Item - 2013.PW24.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 19, 2013 and was adopted with amendments.
PW24.5 - Green Bin Implementation in Multi-Residential Buildings and Waste Reduction/Diversion Education Initiatives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to augment the education and outreach program to encourage multi-residential resident participation in the green bin program, including:
a. lobby information tables;
b. partnering with ethno-cultural, settlement, housing, tenant and social service groups to assist with education and outreach activities;
c. developing a framework for setting targets, measuring and providing incentives for residents and property owners to increase participation and diversion.
2. Requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Director, Facilities and Real Estate, in cooperation with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, City agencies, boards, commissions and corporations, to develop a detailed multi-year plan for the implementation of the green bin program in Toronto Community Housing Corporation and City buildings.
3. Requested that the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to develop detailed Ward by Ward green bin implementation plans in consultation with local Councillors.
4. Requested the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on these and other implementation issues through the budget process, including specific details of steps taken by staff to promote green bins in mult-residential buildings and an evaluation of existing education and support activities and changes in volume of waste after green bin implementation.
Origin
Summary
This report is in response to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee’s request for a report on the Green Bin Program implementation plan for all City-serviced multi-residential buildings, and a summary of Solid Waste Management Services annual promotion and education initiatives to encourage waste reduction and diversion.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-59186.pdf
Speakers
Emily J. Alfred, Waste Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Shelley Carroll
Motions
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request:
1. The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to augment the education and outreach program to encourage multi-residential resident participation in the green bin program, including:
a. lobby information tables;
b. partnering with ethno-cultural, settlement, housing, tenant and social service groups to assist with education and outreach activities;
c. developing a framework for setting targets, measuring and providing incentives for residents and property owners to increase participation and diversion.
2. The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Director, Facilities and Real Estate, in cooperation with Toronto Community Housing Corporation, City agencies, boards, commissions and corporations, to develop a detailed multi-year plan for the implementation of the green bin program in Toronto Community Housing Corporation and City buildings.
3. The General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on these and other implementation issues through the budget process.
That the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, be requested to develop detailed Ward by Ward green bin implementation plans in consultation with local Councillors.
That Part 3 of Motion 1 by Councillor Davis be amended by adding:
"including specific details of steps taken by staff to promote green bins in mult-residential buildings and an evaluation of existing education and support activities and changes in volume of waste after green bin implementation."