFP process developed on the basis of CIF templates and an internal QWS RFP template developed by the same author as the CIF template.  QWS received three satisfactory responses to the RFP and, during the process, issued eight addenda to address concerns not […]

Large curbside containers will be used to re-launch South Stormont’s recycling program. The increase in curbside collection storage capacity is expected to increase capture. Waste Diversion Ontario (now the Resource Recovery and Productivity Authority) identified that providing large collection containers to residents is a best practice. These containers are to have a capacity of at […]

Installation of a higher capacity baler with an improved energy efficiency rating that will allow for reduced utility costs, as well as a reduction of labour, operational supplies and hauling expenses. Documents Final Report: CIF Summary Report Addendum: Baler Upgrade at the Material Recycling Centre (MRC) Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Proposal to develop a multi-media advertising campaign to promote plastics in GTA and Golden Horseshoe municipalities. The campaign will run starting in the middle of September 2013 and end before the intense Christmas advertising season starts in early November. The plan involves a coordinated radio, social media, newspaper, bill board and digital in-store advertising campaign. […]

This project involves the development of a joint RFP for collection and waste management services for Grey Highlands and surrounding municipalities. The projected cost of the project is $25,000 and the CIF will pay up to half the costs to ensure the RFP includes prescribed best practises and provide up to $3,000 to develop supporting […]

CIF Project #802.4 explored the viability and potential benefits of forming a regionalization project in the Renfrew area. The project resulted in an agreement amongst six local municipalities to begin development of coordinated efforts including development of several cost savings initiatives. CIF #843 represents the implementation and cost savings quantification phase of this multi-year project. […]

This project supports the installation of a second optical sorter on Hamilton’s container line and re-purposing of their existing optical to improve the capture of high value commodities and reduce process loss.  A 2014 MRF efficiency audit (CIF #816.3) recommended the installation to help increase revenue generating potential and reduce residue management costs. The proposed […]

Replacement of standard 40 yd open top bins with oversize 50 yd bins to reduce lift frequency. The proposed bins will save almost $20,000 per year with a project payback of 5 yrs and CIF contribution of approx. 41%. Documents Final Report: Highlands East Depot Upgrades Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

In 2014 West Elgin partnered with the City of London for the processing of their recyclables at a regional facility as recommended in the 2012 MIPC Study. As an extension of this, West Elgin will harmonize its curbside collection program with the others in southwestern Ontario who are taking their materials to London’s regional facility. […]

Prince Township will change over to automated curbside collection to achieve lower costs, higher diversion and improved service levels. The changeover will include the provision of recycling carts to program participants and a promotion & education campaign to inform residents of the changes. The changes to Prince Township’s program will harmonize its services with Sault […]

Reclay StewardEdge is proposing a two phase project, firstly evaluating municipal interest in having such an online tool and determining if brokers would be willing to contribute to this directory.  The second phase is the actual development of the tool and some initial updating of the directory.  Reclay StewardEdge will only proceeded with the second […]

The City of Thunder Bay recently completed a Solid Waste Master Plan which identified the need to review its processing options to support long term program expansion. Currently there is only one local private processor. This study will assess the viability of upgrading the local private facility compared to alternatives such as building a city […]

A service level upgrade to the Woodstock depot designed to permit collection of EPS and other materials 24 hrs. 7 days a week. Build new fabric storage building, buy new self dumping bins and various site works to permit operating depot 24 hrs. daily. Documents Final Report: City of Woodstock – Depot Upgrade Blog Post […]

Purchase bins & upgrade depot in order to participate in London’s regional recycling program. Documents Final Report: Municipality of West Elgin – Depot Upgrade Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This analysis will allow municipalities to decide if the payback on autocart collection systems will outweigh the drawbacks or vice versa resulting in more efficient collection programs. Documents Final Report: Automated Cart Recycling: A Study of Municipal Collection and Operations in Ontario Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves modification of Armour’s plastics handling processes to reduce labour costs. The projected cost of the work is expected to be $21,000 and CIF will contribute up to 36% of costs or approx. $7,600. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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    

Beaumen Waste Management has proposed a major upgrade to modernize its Renfrew MRF. The upgrade is expected to allow Beaumen to reduce its operating cost and pricing to local customers. The project has the broad support of local municipalities. The CIF has committed $50,000 representing less than 10% of project costs in support of this […]

