Nova Scotia on track to 50% diversion

Article Abstract:

Nova Scotia, Canada, formally adopts the national target of diverting 50% of solid waste from landfills with the promulgation of the Nova Scotia Environmental Act. The Dept of the Environment has been tasked to create a strategy toward this end. The public is encouraged to voice its input regarding the future of the waste management in the province. Among the options being studied are regionalization of solid waste management, promoting alternative waste management strategies and improving disposal options.

Nova Scotia

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Options for maximizing diversion

Article Abstract:

The Town of Markham, situated near Metro Toronto in Ontario, started a Model Community Demonstration Project May 1994. The project continued till April, 1995 and was meant to contain all the elements Markham thought crucial to maximized diversion: 3Rs education, aggressive backyard composting,grass cycling promotion and curbside collection of kitchen and yard organics for composting at a central facility. A suitable three stream collection vehicle to take dry recyclables, organics and garbage was used.

Canada

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Higher diversion versus economic realities

Article Abstract:

The town of Markham, Ontario is going for a less expensive way of attaining higher levels of diversion after testing source separation in Blue Boxes versus commingling in bags and backyard and centralized composting. Two instant steps are being taken. The first one is expanded fiber gathering and distribution of a second blue box to the town's 41,000 households. The second step is enhancing grass cycling and continued disbursing of backyard composting units.

Methods, Fiber reclamation

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