That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated March 30, 2021, related to the Green Bin Program Design and Community Engagement Feedback:
a) the above-noted staff report BE RECEIVED;
b) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake a Request for Proposals procurement process to:
i) select a company or companies to supply a kitchen container for indoor use to recover organics;
ii) select a company or companies to supply and deliver to London homes a Green Bin curbside container (approximate size 45 litres); and,
iii) select a company or companies to supply and deliver a larger Green Bin curbside container (approximate size 80 litres or 120 litres), potentially for use in some townhome complexes where a smaller Green Bin is not practical;
c) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake the Request for Proposals procurement process for a Green Bin material processor(s) that can compost and/or anaerobically digest:
i) mix #1 - food waste, non-recyclable/soiled paper, cooking oils and grease, and household plants; and/or,
ii) mix #2 - food waste, non-recyclable/soiled paper, cooking oils and grease, household plants and pet waste (e.g., dog, cat, other);
it being noted that processors will have to clearly state what types of products will be created (e.g., compost categories AA, A, B, digestate, renewable natural gas, electricity, etc.) as well as describe the final end uses for these products;
d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to design a Green Bin program that permits the use of the following liners, if a liner is deemed necessary by the household:
i) newsprint/household paper;
ii) purchased paper liners/bags; and,
iii) purchased certified compostable bag liners;
it being noted that should mix #2 be selected, all pet waste must contained inside a purchased certified compostable bag (leak free and tied tightly) to be an eligible item for the Green Bin;
e) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back at a future meeting of the Civic Works Committee on the outcome of the procurement processes and provide details on the preferred mix of materials to collect in the Green Bin and any final design adjustments based on new information; and,
f) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Civic Works Committee by September 2021 on municipal programs options, advantages, disadvantages and estimated costs to address bi-weekly garbage concerns (2021-E07)