A project to assist the EWSWA Group of municipalities with joint RFP, tender development. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 and marketing of the material. […]

Harmonization of regional program. Relaunch program with a one time distribution of 60,000 large capacity boxes to residents. Documents Final Report: Relaunch of Blue Box Program Blog Post Related Projects Project #937 Categories    

MRF performance audit to determine the processing efficiency.  Data collected will be used to identify opportunities to improve material flow and reduce material cross contamination leading to increased capture and revenue.  The audit will serve as a diagnostic assessment providing staff with a full list of issues and concerns that can be prioritized according to […]

This project involves the installation of glass clean up equipment in the York MRF. The cost of the project is approximately $1,700,000 and the CIF will contribute up to 48% of costs to support this very worthwhile project. Documents Final Report: Mixed Broken Glass Clean Up System Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, AMO and CIF hosted a workshop for municipal Blue Box recycling program staff to provide them with an initial overview of Bill 151, the Waste-Free Ontario Act. The event was attended in person by approximately 80 municipal staff with an additional 55 in attendance online. Documents Final Report: Bill 151 […]

A cooperative procurement venture to secure high quality Blue Boxes, Recycling Carts and Bags at competitive rates for municipalities, First Nation entities and other authorities charged with the responsibility of delivering Ontario’s residential Blue Box program. Documents Webpage: Cooperative Container Procurement Program Blog Post Related Projects Project #724 Project #724.1 Categories    

To encourage greater participation in the Cooperative Container Procurement Program (Project #478), a 5% reimbursement is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis on container purchases made through the CCPP up to a set annual limit. For each container type, a portion of the subsidy is reserved for programs with 5,000 households or fewer. The subsidy is […]

A Bulk Container Purchasing Tender to secure pricing for Blue Boxes and Carts at a discounted rate for Ontario recycling programs by coordinating the buying efforts of municipalities across Ontario is part of an ongoing initiative by CIF . Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Project #478 Project #724.1 Categories    

A CIF led working group to examine better practices in Blue Box collections and the implications of Bill 151 on municipal collections systems. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves development of an “options analysis” and possible conceptual facility design to address traffic loading issues at the Kenora landfill and public drop-off. Documents Final Report: Kenora Recycling Depot Options Review Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

The CIF has made development of cost allocation models a priority to assist municipalities in the accurate development of information for planning purposes. This project is intended to ‘ground truth’ a model developed by CIF for determination of collection costs which represents the majority of Blue Box operating costs. The project is expected to cost […]

Assist with drafting/issue of new recycling collection/processing RFP and conversion of 9 local depots to front end load service. Documents Synopsis RFP: Waste and Recycling Haulage and Recycling Processing Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

A CIF led Multi-Residential Working Group has been established to build upon the foundational aspects established through earlier CIF projects and engage municipalities in current work in this sector.  The group will meet monthly to discuss the costs and program metrics involved in operating Multi-Residential Blue Box programs. This initiative will seek to help better […]

Site upgrades, signage and purchase of 8 yd. FEL bins to replace 40 yd. roll-off bins at 3 municipal depots to reduce shipping costs.  FEL vehicles compact materials producing more tonnes per load and fewer loads shipped to the MRF. Documents Final Report: Depot to Front End Bin Service Implementation Blog Post Related Projects Categories […]

A MRF performance study to determine the processing efficiency of the facility followed by an equipment maintenance study to cross reference operational performance with maintenance records to verify upkeep, repair and replacement efforts needed to meet current and future needs. Documents Final Report: Process/Equipment Review, Material Recycling Centre Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

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 […]

On August 14, 2017 the Minister of Environment & Climate Change sent a letter to Stewardship Ontario (SO) and the Resource Productivity Authority requesting they formally initiate a consultation and bring forth a proposal on amending the Blue Box Program Plan (BBPP).  The letter required, among other things, that the plan avoid creating stranded assets […]

Regulatory research to support transition of the Blue Box program in Ontario. Documents Final Report: Measuring Recycling in Ontario Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project involves transferring the existing CIF RFP training course into an online format to facilitate access to course materials for remote stakeholders. Documents Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Under Stewardship Ontario’s proposed amendments to the BBPP, they offered a list of targeted materials that differs materially from those commonly collected by municipalities.  This study looked at the possible impact on adoption of the aBBPP on municipal programs and diversion levels. Documents Final Report: Review of Targeted PPP List in Stewardship Ontario’s Draft Amended […]

