Recommendation: That, on the
recommendation of the Director, Environment, Fleet & Solid Waste the
following actions be taken with respect to the Interim Waste Diversion Plan
2014-2015:
a) the
Interim Waste Diversion Plan 2014-2015 BE RECEIVED;
b) the
establishment of a northend EnviroDepot at the Adelaide Works Yard be delayed
for a minimum of two years to allow for the completion of the City Works Yard
Operational and Capital Needs Assessment BE APPROVED;
c) the
increase in space of the Try Recycling North EnviroDepot to accommodate more
yard materials and fall leaves for September 1, 2014 (Phase 1) and the
expansion to accept household garbage (for a fee), Blue Box recyclables,
electronics, tires, batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, empty oil
& antifreeze containers and propane tanks on or before April 1, 2015
(Phase 2) BE APPROVED; it being noted that the operating costs have already
been budgeted for;
d) an
increase of $60,000 per year in the contract with Try Recycling Inc. dated
September 28, 2009 BE APPROVED to cover the increased operating costs of the
Try Recycling North EnviroDepot until December 30, 2016; in accordance with
Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Section 20.3 (Contract Amendments),
sub-section (e) (ii);
e) the
provision of two Blue Boxes (instead of one) at no cost to newly constructed
homes beginning August 1, 2014 BE APPROVED; it being noted that the
additional cost of $5,000.00 per year for the second Blue Box can be
accommodated within the existing operating budget by reallocating funds from
broader community outreach to focused initiatives;
f) the
selling of recycling carts to multi-residential buildings at cost as of
January 1, 2015 BE APPROVED;
g) the
addition of mixed polycoat (e.g., hot/cold beverage cups, ice cream tubs) and
blister packaging to the Blue Box program beginning October 1, 2014 BE
APPROVED subject to approval of the extension of the Blue Box collection
contract with Miller Waste Systems Inc.; it being noted that these items are
being added to the recycling program at no additional cost;
h) the
Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare and submit to Civic Works
Committee in the Fall 2014:
i) a
report examining the advantages and disadvantages of reduced container limits
for garbage;
ii) a
business plan for a community composting pilot project;
iii) a
business plan for a food waste reduction pilot project, and,
iv) a
report examining the implementation of incentives programs that encourage
recycling including the Gold Box program; and,
i) the
hiring of students (total of 26 weeks per year) in Solid Waste Management at
a cost of $14,300.00 per year to assist with implementation of the Interim
Waste Diversion Plan 2014-2015 BE APPROVED; it being noted that the cost of
the students can be accommodated within the existing operating budget by
reallocating funds from broader community outreach to focused initiatives;
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