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Waste Diversion

Waste Diversion. Sharon Fleming City of Toronto Manager, Business Systems and Revenue. CFAA Conference - Waste Diversion June 16, 2011. Getting to 70% diversion. Source Separation Initiative: Source Reduction Initiatives Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos

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Waste Diversion

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  1. Waste Diversion Sharon Fleming City of Toronto Manager, Business Systems and Revenue CFAA Conference - Waste Diversion June 16, 2011

  2. Getting to 70% diversion Source Separation Initiative: • Source Reduction Initiatives • Green Bin Organics in Apartments/Condos • Enforcement Mandatory Diversion By-law • Volume Based Rate Structure/Billing System • New Materials for Recycling • Improved Recycling Capacity • Reuse/Disassembly of Durable Goods for Recycling • Townhouse Collection Mixed Waste Processing: 9. Biogas Composting Facility

  3. Billing System Volume- based Solid Waste rates and how it relates to the Getting to 70% Diversion plan Objectives: • Funds our diversion programs • Provides diversion incentive • Encourages behaviour changes

  4. Solid Waste Management Fees Base Rate $191.30/unit/year Rebate $185.00/unit/year Net Charge $6.30/unit/year Excess Fee Uncompacted(over 1.907y3/unit/year) $13.27/y3 Compacted (over 0.9585y3/unit/year) $26.55/y3

  5. What’s included? ¾

  6. Other Services Provided • Promotion and Education • Calendars, stickers, posters, info cards • 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program • In-unit recycling containers • E-waste containers • Chute Closure Permitting Program

  7. 2010 Waste Diversion

  8. Achieving our diversion goals DIVERT MORE pay le$$

  9. Comparison of 100 Unit Buildings (Compacted)

  10. Tips to Reduce Costs

  11. Minimize Garbage • Place only FULL garbage bins out for collection • Changing garbage bins to recycling bins • Use your garbage compactor effectively • Use “safety bar” to keep lids down during compaction • Don’t put furniture / bulky items into garbage containers • Arrange for separate collection of “Durable Goods”

  12. Maximize Diversion • Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! • Recycle containers in common areas • “in-unit” recycle container program • Encourage participation in the Green Bin and E-Waste programs • Update posters / educational materials at your building • Educate the building management / maintenance staff • Take advantage of all collection services provided by the City • Call City to arrange for waste diversion presentation and/or site visits to assist in waste diversion initiatives

  13. Contact Us: Solid Waste Management Services Sharon Fleming Manager, Business Systems and Revenue Policy and Planning (416)397-0207 sfleming@toronto.ca

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