The CIF was asked to develop a series of sample committee reports, scoped for use by small and rural municipalities, explaining the anticipated transition of the Blue Box program to an individual producer responsibility system, and providing an update on the current situation once the province announces its plans later in 2019. Documents Synopsis Blog […]

The CIF co-funds waste composition studies across the province annually with Stewardship Ontario.  This project will analyze completed waste composition studies to determine if there is sufficient variability to warrant continued sampling from each of the nine RPRA Datacall groups. Documents Final Report: Analysis of Variability in Waste Composition Studies by RPRA Datacall Grouping Blog […]

During the course of discussions about transition planning, it became apparent that municipalities needed assistance in determining their depot operating costs. The project involved development of a team of qualified consultants to aid municipalities in assessing their overhead administration, operating and capital costs across a range of sites. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories […]

With the announcement of the Province’s plans to prepare to transition the Blue Box Program, demand for CIF support services associated with procurement and contract management activities has been at an all time high.  With this in mind a budget of $15,000 has been set aside to assist municipalities preparing to transition contracted services. Documents […]

In 2021 CIF, in partnership with M3RC, launched a Transition Working Group comprised of five subcommittees. Change Management and Communications makes up one of the five subcommittees. The Change Management and Communications subcommittee will focus on common approaches and tools to support administrators and other stakeholders on pre- and post-transition related issues. Deliverables will include […]

In 2021 CIF, in partnership with M3RC, launched a Transition Working Group comprised of five subcommittees. Fair Compensation makes up one of the five subcommittees. It will focus on pre- and post-transition related issues ensuring that Municipalities/First Nation groups have the tools to accurately assess collection scenarios and report to Council. Deliverables will include data […]

In 2021 CIF, in partnership with M3RC, launched a Transition Working Group comprised of five subcommittees. Data Reporting and Monitoring makes up one of the five subcommittees. The Data Reporting and Monitoring subcommittee will focus on common approaches/tools to assist with data management (i.e., administrative and operational) focused on pre- and post-transition related issues. Deliverables […]

In 2021 CIF, in partnership with M3RC, launched a Transition Working Group comprised of five subcommittees. Post Collections makes up one of the five subcommittees. Post Collections subcommittee will focus on tools to support decisions related to post-collection activities at depots, MRFs and transfer stations focused on pre- and post-transition related issues. Deliverables will include […]

In 2021 CIF, in partnership with M3RC, launched a Transition Working Group comprised of five subcommittees. Contracts makes up one of the five subcommittees. It will focus on collection service and other procurement through to contract development and management prior to transition and in advance of and including the 2023-25 transition period. Deliverables will include […]

York Region proposes to install a Mixed Paper Clean Up System upstream of the finishing screens to remove misdirected containers on the mixed paper sort line.  The Mixed Paper Clean Up System will improve misdirected container recovery prior to the mixed paper line, allowing recovery rate increases  of 1.2%.  Project value is approximately $2,420,000 with […]

Red Lake proposed to build a loading ramp and make modifications to their recycling shed to facilitate loading of their newly acquired compaction trailer for shipping materials to Winnipeg. Documents Final Report: Implementation of Municipally Hauled Recyclables to Winnipeg, Manitoba at Balmertown Waste Disposal Site Blog Post April 12, 2016: Red Lake’s Recycling Transport Upgrades […]

The London MRF has a recurring power factor below the 90% monthly threshold. This low power factor results in increased electricity charges of approximately $10,000 per year. Installation of capacitors would result in the power factor consistently being above the 90% threshold yielding a 4 year payback on the investment. Documents Final Report: London MRF […]

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 standards and encourage small changes […]

A financial review and rate setting analysis relating to positioning Timmins as a regional hub for recyclable materials.  This performance audit is designed to determine the useful life remaining in the system and current value. Documents Final Report: Costing Analysis for Transfer Station Recycling Activities Blog Post September 9, 2016: Activity Based Costing Pays Off […]

This project involves a rebuild of Northumberland’s container line and installation of an optical sorter for plastics. The project will cost approximately $950,000 and generate almost $240,000 in savings annually. The CIF will contribute up to $313,000 or 42% of project costs. Documents Final Report: MRF Upgrade – Container Line Retrofit Blog Post October 21, […]

