Item - 2014.PW32.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 18, 2014 and was adopted without amendment.

PW32.21 - Strategy for the Reduction, Reuse and Recycling of Hot Drink Cups

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee received the item for information.

Origin

(May 28, 2014) Report from the Acting General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a strategy and suitable pilot project for the reduction, reuse and recycling of hot drink cups.

Reduction and reuse strategies for hot and cold drink cups will also be reviewed as part of the Long Term Waste Management Strategy. A pilot project is being undertaken that will test the effectiveness of separation techniques and determine possible suitable end-markets for this material.

Background Information

(May 28, 2014) Report from the Acting General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, on Strategy for the Reduction, Reuse and Recycling of Hot Drink Cups
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-70104.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)