Install new equipment and bunker at the London MRF designed to capture 200 tonnes per year of oversized plastics currently going to residue.  Captured material will be marketed for additional revenue. Documents Final Report: London MRF Upgrade – Oversized Plastics Blog Post November 17, 2016: Marketing Oversized Plastic Containers from London’s MRF Related Projects Categories […]

Development of MRF options & related costs analysis to determine the implications for the City of Hamilton stemming from the 2012 MIPC Study recommendations. The primary focus of the analysis will be to determine the number of tonnes that can realistically be secured and MRF design options. Municipalities directly linked to Hamilton in the 2012 […]

A report documenting the key project learnings particularly those related to installation, cost savings and commodity quality improvement achieved through the installation of a glass clean up system. Documents Final Report: Container Line Performance Audits and Improvement Recommendations Blog Post February 17, 2017: Maximizing Revenues at the City of Hamilton Related Projects Project #816.2 Categories […]

Oxford County multi-media P&E campaign to support the transition to single stream, expanded list of targeted materials and increased collection frequency starting in September 2015.  A significant focus of the campaign will be residue management, which is critical to the successful introduction of a single stream program. Documents Final Report: Oxford County Single Stream Conversion, […]

Guelph proposes to install a new glass clean up system at the Guelph MRF and repurpose its existing glass optical sorter to reduce labour costs for sorting plastics. Guelph will also receive and process glass from other municipalities as part of the agreement with CIF. Project cost of approx. $900,000. CIF will contribute up to […]

This project involves an analysis of depot based collection and processing options for Grey Highlands and surrounding municipalities and funding of supporting infrastructure. The expected cost of the required infrastructure is approximately $125,000 and has a projected payback of 7 years. The CIF will contribute up to $31,250 or 25% of project costs and complete […]

CIF assisted small municipalities with promotion and education to promote recycling programs. These projects commenced between 2010 and 2013 and were completed between 2011 and 2016. Documents Blog Post Related Projects Project #503.1 – Addington Highlands Project #522.1 – Admaston/Bromley Project #604.12 – Alfred and Plantagenet Project #607.12 – Bancroft Project #612.12 – Brudenell, Lyndoch […]

Install twin 2800 mm. high definition optical sorters and peripheral equipment required for processing fibre to premium quality revenue levels at rates up to 24t/hr. Documents Final Report: Fibre Optical Sorting System Blog Post August 4, 2017: Niagara Fibre Optical Sorting Success Story Related Projects Categories    

The Township of Southgate has automatic cart collection for curbside using 240 litre carts. CI funding will be used to add households to program, and for larger families and multi-res to use 360 litre in place of 240 litre to increase capacity to capture blue box materials. Documents Final Report: Supply Curbside Collection Containers Blog Post November 14, 2017: […]

This working group is comprised of 8 to 10 municipal representatives who meet regularly to share and discuss useful information.  The goal is to develop tools and resources that will assist Ontario municipalities in gaining a thorough understanding and agreement of the true costs associated with the processing of residential blue box materials and strategies […]

A MRF performance study to determine the processing efficiency of the facility followed by an equipment maintenance study to cross reference operational performance with maintenance records to verify upkeep, repair and replacement efforts needed to meet current and future needs. Documents Final Report: Material Recovery Facility Mass Balance and Efficiency Study Blog Post April 4, […]

The closure of Entropex in the summer of 2016 raised concerns about the stability of the current BB plastics markets.  This project was commissioned by the CIF at a cost of under $20,000 to provide municipalities with up to date info on current markets and their stability. Documents Final Report: Status of Post-Consumer Plastic Packaging […]

Subsequent to introduction of the Green Fence by China, LOM consulting was contracted to complete a review of current plastics markets to assess the risk to MRF operators. Documents Final Report:  The Status of the Markets for Post-Consumer Plastic Packaging Recycling in the USA and Canada Blog Post May 11, 2018: Market Trends for Post-Consumer […]

Engineering to develop a mobile expanded polystyrene densification program that can go from municipality-to-municipality to process EPS and send to market. Documents Final Report: Densification and Recycling of Post-Consumer Polystyrene Packaging Blog Post July 13, 2018: CIF Pilot Project Confirms Expanded Polystyrene Recycling Possible but Challenging Related Projects Project #731 Project #1035 Categories    

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has remained a challenge to manage in the blue box for over 30 yrs. The CIF has funded a number of projects to test centralized and decentralized processing options. This project will build on these past efforts to accurately compare the collection and processing costs and pros/cons of the various options so […]

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    

Site upgrades, signage and purchase of 8 yd. FEL bins to replace 40 yd. roll-off bins at 9 municipal depots to reduce shipping costs.  FEL vehicles compact materials producing more tonnes per load and fewer loads shipped to the MRF. Documents Final Report: Roll off to Front End Bin Service Implementation Blog Post September 28, […]

Waterloo Region proposes to upgrade sorting capability in their existing MRF by installing a larger capacity optical sorter, glass extraction unit and main line in-feed conveyor. Documents Final Report: MRF Upgrades Blog Post February 8, 2019: Making Investments in Uncertain Times: ‘How-to’ Advice from Waterloo Region Related Projects Categories    

This project considered development of a new methodology for determining the composite index associated with the CIF Price Sheet. Documents  CIF Ontario Price Sheet Blog Post Related Projects Project #869 Project #779 Project #1172 Categories    

CIF Price Sheet Sensitivity Analysis (#779) examined the accuracy of the CIF Price Sheet in reflecting the rapidly changing value of fibres as a result of implementation of the China Sword program in the spring of 2018.  RSE was contracted to review the methodology for determining individual material values and the resulting composite indices published […]

A multi-media P&E campaign to coincide with the launch of the Region of Peel’s cart based collection program in January 2016.  This P&E campaign includes design, development and production of a variety of marketing tools including (but not limited to) online and print advertisements.  A significant focus of the campaign will be residue management, which […]

A City of Toronto Multi-Residential (MRes) Promotion & Education (P&E) Campaign  to improve diversion and reduce contamination.  This project will establish and prove out best practices for MRes P&E strategies.  A tool-kit will be created and the campaign artwork made available through the CIF website for other municipalities seeking to address similar issues. Documents Final […]

Implementation of the China Sword campaign highlighted issues with the quality of Ontario’s marketed Blue Box fibre and exposure to overseas markets. This study is intended to aid in understanding the current domestic market and its quality requirements as a first step to developing a sustainable domestic market.  The cost of the study was $10,000. […]

In 2019, a supplementary analysis of the market (CIF #799) was undertaken by ReMM to determine if there had been any further change in market conditions. The cost of the supplementary work was $2,345. Documents Final Report: Ontario Fibre Capacity Study Update Presentation: An Assessment of Domestic Fibre Capacity: A response to market changes Blog […]

Durham Region MRF container line redesign and upgrade to accommodate an increased volume of inbound plastics. Documents Final Report: Durham Region MRF Container Line Productivity and Efficiency Upgrade Blog Post October 4, 2019: Maintaining Efficiency & Effectiveness (E&E) with a payback of 2.2 years Related Projects Categories    

This project involves the use of GIS technology to map Muskoka District’s curbside collection service points and link service levels to those data points in anticipation of their upcoming collection rfp. The work is expected to cost approximately $85,000 and is expected to provide prospective bidders with the information needed to accurately bid on the […]

The CIF has funded the development of the CIF Ontario Price Sheet from 2014 to present day. The Price Sheet is a monthly publication that provides pricing trends for various post-consumer recyclable commodities produced by Ontario municipalities. It was produced by Reclay StewardEdge Inc. from 2014 – 2018, and is now produced by EcoCompass Inc. […]

A snapshot analysis of the current market for curbside BlueBox glass was requested by RPWCO members to assess the risk of a market disruption by the unexpected loss of a primary glass processor. Documents Final Report: Glass End Markets Blog Post February 14, 2020: End market options for post-consumer glass Related Projects Categories    

A number of municipalities encountered serious service failures in 2019.  As a result, the CIF was asked to prepare guidance materials on how to develop and implement a contingency plan. Documents  CIF Contingency Plan Guide for Service Disruptions Blog Post April 16, 2020: Guide for Developing a Waste Management Service Contingency Plan now available Related […]

Conduct a MRF efficiency study and install capital improvements based on confirmation upgrades to container residue conveyor and fibre line optical sorter are recommended. Documents Blog Post July 9, 2020: The potential of small upgrades to make a big difference Related Projects Categories    

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 Vehicle Blog Post […]

With passage of the Waste Free Ontario Act, Peterborough, like many municipal MRF operators, undertook an options analysis for their facility.  The CIF provided up to $40,000 towards assisting the City with this work. Documents Final Report: Peterborough MRF Conversion Options Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

An analysis of options for the ownership and management of the Kingston MRF in light of the pending changes to the BBPP under the Waste Free Ontario Act. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

This project will provide insight as to how municipal RFPs for collection and processing might be improved from the perspective of bidders.  The summary report will include discussion of issues/problematic clauses with alternatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process which may have applicable learnings to other municipalities in the province. Documents […]

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 contamination, a better practice guide […]

This project will test the viability and economics of producing a manufactured soil media, by including processed Blue Box program glass, that works more effectively than the manufactured media currently used to control urban storm-water runoff.  If successful, a substantial and sustainable new market for Blue Box glass could be established. Documents Final Report: Investigating […]

A three-phase study to develop a standardized methodology for evaluating the impact(s) of adding and/or removing materials to/from individual Blue Box programs.  Phase 1 will result in the development of a set of allocation principles through broad public input. Phase 2 will result in a model based on the allocation principles established in the first […]

A continuation of the Activity Based Costing (ABC) modeling work for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) – CIF Project 924.  This work will allow for further refinement of the principles, methodology, and common data inputs for assessing the true costs of processing of residential blue box material commodities, particularly the costs of processing different material streams […]

The development of a business valuation guide and a business case analysis would be advantageous to municipalities considering questions about future value of assets. Business case financial tools and/or asset valuation methodologies developed for generic use will have significant value for municipalities needing to answer questions about retention or sale of program assets. Documents Final […]

A project to assist the Township of Perry with drafting a new depot hauling and recyclables processing RFP. Documents Final Report: RFP Development Support Request for Proposal: Transportation, Processing and Marketing of Recyclable Material Blog Post Related Projects Categories    

Toronto, like many municipalities, is encountering problems with the marketing of its curbside collected EPS.  This pilot explored use of new technology to produce a marketable material.  The CIF contributed $35,000 to this pilot. Documents Final Report: Toronto’s Expanded Polystyrene Densification and Marketing Pilot Blog Post July 13, 2018: CIF Pilot Project Confirms Expanded Polystyrene […]

The Township of Southwold has partnered with the London area MRF for processing and marketing of Blue Box materials collected from residents.  In supporting optimization initiatives in alignment with the MIPC Study, this project provides funding for the purchase of a second blue box for residents to meet the requirements of the City’s two-stream MRF. […]

This study will provide the City with accurate counts for Residential and ICI units using the curbside program. This will provide more accurate data for the RPRA Datacall and help the City fully understand residential costs which will assist in the transition to IPR. Documents Synopsis Blog Post October 24, 2019: Unit Count Studies for […]

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    

This project seeks to provide contract management support to Drummond-North Elmsley as they transition to a dual stream program. Documents Synopsis Blog Post August 30, 2018: Two Stream Collection as a Solution to Troublesome Fiber Markets March 1, 2019: Performance impacts: Changing to two stream collection February 1, 2019: Big program change is possible! Related […]

The County of Wellington is developing two toolkits to support decision making with respect to complimentary blue box depot services. Documents Final Report: Behaviors surrounding waste drop off sites Sample Size Calculator Blog Post December 7, 2018: Get help with stats: New CIF tool and example from Wellington County Related Projects Categories    

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) is requesting CIF funding to complete a regional waste management planning strategy. The strategy is intended to aid SDG in identifying their future waste management needs and prepare them for transition of their Blue Box programs. The CIF will contribute approximately $25,000 or 13% of projected […]

A mobile EPS densifier pilot to investigate the potential to minimize some issues that have kept some municipalities from adding this material to their program. The proposed pilot involves a portable unit that will travel from depot to depot in the SW Ontario corridor, manual sortation of collected EPS to meet end market specifications, and […]

The City of London undertook a two-year pilot that will seek to improve the diversion of flexible film and other difficult to recycle plastics using the Hefty® EnergyBag® program promoted by Dow Chemical Company.  The CIF contributed up to $97,000 or 13% of project costs to evaluate collection and processing impacts. Documents Blog Post Related […]

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 service providers. Documents Blog Post […]